Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It’s been 20 years since a Republican won a statewide race in Minnesota, but some in the party think a fraud scandal that has engulfed state government will be their ticket back to relevance in the state. Their enthusiasm was buoyed by Tuesday’s primary, which saw former sportscaster Michele Tafoya win the Senate nomination and state House speaker Lisa Demuth win the primary for governor. Both women defeated rivals seen by some GOP strategists as too extreme for And no...
Read MoreWed, 12 Aug 2026
- Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state
- ICEs plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
- New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner
- Ex-Southern Poverty Law Center official charged in broader criminal case against group
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at months end
- STORY REMOVED: ENT--Rob Reiner
- Millions crowd Spanish cities to see countrys first total solar eclipse in over a century
- Israel says Gaza drone strike targeted a Hamas commander, and other developments in the Mideast
- Man kills a woman and their child at a Minnesota daycare before taking his own life, police say
- Defense in Charlie Kirks killing say shooter should not get death penalty, hit intended target
- David Crowleys razor-thin primary win sets up Wisconsin governors race against Trumps pick
- Pope hats, bloody shirts and so many bobbleheads: The creative ways MLB teams lure fans to the park
- Everyone wants to tax the rich. In New York City, its getting complicated
- Forget left vs. center. Democratic voters are making clear they just want change
- Earthquake response strains Colombias new government and rescuers as they race against the clock
- A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger agree to buy the Lakers, AP source says
- Wall Street flirts with a record after AI stocks rise and worries about inflation ease a bit
- Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices
- Rescuers evacuate more than 200 from a ferry fire that left at least 1 dead near Bali
- Trumps vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win. It also gives Democrats an attack line
- Trump says Secret Service and the military wanted him off Air Force One in Turkey due to threat
- David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor over progressive Francesca Hong
- The Latest: Democratic socialist is neck and neck with moderate in Wisconsin governor primary
- Progressive Democrats get another win in Minnesota US Senate primary
- Thousands flee yearslong drought in Somalia as hunger deepens and aid shrinks
- Doctors say Trumps vaccine order will raise fears, cause confusion and endanger kids
- Tuesdays takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats
- Western Canada fights growing wildfires as thousands more told to be ready to leave
- Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast
- Severe weather knocks out power in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio as ring of fire strikes Midwest
Tue, 11 Aug 2026
- AP Exclusive: ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
- As search for thousands of missing pushes on, Colombia earthquake tests new president
- Judge again bars Trump administration from implementing order that sought to limit mail voting
- 3 states are set to hold executions on the same day, a first in the US since 2010
- At Lindsay Clancy trial, focus turns to medications prescribed before she killed her 3 children
- US stocks edge further from their records as oil prices keep swinging
- Congo says 2,000 people have died in historys fastest-growing Ebola outbreak
- Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released
- Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate
- Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes
- As Trump Media scraps some businesses, its doubling down on Truth Social and the president
- Correction: Trump-Vaccines story
- Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Moscow is getting more North Korean missiles
- Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran threat, report says
- Trump told Ukraine it had no cards. Then Kyiv took the war to Russia
- Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
- Trump scoffs at Irans demand for war reparations and other Mideast developments
- US prosecutors want Tate brothers to remain in custody as they fight extradition to the UK
- Ben Jones, good ol boy Dukes of Hazzard actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
Mon, 10 Aug 2026
- Zuckerberg manifesto sketches out Metas ambitions for world-changing AI technology
- Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
- Defense lawyer takes aim at psychiatrists care before Lindsay Clancy killed her 3 kids
- What we know about the death of Tasia Fortune in Mississippi
- Canada puts the military on standby as British Columbia wildfires kill 1 and displace thousands
- Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight
- Trump officials propose new requirements for food additives and ingredients
- US stocks drift near their records as oil prices rise
- Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
- Washington grapples with a National Guard deployment extended until 2029
- WHO says Congos fast-moving Ebola outbreak started months before it was declared
- Ukrainian drone attack on an oil hub deep inside Russia kills 13, officials say
- Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment
- Ukraines push to cripple Russia in Crimea is just getting started, drone chief tells AP
- UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature record
- UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of deception and breach of trust over World Cup plans
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day keeps record pace, The Odyssey sets new high for Nolan
- Congressional Democrats launch probe into efforts to deport US military members and their families
- Wildfires burn across western US and Canada as residents are evacuated
Sun, 09 Aug 2026
- Israel rejects Trumps Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
- Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach who won 5 titles as a Celtics player, dies at 86
- Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die
- Suspected Irish crime boss lands in Dublin after extradition from Dubai to face allegations
- Trumps immigration crackdown looms over Minnesotas bruising Senate primary
- Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections
- Russia, Ukraine exchange overnight strikes that leave 7 dead, many injured
- Shanghai cancels at least 1,300 flights as Typhoon Dolphin hits Chinas eastern coast
- El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary
- Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi and Turkey is purely defensive and open to others
- No Ebola cases found on quarantined river boat, Congo authorities say
- How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
- Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court. This program tries to help
- Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry cant enforce the law without a chairperson
- Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor says nuclear deterrence only increases risk
- Myanmar rebuffs ASEAN call to free Aung San Suu Kyi, questions need for envoy
- As the world rediscovers The Odyssey, disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war
- Wildfires force 20,000 to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency
- A Tibetan cooperative keeps a centuries-old weaving tradition alive
- Iran makes new strait demands, the UAE says a ship was targeted and other Middle East news
Sat, 08 Aug 2026
- Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles
- ICE says it expects to equip every field officer with body cameras by the end of August
- Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary
- A 12-year-old girl dies after Thailand school shooting, bringing the death toll to at least 8
- Todd Blanche is narrowly confirmed as Trumps attorney general in an overnight Senate vote
- Trump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama step up as essayists on presidents
- Berkshire Hathaways new CEO Greg Abel spends a chunk of the companys massive cashpile
- Zelenskyy visits Moscow-friendly Serbia as Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill 4
- Hunter Biden says his fathers prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
- With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun
- Senators head for the exits without meeting Trumps demands for voting bill
- Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
- Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say
- Eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin, shutting schools and tourist activities
- A New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta. Advocates hope other courts follow
- What to know about Trumps new attempt to limit birthright citizenship
- California may fine content creators who dont disclose they were paid to post about politics
Fri, 07 Aug 2026
- Lindsay Clancy trial spotlights her psychiatric care before she killed her 3 children
- Trump administration moves ahead with efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
- Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign a mutual defense deal, and other Middle East news
- Appeals court rules Trump cant build White House ballroom without congressional approval
- US stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes that rate hikes can wait
- Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
- Senate confirms Hamilton to lead FEMA and clears more than 70 other Trump nominees
- New video shows gunman shooting victims at Idaho In-N-Out Burger drive-thru
- Blanche wins support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy, likely paving way for confirmation
- US job market stalled in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs, delivering political setback to Trump
- More than 50 bodies found improperly stored and decomposing at Chicago funeral home
- Democrats try to present a united front in Michigan after bitter primary
- A Russian retail giants warehouse burns after Ukraines latest long-range drone attack
- ICE will release body camera video only when seen in the agencys best interests, policy says
- Amanda Knox defends her comedy show at Edinburgh festival as honoring her murdered former roommate
- As blackouts stretch for days, life in Cuba revolves around small bursts of electricity
- Chinas exports slow slightly in July despite robust demand for high-tech products
- Im very good at grass. Why Trump goes into the weeds on one of his favorite topics
- A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump
- Tennessee voters oust Trump-backed congressman, set fall matchup for redrawn Memphis-area House seat
- Carney says US trade talks are nasty after Trump criticizes Canadas leadership
- Court orders Instagram and Facebooks Meta to pay $567M to address kids mental health online
Thu, 06 Aug 2026
- Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks
- Possible Strait of Hormuz deal, a large attack in Yemen and other Mideast news
- US stocks edge lower as oil prices rise and more earnings reports roll in
- Fauci contempt vote reflects the enduring politics of COVID
- Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops
- New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Modernas mRNA-based vaccine
- Congo monitors nearly 200 boat passengers after a traveler dies with Ebola-like symptoms
- Uganda approves sending troops for international force in Gaza
- Trump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulations
- Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
- Ukraine strikes more oil facilities deep inside Russia, Zelenskyy says
- North Korea conducts ballistic missile test days before US and South Korea begin drills
- How extreme heat is changing Americans lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll
- Testing is underway on vaccines to intercept brewing colon cancer before it takes root
- Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record
- Israeli prosecutors charge a settler for killing Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in West Bank
- 2 soldiers killed in Lebanon in the first Israeli deaths since June truce with Hezbollah
- WHO chief says Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay
- Wildfire near Athens leaves rescuers scrambling to reunite hundreds of animals
- After Michigan, Democrats next battleground over the partys future shifts to Wisconsin
- Drone with explosives found at German airport, official sees new quality of threat
- Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trumps helicopter approached
- US suspends avocado inspections in Mexican state of Michoacan due to threat
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
- Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president
- How Abdul El-Sayed went from political oblivion to progressive breakthrough in Michigan Senate race
- State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe
----------
Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Copyright © 1996 - 2026 CoreComm Internet Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | View our Privacy Policy
CoreComm is not responsible for content on external sites. Please review the privacy and security policies of each vendor before making online purchases or providing personal information. Forecast Information Provided by AccuWeather.