Local
August 27, 2015

Gallery: First Avenue prepares to reopen

First Avenue, Minnesota's landmark nightclub, reopens Friday after the second-longest shutdown in its 45-year history.
Local
August 27, 2015

Gallery: Top photos Aug. 27

Pictures of the day.
Video
August 27, 2015
WDBJ news anchor Chris Hurst pauses as he is overcome with emotion while holding a photo album that was created by fellow reporter and girlfriend Alis

Boyfriend speaks about slain reporter

WDBJ Anchor Chris Hurst, the boyfriend of slain reporter Alison Parker, spoke to reporters outside the station's headquarters in Roanoke, Virginia. Hurst expressed his shock, saying 'nobody ever thinks that this would actually occur."
Golf
August 26, 2015
Andrew Bachelder practices at Leonard Golf Links in Fort Worth, Texas, on Monday, Aug. 10, 2015. Bachelder is still recovering from a mid-air helicopt

Wounded warrior from Texas says golf saved his life

After battling injuries and depression, Marine finds solace and peace in the sport.
Video
August 26, 2015
Massive 'Haboob' spawns dust wall across Phoenix

Massive 'Haboob' spawns dust wall across Phoenix

A wall of dust enveloped parts of the Phoenix metropolitan area in another storm from the annual monsoon season.
Nation
August 26, 2015

Journalists killed during live broadcast in Virginia

Two journalists were fatally shot while broadcasting live froma plaza in Moneta, Va.
August 26, 2015

Coroner: Man dies of injuries from crash 50 years ago

Authorities say a man died this week of injuries he sustained when he was hit by a vehicle in eastern Pennsylvania a half-century ago.
Video
August 26, 2015
Va. Gov: TV reporter, cameraman knew shooting suspect

Va. Gov: TV reporter, cameraman knew shooting suspect

A television reporter and cameraman were shot to death on the air during a live broadcast Wednesday morning from a shopping center in Virginia. Gov. Terry McAuliffe said that law enforcement personnel have a photo of the suspect and that he was known to the victims.
Video
August 26, 2015
TV reporter, cameraman fatally shot on air

TV reporter, cameraman fatally shot on air

A TV reporter and photographer were fatally shot on air in central Virginia Wednesday while conducting a live interview. WDBJ-TV identified the two killed as Alison Parker and Adam Ward.
Nation
August 26, 2015

Inmates create carved throne for pope's Philadelphia visit

When Pope Francis visits Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility as part of his trip to Philadelphia, he is expected to meet with 100 inmates from throughout the Philadelphia Prison System and their families.
August 25, 2015
FILE - In this June 2, 2011 file photo, a couple takes pictures at the back of the Napa Valley Wine Train as it makes its way through St. Helena, Cali

Wine train issues apology to black women booted from train

The Napa Valley Wine Train issued an apology Tuesday to a book club that includes mostly black women who said they were booted from a tasting tour because of their race.
Business
August 25, 2015

Wisconsin helped subsidize biotech firm that uses fetal tissue

Lawmakers are weighing a ban, which could put brakes on biotech sector.
August 25, 2015

The Latest: Dow fell more than 600 points from day's peak

The latest on the global financial market turmoil (all times local):
August 25, 2015
In this file photo taken at Hwange National Park in 2012, Cecil the lion stands with his pride in Zimbabwe.

Safari guide killed by lion in Zimbabwe park that was Cecil's home

A lion charged and killed a safari guide who was leading a group of tourists in the same national park in Zimbabwe that was the home of Cecil the lion who was killed by a bow hunter in July.
Nation
August 25, 2015

Gallery: top photos Aug. 25

Pictures of the day.
Politics
August 25, 2015
A map of the Boundary Waters

BWCA land swap sparks major environmental review

The federal government has decided to undertake a comprehensive environmental review on how to swap about 50 square miles of state-owned land inside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area with U.S. Forest Service land outside, a plan that has generated thousands of comments.
August 24, 2015
Trader Mario Innella works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Aug. 24, 2015. U.S. stock markets plunged in early trading Monday foll

Chinese stocks tumble again as other Asian markets rebound

Chinese stocks tumbled again Tuesday after their biggest decline in eight years while most other Asian markets rebounded from a day of heavy losses.
Nation
August 24, 2015
At South H.S. in Minneapolis, community members welcomed back students to the first day of school including Austin Burnett,17, who was excited to be g

Educators use computer games as teaching tool

They find that students seem to intuitively understand digital games.
National
August 24, 2015

Michelle Kwan to work for Hillary Clinton campaign

Michelle Kwan is joining Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and will work on outreach programs.

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