Current National and State News
- Florida church plans a Quran burning
In protest of what it calls a religion "of the devil," a non-denominational church in Gainesville, Florida, plans to host an "International Burn a Quran Day" on the ninth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
- Wedding bells ring for Chelsea Clinton
The worst-kept secret in the political world is expected to culminate Saturday as Chelsea Clinton marries Marc Mezvinsky at a posh venue in Rhinebeck, New York.
- Evacuation order lifted as crews battle California blaze
Firefighters continued to battle a wildfire Saturday as flames encroached on power lines that provide electricity throughout the region.
- Family transformed three years after bridge disaster
For 13-year-old Arrianna Merritt, the words mother and hero go hand in hand.
- EU gives $39 mn in aid to Pakistan
The European Union (EU) has given 30 million euros (about $39 million) in aid to Pakistan so it can help the most needy, including those hit by the current floods in the country, a media report said.
- Remember the good old days, even if they weren't
I tagged along on a walking tour of the "Old North Side" last Sunday. The annual event features homes and synagogues on and around Oak Park Av. N. that decades ago defined the largest Jewish...
- Slowey's gem pushes Twins' streak to seven
The 4-0 victory was highlighted by a hot first inning for the Twins and solid pitching from Kevin Slowey. The right-hander retired 12 consecutive batters from the first through the fifth inning and ta...
- Capps trade final Twins move before Deadline
It wasn't a complete surprise, considering that the Twins had already made one upgrade late on Thursday night when they acquired closer Matt Capps from the Nationals. At the time, it appeared like it ...








