February 9, 2021

The Latest: N.C. senators OK bill to force schools to reopen

RALEIGH, North Carolina — North Carolina state senators have approved a bill that would require K-12 public schools to reopen with at least partial in-person […]
February 9, 2021

Judge: No media protection for blogger, must reveal sources

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A blogger who was sued for defamation over an article criticizing a former Arkansas school board member must disclose her sources […]
February 9, 2021

Wilfs' e-sports venture expands with Valorant team, changes company name

The e-sports venture of the Wilf family, owners of the Vikings, is expanding again and getting a new name. The company, which had been called […]
February 9, 2021

'Wizard of Oz' remake planned with 'Watchmen' director

NEW YORK — Are we off to see the wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz — again? New Line Cinema is making a new adaptation […]
February 9, 2021

Cub Foods store off Lake Street, destroyed by rioting, reopens Wednesday

The Minneapolis Cub Foods store off Lake Street that was looted and heavily damaged by rioting after the May killing of George Floyd will reopen […]
February 9, 2021

Baltimore officials release report on prosecutor's travel

BALTIMORE — The top state prosecutor in Baltimore, a prominent figure in the racial justice movement, attended two dozen events outside Maryland in 2018 and […]
February 9, 2021

The Latest: US in tricky phase of giving 1st and 2nd doses

The U.S. has entered a tricky phase of the COVID-19 vaccination effort as providers try to ramp up the number of people getting first shots […]
February 9, 2021

Senate panel advances EPA nominee; GOP slams Interior pick

WASHINGTON — A Senate committee has endorsed President Joe Biden’s nomination of Michael Regan to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, setting up a vote in […]
February 9, 2021

Black farmers unconvinced by Vilsack's 'root out' racism vow

BELLE PLAINE, Kan. — President Joe Biden’s nomination of Tom Vilsack to lead the Agriculture Department received a chilly reaction from many Black farmers who […]
February 9, 2021

Construction starts on disputed $1B electricity corridor

PORTLAND, Maine — Construction on part of a $1 billion electricity transmission corridor through sparsely populated woods in western Maine is on hold because of […]