KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A judge ruled Friday that Missouri’s near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment, ensuring abortion will be legal in the state. Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Jerri Zhang issued an order blocking … Continued
Some unwelcome guests may be coming to your holiday celebration: influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19. While none have yet reached the levels seen at this time last year, respiratory illnesses are all on the increase once again in … Continued
Amazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities as they seek to exert pressure on the two major companies to recognize them as unionized employees or to meet demands for an inaugural labor … Continued
Told that her violinist was ready, Florence Dunlevy chuckled a bit, looked over at a TV camera and two assembled news reporters and asked her daughter, “Is this really a big deal?” Florence, it is indeed a big deal. West … Continued
Gophers senior linebacker Cody Lindenberg has declined to use his final season of eligibility in 2025 and instead declared for the NFL draft on Friday. Lindenberg was healthy and highly productive in 2024, leading Minnesota with 94 total tackles as … Continued
A day after the St. Paul City Council unanimously voted to override the mayor’s line-item vetoes of next year’s budget, it’s unknown what will happen next because both sides are offering different legal interpretations. Mayor Melvin Carter’s office said Friday … Continued