January 15, 2019
In this grab taken from video, Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May is congratulated by a Conservative MP at the conclusion of the debate ahead of a v

UK's May faces no-confidence vote after Brexit plan crushed

British lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's divorce deal with the European Union on Tuesday, plunging the Brexit process into chaos and triggering a no-confidence vote that could topple her government.
World
January 14, 2019

Satellite imagery suggests 'new stage' in North Korea's nuclear march

Satellite images suggest Kim's team may have expanded production.
Nation
January 13, 2019
The Swedish flag in Stockholm, Sweden, on 28, 2017. MUST CREDIT: Bloomberg photo by Mikael Sjoberg.

A 70% marginal tax rate? Sweden already has it

Rate kicks in for incomes above $79,000; proposal in U.S. starts at $10M.
Business
January 13, 2019
Employees worked on a production line at BMW's factory in Greer, S.C.

American factories brace for sting of 2019 trade war

America's manufacturers are scrambling to change the way they do business — from finding new suppliers to shifting more finishing work overseas — as the sting of tariffs begins to take a bigger toll on their bottom lines.
World
January 12, 2019
President Donald Trump and former FBI director James Comey.

FBI opened inquiry into whether Trump was secretly working on behalf of Russia

Special counsel Robert Mueller took over the inquiry into Trump when he was appointed, days after FBI officials opened it.
Local
January 12, 2019
Sunset on Lake of the Woods, off Flag Island. ORG XMIT: MIN2015010814540164

How did Minnesota's Northwest Angle come to be?

William Lass, who literally wrote the book, says origin is complex.
Business
January 12, 2019

'Nurdles' are the tiny plastic enemies threatening the planet's oceans

January 11, 2019

US official says withdrawal from Syria has begun

After days of conflicting statements about a timeline for President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw American forces from Syria, a U.S. defense official said Friday the process has begun with the removal of some military cargo.
January 10, 2019
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, accompanied by Juliet Hughes-Hallett, as they walk past racks of clothes at the Smart Works charity career centre in We

Meghan moves into more visible roles in UK royal family

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is taking an increasingly visible role in the British royal family as she becomes the patron of four organizations including the prestigious National Theatre.
World
January 3, 2019
Chinese spacecraft lands on moon's far side

Chinese spacecraft lands on moon's far side

A Chinese spacecraft on Thursday made the first-ever landing on the far side of the moon in the latest achievement for the country's growing space program.
Local
January 3, 2019
On Lake of the Woods near Big Narrows, which lies about halfway between Minnesota's Northwest Angle and Kenora, Ontario.

Give the Northwest Angle to Canada? Residents say 'no thanks'

A petition to the White House suggests giving Minnesota's scenic Northwest Angle to Canada.
World
December 31, 2018
German Chancellor Angela Merkel poses for a photograph after the recording of her annual New Year's speech at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Dec.

In New Year's message, German Chancellor Merkel calls for Europe to stand up to nationalism

In New Year's message, she showed she intends to use her lame-duck status.
World
December 31, 2018
Guatemalan family's anguish at migrant boy's death

Guatemalan family's anguish at migrant boy's death

The mother of a boy who died while in US custody says her son was healthy when he left Guatemala with his father on their journey hoping to migrate to the United States.
World
December 30, 2018
FILE In this file photo taken on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during his annual news conference in Moscow, Russi

Russia asks Turkey to join forces in ending Syria's civil war

World
December 30, 2018
An undated photo provided by Devon McDiarmid, a polar guide, of Louis Rudd, who, on Dec. 28, 2018, became the second person to cross Antarctica solo a

British explorer becomes 2nd person to cross Antarctica solo, unassisted

World
December 29, 2018
Swedish Speaker of Parliament Andreas Norlen gives a news conference at the Parliament Riksdagen in Stockholm, Sweden, on Friday Nov. 23. Norlen annou

Swedes end year with no formal government in place

After gains by nationalist party, leaders have been unable to form coalition.
Inspired
December 28, 2018

Rescue dog helps bullied boy find joy in life

Minneapolis
December 28, 2018
Richard Liu, the founder of JD.com founder seen in Shanghai in 2015. After Hennepin County declined to press charges in a sexual assault case, an atto

U allowed atmosphere leading to alleged rape by Chinese billionaire, lawyers claim

Accuser's attorney contends U officials ignored "sexually hostile environment."
World
December 27, 2018
Ring in the new year with exploration of new world

Ring in the new year with exploration of new world

Some scientists will ring in the new year with a space first. NASA's New Horizons spacecraft is headed toward a New Year's Day encounter with an icy world 4 billion miles from Earth. The spacecraft team that brought you Pluto has an irresistible invitation this holiday season: Ring in the new year with the exploration of an even more distant and mysterious world.
Minneapolis
December 22, 2018
JD.com founder Richard Liu in Shanghai, 2015.

Chinese billionaire won't be charged with rape, county attorney says

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Friday that Chinese billionaire Richard Liu will not be charged with rape in connection with an incident involving a University of Minnesota student.

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