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Tearful meeting for pair forever linked by face transplant
Sixteen months after transplant surgery gave Andy Sandness the face that had belonged to Calen "Rudy" Ross, he met the woman who had agreed to donate her high school sweetheart's visage to a man who lived nearly a decade without one.
Rep. Cornish suspended as sex harassment investigation begins

A lobbyist and a state legislator claimed Thursday that Republican Rep. Tony Cornish has made remarks to them and sent texts that amount to improper sexual conduct. The House Speaker says Cornish will be suspended from his committee chairman role. | State Sen. Dan Schoen accused of sexual harassment | Minnesota lawmaker says sexual harassment pervasive at Capitol

Sexual misconduct accusations transform Alabama Senate race

In the span of a tumultuous afternoon, a low-profile special election became a Republican nightmare that threatens a once-safe Senate seat -- and offers a new window into ugly divisions that continue to plague the GOP in the age of President Trump.

Trump talks tough on trade at summit in Vietnam

In a speech that sounded at times like an airing of economic grievances, the president told APEC member nations that the U.S. will no longer tolerate unfair trade practices.

Police: Boy struck by vehicle while crossing Fridley street

Witnesses say the fifth-grader at Fridley Middle School was crossing the street when a sport utility vehicle struck him.

Cops: Masked man threw coins at kids in Mankato suburb

According to Eagle Lake, Minn., police, one of the kids reported the man following slowly in his car. Another said the man dropped cash and ordered the student into his vehicle.

Champlin Park High girls punished for racial slur used in video

District officials also confirmed Thursday that the school is investigating racially threatening messages found on a bathroom wall at Champlin Park High.

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Pastor: Texas church that was attacked will be demolished

Pastor Frank Pomeroy told leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention earlier this week that it would be too painful to continue using First Baptist Church as a place of worship.

Walker show aims to bridge gulf between U.S., Cuba

"Adios Utopia" displays art that looks at Cuban affairs, both revolutionary and otherwise.

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