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Good afternoon! Boaty McBoatface is back. The curiously named submersible wrapped up its inaugural voyage last week. And, as the British Antarctic Survey noted Wednesday, Boaty acquitted itself well on the seven-week expedition. | Forecast
 

Teen suspected of hitting officer will undergo competency exam

Marcus Abrams' mother says her 19-year old son is autistic and reacts negatively to being touched.

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Fact check: Warped reality in health debate

The superheated argument over the Republican drive to overhaul health care has not been the finest moment for accuracy.

Environmentalists criticize changes to PolyMet mine design

WaterLegacy says changes in the mine's tailings basin and wastewater treatment facilities, and a new disclosure of how much water would be pumped from the mine, obligate federal and state agencies to take a closer look.

Falcon Heights, St. Anthony police to part ways a year after Castile

Falcon Heights is now in talks with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office for policing services. St. Anthony officials say their council will end its policing contract with Falcon Heights on July 11. | Full coverage

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House GOP pushes bills to crack down on illegal immigration

A bill known as "Kate's Law" would impose harsher prison sentences on deportees who re-enter the United States.

President ridicules female TV host's looks, calls her crazy

"It's a sad day for America when the president spends his time bullying, lying and spewing petty personal attacks instead of doing his job," NBC News spokesperson Lorie Acio said in a statement.

Grants aimed at improving courthouse security in Minnesota

The Minnesota Supreme Court is providing $1 million to improve security at 57 county courthouses across the state.

Aspen Ideas Festival: What you need to know about Martin Luther King

Clarence B. Jones worked along side Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights movement. He recounted the amazing stories behind some of King's most famous speeches and writings.

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