Nov 30 Former police officer to testify at trial for Daunte Wright killing says attorney By Steve Karnowski, Amy Forliti, Associated Press An attorney for the suburban Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright says the former officer will testify at her trial. Continue reading
Nov 30 What we know you can do to protect yourself from omicron By Laura Santhanam Key questions need to be answered about the new COVID-19 variant, omicron, including whether it is more transmissible, produces more severe disease, and responds to vaccines and medicines. Continue reading
Nov 30 Three killed, six wounded by student at Michigan school say authorities By Mike Householder, Associated Press Authorities say a 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school, killing three students and wounding six other people, including a teacher. Continue reading
Nov 30 First accuser takes stand at trial of Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell By Larry Neumeister, Tom Hays, Associated Press A woman testified on Tuesday that she had repeated sexual contact with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein when she 14 and that Ghislaine Maxwell was there when it happened. Continue reading
Nov 30 Author Alice Sebold apologizes to man cleared in 1981 rape By Karen Matthews, Associated Press Sebold said Tuesday she was struggling with the role she unwittingly played in a system that sent an innocent man to jail. Continue reading
Nov 30 WATCH: President Biden advocates for bipartisan infrastructure law during event in Minnesota By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden is using a visit to a Minnesota community college to highlight how his $1 trillion infrastructure law will create jobs and help train workers. Continue reading
Nov 30 New lead testing approach could reveal higher levels in water By Michael Phillis, Associated Press U.S. officials are considering a new method for testing water that could show more places have elevated lead levels than previously believed. Continue reading
Nov 30 U.S. consumer confidence falls in November to nine-month low By Associated Press The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dropped to a reading of 109.5, down from 111.6 in October. It was the lowest reading since the index stood at 95.2 in February. Continue reading
Nov 30 Prosecutors begin case against Jussie Smollett in Chicago By Don Babwin, Sara Burnett, Associated Press Taking the stand as prosecutors began their case against Smollett, former Chicago police detective Michael Theis said he initially viewed Smollett as a victim. Continue reading
Nov 30 WATCH: White House COVID task force holds news briefing amidst threat of new omicron variant By News Desk The White House COVID task force will hold a news briefing on Tuesday amidst news of the new omicron variant and criticism of the travel ban against South Africa and several other African nations. Watch the briefing in the player… Continue reading