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U.S. Government To Sue Standard and Poor's

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Jefferson 'Good People' Award Winners Honored in DC
Jefferson 'Good People' Award Winners Honored in DC
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:06:18 GMT
Bob and Susan Brown were honored this week at the national organization's yearly awards dinner in Washington, DC.
Bob and Susan Brown were honored this week at the national organization's yearly awards dinner in Washington, DC.
Bail Set At $50,000 For Man Arrested For Apparent Stabbing
Stabbing Suspect Charged In Nicollet County
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:01 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:01:48 GMT
The 18 year-old North Mankato man arrested for an apparent stabbing faces three felony assault charges. Mackenzie Ray Tiegs was in Nicollet County Court this morning, where he was charged with two counts
The 18 year-old North Mankato man arrested for an apparent stabbing faces three felony assault charges. Mackenzie Ray Tiegs was in Nicollet County Court this morning.
Pilot Dies After Helicopter Crashes In Maplewood
Pilot Dies After Helicopter Crashes In Maplewood
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:05 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:05:42 GMT
Authorities are on the scene this hour after a helicopter crash on the east side of the Twin Cities metro.
Authorities are on the scene this hour after a helicopter crash on the east side of the Twin Cities metro.
Survey Shows Approval For Dayton's Performance
Survey Shows Approval For Dayton's Performance
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:02 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:02:57 GMT
A new poll shows more than half of Minnesotans surveyed are happy with Governor Mark Dayton's performance.
A new poll shows more than half of Minnesotans surveyed are happy with Governor Mark Dayton's performance.
President Obama Visits Berlin
President Obama Visits Berlin
Updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:00:23 GMT
President Obama is wrapping up a whirlwind 26-hour visit to Berlin. A huge crowd cheered for President Obama as he arrived with Germany's leaders at the Brandenburg Gate.
President Obama is wrapping up a whirlwind 26-hour visit to Berlin. A huge crowd cheered for President Obama as he arrived with Germany's leaders at the Brandenburg Gate.

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The U.S. Government is suing credit rating agency Standard and Poor's. The Justice Department says the company mislead investors knowingly, giving high ratings to mortgage bonds that then plunged in value and contributed to the 2008 financial crisis. S & P denies any wrongdoing. The government is reportedly seeking more than a billion dollars in penalties.