After turning back the clock on Christmas, looking very much like he was still in his prime, veteran safety Harrison Smith has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week. The vintage performance from Smith helped the Vikings roll … Continued
By DAVID BAUDER, AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — By nearly any measure, 2025 has been a rough year for anyone concerned about freedom of the press. It’s likely to be the deadliest year on record for journalists and … Continued
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Thieves stole tens of millions of euros’ worth of property from safety deposit boxes inside a German bank vault that they drilled into Monday during the holiday lull, police said. Related Articles What to know about … Continued
Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson is the latest state lawmaker to call for Gov. Tim Walz to resign as fraud investigations and allegations receive increasing attention. “I think it would be best for him to resign,” Johnson, R-East Grand … Continued
Gold medal contender against gold medal contender. A team looking for its first IIHF World Junior Championship gold in 14 years, facing the two-time defending gold medalists, on their home ice. It’s Sweden against the United States, New Year’s Eve … Continued
By JAMES POLLARD NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America’s 250th birthday celebration into the country’s single biggest year for volunteering. But America Gives, the program unveiled Wednesday just before the U.S. begins commemorating the … Continued