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Elections & Campaigns

Biden delivers solemn call to defend democracy as he lays out his reasons for quitting race

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country’s democracy as he laid out in an Oval Office ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 9:54 pm

News

Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to take effect Monday

DES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowa judge has ruled the state’s strict abortion law will take effect Monday, preventing most abortions after about six weeks ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 5:29 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt

WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service resigned Tuesday in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump that unleashed ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 5:15 pm

Sports

Twins top Phillies 7-2, after Ober rebounds from early 2-run homer

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota starter Bailey Ober rebounded from Bryce Harper’s two-run homer in the first to settle in for seven innings, and the Twins ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 5:09 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man pleads guilty to bribing a Minnesota juror with a bag of cash in COVID-19-related fraud case

MINNEAPOLIS  — One of five people charged with attempting to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for an ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 4:01 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Here’s the letter that Biden wrote to say he would no longer seek reelection

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Sunday posted a letter to social media announcing that he would no longer seek reelection. Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, July 21, 2024 3:01 pm

Elections & Campaigns

What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work

ATLANTA — With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, July 21, 2024 2:57 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald ... Read more

by Associated Press, Sunday, July 21, 2024 2:52 pm

Elections & Campaigns

Biden’s campaign faces critical moment, as Democrats encourage him to consider exiting 2024 race

WASHINGTON — Critical days ahead, President Joe Biden is facing the stark reality that many Democrats at the highest levels want him to consider how stepping ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, July 19, 2024 7:18 am

Elections & Campaigns

Republicans emerge from their convention thrilled with Trump and talking about a blowout victory

MILWAUKEE — The last time Republicans gathered for a full convention, they were plagued by internal division and fear. Morale was near rock bottom. And ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, July 19, 2024 7:15 am

News

Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world

FRANKFURT, Germany — A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption ... Read more

by Associated Press, Friday, July 19, 2024 7:12 am

Elections & Campaigns

Prominent Democrat Schiff calls for Biden to withdraw: Democrats aim to nominate before convention

WASHINGTON — California Rep. Adam Schiff on Wednesday became the highest-profile Democrat to call for President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid, even as ... Read more

by Associated Press, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 4:45 pm

Lynx/WNBA

Mitchell drops 21, Boston and Clark score 17 each as Fever top Lynx

MINNEAPOLIS — Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points, and Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark finished with 17 points each to help the Indiana Fever beat the ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 4:32 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Man accused of holding girlfriend captive in dorm room reaches deal

ST. PAUL — A man who was accused of holding his girlfriend captive in her dorm room at a Minnesota college for three days while ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 4:23 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minnesota’s ban on gun carry permits for young adults is unconstitutional, appeals court rules

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota’s law that bans people ages 18 to 20 from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ... Read more

by Associated Press, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 4:15 pm

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