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Trump makes U.S. copper mining a focus of his domestic minerals policy

Trump makes U.S. copper mining a focus of his domestic minerals policy

It could mean a new day for U.S. copper mining, and new worries for environmental groups that are contesting proposals such as the stalled Twin Metals project near northern Minnesota's Boundary Waters, a lake-filled wilderness on the U.S.-Canada border.
by The Associated Press

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In the federal court system, law clerks find little recourse for bullying and abuse

In the federal court system, law clerks find little recourse for bullying and abuse

An NPR investigation finds federal judges have enormous influence with few checks on their power. Law clerks and other judicial employees are vulnerable to mistreatment and have few job protections.
by Carrie Johnson

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Parole board denies release for Rocori High School shooter

Parole board denies release for Rocori High School shooter

A man convicted for the 2003 Rocori High School shooting that left two of his classmates dead was denied parole Friday. Jason McLaughlin, who was 15 at the time, became eligible for the hearing after life sentences without parole for juveniles was repealed.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Judge revokes pretrial release of Feeding Our Future defendant after witness tampering allegations

Judge revokes pretrial release of Feeding Our Future defendant after witness tampering allegations

Last week, during the ongoing trial of Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock and restaurant owner Salim Said, Abdinasir Abshir allegedly approached cooperating defendant Sharmake Jama, who was in a courthouse hallway waiting to testify, and asked to speak with him in a bathroom.
by Matt Sepic

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Feds: Minneapolis man attempted to provide material support to ISIS

Feds: Minneapolis man attempted to provide material support to ISIS

Federal prosecutors say Hassan allegedly posted his support for ISIS on his social media accounts. And they say he communicated online with a group that encourages others to travel overseas to join ISIS.
by MPR News Staff

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Last chance to catch the ‘planet parade’ phenomenon

Last chance to catch the ‘planet parade’ phenomenon

Friday night is one of the best nights to see the rare cosmic sight of all seven planets aligning across the night sky. The next time to catch a planet parade is August or wait until they realign in 2028.
by Anika Besst

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RFK Jr. canceled flu vaccine meetings. What does that mean for fall shots?

RFK Jr. canceled flu vaccine meetings. What does that mean for fall shots?

Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm, the head of the University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the implications of axing the meeting.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Trump and Zelenskyy's meeting turns into a heated argument

Trump and Zelenskyy's meeting turns into a heated argument

A meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy grew contentious, with Trump telling Zelenskyy that "you're not acting at all thankful" for U.S. support.
by NPR Staff

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