Legal panel calls for Myon Burrell to be released from prison after 2002 conviction
A national panel of legal experts recommended the immediate release of a Black man sentenced to life in prison as a teenager nearly two decades ago.
A national panel of legal experts recommended the immediate release of a Black man sentenced to life in prison as a teenager nearly two decades ago.
Schumer renews push for Biden to bypass Congress and cancel $50,000 in student loan debt
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated his call for President-elect Joe Biden to bypass Congress and cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt during his first day in office.
Biden picks Xavier Becerra to be first Latino health secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary.
President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary.
Twitter weighs in on whether Trump could be banned after leaving office
Once President-elect Joe Biden assumes office on Inauguration Day, Twitter could remove President Trump’s special privileges as a high-profile world leader and treat his account as a normal one.
Once President-elect Joe Biden assumes office on Inauguration Day, Twitter could remove President Trump’s special privileges as a high-profile world leader and treat his account as a normal one.
Minnesota AG, Washington Co. Attorney to review police shooting of unarmed suspect in St. Paul
The Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Washington County Attorney Pete Orput said Friday they will review last Saturday’s police shooting of a naked, unarmed suspect in St. Paul.
The Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Washington County Attorney Pete Orput said Friday they will review last Saturday’s police shooting of a naked, unarmed suspect in St. Paul.
Biden says Trump should attend inauguration to demonstrate commitment to peaceful transfer of power
President-elect Joe Biden says it is important that President Donald Trump attend his inauguration only in the sense that it would demonstrate the nation’s commitment to a peaceful transfer of power between political rivals.
President-elect Joe Biden says it is important that President Donald Trump attend his inauguration only in the sense that it would demonstrate the nation’s commitment to a peaceful transfer of power between political rivals.
Biden plans to retain Dr. Fauci, call for 100 days of mask-wearing
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Trump teases 2024 presidential run during White House Christmas party
President Donald Trump is teasing running again for president in 2024 as he hosted a holiday reception at the White House.
President Donald Trump is teasing running again for president in 2024 as he hosted a holiday reception at the White House.
Wisconsin high court declines to hear Trump election lawsuit
The legal defeat was the latest in a string of losses for Trump’s post-election lawsuits. Judges in multiple battleground states have rejected his claims of fraud or irregularities.
The legal defeat was the latest in a string of losses for Trump’s post-election lawsuits. Judges in multiple battleground states have rejected his claims of fraud or irregularities.
Biden unveils economic team at critical moment for recovery
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday introduced top advisers he says will help his administration rebuild an economy hammered by the coronavirus pandemic.
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday introduced top advisers he says will help his administration rebuild an economy hammered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump campaign files lawsuit in Wisconsin after requested recount
President Trump’s re-election campaign filed on Tuesday, Dec. 1 a lawsuit to the Wisconsin Supreme Court following the campaign's requested recount.
President Trump’s re-election campaign filed on Tuesday, Dec. 1 a lawsuit to the Wisconsin Supreme Court following the campaign's requested recount.
Walz: Minnesota to get first vaccines by mid-December; Christmas restrictions likely
Minnesota will get its first coronavirus vaccine shipments by mid-December in the state's darkest hours of the pandemic, Gov. Tim Walz said Monday.
Minnesota will get its first coronavirus vaccine shipments by mid-December in the state's darkest hours of the pandemic, Gov. Tim Walz said Monday.
Wisconsin counties finish 2020 election recounts, solidifying Biden’s win over Trump
On Sunday, Dane County certified its 2020 election results after President Donald Trump requested a recount.
On Sunday, Dane County certified its 2020 election results after President Donald Trump requested a recount.
Walz to provide update on COVID-19 following Thanksgiving holiday
Gov. Tim Walz will provide an update Monday on the state of COVID-19 in Minnesota following the Thanksgiving holiday.
Gov. Tim Walz will provide an update Monday on the state of COVID-19 in Minnesota following the Thanksgiving holiday.
Biden to receive first presidential daily briefing Monday
President-elect Joe Biden is set to receive his first presidential briefing on Monday. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will receive one as well.
President-elect Joe Biden is set to receive his first presidential briefing on Monday. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will receive one as well.
President-elect Biden nominates Janet Yellen as part of diverse economic team
President-elect Joe Biden has announced several of his most senior economic advisers.
President-elect Joe Biden has announced several of his most senior economic advisers.
'America the Beautiful': Melania Trump showcases White House's Christmas decor
“America the Beautiful” is this year's Christmas theme at the White House.
“America the Beautiful” is this year's Christmas theme at the White House.
Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85
Prowse died Saturday after a short illness, his agent Thomas Bowington said Sunday.
Prowse died Saturday after a short illness, his agent Thomas Bowington said Sunday.
Minneapolis councilmembers propose budget that would move nearly $8 million from police to alternatives
A budget proposal released Friday by a trio of Minneapolis councilmembers would move nearly $8 million of funding from the police department to what the members are calling "transformative" safety investments.
A budget proposal released Friday by a trio of Minneapolis councilmembers would move nearly $8 million of funding from the police department to what the members are calling "transformative" safety investments.
New DOJ rules could allow firing squads, electrocution, poisonous gas for executions
The Justice Department is changing protocols to allow lethal gas, electrocution and firing squad for capital punishment, as five federal prisoners are expected to be executed before Inauguration Day.
The Justice Department is changing protocols to allow lethal gas, electrocution and firing squad for capital punishment, as five federal prisoners are expected to be executed before Inauguration Day.