Mine collapse in rare metal-rich Congo leaves 200 dead, authorities say. Rebels dispute the number
By JEAN-YVES KAMALE GOMA, Congo (AP) — A mine collapse at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo left at least 200 dead, according...
Ticker: Retail sales fall modestly; Judge weighs NYT bid to block Pentagon rule
American consumers pulled back their spending to start 2026, extending the malaise in retail sales that began late last year. Retail sales fell 0.2% in...
‘Harvey’s Law’ would require cameras in child care centers
Months after the death of infant Harvey Muklebust, “Harvey’s Law” would require most state-funded child care facilities to install cameras. Harvey was killed on Sept....
‘She lied to me,’ mom says at sentencing of Blaine child care worker in abuse case
Megan West told the court that what Chloe Kaye Johnson did while working at a Blaine day care center was “evil and vile” and that...
Women’s basketball: St. Thomas cruises into Summit League semis
Ruth Sinn’s career isn’t done just yet — her players made sure of as much Friday in Sioux Falls, S.D. St. Thomas delivered a dominant...
US Gas Prices Jump as Iran War Continues
By Jack Phillips The average price of gasoline on Friday has increased to its highest level since mid-2024, according to an analyst, as the conflict...