Stories from April 27, 2025

Sebastian Berhalter, Pedro Vite spark second-half surge as Whitecaps top Minnesota United 3-1
Sebastian Berhalter started the scoring 10 minutes into the second half and Pedro Vite added two goals four minutes apart to propel the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United.
Timberwolves push Lakers to edge of elimination with 116-113 comeback win behind Edwards’ 43 points
Jaden McDaniels converted a three-point play with 39.5 seconds left for the lead and stole the ensuing inbounds pass from LeBron James, leading a rally by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers that put them up 3-1 in the first-round series.
Joe Ryan strikes out season-best 11 as Twins top Angels 5-0 for 3-game series sweep
Joe Ryan struck out a season-high 11 in seven shutout innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-0 for their first three-game win streak since August. Ryan allowed four hits and a walk.
Severe weather expected Sunday night through Monday night
The first round of thunderstorms is expected to develop late Sunday night in the eastern Dakotas and western Minnesota, moving east-northeast toward dawn. Stronger waves of severe weather are likely to form Monday afternoon into the evening, with a risk of powerful tornadoes.
Suspect arrested in Homeland Security Secretary Noem’s purse theft
Officials say a suspect has been arrested in connection with last week's theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse as she ate at a Washington, D.C., restaurant. Noem’s purse was nabbed on Easter Sunday and reportedly contained about $3,000 in cash, her keys, driver’s license, passport and Homeland Security badge. 
Israeli jets strike Beirut's southern suburbs for the third time since a ceasefire began
Israeli jets have struck Beirut’s southern suburbs in the third such attack since a ceasefire began in late November. Israeli strikes have continued in southern and eastern Lebanon despite the ceasefire in late November.
Protesters chant after arrest of judge accused of helping man evade immigration authorities
Protesters are chanting and marching outside the FBI on Saturday after agents arrested a Milwaukee judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities.
Russia launches nearly 150 drones against Ukraine as Trump doubts Putin's desire for peace
Russia has launched a sweeping drone assault and airstrikes across Ukraine overnight, killing at least four people. The attacks came after U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to end the war.
11 killed as a vehicle plows into a Filipino street festival in Vancouver. Police rule out terrorism
Vancouver police have ruled out terrorism in a car ramming attack that killed 11 people at a Filipino heritage festival in the Canadian city. Police said Sunday that the suspect has a history of mental health issues.
Cloudy skies with early rain showers: Dangerous weather day setting up for Monday
Mostly cloudy skies expected for the second half of the weekend. Light rain showers will wrap up early Sunday morning, as temperatures rise again into the 60s. A moderate risk for severe weather is shaping up for Monday, with strong tornadoes possible.
Federal work shaped a Black middle class. Now it's destabilized by Trump's job cuts
For generations of Black workers, federal government jobs have provided a path into the middle class. The Trump administration's workforce cuts are now throwing that sense of stability up in the air.
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