February 20, 2021

As Oklahoma pork plant speeds up slaughtering, workers report more injuries

One of America’s leading pig slaughterhouses is running faster than ever as meatpackers hustle to keep pork in grocery stores during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plant […]
February 20, 2021

Judge rejects Rep. Devin Nunes defamation suit against CNN

NEW YORK — A defamation lawsuit U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes brought against CNN was tossed out by a Manhattan judge on Friday. The lawsuit seeking […]
February 20, 2021

Google fires AI manager who protested her peer's departure

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google has fired a leader of its artificial intelligence ethics team in the fallout from the recent departure of another former […]
February 19, 2021

Area in northeast Minnesota evacuated after authorities receive report of 'suspicious device' at Line 3 protest

They started blocking protesters known as “water protectors” from reaching their camp located on Magney Drive. “It’s getting dangerous out here,” one woman said, declining […]
February 19, 2021

Federal judge dismisses auto dealers lawsuit over proposed Minnesota zero-emission vehicle rule

A federal judge has dismissed the Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association’s lawsuit against the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) over a proposed electric vehicle rule. Environmental […]
February 19, 2021

Southern cities hit hard by storms face new crisis: No water

AUSTIN, Texas — Southern cities slammed by winter storms that left millions without power for days have traded one crisis for another: Busted water pipes […]
February 19, 2021

Biden declares 'America is back' in welcome words to allies

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden used his first address before a global audience Friday to declare that “America is back, the transatlantic alliance is back,” […]
February 19, 2021

Dutch senate approves coronavirus curfew legislation

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch senators late Friday approved hastily drawn up legislation underpinning the country’s coronavirus curfew, ensuring that it will remain in force […]
February 19, 2021

Stocks end a wobbly day with mixed results; yields rise

Stocks ended a wobbly day on Wall Street with mixed results Friday. The S&P 500 closed slightly lower to mark its first losing week in […]
February 19, 2021

4 Minnesota recyclers receive grants totaling $400,000 from state program

Four new state recycling grants will create 229 jobs and keep tons of glass, paper and plastic trash and food scraps from Minnesota land fills […]