Feb 15 Watch 7:20 As Minnesota's Black population grows, African Americans and African immigrants unite By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane Three high profile police killings of Black men in the past two years have led to ongoing conversations about racial justice in Minnesota. There’s also been noticeable solidarity between the state’s African American and African immigrant populations. Special correspondent Fred… Continue watching
Feb 15 In Fresno County, Native groups take on meaning of 'Squaw' and 'Warrior' By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado The two efforts have brought to light the question of who gets a say on issues that affect Native Americans, as some tribal groups face the battle of greater recognition despite their presence in the region for thousands of years. Continue reading
Feb 15 Officer says he relied on fellow cops to care for George Floyd while he did crowd control By Steve Karnowski, Tammy Webber, Associated Press A former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's killing says he was relying on his fellow officers to care for Floyd's medical needs as he controlled onlookers. Continue reading
Feb 15 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks amid escalating tension between the U.S., Ukraine and Russia By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press In remarks at the White House, Biden promised that the U.S. would continue to give diplomacy "every chance” to prevent a Russian invasion, but he struck a skeptical tone about Moscow's intentions. Continue reading
Feb 15 Jury rejects Sarah Palin's lawsuit against New York Times By Tom Hays, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press A jury in New York on Tuesday rejected the Republican's claim that the newspaper maliciously damaged her reputation with an editorial linking her campaign rhetoric to a mass shooting. Continue reading
Feb 15 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price gives news briefing By News Desk The U.S. State Department says it will continue seeking a diplomatic path between Ukraine and Russia as the possibility of an imminent Russian attack remains. Continue reading
Feb 15 WATCH: House Judiciary hearing on immigrant physicians in the U.S. healthcare system By News Desk The House Judiciary committee held a hearing Tuesday on the role of immigrant physicians in the United States healthcare system. Continue reading
Feb 15 Prince Andrew to settle sex abuse case By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Lawyers say a tentative settlement has been reached in a lawsuit accusing Prince Andrew of sexually abusing Virginia Giuffre when she was 17 years old. Continue reading
Feb 15 WATCH: Sandy Hook families reach $73 million settlement with gun maker Remington By Dave Collins, Associated Press The families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting have agreed to a $73 million settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators in 2012, their attorney said… Continue reading
Feb 15 Families of Sandy Hook victims agree to settlement in Remington lawsuit By Dave Collins, Associated Press The families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting have agreed to a settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators in 2012. Continue reading