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Good morning! Today is expected to be windy and chilly, with highs mostly in the 30s. Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency abruptly pulled a group of its scientists from speaking at a scientific meeting set to take place Monday. Given the administration's hostility to climate science, the new leaders of the EPA were quickly accused of censoring their own scientists. | Forecast
Paul Manafort is reportedly told to surrender to federal agents

Both Paul Manafort, President Trump's former campaign chairman, and a close associate were told to surrender, The New York Times reports.

American Indian activist Dennis Banks dies

Dennis Banks was co-founder of the American Indian Movement in Minneapolis. He died Sunday night.

Alexa, are you safe for my kids?

Talking to a device that talks back can be entertaining and educational for children. But psychologists say children can develop relationships with these devices that can be different than adults.

MNsure backers say being local works in health care sign-up

People can begin buying non-group health insurance for next year starting Wednesday. For people in most states this open enrollment period will be entirely different than in past years. But not in Minnesota.

Russians targeted U.S. racial divisions long before 2016 and Black Lives Matter

Facebook ads and other types of racial agitation are the latest examples in a long line of information operations aimed at amplifying tensions within the U.S. that dates back to the time of Dr. King.

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Spain seeks rebellion charges against fired Catalan leaders

Speculation raged about the whereabouts of the dismissed Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and his deposed Cabinet, whose reaction will be key to whether Madrid's takeover will be smooth or face opposition.

4 big stories to watch this week, from taxes to the Russia investigations to Niger

The GOP's tax overhaul effort faces a consequential week, more could be learned about Russia's role in trying to influence the election through social media and the ambush in Niger comes into focus.

Deer hunting? Your bullets may be harming eagles

Ammunition with lead is "an important, if not the primary, source of lead exposure for bald eagles," according to the Raptor Center. Switching to copper ammo can cut the risk to birds.

Canada's 'welcome' to immigrants has some unintended consequences

Canada is taking advantage of the Trump administration's attitude toward immigration to attract foreign tech companies and workers. But there are downsides to appearing open to immigration.

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