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In Minnesota, Jenny Teeson testified at the state capitol about being raped by her husband at the time. This week, Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill removing any protections for spouses who rape their partners. Briana Bierschbach/MPR News hide caption
Why Several Popular Democrats Are Pursuing Presidency Over Senate Seats
Students and faculty honor the victims of a shooting at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. LOGAN CYRUS/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
In Minnesota, Jenny Teeson testified at the state capitol about being raped by her husband at the time. This week, Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill removing any protections for spouses who rape their partners. Briana Bierschbach/MPR News hide caption
This Woman Fought To End Minnesota's 'Marital Rape' Exception, And Won
How Last Year's Massive Woolsey Fire In Southern California Impacted Wildlife
New Museum In Richmond Confronts Realities Of The American Civil War
Former Federal Prosecutor On Battle Between House Democrats And Attorney General Barr
Health Care
How High Medical Bills Can Take A Toll On Both Patients And The Nurses Who Care For Them
How High Medical Bills Can Take A Toll On Both Patients And The Nurses Who Care For Them
Before This Vietnam War Veteran Dies, He Would Like To Become An American Citizen
Saturday Sports: Portland Trail Blazers Defeat Denver Nuggets In 4 Overtime Periods
Kamel Elwazeir looks at a surveillance app on his phone. "It's truly sickening but it's part of our life," Elwazeir says of having to implement security measures at his mosque. "It's part of our society that we have to be prepared in case of an emergency." Ali Budner/KRCC hide caption
'Prayer Can't Be Our Only Form Of Defense': Mosques Eye Security For Ramadan
The Xiahe mandible was originally found in 1980 in Baishiya Karst Cave. Researchers say the bone is 160,000 years old and came from a Denisovan. Dongju Zhang/Lanzhou University hide caption
Denisovans, A Mysterious Kind Of Ancient Humans, Are Traced To Tibet
Steeped In Fantasy, 'Westside' Novel Follows A Young Detective's Quest For Clues
Kyle Kessler holds a pressing of Fiddlin' John Carson's "The Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane," which was recorded at 152 Nassau Street in Atlanta. Debbie Elliott/NPR hide caption
The Birthplace Of Country Music's First Hit Is Being Threatened By Modern Construction
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