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Kamala Harris taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Democratic running mate

Gov. Tim Walz supporters say the ex-Army National Guard leader, former teacher and past congressman could help Harris in the Midwest. But he also comes with baggage from nearly two decades in political office.
by Dana Ferguson

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A trademark lawyer is sitting on HarrisWalz.com, he made the website ‘brat’ themed

A trademark lawyer is sitting on HarrisWalz.com, he made the website ‘brat’ themed

A trademark lawyer who bought the domain named ClintonKaine.com in 2016 is now sitting on HarrisWalz.com as Vice President Kamala Harris narrows in on a running mate. For now, the site is blank with the governor’s name in lower-case black letters and a green background, a reference to the album “brat” by Charli XCX.
by The Associated Press

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War fears and flight cancellations in Lebanon send travelers and residents scrambling

War fears and flight cancellations in Lebanon send travelers and residents scrambling

The U.S. and other governments issued Lebanon travel advisories and some airlines stopped flying there, in anticipation of an escalation of fighting after assassinations in Iran and Beirut.
by Jane Arraf and Jawad Rizkallah

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Hennepin County commissioners set to vote on 49 percent pay raise

Hennepin County commissioners set to vote on 49 percent pay raise

The elected commissioners currently earn $122,225 a year. The measure up for a final vote at Tuesday’s board meeting would increase their salaries to $182,141 starting next year.
by Chandra Colvin

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