President Vladimir Putin cited the Boston Marathon bombings as a reason for intense security around the Winter Olympics.
Putin, recalling Boston bombers, wants Sochi safe
FACT CHECK: Obama and Medicare premiums
It seems to be something of an occupational hazard for President Barack Obama: When he talks about his health care law, he’s bound to hit a fact bump sooner or later.
Obama vows to flex presidential powers in speech
President Obama vowed in his State of the Union address to sidestep Congress “whenever and wherever” necessary to narrow economic disparities.
Feb. 14 arraignment date for Bieber DUI arrest
Justin Bieber has a Valentine’s Day date with a South Florida judge on charges of DUI, resisting arrest and driving with an expired license.
Justin Bieber’s arrest latest sign of trouble
Police say they arrested a bleary-eyed Bieber — smelling of alcohol — after officers saw him drag-racing before dawn on a palm-lined residential street.
Documents: Accused clergy cost church millions
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis paid millions of dollars in costs associated with clergy misconduct in the last decade, according to internal church documents.
Peace talks on Syria stuck over Assad’s future
Representatives of Syrian President Bashar Assad and the rebellion against him threatened Wednesday to collapse a peace conference.
Outside review finds deep flaws in MNsure website
The troubled website for Minnesota’s health insurance exchange cannot be completely fixed in time for the March 31 deadline according to an independent review.
With SAG win, ‘Hustle’ has Oscar look of ‘Argo’
Just as “Argo” emerged as the unlikely victor over “Lincoln” last year, another 1970s-set crowd-pleaser is turning into the Academy Awards favorite.
Lawmakers say Obama surveillance idea won’t work
Leaders of Congress’ intelligence committees pushed back against the idea that the government should cede control of how Americans’ phone records are stored.
St. Paul march, ceremony to mark King holiday
Most of Minnesota’s most prominent politicians are participating in a St. Paul celebration in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
US judge strikes down Okla. same-sex marriage ban
A federal judge struck down Oklahoma’s gay marriage ban Tuesday, but headed off any rush to the altar by setting aside his order while state and local officials complete an appeal.
New Mexico boy, 12, shoots 2 classmates at school
The boy drew a shotgun from a band-instrument case and shot and wounded two classmates at his middle school before a teacher talked him into dropping the weapon.
Target CEO Talks: ‘I Am Truly Sorry’
Target chief executive Gregg Steinhafel said he knows Target shoppers are frustrated and confused by the theft of their personal data, and “they have every right to be.”
Israel says its final farewell to Ariel Sharon
Israel said its last farewell to the late Ariel Sharon on Monday with a state ceremony outside the parliament building.