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Appeals court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of Sept. 11 attacks

Appeals court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of Sept. 11 attacks

A divided federal appeals court has thrown out an agreement that would've allowed accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to plead guilty in a deal sparing him the risk of execution for al-Qaida’s 2001 attacks.
by The Associated Press

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Hundreds laid off in State Department overhaul

Hundreds laid off in State Department overhaul

The State Department is slashing hundreds of jobs in what's being called its biggest shake-up in decades — drawing sharp criticism from former diplomats who say the cuts risk gutting America's diplomatic muscle.
by Michele Kelemen

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Three freeway closures planned in Twin Cities this weekend

Three freeway closures planned in Twin Cities this weekend

Drivers in the Twin Cities will have to navigate around three freeway closures this weekend affecting stretches of Interstates 35E, 94 and 694.
by MPR News Staff

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A recent high-profile case of AI hallucination serves as a stark warning

A recent high-profile case of AI hallucination serves as a stark warning

MyPillow creator Mike Lindell's lawyers were fined thousands for submitting a legal filing riddled with AI-generated mistakes. It highlights a dilemma of balancing technology and using it responsibly.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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How flood sirens could have saved lives in Texas

How flood sirens could have saved lives in Texas

In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas, state leaders are exploring whether to install more flood warning sirens. Such sirens can save lives if they're part of a larger warning system.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Five local vendors serving up bites at massive Asian food festival

Five local vendors serving up bites at massive Asian food festival

One hundred vendors from across the country will participate in Panda Fest July 11-13 at the Mall of America. Some local businesses have joined the festival to share their passion for food with a wider audience.
by Anita Li

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As ‘Arrowsmith’ turns 100, Sinclair Lewis’ medical tale couldn’t be more timely

As ‘Arrowsmith’ turns 100, Sinclair Lewis’ medical tale couldn’t be more timely

Literary and medical experts will gather next week in Lewis’ hometown of Sauk Centre, Minn., to discuss his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The story of an idealistic doctor struggling with ethical questions about medicine and scientific research remains as relevant today as it was when it was published in 1925.
by Kirsti Marohn

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