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For Twin Cities Rapper Nur-D, Another Step Forward

All of a sudden, Matt Allen found himself caring for injured and teargassed protesters in Minneapolis last year. The enduring experience found its way into his sunny music.

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For Twin Cities Rapper Nur-D, Another Step Forward

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Anti-vaccine advocates are using the COVID-19 pandemic to promote books, supplementals and services. Emilija Manevska/Getty Images hide caption

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For Some Anti-Vaccine Advocates, Misinformation Is Part Of A Business

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Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey, seen here during an April 15 bill signing, on Tuesday signed legislation making it easier to remove infrequent voters from a list of those who automatically get a mail-in ballot each election. Ross D. Franklin/AP hide caption

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Arizona Republicans Enact Sweeping Changes To State's Early Voting List

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