President Donald Trump’s deadly invasion of Venezuela and kidnapping of its president could be an unusually clear example of “blood for oil.” The president has nearly said as much himself. But one hitch is that Houston’s oil giants don’t immediately … Continued
By RUSS BYNUM, Associated Press The fatal shooting Wednesday of a woman by an immigration officer in Minneapolis was at least the fifth death to result from the aggressive U.S. immigration crackdown the Trump administration launched last year. The Department … Continued
On paper, the pun-driven, corn-forward musical “Shucked” sounds like a dud. But the Tony-winning show, which opened Tuesday at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Minneapolis, proved to be a true delight. It’s devilishly clever and stupendously dumb, in the best … Continued
IRVINE, California — The allure of figure skating, what captivates millions who wouldn’t know Axel Paulsen from Ulrich Salchow, why it transcends the Olympic Games every four years, is its ability to tell a story. More than any other sport, … Continued
By HOWARD FENDRICH, AP Sports Writer The most decorated short track speedskater in Olympic history will be looking to add to her impressive medal tally in front of a home crowd at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Here’s what to … Continued