Thune says a shutdown can still be avoided if Democrats ‘dial back’ their demands

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune is rejecting Democratic demands on health care as unserious but says a ...

Minnesota’s political divide stalls gun control efforts after deadly church shooting

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As Minnesota mourned a mass shooting at a church that left two schoolchildren dead and 21 people injured, ...

Pet of the week: Playful, energetic American Pit Bull Terrier mix looking to be adopted

Hours: Interested adopters can visit the campuses to adopt from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. All animals available for adoption can be seen ...

Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of a House committee that pushed for the law demanding TikTok be spun off from its Chinese owners has requested an urgent briefing from the White House, one day after ...

What we know about the indictment filed against ex-FBI chief James Comey

Former FBI Director James Comey was charged Thursday with crimes connected to his Senate testimony in 2020 about an investigation, a major strike against a high-profile figure who has long been the ...