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Good afternoon. A 30-year-old social worker, Christine Archibald, died in her fiance's arms in last week's attack on London Bridge and because of that, some niceness is spreading. Her family recommended people start volunteering in her name. And the Twitterverse took it from there, creating the hashtag "#ChrissySentMe". | NewsCut | Forecast
 

White House: Trump won't seek to block Comey testimony

James Comey is scheduled to testify Thursday before the Senate intelligence committee. His appearance will mark his first public comments since he was abruptly fired by the president last month.

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Wisconsin family stays together with help from Medicaid

While Medicaid is best known as a health care program for poor people, more than 80 percent of its budget goes to care for elderly people, disabled people and children.

What we can learn from 'Scaffold' and similar controversies

Are major historical landmarks in Minnesota properly representing Native American history? If not, how can that change? | Workers make quick progress dismantling 'Scaffold' at Walker

Sheriff: Disgruntled ex-worker killed 5, then himself

Multiple people are dead after a shooting inside a business in an industrial park in Orlando on Monday. Authorities converged on the area and announced that the situation has been contained.

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Swedish Academy has received Bob Dylan's Nobel lecture

The Swedish Academy says it has received the required lecture from the 2016 Nobel Literature winner Bob Dylan, enabling the American singer to collect 8 million Swedish kronor ($922,000) in prize money.

Alt-right, white nationalist, free speech: The far right's language explained

A number of labels involving the far right have been tossed about once again after a stabbing in Portland. Here's what those labels mean. | Trump supporters and counter-protesters collide in Portland, Ore.

248,000 hourly workers in Minnesota make $9.50 or less

A new report from state labor officials shows about 15 percent of hourly employees in Minnesota make the minimum wage of $9.50 an hour or less.

74 Seconds podcast: Getting to 23

As the first week of the trial ends, the jury in the case starts to take shape. Plus: Why choosing a jury for the trial of a police officer is different than for other cases. | Judge rules Castile's gun permit OK

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