The unexpected elimination of funding for the decades-long research project focused on women’s health shocked scientists. They were heartened by the quick restoration of support.
Pope Francis’s funeral begins in Vatican City at 4 a.m. ET on Saturday and will end with his burial in Rome. Here’s what to know about the day's events — and how Francis is breaking with tradition.
Last year, more than 9 million people watched across the world, and executive producer Johan Erhag said he expects viewership will be even higher this year.
Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis will begin an injury rehab assignment on Friday at Triple-A St. Paul. Lewis hasn’t played since he picked up a moderate hamstring strain while running out a ground ball in a spring training game on March 16.
Kirill Kaprizov had two power-play goals and the Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series. Matt Boldy scored for the third straight game, Marco Rossi had his first career postseason goal and Marcus Foligno added an empty-netter.
The Trump administration was handed a rapid-fire series of court losses Wednesday night and Thursday in lawsuits filed over its policies on immigration, elections and its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in schools.
The Minnesota Vikings have selected Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson with the 24th pick in the NFL draft to complete an offseason overhaul of the interior of their offensive line. The 6-foot-4, 315-pound Jackson was a second-team Associated Press All-American for the national champion Buckeyes.
Johnathon Carlson was driving home from a weeklong family vacation in Florida when he was pulled over in Georgia. He was cited for speeding and for “fake plates.” Carlson’s license plates are issued by Red Lake Nation, which are valid on Minnesota roads. Both citations have since been withdrawn.
Six Indigenous designers will showcase their collections this Friday in downtown St. Paul. “I Am Water” is the evening’s theme — the apparel designs will highlight the designers’ relationships with water and the significance of water in their lives.
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