August 17, 2020

Trump flies to Minnesota, takes first swings over the Twin Cities riots

MANKATO, Minn. — President Donald Trump flew to Minnesota Monday with a re-election message aimed at the small business owners and farmers who lifted him […]
August 17, 2020

California governor demands probe of power blackouts

SAN FRANCISCO — An irate California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an emergency proclamation allowing some energy users and utilities to tap backup energy sources amid […]
August 17, 2020

Lawsuit against Trump, postal chief seeks proper funding

NEW YORK — Several individuals including candidates for public office sued President Donald Trump and the U.S. Postal Service’s new postmaster general in New York […]
August 17, 2020

With travel limited, Hollywood looks to 'game changer' tech

NEW YORK — New LED video wall technology used in making last year’s “The Lion King” and “The Mandalorian” series could become more widespread as […]
August 17, 2020

Trump retweets purported audio of Biden call with Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has retweeted an audio recording that U.S. intelligence officials have described as part of a Russian campaign to denigrate Democratic […]
August 17, 2020

Trump signs Iowa wind storm disaster declaration, may visit

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — President Donald Trump said Monday he has signed an emergency declaration for Iowa to help supply federal money to help […]
August 17, 2020

New this week: Tim McGraw music, Democrats meet & 'The 24th'

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES — “John […]
August 17, 2020

Former McDonald's CEO asks court to dismiss case against him

McDonald’s former CEO is asking a court to dismiss the company’s lawsuit against him, calling it “meritless and misleading.” Chicago-based McDonald’s sued Stephen Easterbrook last […]
August 17, 2020

With second virus wave coming, Minnesota waits for millions of N95 masks

With a second wave of COVID-19 cases expected to hit Minnesota hospitals in coming weeks, the state has millions of medical-grade N95 respirator masks on […]
August 17, 2020

Minnesota law firms changing pro bono work after George Floyd's death

In the wake of George Floyd’s killing, some of Minnesota’s marquee law firms are suing cities and racing to give free legal aid to those […]