Disasters

November 13, 2017 5:45 AM

Strong quake hits near Iran-Iraq border, killing at least 349

Officials in both countries say more than 330 have been killed in both countries and more than 4,500 have been injured.

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November 10, 2017 7:38 AM

House explosion in northern Minnesota kills 76-year-old man

The house was destroyed. The state Fire Marshal's Office is helping with the investigation into the cause.

by The Associated Press

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November 10, 2017 6:48 AM

Farmer survives having arm pinned in equipment for an hour

Authorities say the Douglas County farmer had been trying to clear something from the corn picker when his arm became trapped.

by The Associated Press

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November 9, 2017 6:52 PM

Police: Boy struck by vehicle while crossing Fridley street

Witnesses say the fifth-grader at Fridley Middle School was crossing the street when a sport utility vehicle struck him.

by The Associated Press

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November 9, 2017 12:03 PM

Rebuild or leave? Puerto Ricans face tough choices after hurricane

More than 140,000 Puerto Ricans have left since Hurricane Maria and some experts estimate more than 300,000 more could leave in the next two years. That's on top of a similar-size exodus over the last decade of economic crisis, creating a massive population loss for the U.S. territory of 3.4 million.

by Associated Press

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November 7, 2017 3:41 PM

Cocaine use contributed to carbon monoxide deaths of 2 in parked car

The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office on Tuesday said the couple died of carbon monoxide poisoning with recent cocaine use as a "significant condition."

by The Associated Press