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A portrait of George Floyd hangs on a streetlight pole as police officers stand guard at the Third Police Precinct during a face off with a group of protesters on May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minn. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images hide caption

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Minneapolis police engaged in a pattern of racial discrimination, an investigation finds

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The Minnesota Department of Human Rights' nearly two-year investigation slammed the city and its police department, painting a stunning portrait of an agency with a culture of animus toward people of color.

Amy Schumer, left, creator, executive producer and star of Comedy Central's Inside Amy Schumer, comedian Bridget Everett, center, and author and comedian Jessi Klein attend the show's 3rd season premiere party in New York City in April 2015. Brad Barket/Getty Images for Comedy Central hide caption

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Comedy writer Jessi Klein reflects on the disorienting experience of new motherhood

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Having a baby changes everything: "There's just no way to comprehend how completely your old identity vanishes," Klein says. Her new book is I'll Show Myself Out: Essays on Midlife & Motherhood.

Pallets of aid to Ukraine are stacked behind Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (right) and Secretary of State Antony Blinken as they speak with reporters after returning from their trip to Kyiv, Ukraine, and meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Monday in Poland. Alex Brandon/POOL/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. war aims shift in Ukraine — and bring additional risks

The U.S. now believes Ukraine can win, a significant change in thinking, and is rushing in weapons. This raises the risk of widening the conflict, analysts say, and may destabilize the global economy.

U.S. war aims shift in Ukraine — and bring additional risks

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Joey Reed, the father of former US Marine Trevor Reed, stands next to a placard of his son during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on July 29, 2021. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. Marine veteran Trevor Reed is released from Russia in a prisoner swap

Reed had been held in Russia since 2019. He was exchanged for pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko, who was serving a 20-year sentence for conspiring to import cocaine into the U.S.

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Chechnya once resisted Russia. Now, its leader is Putin's brutal ally in Ukraine

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has long been seen as a key ally to Russian President Vladimir Putin. That commitment has now extended to the war in Ukraine.

Chechnya once resisted Russia. Now, its leader is Putin's brutal ally in Ukraine

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Claudia and Jesús Fierro of Yuma, Ariz., review their medical bills. They pay $1,000 a month for health insurance yet still owed more than $7,000 after two episodes of care at the local hospital. Lisa Hornak for Kaiser Health News hide caption

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Hit with $7,146 for two hospital bills, a family sought health care in Mexico

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A dad's COVID-19 and a mom's fainting spell cost thousands, so when their son dislocated his shoulder, they drove him to Mexicali, where facilities rival those in the U.S., and had him treated for $5.

Hit with $7,146 for two hospital bills, a family sought health care in Mexico

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Mice invade the FDA and learn to live their best life with Atsuko Okatsuka

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka and Emma get overrun by mice, meet a fancy cat and finally untangle the mystery of the Rat King. With guests Dr. Bobby Corrigan, Cameron Jay, and Lynzie Rogers.

Mice invade the FDA and learn to live their best life with Atsuko Okatsuka

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