November 27, 2020

US agency investigating Tesla front suspension failures

DETROIT — The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating complaints that suspensions can fail on nearly 115,000 Tesla electric vehicles. The National Highway Traffic […]
November 27, 2020

Coming up: Teaching kids about money during a pandemic

There are plenty of apps and online tools meant to help teach financial skills, but kids really learn about money from the adults in their […]
November 27, 2020

Sarah Agaton Howes, preserving culture through craft

Throughout November, MPR News is featuring Indigenous Minnesotans making history to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Sarah Agaton Howes, 44, is the artist and founder […]
November 27, 2020

Another week gone, Brexit trade talks remain stuck

BRUSSELS — The European Union said Friday that another week of talks with Britain on a new trade deal has gone with barely any progress. […]
November 27, 2020

Gov. Tim Walz announces immediate relief for Minnesota tourism industry

Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday, Nov. 25, that over $1 million in crisis grants for the Minnesota tourism industry is available starting today through Explore […]
November 27, 2020

Pandemic renews debate over drivers licenses for undocumented workers

Immigrant rights activists rally for drivers licenses in Boston. Chris Burrell/GBH Hailed as heroes during the pandemic, essential workers have cared for the elderly in […]
November 27, 2020

In Santa's mailbag, a peek into children's pandemic worries

LIBOURNE, France — Jim, from Taiwan, slipped a face mask inside the greeting card he sent to Santa and marked “I (heart) u.” Alina, 5, […]
November 27, 2020

Top California air, climate regulator hopes to run Biden EPA

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Over four decades, Mary Nichols has been the regulator behind some of the nation’s most ambitious climate policies and, in recent years, […]
November 27, 2020

The Latest: Australian state marks 28 days with no new case

MELBOURNE, Australia — From nearly 8,000 active cases in August and more than 800 deaths in the Australian state of Victoria to the elimination of […]
November 27, 2020

Black Friday offers beacon of hope to struggling stores

NEW YORK — After months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy, Black Friday is offering a small beacon of hope. In normal times, […]