Local
July 30, 2015

Gallery: Top photos July 31

Pictures of the day.
July 29, 2015
Mourner Bill Smith wears a shirt bearing the likeness of Samuel DuBose as he waits on line outside funeral services for Dubose at the Church of the Li

Ohio cop indicted on murder charge in traffic stop shooting

A University of Cincinnati police officer who shot a motorist during a traffic stop over a missing front license plate was indicted Wednesday on a murder charge, with a prosecutor saying the officer "purposely killed him" and "should never have been a police officer."
Business
July 29, 2015

Senator asks Justice Department to investigate sale of Cargill pork unit

The senator from Iowa said the deal could hurt competition.
Nation
July 29, 2015
A 1922 copy of "The Everyday Song Book," containing lyrics to "Happy Birthday" is part of litigation to free the often-used song from copyright claims

Will suit be 'Happy Birthday' copyright's swan song?

July 29, 2015

Los Angeles leaders outlaw high-capacity gun magazines

The nation's second-largest city is poised to ban possession of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition, stepping into the national debate over gun regulation following a series of deadly, mass shootings.
Video
July 29, 2015
Ohio prosecutor: Deadly traffic stop 'senseless'

Ohio prosecutor: Deadly traffic stop 'senseless'

A University of Cincinnati police officer who shot a motorist during a traffic stop over a missing front license plate has been indicted on murder charges.
Nation
July 28, 2015

Photos: Remains of 4 early colonial leaders discovered at Jamestown, Va.

The four burial sites were uncovered in the earthen floor of what was Jamestown's historic Anglican church from 1608, a team of scientists and historians announced Tuesday, July 28.
Business
July 27, 2015
The agribusiness giant Cargill will be increasingly cost-conscious as it moves forward.

Cargill signs White House pledge to combat climate change

At White House, the company agreed to take action to help mitigate climate change.
Nation
July 27, 2015

A look at wildfires burning around the West

Nation
July 27, 2015
Syrian refugees sit in front of a derelict building in Haci Bayram neighborhood in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, July 27, 2015. The number of Syrian refugee

United States and Turkey agree to ISIL attack plan

The move further embroils Turkey, a key NATO ally, in Syria's civil war.
Local
July 27, 2015

Gallery: Red carpet at Starkey Hearing Foundation gala

Photos from the red carpet at the annual Starkey Hearing Foundation gala in St. Paul, this year featuring Katy Perry and former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
Video
July 27, 2015
Fiat Chrysler must offer to buy back 500K trucks

Fiat Chrysler must offer to buy back 500K trucks

Fiat Chrysler must offer to buy back from customers more than 500,000 Ram pickup trucks and other vehicles in the biggest such action in U.S. history as part of a costly deal with safety regulators.
Local
July 26, 2015

Gallery: Starkey Hearing Foundation gala in St. Paul

Photos from the annual Starkey Hearing Foundation gala in St. Paul, this year featuring Katy Perry and former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
Local
July 26, 2015

Gallery: Top photos July 26

Pictures of the day.
Local
July 26, 2015

Gallery: One Direction in concert at TCF

The boy band One Direction landed at TCF Bank Stadium for a show on their "On the Road Again Tour 2015" Sunday night, July 26, 2015 in Minneapolis. Swedish electropop duo Icona Pop opened.
Politics
July 26, 2015
Donald Trump and Jesse Ventura

Ellison says Trump can win GOP nod, points to Minn. electing Ventura governor

"You know, George, we had Jesse Ventura in Minnesota win the governorship," the representative from Minneapolis said.
Local
July 25, 2015

Gallery: Top Photos, July 25, 2015

The best photos from around the world submitted, July 25, 2015
Local
July 25, 2015

Two arrested in 2013 mink-freeing spree that hit Minnesota

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