Discarded cell phone led to Paris attacks ringleader
French investigators tracked down the alleged ringleader of last week's Paris bloodshed after receiving a startling tipoff: The Islamic militant wasn't in Syria but in Europe, plotting yet another attack. A discarded cellphone found near a bloodied concert hall led them to his cousin, and then to a suburban Paris apartment where both died in a hail of bullets and explosions.
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Rep. Tom Emmer seeks declaration of war on ISIL
He refers to Paris attack, says politicians are 'stuck' over authorization of force.
Paris attacks planner may have been radicalized in prison
Abdelhamid Abaaoud transformed from a student at an upscale Brussels school into "an extremely professional commando," one seemingly able to slip across borders at will.
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Gallery: Paris search for terrorists
French security forces raided a location in St. Denis section of Paris overnight searching for terrorists. Two suspects died and seven were taken into custody.
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French raid targets suspected mastermind
At least seven explosions were heard at the scene of a police standoff with suspects in last week's deadly Paris attacks. Police say the suspected mastermind of the Paris attacks, Abdelhamid Abaaoud, is believed to be holed up in the area.
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Gov. Dayton says calls to refuse Syrian refugees are 'ludicrous'
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says other governors declaring their states closed to Syrian refugees are guilty of political "showmanship" and are turning their backs on people trying to escape terrorism in their homeland.
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Land O'Lakes International Fund receives $18.1 million for Africa work
The Arden Hills-based fund will receive $18.1 million over the next five years from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to improve dairy genetics and productivity in Tanzania and Ethiopia
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Reps. Walz, McCollum tout China's progress in climate change, tolerance in trip to Tibet
Reps. Walz, McCollum tout China's progress in climate change, tolerance in trip to Tibet
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Photos, day 3: Paris attack victims' honored; security ramps up worldwide
As countries around the world honored Paris attacks victims security in Washington D.C. and London ramped up.
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Minute of silence held across Paris
French President Francois Hollande led a minute of silence on Monday at the Sorbonne in Paris for victims of the deadly terror attack in the French capital.
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Mourners around the world honor Paris victims
Across the globe, mourners are paying tribue to those lost in Friday's deadly attacks in Paris. From Berlin to Jerusalem, people laid flowers and candles outside government and French buildings.
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Gallery: Paris remembers
The citizens of Paris gathered Sunday at various locations including Notre Dame to remember Friday's victims of terror.
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Gallery: Local support for the people of Paris
Several hundred marchers walked from the Alliance Française to the Basilica of St. Mary for to show support for the people of Paris Sunday afternoon, November 15, 2015 in Minneapolis. Once at the Basilica, most attended the Solemn Vespers for Peace and Justice led by Fr. John Bauer, pastor of the Basilica, as well as prayers from Rabbi Morris Allen and Imam Hamdy El-Sawaf.
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World leaders vow vigorous response after Paris terror spree
World leaders vowed a vigorous response to the Islamic State group's terror spree in Paris as they opened a two-day meeting in Turkey on Sunday, with President Barack Obama calling the violence an "attack on the civilized world" and Russian President Vladimir Putin urging "global efforts" to confront the threat.
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Mourning, fear In Paris following attacks
Security increased on Saturday across the U.S. after attacks in Paris on Friday killed 129 people. Belgium's federal prosecutors say authorities have made three arrests linked to the deadly attacks, which were claimed by the Islamic State group.
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Twin Cities French-American community reacts to shock of slaughter in Paris
A solidarity march Sunday will head down Hennepin Avenue to services at the Basilica.
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