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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.
Biden in farewell U.N. address says peace still possible in conflicts in Mideast and Ukraine
President Joe Biden declared in his final address to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday that the U.S. must not retreat from the world, as Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon edged toward all-out war and Israel’s bloody operation against Hamas in Gaza neared the one-year mark.
Woman sentenced to 20 years in murder of Minneapolis real estate agent
Elsa Segura was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday in connection with the 2019 killing of Monique Baugh, a Minneapolis real estate agent. Elsa Segura admitted to arranging a fake house showing with Baugh knowing that her co-defendants planned to kidnap and harm her.
Prosecutors focus on California hit-and-run in cases against man charged with killing 5 in Minneapolis crash
Prosecutors want jurors to hear details of a 2018 hit-and-run crash in which Derrick J. Thompson struck and severely wounded a woman while fleeing police in California.
Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says he has Parkinson’s disease
It is unclear if Favre’s disease is connected to his football career or head injuries. Favre made the announcement as part of his testimony about a welfare misspending scandal in Mississippi.
Sam Darnold is thriving with the Vikings while getting the most support he's had in the NFL
Sam Darnold is thriving in the supportive environment provided by the Minnesota Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell. The Vikings are 3-0, one of two unbeaten teams left in the NFC.