Not only did the Timberwolves upset the third-seeded Lakers in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, but they did so handily. Minnesota downed Los Angeles in just five games, beating the Lakers twice on their home floor. How … Continued
By SAMYA KULLAB, Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After months of tense negotiations, the U.S. and Ukraine signed a deal that is expected to give Washington access to the country’s critical minerals and other natural resources, an agreement Kyiv … Continued
By THOMAS ADAMSON and YURI KAGEYAMA, Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — From Tokyo to Taipei to Manila, people across Asia marked May Day with marches and protests that spotlighted growing unease over U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies and fears of … Continued
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats plan to force a vote in the coming weeks on a resolution to require more transparency from President Donald Trump’s administration about deportations to El Salvador. The resolution, which … Continued
Do you have a favorite restaurant patio for spring and summer days? We want to know about it. Nominate your favorite restaurant patios through May 8. The most-nominated restaurants will be in the running for “Best Patio” in our readers’ … Continued
On weekday mornings, we highlight our readers’ pets in the Morning Report newsletter. In April, we featured one rabbit, 12 cats and 10 dogs. Want to see more pet photos? Here are the 15 cats and seven dogs we featured … Continued