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Most U.S. shootings are done by men, but the Wisconsin school attack is an exception
Authorities say a 15-year-old girl carried out the shooting that killed two and wounded several at a Wisconsin school. Female shooters are relatively rare, statistically speaking.
Luigi Mangione is charged with murder as an act of terrorism in CEO’s death
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism. The indictment could help move along procedural steps toward extraditing the suspect.
Coffee prices are higher than ever. Here’s what it means for your cup
Droughts in top coffee-growing countries have shrunk the supply of beans. Supermarket brands like Nescafé and Folgers have already raised prices — but the world keeps drinking more and more coffee.
In disputed Shakopee-area legislative race, voters share what was on uncounted ballots
While 20 ballots believed to have been discarded before being counted won’t be recovered, some voters who cast those missing ballots shared what was on them. They appear to show Rep. Brad Tabke’s narrow lead would stand up.
Amid safety concerns, federal government puts land into trust for Prairie Island Indian Community
The Prairie Island Indian Community can start preparing to move its gaming operations — should that be necessary — after a ruling by the federal government last week put about 400 acres of land into trust. It was spurred by the tribe’s concerns that “catastrophic” flooding or an incident from the nearby nuclear power plant would render their casino inoperable.