Shark bites 9-year-old boy as he body surfed in Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A 9-year-old Minnesota boy was bitten by a shark as he body surfed in Miami Beach over the weekend, his...
Big railroad deal seen more likely to gain regulators’ OK
OMAHA, Neb. — Wary regulators have not approved a major railroad merger since the 1990s, but industry analysts say Canadian Pacific's proposed $25 billion...
EXPLAINER: Role of alternate jurors in ex-officer’s trial
Attorneys in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death are wrangling over not just the 12 jurors who...
Chauvin jury grows despite $27M settlement to Floyd family
MINNEAPOLIS — Concern appears to be fading that a massive settlement for George Floyd's family would derail the trial of a former police officer...
US schools prepare summer of learning to help kids catch up
MISSION, Kan. — After a dreary year spent largely at home in front of the computer, many U.S. children could be looking at summer...
EXPLAINER: Chauvin’s lawyer may look alone, but he isn’t
As trial approaches for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death, the early proceedings suggest it’s not exactly a fair fight....
With striking of Black juror, Floyd activists see racism
MINNEAPOLIS — A prospective juror who once lived in the neighborhood where George Floyd was arrested told the attorney for an ex-officer charged in...
Jury nearly complete for Chauvin trial; major rulings loom
MINNEAPOLIS — Just two more jurors were needed for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death, as the...
UN rights chief: Justice at stake in trial over Floyd death
GENEVA — The U.N. human rights chief said Friday that the U.S. trial over the killing of George Floyd presents a “crucial, defining opportunity...
Minneapolis police review force used in homeless camp clash
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis police department on Friday was reviewing use of force by its officers after their attempt to clear out a homeless...
