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Minnesota county, city associations agree to opioid settlement that could net state $300M
Under terms of massive multistate deal, local governments must also sign on to maximize money allocated to state.
Justice Department sues Texas over new redistricting maps
The Justice Department sued Texas on Monday over its new redistricting maps, saying the plans discriminate against minority voters, particularly Latinos, who have fueled the state's population boom.
Trump media venture eyed by regulators; names Nunes CEO
Regulators are looking into the deal that would bring Donald Trump's new social media company to the stock market, one that has attracted both legions of fans of the former president and people looking to make a quick profit.
Alabama Gov. Ivey draws challengers in 2022 GOP primary
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, who had been considered a safe incumbent as she seeks a second full-term in office, is drawing challengers in next year's 2022 Republican primary with candidates gambling that they can capitalize on ties to former President Donald Trump or conservative voter dissatisfaction with the pandemic and other matters.
Navy halts use of fuel storage complex above Hawaii aquifer
The U.S. Navy announced Monday that it is suspending use of a massive World War II-era fuel storage complex above a Hawaii aquifer that supplies nearly 20% of Honolulu's drinking water — following days of complaints that tap water smells like fuel and has sickened some people.
Storm sweeps Hawaii, brings threat of 'catastrophic' floods
A strong storm packing high winds and extremely heavy rain flooded roads and knocked out power across Hawaii, with officials warning Monday of potentially worse conditions ahead.
Saudi crown prince visits Oman on tour of Gulf Arab states
Saudi Arabia's crown prince traveled Monday to Oman, the first stop of a tour of Gulf Arab states that will see him meet neighboring rulers and allies as the kingdom closely watches negotiations in Europe to revive Iran's nuclear deal with world powers.
UN chief names American Stephanie Williams as Libya adviser
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the appointment Monday of American diplomat Stephanie Williams, who led talks that resulted in the October 2020 cease-fire deal in Libya, to support the holding of presidential elections in the oil-rich north African country scheduled later this month which face many challenges.
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Brooks: Columbus fell and state is picking up pieces
A year and a half after a dented Columbus was carted off to a state warehouse, there is still no paperwork, no procedure, no plan for where it should end up.
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Minnesota financial experts to offer budget forecast today
Growth in income, consumer spending and corporate profits boosted state revenue.
Attorney says Meadows won't cooperate with Jan. 6 panel
In an abrupt reversal, an attorney for former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said his client will not cooperate with a House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, citing a breakdown in negotiations with the panel.
ArtPlace America shows why culture matters to communities
Sometime in the next few years, crews dispatched by the Environmental Protection Agency will roll into Ashland, Massachusetts, population 19,000, and begin a $20.5 million cleanup of groundwater contaminated by waste from a chemical dye plant. That day will mark a victory for the town, where cancer deaths have been linked to toxins from the factory, which operated from 1917 to 1978. Among those buried and mourned are teens and young adults who grew up playing in puddles and ponds turned blue, purple, and other candy colors by the plant's discharges.
Gunman opens fire in Moscow services center, kills 2 people
A gunman opened fire in a Moscow government services center and killed two people Tuesday, reportedly after being told to put on a face mask, authorities and Russia media said. Four other people were wounded.
Cambodian mass trial against government opponents reopens
A mass trial of critics and opponents of Cambodia's government charged with treason for their nonviolent political activities resumed Tuesday, amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent.
UN court orders Azerbaijan, Armenia not to aggravate dispute
Judges at the United Nations' top court ordered Azerbaijan on Tuesday to protect all the prisoners it captured during the country's war last year with neighboring Armenia, to prevent incitement of racial hatred against Armenians and to punish vandalism of Armenian cultural heritage.
Burundi says prison fire kills 38 inmates in Gitega
Burundi's government says 38 prisoners have been killed in a fire Tuesday morning in Gitega, the country's political capital.
Omicron confirmed in nine African countries, say officials
Omicron cases have been confirmed in at least nine African countries, with some officials reporting that initial cases appear to be mild.
Spain approves COVID vaccine for children in 5-11 age group
Spain's health ministry gave the go-ahead Tuesday for children between ages 5 and 11 to be vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a rise in coronavirus infections in recent weeks.
US trade deficit narrows in October as exports rebound
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $67.1 billion in October, the lowest in six months, after hitting a record high in September. A big rebound in exports helped to offset a much smaller rise in imports.