Pentagon prepares to deploy 1,000 more troops to bolster Trump’s immigration crackdown
The Pentagon has been scrambling to put in motion Trump’s executive orders signed shortly after he took office on Jan. 20. The first group of 1,600 active duty troops deployed to the border last ...
Trump says he and Putin could do something ‘significant’ toward ending Russia’s war in Ukraine
Trump did not say who from his administration has been in contact with the Russians but insisted the two sides were “already ...
Weekend vote to decide if Minnesota’s Ken Martin becomes national Democratic Party head
Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler and Martin are viewed by many as the leading candidates. Others in the race include former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, former presidential candidate ...
Pilots have reported repeated close calls similar to fatal collision near DC airport
Airline pilots flying into Washington, D.C., have reported nearly a dozen near misses that were scarily similar to this week’s midair collision that killed 67 people.
Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any role
No evidence has emerged that rules seeking to diversify the FAA played any role in the collision Wednesday between an ...
Woman who wanted to kill GOP leaders said she was inspired by CEO’s slaying, prosecutors say
Ryan Michael English, who goes by Riley English, was arrested Monday and remained in custody after her initial court ...
Minneapolis settles in woman’s lawsuit over Chauvin’s use of excessive force
The lawsuit says Chauvin pressed his knee into the woman’s back while she lay handcuffed, four months before Floyd’s death.
Federal agencies directed to remove ‘gender ideology’ from websites, contracts and emails
The Office of Personnel Management directed agency heads to have staff remove pronouns from their government emails, disband ...
Women’s hockey: Gophers make statement defeating No. 2 Ohio State 3-1
Gophers coach Brad Frost couldn’t remember the last time his team beat Ohio State. Gophers senior center Ella Huber couldn’t remember the Gophers playing a better game. It was that kind of night ...
The Weeknd to play U.S. Bank Stadium in June on what could be his final tour
Canadian pop star the Weeknd will headline U.S. Bank Stadium on June 14 on what could be his final tour, at least under the ...
Trump administration in talks to send Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador prisons
It comes after a harsh crackdown on the country’s gangs by El Salvador President Nayib Bukele. Bukele suspended key ...
Office plants add warmth to the workplace. Only some will thrive
A vining plant with waxy, heart-shaped leaves that can grow up to 8 feet long. Hang a pot from a hook or place it on an ...