Gov. Mark Dayton Appoints Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to Serve as US Senator
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Mark Dayton announced Wednesday during a press conference at the Minnesota State Capitol, that he will appoint Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to serve as…
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'Man Flu' is Real, Researcher Claims
(FOX NEWS) - The so-called “man flu” has been a punchline for decades, but according to one expert it may be time to stop taking it lightly. Dr. Kyle Sue, a Canadian doctor whose findings…
Officer Honored for Adopting Baby from Opioid Addicted Mom
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A routine call about an Albuquerque convenience store…
Trump Signs $700 Billion Military Budget into Law
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law a sweeping defense policy bill that authorizes a $700 billion budget for the military, including additional spending on missile defense programs to counter North Korea’s growing nuclear weapons threat.…
Trump Says Accusations of Sexual Misconduct 'Fabricated'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, pushing back against women accusing him of sexual misconduct, insisted Tuesday he’s the target of “false accusations and fabricated stories of women who I don’t know and/or have never met.” Trump lashed out on…
Education Department Urged to Resume Loan Cancellations
WASHINGTON (AP) - A government watchdog is urging the Education Department to resume the process of forgiving student loans for tens of thousands of Americans who were defrauded by for-profit colleges. In a report published Monday, the Office of Inspector…
Trump Wants to Send Man Back to Moon, on to Mars
WASHINGTON (AP) — President…
3 Trump Accusers Speak Out, Call for Congressional Probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three women who have previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment shared their stories on NBC’s “Megyn Kelly Today.” Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey and Rachel Crooks on Monday told of alleged harassment by Trump spanning decades.…
Chef Mario Batali Steps Down After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
NEW YORK (AP) - Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years. The online site Eater New York reported…
Pentagon to Allow Transgender People to Enlist in Military Despite Trumps Opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is allowing transgender people to enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition. The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue, and the difficult hurdles the federal government would…
Suspect in Savanna Greywind Death Pleads Guilty
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Brooke Crews, charged in the murder and kidnapping of Savanna Greywind, changed her plea to guilty. In Cass County Court this morning she plead guilty to all charges. Crews, 38, of Fargo, originally plead not guilty to conspiracy…
The Latest: Police Comb Through Video of NYC Subway Bombing
NEW YORK (AP) - New York City police say they are combing through video of the bombing in the subway system. They say the suspect meant to set off the bomb, but it's not clear if he meant to do…
Former Amazon Analyst Gets 6 Months for Insider Trading
SEATTLE (AP) - A former Amazon analyst has been sentenced to six months in prison and a $2,500 fine after admitting he tipped off a college friend to details about the company's upcoming first-quarter earnings report in spring 2015. Brett…
Trump Signs 2-Week Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has signed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown and keep the federal government running through Dec. 22. The president signed the two-week spending bill at the White House after the House and…
Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Texas Child Sex Sting
HOUSTON (AP) - Prosecutors say a Wisconsin man must serve 11 years in federal prison for traveling to Texas with the intention of having sex with a 4-year-old girl. Benjamin David Sherwood of La Crosse, Wisconsin, was sentenced Thursday…
