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.
Federal appeals court rejects Trump appeal over Pennsylvania race
A federal appeals court in Philadelphia on Friday rejected President Donald Trump’s latest effort to challenge the election results in a case that could reach the U.S. Supreme Court if Trump appeals.
A federal appeals court in Philadelphia on Friday rejected President Donald Trump’s latest effort to challenge the election results in a case that could reach the U.S. Supreme Court if Trump appeals.
Trump says he'll leave White House if Electoral College formalizes Biden's victory
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will leave the White House if the Electoral College formalizes President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory even as he insisted such a decision would be a “mistake."
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will leave the White House if the Electoral College formalizes President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory even as he insisted such a decision would be a “mistake."
Minnesota native outlines goals after being named to Biden's White House team
One day after President-elect Joe Biden named a Minnesota native to his White House team, we’re now hearing his vision for national security.
One day after President-elect Joe Biden named a Minnesota native to his White House team, we’re now hearing his vision for national security.
Trump pardons former national security adviser Michael Flynn
President Donald Trump pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Wednesday, taking direct aim in the final days of his administration at a Russia investigation that he has long insisted was motivated by political bias.
President Donald Trump pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Wednesday, taking direct aim in the final days of his administration at a Russia investigation that he has long insisted was motivated by political bias.
Michael Jordan donates $2M from 'Last Dance' proceeds to Feeding America
Chicago Bulls and NBA legend Michael Jordan donated $2 million to the nationwide hunger-relief charity, Feeding America.
Chicago Bulls and NBA legend Michael Jordan donated $2 million to the nationwide hunger-relief charity, Feeding America.
What's in Minnesota's proposed COVID-19 relief package?
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders unveiled economic relief proposals aimed at shuttered businesses and struggling workers Tuesday as the state deals with the fallout of the raging coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders unveiled economic relief proposals aimed at shuttered businesses and struggling workers Tuesday as the state deals with the fallout of the raging coronavirus pandemic.
What happens at the Electoral College meeting?
Although the popular vote has been tallied, the electoral votes must be cast and counted before Joe Biden takes his place behind the Resolute Desk.
Although the popular vote has been tallied, the electoral votes must be cast and counted before Joe Biden takes his place behind the Resolute Desk.
Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree, kicks off holiday season at White House
Melania Trump has ushered in the holiday season at the White House.
Melania Trump has ushered in the holiday season at the White House.
Carl Bernstein names 21 GOP senators he says 'repeatedly expressed contempt' for Trump
Veteran Watergate sleuth Carl Bernstein took to Twitter to specifically “out” 21 Republican senators who he says have privately expressed contempt for President Donald Trump.
Veteran Watergate sleuth Carl Bernstein took to Twitter to specifically “out” 21 Republican senators who he says have privately expressed contempt for President Donald Trump.
Gov. Walz to call special session to pass COVID-19 relief package
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he plans to call a special session this week to pass an emergency relief package for people and businesses affected by the state’s new COVID-19 restrictions.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he plans to call a special session this week to pass an emergency relief package for people and businesses affected by the state’s new COVID-19 restrictions.
‘Jeopardy!’ announces Ken Jennings as interim guest host, says new shows will air in January
“Jeopardy!” has announced it will resume production and has also named Ken Jennings as its new interim guest host.
“Jeopardy!” has announced it will resume production and has also named Ken Jennings as its new interim guest host.
Metro Meals on Wheels estimates 400% increase in demand amid pandemic, holidays
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Senator Amy Klobuchar is rallying support for nonprofits in the midst of a growing hunger crisis in the state.
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Senator Amy Klobuchar is rallying support for nonprofits in the midst of a growing hunger crisis in the state.
Walz unveils mobile app to notify Minnesotans of COVID-19 exposure
A new mobile app is available in Minnesota that will alert users if they have been exposed to COVID-19 and should be tested for the disease.
A new mobile app is available in Minnesota that will alert users if they have been exposed to COVID-19 and should be tested for the disease.
Biden expected to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state, according to multiple people familiar with the Biden team's planning.
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state, according to multiple people familiar with the Biden team's planning.
Biden's 1st Cabinet picks expected Tuesday despite Trump administration roadblocks
President-elect Joe Biden’s first Cabinet picks are coming Tuesday and planning is underway for a pandemic-modified inauguration in January as his team moves forward despite roadblocks from the Trump administration.
President-elect Joe Biden’s first Cabinet picks are coming Tuesday and planning is underway for a pandemic-modified inauguration in January as his team moves forward despite roadblocks from the Trump administration.
Trump slams Paris climate agreement, claiming it cripples the US economy
President Donald Trump is railing against the Paris climate accord and telling world leaders at a virtual summit that the agreement was designed to cripple the U.S. economy, not save the planet.
President Donald Trump is railing against the Paris climate accord and telling world leaders at a virtual summit that the agreement was designed to cripple the U.S. economy, not save the planet.
President Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani presses election challenge case in fiery news conference
President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani on Thursday aggressively made the case for the Trump campaign's legal challenge of the 2020 election results, alleging in a fiery news conference that there was a "centralized" plan to carry out voter fraud around the country.
President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani on Thursday aggressively made the case for the Trump campaign's legal challenge of the 2020 election results, alleging in a fiery news conference that there was a "centralized" plan to carry out voter fraud around the country.
Minnesota artists band together for 12th edition of "A Minnesota Holiday" album
The annual charity album, "A Minnesota Holiday" is out now. This year's edition is packed with some big names, including Bob Dylan and the Blenders. Local favorite Phil Thompson joined the Buzz to chat about this year's CD and get us into the holiday spirit with a performance.
The annual charity album, "A Minnesota Holiday" is out now. This year's edition is packed with some big names, including Bob Dylan and the Blenders. Local favorite Phil Thompson joined the Buzz to chat about this year's CD and get us into the holiday spirit with a performance.
Sen. Romney slams President Trump's post-election efforts as 'undemocratic'
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, one of Trump’s most vocal GOP critics, tweeted Thursday, “It is difficult to imagine a worse, more undemocratic action by a sitting American President.”
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, one of Trump’s most vocal GOP critics, tweeted Thursday, “It is difficult to imagine a worse, more undemocratic action by a sitting American President.”