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Biden says Israel-Hezbollah conflict could turn into 'all-out war' as U.S. floats cease-fire proposal
President Joe Biden made the comments Wednesday as his top diplomat, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and other advisers are working behind the scenes pressing for a temporary cease-fire to calm the escalating conflict.
U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico
Threats and violence against inspectors have caused the U.S. to suspend inspections in the past. California growers question if Mexico's inspectors would be better equipped to withstand the pressure.
New Minneapolis ordinance aims to increase housing downtown
The ordinance allows for conversion projects to undergo administrative review instead of Planning Commission approval. This approach reduces review time by up to two months and eliminates public hearings from the process.
Ryan Routh is charged with attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump
In addition to attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate, Routh was charged with possessing a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime and assaulting a federal officer.
Charges: Man shot at state trooper after I-94 crash
Police said a man opened fire on a state trooper along Interstate 94 after crashing his girlfriend’s car while she was driving. Prosecutors on Tuesday charged Eddie James Freeman, 23, with six counts of assault — including against a police officer.
A new poll of young voters shows Harris with a commanding 31 point lead over Trump
The poll from the Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics shows Harris well ahead among likely voters 18 to 29. It’s a promising sign for Harris, who is banking on high levels of youth support.
Prosecutor: ‘The system failed’ man ‘wrongfully convicted’ of murder
Following a review of Edgar Barrientos-Quintana’s murder case, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced Monday that she’s prepared to dismiss his charges — if the court vacates his conviction.