The head of the Justice Department’s civil rights division said Saturday that she was investigating a new policy in Hennepin County to determine whether it illegally considers race as a factor in plea deals. Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general … Continued
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The Twins reached Monday’s off day just more than 20 percent through their 162-game season after a pair of one-run victories in Boston. There were some positive signs in those final two games against the Red Sox, but by all accounts, … Continued
By MICHAEL WARREN Indigenous people across North America are calling this week for sustained responses to the violence in their communities, much of it against women and girls. In prayer walks, self-defense classes, marches and speeches at state capitols, they … Continued
By JOHN LEICESTER, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Fearful that the kidnappers might sever another finger from their hostage or worse, the French police commander ordered his officers — with a radioed “Go” command — to raid the house where … Continued