By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press Economics Writer A case that could provide the Trump administration with new and expansive power over the traditionally independent Federal Reserve will get its first court hearing Friday. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has requested … Continued
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN, Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A visit by a pair of U.S. senators to Taiwan has drawn criticism from China, which claims the island as its own and objects to any contact between officials of the … Continued
By WAFAA SHURAFA, SAM METZ and JULIA FRANKEL, Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel on Friday declared Gaza’s largest city a dangerous combat zone and said it was in the ″initial stages″ of a planned offensive as … Continued
Today is Friday, Aug. 29, the 241st day of 2025. There are 124 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 29, 2004, marathoner Vanderlei de Lima was attacked by a spectator during the running of the Olympic … Continued
Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck spoke from his heart after the 23-10 season-opening win over Buffalo on Thursday. His nearly 3-minute opening statement didn’t have anything to do football; he wanted to address the mass shooting that killed two children … Continued
Student proficiency levels in math and reading stayed relatively flat since last year, according to results of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment tests. Statewide, 45.2% of students met or exceeded standards in math and 49.6% met or exceeded standards in reading, … Continued