By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — Louisiana on Wednesday abandoned its defense of a political map that elected two Black members of Congress and instead called on the Supreme Court to reject any consideration of race in redistricting in a … Continued
Brooks Lee has played shortstop in nearly every game since Carlos Correa was dealt to Houston at the July 31 trade deadline. But despite taking over there, the infielder said he has never been explicitly told he’s the everyday shortstop. … Continued
Within seconds of a person opening fire into a Minneapolis church where children were gathered for Mass, teachers acted as heroes, Annunciation Catholic School’s principal said Wednesday. “Children were ducked down,” said Matt DeBoer. “Adults were protecting children. Older children … Continued
By MARK SCOLFORO An Amish woman who told authorities she was testing her faith when she threw her 4-year-old son into an Ohio lake was charged Wednesday with two counts of aggravated murder in the boy’s death. Related Articles Nvidia’s … Continued
With family at her side, St. Paul City Council’s newest member, Molly Coleman, took the oath of office Wednesday at City Hall. Coleman said her predecessor, Council President Mitra Jalali, had set a “high bar” for progressive leadership and that … Continued
The shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis was the fourth deadly shooting in the city in just more than 24 hours. In total, the string of violence has left at least five people dead and 25 injured, according to … Continued