When a 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman was arrested by Iran’s “morality police” for not wearing her head scarf in the manner required by the regime, human rights advocates were right to fear the worst. The Iranian government later claimed Mahsa (Zhina) … Continued
A Wisconsin woman who admitted she broke a 9-month old baby’s leg at a Woodbury day care center was sentenced to serve 45 days in jail in a plea agreement Monday afternoon. Chantelle Michelle Cheri Vevang, 36, of Roberts, was … Continued
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for California schools to tell parents if their children identify as transgender without getting the student’s approval, granting an emergency appeal from a conservative legal group. Related … Continued
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH Former U.S. Open tennis champion Daniil Medvedev has indicated he’s one of what the ATP Tour calls “a small number of players and team members” it is trying to help leave Dubai as the war in the … Continued
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has created an online portal for community members to upload photos, videos and write-ups of incidents that may involve unlawful activity by federal agents. The portal is part of the office’s Transparency and Accountability Project, … Continued
By PATRICK WHITTLE and KIMBERLEE KRUESI PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democrats are split over the best way to defeat Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, a critical race that will help determine whether the party wins back control of … Continued