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Attorney notifies House, Cornish to preserve evidence amid harassment claims

A lawyer representing a lobbyist who claims Rep. Tony Cornish made unwelcome sexual advances has told Cornish and the House not to delete documents or emails.

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Supreme Court takes on case about free speech and abortion

Does a California law violate the Constitution by requiring anti-abortion pregnancy centers to inform clients about free or low-cost abortion and contraception services?

Hate crimes rose for 2nd year in a row in 2016, FBI reports

The yearly report is the most comprehensive accounting of hate crimes in the U.S. But authorities have long warned it is incomplete, in part because it is based on voluntary reporting by police agencies across the country. | Recent rise in hate incidents across Wisconsin

Minn. farmers' harvest hit hard by drifting weed killer

The controversial weed killer, dicamba, has cost Minnesota farmers millions of dollars this season. For many, there's no way to get compensated for their loss.

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Um, uh, huh? Are these words clues to understanding human language?

Tiny filler words in human rapid-fire conversation hold the key to understanding how language is unique, according to a new book. But anthropologist Barbara J. King raises some questions.

Fifth woman comes forward with charges against Roy Moore; Republicans threaten expulsion

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he believed the allegations against the GOP Senate candidate, which Moore denies. McConnell previously said he should withdraw "if" the claims were true.

Justices to rule on MN voting place ban on political attire

The Supreme Court has agreed to determine whether a Minnesota statute that prohibits wearing political apparel in polling places is unconstitutional.

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