By MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise missiles … Continued
PHOENIX — The Gophers will be shorthanded at receiver and cornerback for the Rate Bowl against New Mexico at Chase Field on Friday. Senior wideout Le’Meke Brockington, who led Minnesota with 46 receptions and 484 yards, has opted out in … Continued
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two sisters testified at Harvey Weinstein’s most recent criminal trial. Kaja Sokola accused the disgraced movie mogul of sexual assault. Ewa Sokola was called as a witness … Continued
The moment will forever live in infamy for every scorned Vikings fan still seeking that elusive Lombardi Trophy. On Dec. 28, 1975, the Vikings led the Dallas Cowboys in the final minute of a Divisional Round playoff game. That’s when … Continued
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press Since returning to the White House in January, President Donald Trump has overturned decades of U.S. trade policy — building a wall of tariffs around what used to be a wide open … Continued
By GRAHAM LEE BREWER, Associated Press Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966 and also is celebrated in countries with large African descendant populations. The holiday, … Continued