Kamala Harris picks Minnesota's Tim Walz for vice president
Tim Walz has pushed a progressive agenda that includes free school meals, goals for tackling climate change, tax cuts for the middle class.
Wed Aug 07 2024
First US winter storm of 2023 brings snow, sleet and tornado threat
Winter storm warnings, ice storm warnings and winter weather advisories were posted in and around Minnesota.
Wed Jan 04 2023
'Understaffed and overworked': Thousands of Minnesota nurses go on strike
The union says it has been negotiating a new agreement for more than five months, and nurses have been working without a contract for weeks.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Unwanted pets: Giant goldfish turn up in Minnesota waterways
The goldfish, which can grow to the size of a football, compete with native species for food and increase algae in lakes.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Judge gives ex-police officer Derek Chauvin 22-1/2 years for George Floyd murder
A Minnesota judge sentenced former police officer Derek Chauvin to 22-1/2 years in prison on Friday for the murder of George Floyd.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Minnesota police chief, officer who fatally shot Black man, both resign
The police chief in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, and the officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright have both tendered their resignations.
Tue Apr 13 2021
1 dead, 4 injured in shooting at Minnesota health clinic
Authorities said Gregory Paul Ulrich, of Buffalo, opened fire at the facility and was arrested before noon.
Wed Feb 10 2021
5 wounded in Minnesota clinic attack, local man arrested
Police Chief Pat Budke said the attack did not appear to be an instance of domestic terrorism, though he didn't elaborate.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Appeals court agrees R&B singer R. Kelly should stay jailed
R.Kelly faces state and federal charges ranging from sexual assault to heading a racketeering scheme designed to supply him with girls.
Wed Sep 09 2020
Attorney: R&B singer R Kelly attacked in federal detention
Kelly who is awaiting trial on sexual misconduct charges, was assaulted by a fellow detainee at the Metropolitan Correctional Centre.
Fri Aug 28 2020
M'sians in US advised to avoid protest areas, follow curfew orders - Hishammuddin
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein called on Malaysians in the US to register with the Malaysian Embassy to facilitate channelling of aid if necessary.
Mon Jun 01 2020
Minnesota governor apologizes for arrest of CNN crew
Tim Walz promised that journalists would not be interfered with in reporting on violent protests following the death of George Floyd
Sat May 30 2020
Five would-be heirs of Prince lose Minnesota court appeal
The court rules that five people who claimed to be half-siblings of Prince did not deserve to share in the late pop superstar's estate.
Wed Sep 06 2017
Teenager who reunites with birth mom, ends up torched and killed
The baby had been taken in by a husband and wife in Minnesota, according to sheriff's documents, and raised there nearly all her life.
Thu Aug 24 2017
FBI takes over probe of bombing of Minnesota mosque
The Bloomington Police Department said on Twitter that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms had also joined the probe.
Sun Aug 06 2017
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024