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Who is Tim Walz? Things to know about Kamala Harris’ choice for vice president.
The 60-year-old Democrat and military veteran rose to the forefront with a series of plain-spoken television appearances in the days after President Joe Biden decided not to seek a second...

Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will debut as the 2024 Democratic ticket at a Philadelphia rally
Harris said in a post on social media that Walz has “delivered for working families” as a governor, coach, teacher and veteran.-

Federal judge affirms MyPillow’s Mike Lindell must pay $5M in election data dispute
A federal judge on Wednesday affirmed a $5 million arbitration award against MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell in favor of a software engineer who challenged data that Lindell said proves...

Schoolkids in 8 states — including Colorado — can now eat free school meals, advocates urge Congress for nationwide policy
When classes resume after Labor Day, Amber Lightfeather won't have to worry about where her children's next meals will be coming from. They'll be free.

Some states could tax Biden’s student loan debt relief
President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan could lift crushing debt burdens from millions of borrowers, but the tax man may demand a cut of the relief in some states.

Judge delays trial of 2 ex-cops in George Floyd killing until 2023
The judge overseeing the remaining case against two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's killing ordered Monday that the trial be delayed until January in hopes that some...

Plea deal rejected by 3 ex-officers in George Floyd’s death
Prosecutors revealed Monday evening that they offered plea deals to three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd, but said at a hearing...

3 ex-cops convicted of rights violations in Floyd killing
Three former Minneapolis police officers were convicted Thursday of violating George Floyd’s civil rights.

Jury in case of 3 ex-cops in Floyd killing appears all white
A jury that appears to be all-white began deliberating Wednesday at the federal trial of three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights when he was...

Kim Potter sentenced to 2 years in Daunte Wright¶¶Ňőap death
Kim Potter, the former suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she confused her handgun for her Taser when she fatally shot Daunte Wright, was sentenced Friday to two years in...