Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time before settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his treasury secretary nominee.
Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push
Two weeks before Election Day, activists from across the country gathered for an online rally heralding the historic number of state ballot initiatives seeking to change the way people vote. Hopes ...
People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disasters
Kimberly Rubit had one priority in mind as Hurricane Beryl ripped through Houston this summer: her severely disabled daughter.
Trump says former NFL player, White House aide Scott Turner is his nominee for housing and urban development secretary
Trump says former NFL player, White House aide Scott Turner is his nominee for housing and urban development secretary.
Negotiators work through the night at UN climate talks to try to reach a cash deal for poor nations
The United Nations' annual climate talks pushed into overtime Saturday under a cloud of anger and disappointment as negotiators were well short of a deal on money for developing nations to curb and ...
As fast fashion's waste pollutes Africa's environment, designers in Ghana are finding a solution
In a sprawling secondhand clothing market in Ghana's capital, early morning shoppers jostle as they search through piles of garments, eager to pluck a bargain or a designer find from the stalls ...
Gophers men’s hockey capitalizes on power play in 6-3 victory at Notre Dame
Fueled by three power-play goals, the No. 4 Gophers men’s hockey team skated past Notre Dame 6-3 on Friday in South Bend, Ind ...
McKee scores 21 as Milwaukee takes down Portland State 91-74
MILWAUKEE — AJ McKee's 21 points helped Milwaukee defeat Portland State 91-74 on Friday night. McKee shot 9 for 13, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Panthers (3-2). Themus Fulks scored 20 ...
What to know about Scott Bessent, Trump's pick for treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen money manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction and deregulation, to serve as his next treasury secretary.
Bailey scores 18 in Wofford's 81-73 victory against St. Thomas (Minnesota)
Justin Bailey scored 18 points as Wofford beat St. Thomas (Minnesota) 81-73 on Friday night. MILWAUKEE — Justin Bailey scored 18 points as Wofford beat St. Thomas (Minnesota) 81-73 on Friday night.
Trump taps a Fox News personality, a surgeon and a former Congressman to lead public health agencies
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday nominated Dr. Marty Makary to lead the Food and Drug Administration, selecting a surgeon and author who gained national attention for opposing vaccine mandates ...
Maple Grove high school football team wins Class 6A Prep Bowl against Minnetonka
Just how good were the Crimson? They completed a 13-0 campaign with an unexpectedly close 28-21 victory over Minnetonka in ...