Top Biden national security officials brief Congress on Afghanistan withdrawal
Top officials from the Biden administration’s national security team on Tuesday briefed lawmakers about the decision to withdraw troops from…
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Obamas on Derek Chauvin verdict: ‘We cannot rest’
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama praised Tuesday’s guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, but emphasized…
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A moment of justice, a sigh of relief, a lot more to do
Derek Chauvin is guilty of killing George Floyd. A jury convicted the White former Minneapolis cop who knelt on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes,…
Continue Reading These are the people at the center of the Derek Chauvin trial
The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin ended Tuesday, almost a year after video showed him kneeling on the neck of George Floyd…
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9 food ideas to help you sleep well
Did you know that what you eat can affect your sleep? That’s right — there are foods that can help us enjoy a blissful night’s…
Continue Reading First on CNN: Pelosi concedes to even partisan split on 1/6 commission in effort to jumpstart talks
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is offering a significant change to her plans for a 9/11-style commission to investigate what led up to the Capitol…
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Tyrannosaurus rex walked surprisingly slowly, new study finds
Tyrannosaurus rex was a fearsome predator, but it sure wasn’t a particularly fast mover. In fact, most humans could easily keep up with the…
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Billionaire turns down Elizabeth Warren’s offer to testify on her wealth tax
Billionaire Leon Cooperman rejected Senator Elizabeth Warren’s invitation to testify on her proposed wealth tax, saying he has no interest in…
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Perspective: The U.S. shut the border – We made our bi-national relationship work
By Lauren Villagran, Puente News Collaborative EL PASO, Texas — I keep a candy in my fridge that I can’t stand. It’s a chewy,…
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive FC anticipate 70% capacity crowds to start season
EL PASO, Texas – With the summer sporting season around the corner at Southwest University Park, El Paso Chihuahuas General Manager Brad Taylor said…
Continue Reading Social media platforms brace for the Chauvin trial verdict
Social media companies are on high alert for a verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd,…
Continue Reading Homes in Black neighborhoods are undervalued by $46,000 on average
A pair of recent real estate studies are shedding light on how people of color have been consistently disadvantaged in the US housing market for…
Continue Reading Coal miners join climate activists to back Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan
Coal country is in free fall and is pleading for help from Washington. That’s why the largest union in one of the dirtiest industries is…
Continue Reading Our system worked…this time
Commentators weigh in on the guilty verdict against ex-Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd last May. Issac Bailey: Why…
Continue Reading CDC vaccine advisers will meet Friday to discuss the J&J vaccine. Here’s what could happen next
Vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meet Friday to make recommendations for use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19…
Continue Reading Here’s what we know about the jury in Derek Chauvin’s trial
Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter on Tuesday after jury of 12 people, unnamed and unseen during the trial in Minneapolis,…
Continue Reading Judge in Derek Chauvin trial says Rep. Maxine Waters’ comments may be grounds for appeal
The judge overseeing former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial in the death of George Floyd said Monday that Rep. Maxine…
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High school students walk out of classes to call for racial justice
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Students at a number of Minnesota schools organized walkouts…
Continue Reading The charges against Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, explained
What was going through Derek Chauvin’s mind when he kneeled on a handcuffed, prone George Floyd for nine minutes and 29 seconds last May? That…
Continue Reading Kobe Bryant’s estate ends nearly two-decade deal with Nike
The nearly two-decade relationship late basketball player Kobe Bryant and Nike has ended. Bryant was “an important part of Nike’s deep…
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Mayfield High to return to in-person classes after Las Cruces ‘secret prom’; students not disciplined
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — High school students who attended “secret proms” in the Las Cruces Public Schools district won’t face disciplinary…
Continue Reading Democrats block resolution censuring Maxine Waters for Chauvin trial comments
The House voted Tuesday afternoon to block a resolution from Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to censure Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters following her…
Continue Reading Boeing won’t force CEO Dave Calhoun to retire just because he’ll be turning 65
Dave Calhoun, Boeing’s CEO for the company’s worst year ever, will get to stay around to try to lead the aerospace giant’s rebound…
Continue Reading Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder and manslaughter in death of George Floyd
The former Minneapolis Police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s neck for over 9 minutes last year was found guilty of murder and…
Continue Reading Harris says verdict in Chauvin trial ‘will not heal the pain that existed for generations’
Even a verdict finding former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of George Floyd’s murder will not erase generations of trauma…
Continue Reading Natty Light Frozen Icicles are coming this summer
Natural Light is instantly recognizable for its cheap beer. But the 44-year-old brand is branching out to keep fickle drinkers satisfied. The brewer,…
Continue Reading Xi Jinping says ‘bossing others around’ won’t work as US ups pressure on China
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for global cooperation in the face of a growing anti-China front led by the United States, warning that an…
Continue Reading You could soon pay more for Pampers, Tampax and more
Add Pampers and Tampax to the list of brands you may soon pay more for at the store. Procter & Gamble said Tuesday that it will raise prices on…
Continue Reading Dogecoin jumps 20% as crypto fans declare Doge Day
All the dogecoins in circulation are now worth more than $53 billion after fans declared April 20 Doge Day on social media with the aim of pushing…
Continue Reading ‘Dire warning’ for the planet: Coal is powering the economic recovery
Global carbon dioxide emissions are set to surge dangerously this year as the global economy undergoes a huge recovery. In a new report, the…
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