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Good afternoon! A protip from NewsCut today: It's usually not a good idea to brag on social media about how wealthy you are and then mock someone for not being as rich as you. Louise Linton, the wife of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, found that out the hard way after being criticized for an Instagram post. | NewsCut | Forecast
 

Trump disbands climate change panel, but its work may continue

The committee was supposed to take the National Climate Assessment, which reports on the effects of climate change in the U.S., and make it useful to people on the ground.

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MSP check point in Terminal 1 closed for three weeks

Travelers should give themselves more time than usual if they plan on traveling within the next few weeks.

When hate meets hoax

After a string of racist messages rocked St. Olaf College, a fabricated note introduced a toxic sense of uncertainty that undermined attempts to address a serious social problem. | St. Olaf students who protested say campus racism is no hoax

Officials say Trump's Afghan plan involves 3,900 more troops

U.S. officials said there was no fixed number. But they said the Pentagon has told Trump it needs that many fresh forces in addition to the roughly 8,400 Americans in the country to accomplish Trump's objectives.

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How to tell if watching the eclipse damaged your eyes

If you heeded all the warnings, you're likely fine. But spots or blurred vision that shows up 12 hours later or the next day might be a sign that the sun's direct rays permanently hurt the retina. | Photos

Fact check: What has Trump done to fight illegal immigration?

One year ago, then-candidate Trump laid out a 10-point plan to fight illegal immigration, including building a wall and suspending visas for some travelers. Here's a look at what he's done so far.

Civil War lessons often depend on where the classroom is

The effect of inconsistent teaching may not be obvious until a related issue is thrust into the spotlight like this month's violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the resulting backlash against Confederate symbols.

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