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Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they’re tuning out

NEW YORK — As a Democrat who immersed himself in political news during the presidential campaign, Ziad Aunallah has much in common with many Americans ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, December 27, 2024 5:07 pm

Opinion

Most Americans blame insurance profits and denials alongside the killer in UHC CEO death, poll finds

WASHINGTON — Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO — although not as much as ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, December 27, 2024 5:01 pm

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Minnesota thrives under coach of year favorite O’Connell, a relatable state for Packers with LaFleur

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell’s stirring locker room tribute to his team last week at Seattle was respectfully interrupted by seven-year veteran right ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, December 27, 2024 5:00 pm

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Red Sox acquire reliever Jovani Morán from Twins for utility player Mickey Gasper

The Boston Red Sox continued to rebuild their pitching staff, acquiring left-hander Jovani Morán on Tuesday from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for catcher and ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, December 25, 2024 7:39 pm

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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king, has died at 65

OAKLAND, Calif. — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball’s leadoff position, has died. He was ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, December 23, 2024 5:26 pm

News

Minnesota deputies saw 250 animals suffering at purported rescue. Weeks later, only 70 were left

HINES — Minnesota officials this month went to a purported rescue facility to remove more than 250 animals living in crates caked with excrement — ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, December 20, 2024 5:51 pm

News

Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, December 20, 2024 5:39 pm

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Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Doc Rivers, Mark Few among candidates for Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Carmelo Anthony may go into the Basketball Hall of Fame twice next year. The Hall of Fame released its list of candidates ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, December 20, 2024 5:36 pm

News

Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdown

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan plan Wednesday to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 7:53 pm

Sports

Vikings delivered a dominant defensive performance that simply wore down the Bears

EAGAN— Caleb Williams had just trudged off the field after being chased all over the backfield by Minnesota’s Jonathan Greenard during another failed third-down play ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 7:03 am

News

Minnesota man gets life without parole for killing girlfriend who was the subject of a 69-day search

WINONA — A Minnesota man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Tuesday for killing his girlfriend, whose 2023 disappearance after ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 5:38 pm

News

5 dead, others injured in a shooting at a private Christian school in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. — Five people are dead and others injured after a shooting Monday at a private Christian school in Wisconsin, including a child who ... Read more

by Associated Press, Monday, December 16, 2024 1:05 pm

News

New Jersey, Minnesota sue Glock over switch that allows pistols to fire like machine gun

NEWARK, N.J.  — New Jersey and Minnesota sued Glock on Thursday, calling on the gunmaker to stop selling firearms that can be adapted with dime-sized ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:12 pm

News

Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump

WASHINGTON — She’s an Iraq War combat veteran and sexual assault survivor who has advocated for years to improve how the military handles claims of ... Read more

by Associated Press, Thursday, December 12, 2024 9:07 am

News

Ontario premier says US energy exports will be cut off if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canada

TORONTO  — The premier of Canada’s most populous province said Wednesday he will cut off energy to the United States if President-elect Donald Trump imposes ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 9:22 pm

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