Stories from July 20, 2024

Twins put Correa on injured list for treatment of plantar fasciitis, sit Paddack with forearm strain
The Minnesota Twins placed All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa on the injured list on Saturday for treatment of plantar fasciitis in his right foot, giving him the precautionary rest he didn't get last season for the same condition in the other foot.
Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen a day after drone attack on Tel Aviv
Israel said its fighter jets struck targets at a port in Yemen in response to "hundreds of attacks" against Israel in recent months. On Friday, a drone slammed into an apartment building in Tel Aviv.
South Dakota anti-abortion group appeals ruling that dismissed ballot initiative lawsuit
An anti-abortion group in South Dakota is appealing a judge's dismissal of its lawsuit to remove an abortion rights initiative from the November ballot. Life Defense Fund filed an appeal Wednesday, asking for an expedited order from the court as the November election nears. 
Project seeks to compensate tribal nations for national park lands
The South Dakota based Lakota People’s Law Project has established a project to solicit donations and educate people about the importance of the lands that are now national parks to Indigenous people.
Near Ukraine's front line, a devastated community takes stock after Russian advances
For the last 10 weeks, a battle has raged for a small northeastern Ukrainian border town just five miles from Russia. After delays, Western military aid helped stall Russia's assault.
Trump’s close call: A detailed time line
A day-by-day and hour-by-hour look at the events surrounding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., on July 13.
Ash wastewater spill at northern Minnesota coal plant more than five times larger than first reported
Minnesota Power first said the leak Tuesday at the Boswell Energy Center in Cohasset was about 1 million gallons. On Friday, the utility and state officials say it was actually 5.5 million gallons.
Appellate court rejects officer’s suit against deputy over K9 attack
A federal appeals court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit by a Twin Cities police officer who sued a Hennepin County sheriff’s deputy over a K9 attack. Officer Daniel Irish sued Deputy Keith McNamara after the deputy’s K9 attacked Irish instead of a fleeing suspect.