News in :90 – April 24, 2024

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The United Nations called Tuesday for “a clear, transparent and credible investigation” of mass graves uncovered at two major hospitals in war-torn Gaza that were raided by Israeli troops. Columbia University averted another confrontation between students and police early Wednesday. The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban. Madeline Mussay has today’s News in :90.

News in :90 – Dec. 13, 2023

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The Pro Volleyball Federation held its first-ever player draft on Monday. A Jewish couple experienced an antisemitic attack and attempted robbery on Saturday. Andre Braugher died Monday at the age of 61. Claire Ricard has today’s News in :90.

News in :90 – Dec. 6, 2023

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The humanitarian conditions in Gaza grow even more dire. Taylor Swift was names this year’s Time Person of the Year. This Tuesday the Senate approved 425 military promotions. Alejandro Vega has today’s News in :90.

News in :90 – Feb. 27, 2023

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The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments today over President Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced. The death toll rose to 62 today in the migrant tragedy off Italy’s southern coast after rescue crews recovered three more bodies. Bella Adams has today’s news in :90.

After quake, war-hit Syrians struggle to get aid, rebuild

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ATAREB, Syria (AP) — After years of war, residents of areas in northwest Syria struck by a massive earthquake are grappling with their new and worsening reality. Almost one week after the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck northern Syria and neighboring Turkey, the United Nations has acknowledged an international failure to help Syrian quake victims.

News in :90 – Nov. 17, 2022

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A wartime agreement that allowed grain exports from Ukraine to resume will be extended by 120 days, Republicans have won control of the U.S. House by a narrow margin and Starbucks workers at more than 100 U.S. stores are on strike. Isabelle Lynch has today’s News in :90.

News in :90 – Nov. 17, 2021

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Pfizer will allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill, Minnesota law enforcement officers will have new body cameras, and St. Thomas students are in it to win it at trivia nights. Paige Yurczyk has the story.

News in :90 – Nov. 11, 2021

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A group of Democratic lawmakers is reviving an effort to pay the families of Black service members who fought for the nation during World War II, leaders of China’s ruling Communist Party set the stage for President Xi Jinping to extend his rule next year, and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is on “life support.” Zachary Knapp has today’s News in :90.

News in :90 – Oct. 26, 2021

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The names of 15 jurors and alternatives who sat in the courtroom for the trial of Derek Chauvin will be made public, a new survey shows that six out of ten Americans believe that the pace of global warming is speeding up, and a judge has ordered two Twin Cities rental companies to pay $736,000 to nearly two dozen women. Elizabeth Neil has today’s News in :90.

News in :90 – Sept. 21, 2021

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Minnesota reached 757 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, world leaders returned to the United Nations for the first time in two years, and the St. Thomas Center for Well-Being reported 18 positive COVID-19 cases during the second week of classes. Cam Kauffman has today’s News in :90.