By BEN FINLEY, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and REGINA GARCIA CANO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has built up a fleet of warships near Venezuela, including the largest U.S. aircraft carrier, as American forces keep blowing up small boats … Continued
Wisconsin-River Falls football coach Matt Walker was asked this week how he’s “advising” his players about maintaining focus amid the hoopla that comes with playing for a national championship. “Maybe I should advise them more,” Walker said with a smile. … Continued
The Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt is coming up — and, to coincide with the 140th anniversary of the St. Paul Winter Carnival, the top prize for this year’s medallion finder is the largest ever offered. The 2026 Pioneer Press Treasure … Continued
Today is Saturday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2026. There are 362 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 3, 1977, Apple Computer, months after its founding, was incorporated in Cupertino, California, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak … Continued
By REGINA GARCIA CANO and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of … Continued