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Martha Lueders is the Digital Intern at MPR. She currently is a senior in School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Minnesota. She previously was a freelancer for the Canby News, a student reporter for The Journal, and a reporter for Murphy News Service.
The CIA’s report on interrogation techniques, which is more commonly known as the “torture report,” was released Tuesday morning. Read more →
The policy bans profiling based on religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity. New training and data collection will also be required under the new policy. Read more →
A New York City police officer was not indicted Wednesday by a grand jury in connection to Eric Garner’s death. Read more →
“The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race,” — Prof. Stephen Hawking. Read more →
Minneapolis and St. Paul have cracked down on property owners who do not shovel their sidewalks Read more →
A Republican congressman’s aide resigned after she publicly criticized the behavior and dress of President Barack Obama’s daughters during a turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House. Read more →
In a statement to Peterson, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he had violated the league’s personal conduct policy. Read more →
Two 12-year-old girls, who have been charged with stabbing a classmate, are currently being tried as adults in Wisconsin, AP reported. Read more →
In a push towards consumer health CVS Caremark plans to charge extra to members of of their pharmacy benefits management program (PBM) who fill prescriptions at a pharmacy that still sells tobacco products, AP reports.
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