Neighbor: Fort Hood suspect emptied his apartment An Army psychiatrist suspected of
opening fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood cleaned out his
apartment in the days before the rampage that left 13 people dead,
a neighbor said Friday.November 6, 2009
Who was Nidal Malik Hasan? There are many unknowns about Nidal Malik Hasan, the man
authorities say is responsible for the worst mass killing on a U.S.
military base. Most of all, though: his motive.November 6, 2009
"Rising by Degrees" from American RadioWorks The United States is facing a dramatic demographic challenge: Young Latinos are the fastest-growing segment of the population, and they are the least likely to graduate from college. Experts say the future of the American economy is at stake, because higher education is essential in the 21st century economy. A new American RadioWorks documentary, "Rising by Degrees," tells the story of Latino students working towards a college degree -- and why it's so hard for them to get what they want.Midday, November 6, 2009
Witness says he forged 10,000 documents for Tom Petters The treasurer of the company at the heart of an alleged $3.5 billion Ponzi scheme run by businessman Tom Petters says he forged some 10,000 documents while working for Petters.November 5, 2009
Andover man charged in $53 million Ponzi scheme The Hennepin County Attorney's office has brought charges against a man accused of masterminding a Ponzi scheme which allegedly defrauded investors out of at least $53 million.November 5, 2009
Raid finds 400 pot plants in Hermantown home A raid on a Hermantown home by St.
Louis County sheriff's deputies found two young children living
among nearly 400 marijuana plants and evidence of meth use.November 5, 2009
67-year-old St. Paul man charged with killing wife A 67-year-old St. Paul man was charged Thursday with unintentional second-degree murder in the death of his wife, the Ramsey County Attorney's Office said.November 5, 2009
Clinton sees families of hikers detained in Iran Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton had
an emotional meeting on Thursday with the families of three
American hikers detained in Iran since late July and renewed
appeals to Iranian authorities to release them.November 5, 2009
U of M researchers receive stimulus grants Fifteen University of Minnesota research projects have received more than $10.3 million in federal grants funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, officials announced Thursday.November 5, 2009
Army: 12 dead, 31 hurt in attack at Fort Hood An Army psychiatrist set to be shipped
overseas opened fire at the Fort Hood Army post Thursday,
authorities said, a rampage that killed 12 people and left 31
wounded in the worst mass shooting ever at a military base in the
United States.November 5, 2009
Minn. lawyers to pay more to fund public defenders The Minnesota Supreme Court is hiking
registration fees for lawyers to raise more money for public
defenders and legal aid for the poor.November 5, 2009
Copper stolen from new St. Paul fire station The opening of a new fire station and fire department headquarters in St. Paul has been delayed by a thief who made off with copper wiring and pipes, authorities said.November 5, 2009
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