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Mexico takes major step toward depenalizing abortion
Susana Dueñas could hardly believe the news: Mexico's Supreme Court had decided that abortion could not be considered a crime. The 38-year-old woman from central Mexico had spent six and a half years in prison on just that charge.
Nation
Americans stretch across political divides to welcome Afghan refugees
In northern Minnesota, an agricultural specialist has been working on visa applications and providing temporary housing for the newcomers, and she has set up an area for halal meat processing on her farm.
World
Fear grips Nicaragua as it veers to dictatorship
Ortega, devoid of any credible challenger, turns country into a police state.
Science
The Indigenous archaeologist tracking down the missing residential children
Kisha Supernant, who is Métis, has dedicated her career to redefining how the profession interacts with Indigenous people.
Obituaries
Gail Omvedt, feminist leader in India who was born in Minneapolis, dies at 80
The anti-caste crusader, scholar and prolific author championed the cause of India's marginalized communities and was a leader in the country's feminist movement.
Politics
Minnesota D.C. delegation flooded with requests to help loved ones in Afghanistan
Lawmakers and their staff have been thrust into the complex evacuation efforts.
Local
In Minnesota, Afghan woman struggles to help stranded relatives
From Blaine, she imagined how hard it would be for them to start over, having been upper class in Kabul.
Business
Can't find what you need at the store? 'Out of stock' is a sign of the times
Shortages show breadth, persistence of chaos roiling the global economy.
World
Bitter rival of Taliban unleashes lethal blow
It's the nightmare scenario of counterterrorism experts.
World
Kabul airport attack kills 60 Afghans, 13 U.S. troops
Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul's airport. The dead include 11 Marines and one Navy medic.
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Biden says Kabul attackers 'will pay'
Addressing the nation from the White House, Biden says the slain U.S. service members were "engaged in a dangerous, selfless mission to save the lives of others."
World
U.N. seeks $187M to aid Haiti in earthquake recovery
The U.N.'s appeal is for $187.3 million and targets a half-million individuals of the 650,000 most vulnerable.
World
In prison, Navalny predicts Putin's regime is doomed
Political prisoner describes being forced to watch Russian propaganda.
World
Biden sticks to Kabul deadline despite criticism
U.S. President Joe Biden declared Tuesday he is sticking to his Aug. 31 deadline for completing a risky airlift of Americans, endangered Afghans and others seeking to escape Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
Local
Minnesota delegation divided on response in Afghanistan
Some prominent Minnesota Democrats stood behind the president's response.
World
U.S. increases Kabul evacuations as threats persist
The U.S. military reported its biggest day of evacuation flights out of Afghanistan by far on Monday, but deadly violence has blocked many desperate evacuees from entering Kabul's airport.
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U.S.: Security threats slowing Kabul evacuations
The Pentagon said that about 3,800 civilians have been evacuated from Afghanistan over the past day, amid widespread logistical challenges and backlogs.
Local
Minnesota nonprofits rally to support Haiti after deadly earthquake
After devastating quake, Minnesotans rally to help.
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