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Israel begins ground offensive in Lebanon

Israel begins ground offensive in Lebanon

The Israeli military pressed its ground incursion into southern Lebanon on Tuesday, calling the operations “limited incursions” that are targeting Hezbollah militants.
by Daniel Estrin, Kat Lonsdorf and Miguel Macias

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Vance and Walz are both veterans. Here's what it means to have a vet VP

Vance and Walz are both veterans. Here's what it means to have a vet VP

For the first time since 1996, both major parties have picked a veteran for vice president — a fact that some veterans' groups are hoping it leads to greater understanding of military and vet issues.
by Quil Lawrence

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JD Vance’s time on the trail has often been overshadowed by self-made controversy

JD Vance’s time on the trail has often been overshadowed by self-made controversy

Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance is prolific on the campaign trail with speeches and talking to reporters, but his messaging has at times been overshadowed by controversy often of his own making.
by Stephen Fowler

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Walz, Vance split on abortion, border, economic policies in issues-driven debate

Walz, Vance split on abortion, border, economic policies in issues-driven debate

Questions around climate change, border concerns, abortion and the economy drove Tuesday night’s vice presidential faceoff. Vance and Walz remained largely cordial in the debate and steered away from personal attacks.
by Dana Ferguson

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As debate rages over coverage, rural Minnesotans face challenges getting fertility care

As debate rages over coverage, rural Minnesotans face challenges getting fertility care

For many rural Minnesotans getting treatments is still really hard and expensive. The stark reality is 1 in 6 in the state are currently experiencing infertility, and for those living outside the metro, treatment options are especially limited. 
by Hannah Yang

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St. Cloud Somali community seeks political influence, but not all share same views

St. Cloud Somali community seeks political influence, but not all share same views

More than two decades since the first East African refugees settled in St. Cloud, some community members are seeking a more active role in government and politics. But their political views are varied.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Trump turns to darker rhetoric as voting begins

Trump turns to darker rhetoric as voting begins

In a pair of weekend events in key swing states, Trump claimed Harris is "mentally disabled" and went on to suggest police violence could curb crime.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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Austrian far-right party wins national vote but its chances of governing are unclear

Austrian far-right party wins national vote but its chances of governing are unclear

The Freedom Party on Sunday secured the first far-right national parliamentary election victory in post-World War II Austria. But political rivals have said they won’t work with the party’s leader.
by The Associated Press

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