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You can see clear to the bottom of Minnesota’s fraud

Back in the mists of time, Minnesota Sen. Hubert Humphrey was asked on "Meet the Press" whether he liked spending the taxpayers' money. The question was barbed, but his response was masterful. Yes, Humphrey said, he was fine if the public dollars went to beneficial projects and the money was ...

Judge again rules Trump federal prosecutor serving unlawfully

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A judge's ruling that a Trump administration prosecutor in upstate New York was serving unlawfully has spilled into another case — with the same judge saying he can't obtain tax return information in a criminal investigation because he lacks authority. The ruling ...

Almanac for Jan. 10, 2026

Today is Saturday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2026. There are 355 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1982, San Francisco 49ers receiver Dwight Clark caught a touchdown pass from Joe Montana with 58 seconds left in the NFC Championship Game; one of the most famous plays in NFL history, ...

Hollywood’s message vs. individualism

Many popular movies make a constructive point: If you work hard enough and push through tough times, you can achieve your dreams. In "The Pursuit of Happyness," a struggling father tells his son, "Don't let anyone tell you, you can't do something." The movie is a true story about a man who ...

Senate pushes back on Trump threats with war powers vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, sounding a note of disapproval for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere. Democrats and five Republicans voted to advance ...

Almanac for Jan. 9, 2026

Today is Friday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2026. There are 356 days left in the year. Today in history: In 2007, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone at the Macworld conference in San Francisco. Also on this date: In 1861, Mississippi became the second state to secede from the ...