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Stories from May 29, 2023

Generations of Minnesotans remember sacrifice of service members at Fort Snelling National Cemetery

Generations of Minnesotans remember sacrifice of service members at Fort Snelling National Cemetery

A solemn ceremony honoring fallen Minnesota troops Monday touched on service through generations. The Memorial Day tribute at Fort Snelling National Cemetery included music from the 34th Infantry Division Red Bull Band and remarks from political and military leaders.
by Regina Medina

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Biden marks Memorial Day lauding generations of fallen U.S. troops who ‘dared all and gave all’

Biden marks Memorial Day lauding generations of fallen U.S. troops who ‘dared all and gave all’

President Joe Biden lauded the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who “dared all and gave all” fighting for their country and called on Americans to ensure that their “sacrifice was not in vain” as he marked Memorial Day with the traditional wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
by The Associated Press

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A new anti-gay law in Uganda calls for life in prison for those who are convicted

A new anti-gay law in Uganda calls for life in prison for those who are convicted

The bill, signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni on Monday, calls for life imprisonment for anyone convicted of homosexuality. It drew swift condemnation from rights groups around the world.
by Jackie Northam and Halima Athumani

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A 'natural death' may be preferable for many than enduring CPR

A 'natural death' may be preferable for many than enduring CPR

Despite its reputation as a lifesaver, for the elderly and medically frail, CPR may cause more harm than good. It's why many doctors opt not to receive it themselves.
by Clay Dalton

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Ex-Twins player Liam Hendriks to return to White Sox after non-Hodgkin lymphoma recovery

Ex-Twins player Liam Hendriks to return to White Sox after non-Hodgkin lymphoma recovery

Hendriks led the American League with a career-high 38 saves in his first year with Chicago. He was third in the majors with 37 saves and made his third All-Star team in 2022, but he noticed some lumps on his neck last summer.
by The Associated Press

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5 things to know about Memorial Day including its controversies

5 things to know about Memorial Day including its controversies

It’s a day of reflection and remembrance of those who died while serving in the U.S. military. The holiday is observed in part by the National Moment of Remembrance, which encourages all Americans to pause at 3 p.m. for a moment of silence.
by The Associated Press

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‘He’s home’: Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient’s remains return to Georgia

‘He’s home’: Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient’s remains return to Georgia

According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, more than 7,500 Americans who served in the Korean War remain missing or their remains have not been identified. That’s roughly 20 percent of the nearly 37,000 U.S. service members who died in the war.
by The Associated Press

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Trump’s welcome of Scott into 2024 race shows his calculus: The more GOP rivals, the better for him

Trump’s welcome of Scott into 2024 race shows his calculus: The more GOP rivals, the better for him

Trump’s team has long believed the more candidates who enter the Republican primary contest, the better for him. They are operating under the assumption that no other candidate will be able to consolidate enough of the anti-Trump vote to take him down.
by The Associated Press

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Warm, mostly dry Memorial Day; Unsettled rest of the week

Warm, mostly dry Memorial Day; Unsettled rest of the week

Expect late-day thunderstorms in the west, with air quality alerts for ground-level ozone in parts of Minnesota through tonight. Areas of northeastern Minnesota are under a fire danger warning until 8 p.m.
by Bill Endersen

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Debt ceiling deal: What’s in, what’s out of the bill to avert US default

Debt ceiling deal: What’s in, what’s out of the bill to avert US default

The details of the deal between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy were released Sunday in the form of a 99-page bill that would suspend the nation’s debt limit through 2025 to avoid a federal default while limiting government spending.
by The Associated Press

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