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Debate over energy costs fuels clear divide in New Jersey and Virginia governor’s races

October 31, 2025

By OLIVIA DIAZ and MIKE CATALINI - Associated Press

Climbing monthly electricity bills, a growing stressor on U.S. families as demand surges for energy, have emerged as a significant issue in the nation’s only two elections for governor this year and as a test on the political parties’ messages for next year’s midterms. Virginia and New Jersey are less than a week away from electing their next governors in campaigns being closely watched for signs of the electorate’s reaction to President Donald Trump’s second term as well as the Democrats’ effort to respond after their national defeat in 2024.

Andrew, the civilian formerly known as ‘prince,’ faces an uncertain future

October 31, 2025

BRIAN MELLEY - Associated Press

What is next for the commoner once known as Prince Andrew probably involves moving trucks as he packs up the trappings of his once royal life to move to an isolated private home owned by his brother, King Charles III. The commoner now known as 65-year-old Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was stripped by his brother of his titles and will be forced to vacate his rent-free Royal Lodge mansion near Windsor Castle because of his association with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew’s new home will be on the king’s estate at Sandringham on wind-swept east coast. Despite his downfall, Andrew remains eighth in line to the throne.

Ohio panel adopts new US House districts that could help Republicans in next year’s election

October 31, 2025

By DAVID A. LIEB, OLIVIA DIAZ and MARK SCOLFORO - Associated Press

An Ohio commission has adopted new U.S. House districts that could help Republicans win more seats in next year’s elections. The map approved Friday by the Ohio Redistricting Commission could boost Republican chances in districts currently held by Democratic Reps. Greg Landsman in Cincinnati and Marcy Kaptur near Toledo. Republicans already hold 10 of the state’s 15 congressional seats. The state constitution requires new districts before the 2026 election because the current ones were enacted without bipartisan support. President Donald Trump is encouraging Republican-led states to redraw districts to boost the GOP’s chances of holding on to the House in next year’s elections.

Birders going ‘cuckoo’ after unexpected sighting in New York City area

October 31, 2025

By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI - Associated Press

A bird sighting on New York’s Long Island has avian enthusiasts flocking to the region in the hopes of spotting a feathered friend who has never been seen before in the state. The common cuckoo is typically found from Europe to Japan, with the majority of the population wintering in Africa. But one was recently spotted in Riverhead on the north shore of Long Island. Once the bird was confirmed as a common cuckoo, birders quickly shared the news in their online communities. The bird has since been spotted more than 200 times. It’s not clear how or why the bird ended up there.

70 years after the first sabotage of a US airliner, the 44 killed are finally being honored

October 31, 2025

By COLLEEN SLEVIN - Associated Press

A memorial to 44 people who died in the first confirmed case of sabotage against a U.S. airliner is being dedicated on the 70th anniversary of its bombing over Colorado. A farmer who helped recover the bodies of those killed and a woman who lost her father, who have recently become friends, will be among those there for Saturday’s ceremony in Denver. Attention on the dramatic details of the bombing, the lack of a federal law making it a crime to attack a plane and the meticulous investigation into what happened has overshadowed attention on the victims and those they left behind until now.

Judges could rule on the fate of SNAP food aid as deadline nears for shutdown to end payments

October 31, 2025

By MICHAEL CASEY, GEOFF MULVIHILL and KIMBERLEE KRUESI - Associated Press

Two federal judges could rule on whether the federal government must continue replenishing SNAP food aid benefits during the shutdown. The Trump administration says debit cards will not be loaded for November, a decision that impacts the ability to buy groceries for about 1 in 8 Americans. Lawyers representing Democratic state officials from across the country made their case in court Thursday to continue the benefits. A hearing on a similar challenge from a coalition of cities and nonprofit groups is scheduled for Friday. Even if benefits are ordered to continue, they’ll likely be delayed for many beneficiaries.

FBI Director Patel says multiple people were arrested in Michigan in a Halloween weekend attack plot

October 31, 2025

AP

FBI Director Kash Patel says federal officials have arrested multiple people in Michigan who had allegedly been plotting a violent attack over the Halloween weekend. Patel announced the arrests in a social media post, saying the arrests took place Friday morning. He didn’t release further information about the arrests, but said more information would be coming. Dearborn Police say the department was made aware that the FBI conducted operations in the city on Friday and assured residents that there is no threat to the community.

Young adults turn to Quakers’ silent worship to offset — and cope with — a noisy world

October 31, 2025

By LUIS ANDRES HENAO - Associated Press

There’s been an unprecedented surge in the numbers of attendees at Sunday worship at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting House in Old City Philadelphia. Many of them are young people who are seeking respite from this noisy technological age in the silent worship of the centuries-old faith. For years, attendance at Arch Street was so low, and its historic 300-seat West Room felt so empty, that the few people present began to meet in a smaller room. But in recent years, they’ve used technology and social media to help teach others about Quakers and the meeting house that was built in the early 19th century and that is still one of the world’s largest and most important Quaker buildings.

Takeaways from AP, Cox Media Group investigation into injuries and deaths of school crossing guards

October 31, 2025

BY DASIA GARNER, HAYA PANJWANI, AARON KESSLER, JOHN BEDELL, TINA TERRY, and TED DANIEL - The Associated Press, Cox Media Group Television Stations

School crossing guards are important in making sure kids get to school safely. But those guards work under dangerous conditions that can threaten their lives. An investigation by The Associated Press and Cox Media Group finds that at least 230 school crossing guards were injured or killed over the past 10 years, based on accident reports requested from nearly 200 U.S. police departments. There are no national standards or reporting methods for keeping track of when guards are hurt on the job. Experts say that’s hampered efforts to develop better safety measures or even assess just how dangerous the job is.

Senate report details dozens of cases of medical neglect in federal immigration detention centers

October 31, 2025

By CLAUDIA LAUER - Associated Press

A U.S. Senate investigation has uncovered numerous credible reports of medical neglect and poor conditions in immigration detention centers across the country. The report, released by Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, highlights cases where detainees were denied insulin, left without medical attention for days, and forced to compete for clean water. It documents 80 credible cases of medical neglect and widespread complaints about inadequate food and water. Senate investigators say these findings point to systemic failures in federal detention oversight. The report cites delays in medical care that, in some cases, proved life-threatening.

Royal prerogative: King Charles III banishes Andrew to buttress the House of Windsor’s foundations

October 31, 2025

By DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press

No one is bigger than the monarchy. Not even the king’s brother. In the end, that reality spelled the end of Prince Andrew’s life as a prince of the realm. From now on, the scandal-plagued British royal will be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. As details of Andrew’s links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continued to dribble out and Parliament raised questions about his rent-free residence at a sprawling country house near Windsor Castle, King Charles III on Thursday moved to shield the monarchy from any further revelations.

US defense chief vows to ‘stoutly defend’ Indo-Pacific interests in talks with China

October 31, 2025

By EILEEN NG - Associated Press

The U.S. Secretary of Defense has told his Chinese counterpart that Washington will “stoutly defend” its interests in the Indo-Pacific. This was during talks in Malaysia on Friday. Pete Hegseth described the meeting with Chinese Admiral Dong Jun as “good and constructive.” He raised concerns over Chinese activities in the South China Sea and around Taiwan. Hegseth also signed a new defense agreement with India, aimed at expanding military cooperation. The meeting reflects ongoing efforts to manage tensions in the region, even as strategic differences remain, particularly over Taiwan and freedom of navigation.

FDA says drug makers have recalled a blood pressure medicine tainted with a cancer-causing chemical

October 31, 2025

By The Associated Press

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says drug makers have recalled more than a half-million bottles of the blood pressure medication prazosin hydrochloride over concerns it may include a cancer-causing chemical. New Jersey-based Teva Pharmaceuticals USA issued a voluntary recall earlier this month for some lots of the capsules it sells. Doctors prescribe prazosin, which relaxes blood vessels, to help lower blood pressure. It also is sometimes prescribed for post-traumatic stress disorder. The FDA has given the drug a Class II risk classification because some of the recalled medication may have nitrosamine impurities that are considered potentially cancer causing.

Louvre heist highlights thorny issue for museums: How to secure art without becoming fortresses

October 31, 2025

By R.J. RICO and JOCELYN NOVECK - Associated Press

Many museums began reassessing security after the stunning jewelry heist at the Louvre in Paris. Some were also reflecting on the inherent tension in the task of securing art: Museums are meant to welcome people to engage with art, not create distance from it. While the Louvre has acknowledged major security lapses, it has also received messages of solidarity from the art world. Experts highlight the difficulty of securing art in historic buildings not designed as museums. The focus, they say, is on finding a workable balance between security and accessibility.

Ramen instead of Reese’s? Looming SNAP cuts change what’s on offer for Halloween trick-or-treaters

October 30, 2025

By HALLIE GOLDEN - Associated Press

The government shutdown has some people rethinking what to hand out this Halloween. Some U.S. householders are preparing to give trick-or-treaters shelf-stable family foods like ramen, canned soup or cheese sticks. These creative neighbors aren’t opposed to handing out candy; they’re trying to help people whose families may have trouble making ends meet when the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is cut off. The program helps tens of millions of Americans feed their families and is set to run out of money Nov. 1. A flurry of widely shared posts online suggest some households will even be giving out diapers to families in need.

Meteor Lights Up The Night Sky

October 30, 2025

Dan Hanger,

While snow isn’t falling from the sky just yet, a meteor sure did Wednesday night. The light show was captured on a Duluth harbor camera and a police dash camera in Neenah, Wisconsin. Categories: Environment, Minnesota, News, News – Latest News, Weather in the News, Wisconsin

City of Duluth street maintenance gearing up for winter season

October 30, 2025

Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– Before you know it, the city of Duluth will be covered in a blanket of snow and ice. But before this happens, street maintenance workers still have their work cut out for them. “Right now, basically, we’ve wrapped up our construction season for the year. We’re still doing some spot repairs. We’re still doing some pothole patching. We’re…

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Vandals Strike Northland Country Club — Again

October 30, 2025

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — Vandals have struck again, for the third time, at Northland Country Club in Duluth. This time, a pick-up truck tore up the 14th green. A Ford truck was caught on surveillance video before or after heading onto the green Wednesday night and tearing it up with the truck’s tires. Northland Country Club is now offering a $1,000…

City Hall Hosts Trick-or-Treaters

October 30, 2025

Emmaleah Allen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth City Hall is back hosting trick-or-treaters for its City Hall-oween event. City staff participated in decorating the offices throughout the building, which featured many themes, one being the Wizard of Oz, for the mayor’s office. The event serves as a safe place for children to come in costume and trick-or-treat from City Hall offices, as…

Duluth Cider Holds Food Drive in Support of CHUM

October 30, 2025

Emmaleah Allen,

DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth Cider is partnering with CHUM to put on the ‘No One Hungry Here’ food drive to keep the community fed. Beginning tomorrow through the end of the year, anyone can donate at checkout or bring non-perishable food items to Duluth Cider during the taproom’s regular business hours. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the…

Superior Mayor Proposes Emergency Fund Plan During SNAP Pause

October 30, 2025

Xavier Walt, Dan Hanger,

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The loss of SNAP funding because of the federal government shutdown has Superior Mayor Jim Paine proposing a plan to help residents who rely on the food-assistance program. With the city council’s approval, Mayor Paine wants to create a new $200,000 emergency fund. That money would come from the city’s Economic Development Fund and be used to…

“The Rambler” Food Truck Officially Retires

October 30, 2025

Xavier Walt,

DULUTH, Minn. — After more than a decade in the Twin Ports, one of the area’s first-ever food trucks has officially retired. “The Rambler” and MidCoast Catering, the truck’s parent company, held a retirement party for the Twin Ports icon. Musical guests and free goodies supplied by MidCoast supported the main event, and with this being the final night to…

APEC leaders open economic summit after Trump and Xi agreed on steps to ease trade tensions

October 30, 2025

By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KIM TONG-HYUNG - Associated Press

Leaders of 21 Asian and Pacific Rim nations have opened their annual summit to discuss how to promote economic cooperation and tackle shared challenges. The two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting began in the South Korean city of Gyeongju on Friday. The forum’s start comes a day after U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to take steps to ease their escalating trade war. Trump left South Korea after his meeting with Xi. Established in 1989, the APEC, which represents more than half of global trade, champions free and open trade.

King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence

October 30, 2025

By BRIAN MELLEY and JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

Buckingham Palace says that King Charles III is stripping his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence. In a statement, the palace says Andrew will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and not as a prince. He will move from his Royal Lodge residence into “private accommodation.” The moves follow revelations about Andrew’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The palace said the thoughts of the king and Queen Camilla are with “the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”

Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say

October 30, 2025

By AARON MORRISON and ERIC TUCKER - Associated Press

The Justice Department is investigating whether leaders in the Black Lives Matter movement defrauded donors who contributed millions of dollars during racial justice protests in 2020. That’s according to multiple people familiar with the matter. In recent weeks, federal law enforcement officials have issued subpoenas and warrants as part of an investigation into the Black-led organizations that helped spark a national reckoning on systemic racism. The investigation invites fresh scrutiny to a foundation whose leaders in recent years have faced criticism about their public accounting of donations. But the recent burst of investigative activity is also unfolding at a time when civil rights groups have raised concerns about the Trump administration targeting left-leaning groups.

Antetokounmpo ruled out for Bucks’ Thursday night game against Warriors

October 30, 2025

AP

Giannis Antetokounmpo is missing his first game of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks face the Golden State Warriors. The two-time MVP was listed as probable in the Bucks’ Thursday afternoon injury report because of left knee soreness. But the Bucks announced about an hour before the opening tip that he wouldn’t be available. Antetokounmpo has averaged 36.3 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists through the Bucks’ first four games of the season. He entered Thursday night’s action ranked second in the league in scoring and rebounding.

Voyageur Donuts Opens in Canal Park

October 30, 2025

Emily Halling,

DULUTH, Minn.– A new donut shop is opening Friday in Duluth’s Canal Park. Voyageur Donuts is located in the DeWitt-Seitz building. The savory business focuses on unique and local flavors, like a ‘Superior’ chocolate donut and a ‘Forager’ blueberry donut. Owner Dan Neff said he’s done his research. “Voyager Donuts is about the experience where life takes us and what…

Spiraling effects of the shutdown leave lawmakers grasping for ways to end it

October 30, 2025

By LISA MASCARO - AP Congressional Correspondent

Certain senators know it’s time for the government shutdown to come to an end. So does House Speaker Mike Johnson. And with President Donald Trump arriving back in Washington from his overseas trip, perhaps the White House knows it, too. From coast to coast, fallout from the dysfunction of a shuttered federal government is hitting home. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska says, “People are stressing,” as food options in her state grow scarce. But even with Saturday’s deadline for a potential shut off in SNAP food benefits, there is no end yet to the political stand off. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he hopes that after next week’s elections in New York and other states, more lawmakers will be ready to end the shutdown and reopen government.

Hegseth orders the military to detail dozens of attorneys to the Justice Department, AP learns

October 30, 2025

By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN - Associated Press

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military to provide dozens of lawyers to the Justice Department for temporary assignments in Memphis and near the U.S.-Mexico border that could run through next fall. That’s according to a memo released this week and reviewed by The Associated Press. The memo appears to be the latest effort to send military and civilian attorneys working for the Pentagon to the Justice Department, this time to staff offices based along the U.S. southern border or where federal immigration enforcement operations are taking place. The Pentagon separately last month approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges.

As college basketball continues to change, how long will the game’s old guard of coaches press on?

October 30, 2025

By DAVE SKRETTA - AP Basketball Writer

The landscape of college basketball is changing rapidly with name, image and likeness deals and the transfer portal reshaping teams yearly. Despite this, a group of veteran coaches like Rick Pitino, Rick Barnes and Tom Izzo continue to provide stability. These coaches have been pillars of the game for decades, but their tenure may be nearing its end. Many are in their seventies and facing the pressures of modern college basketball. Some, like Jay Wright and Tony Bennett, have already retired. Yet, the old guard remains influential, with teams like Houston and Tennessee ranked highly in preseason polls.

Minnesota Legislative Exchange Program Building Bipartisan Bridges

October 30, 2025

Jadie Jones,

DULUTH, Minn. — A new Legislative exchange program has been pairing up legislators across the aisle to learn more about each other and the districts they serve. Most recently, Republican Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar hosted Democratic Rep. Ned Carroll. Rep. Ned Carroll (D) and Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar (R) The pair visited with local leaders, toured industries, and spent time getting to…

Former Central Michigan staff members receive punishments for their roles in sign-stealing scandal

October 30, 2025

AP

Former Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain and three of his former staff members face coaching restrictions and potential suspensions after agreeing to the punishments following an NCAA investigation into their role in an alleged sign-stealing scandal. The accused sign-steal, former Michigan staff member Connor Stalions, appeared in coaching gear on the Chippewas sideline for a 2023 game against Michigan State. The NCAA found one assistant coach, Jake Kostner, requested the coaching gear and a sideline pass without going through the normal processes. Kostner and Stalions had a pre-existing friendship, the NCAA found. The Chippewas also were fined $30,000 plus 1% of the football budget.

Democrats, allied groups pour millions into Pennsylvania Supreme Court race to counter GOP campaign

October 30, 2025

By MARC LEVY - Associated Press

Democrats and their allied groups are pouring in more money and sending in the national party chairman in the final week of campaigning for a Pennsylvania Supreme Court election. The race could reshape the highest court in the largest presidential battleground as Democrats try to blunt a late-emerging Republican campaign to oust three Democratic justices. At issue in Tuesday’s election is whether the justices will each serve another term. The state’s politically divided government has left disputes over election laws and other major issues to the courts in recent years.

COMO Zoo Teaches 3rd Grade Class About the Rainforest

October 30, 2025

Jadie Jones,

DULUTH, Minn. — A 3rd Grade class at Raleigh Academy had a 4-day residency program with the Como Zoo. An Education Specialist from Como made the trip up to teach the class about the rainforest. Students learned about the root systems, different types of trees and animals, the food webs and chains, and the weather. They did hands on activities…

What to know about the white South Africans Trump is prioritizing in reduced US refugee quota

October 30, 2025

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

U.S. President Donald Trump is prioritizing a group of white South Africans in a dramatically decreased quota of refugees allowed into the United States this fiscal year. The Trump administration is cutting the number of refugee places to as few as 7,500, with the places mostly going to members of the Afrikaner white minority from South Africa. The figures are for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1 and were announced Thursday in a notice on the Federal Registry. The U.S. says Afrikaners are being discriminated against by their Black-led government and are the victims of race-based violence. The South African government strongly denies the claims.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks speedy appeals court hearing while he serves a 4-year sentence

October 30, 2025

By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

Hip-hop producer Sean “Diddy” Combs wants a federal appeals court to quickly consider the legality of his conviction on prostitution-related charges and his more than four-year prison sentence. His lawyers filed papers with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday, asking that oral arguments in his appeal occur in April. Combs was convicted in July of flying his girlfriends and male sex workers across state lines to engage in drug-fueled sexual encounters. However, he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life.

Dictionary.com’s word of the year is ‘6-7.’ But is it even a word and what does it mean?

October 30, 2025

By JOHN SEEWER - Associated Press

Parents and teachers cover your ears. Dictionary.com says its word of the year is “6-7.” The viral term is one kids and teenagers can’t stop repeating and laughing about. It’s more of an inside joke with an unclear meaning. But it exploded in popularity over the summer months, driven by social media. It’s origins seems to be traced back to a 2024 song by rapper Skrilla called “Doot Doot (6-7).” Dictionary.com says its annual selection is a linguistic time capsule that reflects social trends and events. But the site admits that it too is a bit confused by “6-7.”

‘America First’ Trump loved hanging out with the global elite during his Asia trip

October 30, 2025

By JOSH BOAK, CHRIS MEGERIAN and SEUNG MIN KIM - Associated Press

President Donald Trump seemed to love his whirlwind Asia trip. He danced on the tarmac in Malaysia, and was given a gold medal and crown in South Korea. He relished the international dealmaking and soaked up praise from other leaders. It’s a change in focus for a president who campaigned on “America First.” But don’t mistake him for a globalist, says Hogan Gidley, his former aide: “When you’re scoring touchdowns,” Gidley says, “it’s OK to dance in the end zone.” Yet Trump returns Thursday to a country worried about prices and the government shutdown, and it’s not clear how much his foreign policy wins will matter to voters.

Two people detained at El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill in Hibbing, Minnesota (10/29/2025)

What we know about the Northern Minnesota immigration raids

October 30, 2025

Matt McConico,

Two people detained at El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill in Hibbing, Minnesota (10/29/2025) DULUTH, Min.- There were at least three likely immigration-related actions around Northern Minnesota on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Here is what we know about them at this point. El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill, 2520 E Beltline, Hibbing: A FOX21 photographer happened to be getting lunch…

Judge considers demand to force the government to keep funding SNAP food aid despite the shutdown

October 30, 2025

By MICHAEL CASEY and GEOFF MULVIHILL - Associated Press

A federal judge in Boston is considering a motion that would require the Trump administration to continue funding the SNAP food aid program despite the government shutdown. The hearing in front of U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani came two days before the day the U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to stop replenishing accounts in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Talwani says she expects to issue her ruling later Thursday. SNAP is used by 1 in 8 Americans to buy groceries and is a major piece of the nation’s social safety net. Democratic state officials challenged the Trump administration’s plan to freeze SNAP payments starting Nov. 1, saying the federal government has a legal obligation to keep providing the assistance.

Trump administration limits number of refugees to 7,500 and they’re mostly white South Africans

October 30, 2025

By REBECCA SANTANA - Associated Press

The Trump administration is restricting the number of refugees admitted to the U.S. to 7,500 and they will be mostly white South Africans. This marks a dramatic drop after the U.S. previously allowed in hundreds of thousands of people fleeing war and persecution from around the world. The administration published the news in a notice on the Federal Registry on Thursday. No reason was given for the numbers, which are a dramatic decrease from last year’s ceiling of 125,000 set under the Biden administration. The memo stated that the admission of the 7,500 refugees during the 2026 fiscal year is “justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest.”

Young T. rex or a new dinosaur? New bones add to the debate

October 30, 2025

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN - AP Science Writer

Scientists say there’s new evidence that settles the origins of a mysterious dinosaur excavated in the 1940s. Researchers have long debated whether a dinosaur skull found in Montana decades ago was a young T. rex or another type of dinosaur. A research team studied a new complete skeleton from Montana and claim it identifies the mystery reptile as an adult and a new species. Not all scientists are convinced, and some say the other mystery skeletons could belong to a younger T. rex. The research was published Thursday in the journal Nature.

Twins hire former coach and ex-Pirates skipper Derek Shelton as manager

October 30, 2025

By DAVE CAMPBELL - AP Sports Writer

The Minnesota Twins have picked former bench coach Derek Shelton as their new manager. Shelton managed the Pittsburgh Pirates for five-plus years. The Twins made a formal announcement on Thursday and scheduled an introductory news conference for Shelton on Tuesday. Shelton had an overall record of 306-440 with the Pirates before he was fired just 40 games into this season. The 55-year-old was the bench coach for the Twins in 2018 and 2019 under two different managers, Paul Molitor and Rocco Baldelli. Shelton never finished higher than fourth place in the NL Central or better than 76-86 with the Pirates.

ICE makes first comments following Hibbing raids

October 30, 2025

KQDS Staff,

HIBBING, Minn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement following the two raids in Hibbing on Wednesday. A spokesperson from ICE said that eight undocumented people were detained as part of the operation with the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force. The raids at El Charro Bar and Grill and La Tequila Taco Shop took place during…

Last-minute scramble over pay takes a toll on military families during the shutdown

October 30, 2025

By BEN FINLEY - Associated Press

The government shutdown is taking a toll on military families as they live without the guarantee of a paycheck. Alicia Blevins is married to a Marine stationed in North Carolina. She’s going to see a therapist because of the grinding uncertainty. The Trump administration has found ways to pay the troops twice during the shutdown. But the process has been fraught with anxiety for many Americans in uniform. The White House said it found the money just days before paychecks were supposed to go out Friday. But Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said money may be unavailable for the troop’s next paycheck on Nov. 15.

5 more arrests as Louvre jewel heist probe deepens and key details emerge

October 30, 2025

Matt McConico,

A basket lift used by thieves is seen at the Louvre museum Sunday Oct.19, 2025 in Paris. PARIS (AP) — The dragnet tightened around the Louvre thieves on Thursday. Five more people were seized in the crown-jewels heist — including a suspect tied by DNA — the Paris prosecutor said, widening the sweep across the capital and its suburbs. Authorities…

The top photos of the week by AP’s photojournalists

October 30, 2025

The Associated Press

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Beatrice Larco, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week. Follow AP visual journalism: AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews 34 words Categories: US & World News

Mistake-filled legal briefs show the limits of relying on AI tools at work

October 30, 2025

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ - Associated Press

Judges around the world are seeing error-riddled legal briefs that were generated with the help of artificial intelligence. A data scientist and lawyer has catalogued at least 490 filings in the past six months that contained false or misleading information from AI responses. His database is a cautionary tale for people learning to use AI tools at work. With many employers wanting workers to employ the technology, it’s not just the legal profession that needs to be aware of the possible foibles. Legal and workplace experts suggest treating AI as an assistant whose work needs to be checked. They say users also need to be aware of privacy concerns.

Citing AP investigation, senators demand answers on use of full-body restraints during deportations

October 30, 2025

By JIM MUSTIAN and JASON DEAREN - Associated Press

A group of 11 Democratic U.S. senators has raised concerns about the use of full-body restraints on deportation flights. They say this practice raises serious human rights issues. U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland has called on ICE to explain its policies and stop using the WRAP device until questions are resolved. The senators’ letter raises broader concerns about secrecy surrounding the flights and cites an AP investigation revealing ICE’s use of the WRAP since 2020. Advocates worry ICE isn’t tracking the WRAP’s use. Rep. Delia Ramirez is working on a bill to limit its use, citing safety and human rights concerns.

China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, treasury secretary says

October 30, 2025

AP

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders. He said Thursday that China will start by purchasing 12 million metric tons of soybeans from the U.S. between now and January. On Fox Business Network, the secretary said the agreement lasts for three years.

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