WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place lawyer Michael Avenatti’s conviction for plotting to extort up to $25 million from Nike. The justices did not comment in rejecting an appeal from Avenatti, who rose to fame … Continued
Editor’s Note: The letters in this article were adapted from Texas Letters, an ongoing anthology featuring writers in solitary confinement. Volume 2 was released this month. (Another version of James’ essay was published by the Dallas Morning News.) I have … Continued
After graduating from North Dakota State University in Fargo with a degree in electrical engineering, Brent Worwa spent 13 years selling printers, copiers and information technology software. A heavy drinker, he used alcohol as a refuge from the anxieties caused … Continued
The Minnesota Legislature’s 2024 session ended in acrimony and shouting between political parties last week, but not until after lawmakers had already approved a wealth of new rules and funding for outdoor issues and needs. New rules will allow the state’s … Continued
NEW YORK — Prosecutors and defense lawyers in Donald Trump’s hush money trial are set to deliver closing arguments to the jury Tuesday, each side looking to score final points with the panel before it starts deliberating the fate of … Continued
You could say that every day is Memorial Day for Luvern “Ike” Eickhoff. The 94-year-old Korean War veteran spends his time and money cleaning headstones at cemeteries all around northwestern Minnesota, not just this month, but most of the year. … Continued