Stories from November 2, 2024

Minnesota rallies to defeat No. 24 Illinois 25-17 for the Golden Gophers' 4th straight win
Max Brosmer threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Geers and Dragan Kesich kicked his fourth field goal of the game in the final five minutes, rallying Minnesota to a 25-17 victory over No. 24 Illinois. It was the fourth consecutive win for Minnesota.
It was all about North Carolina on the campaign trail with Trump and Harris Saturday
The key state, that wasn't expected to be in play this election, enjoyed visits from both presidential candidates — two from former President Donald Trump — as he and Harris make their final pitches.
Kaprizov scores twice as Wild beat Lightning 5-3
Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 28 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3. Joel Eriksson Ek, Matt Boldy and Brock Faber also scored for the Wild, who have won six of their last seven.
Warren Buffett is sitting on over $325 billion cash as Berkshire Hathaway keeps selling Apple stock
Warren Buffett is now sitting on more than $325 billion cash after continuing to unload billions of dollars worth of Apple and Bank of America shares this year and continuing to collect a steady stream of profits from all of Berkshire Hathaway’s assorted businesses without finding any major acquisitions.
The election in Georgia is tight. Meet 5 groups of voters who will shape the outcome
In a state decided recently by tiny margins, subtle shifts among any demographic can matter. These five groups could be key in determining who wins Georgia — and possibly the presidency.
North Dakota state park will no longer be named for Civil War general who fought Native Americans
A state park in North Dakota containing the name of a Civil War-era general who led attacks against Native Americans has been renamed. Sully Creek State Park is now Rough Rider State Park. The park contains horse corrals and trails in the rugged Badlands near Medora. 
Anthony Edwards scores go-ahead basket, Timberwolves top Nuggets in 119-116 thriller
Anthony Edwards hit a go-ahead 7-foot floater with 25.7 seconds left, and Rudy Gobert iced the game with two free throws to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 119-116.
Jury convicts former Kentucky officer of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during deadly raid
A federal jury has convicted a former Kentucky detective of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor the night she was shot to death by police officers in 2020. The 12-member jury returned the late night verdict after clearing Brett Hankison earlier in the evening on a charge that he used excessive force on Taylor’s neighbors.
Sikhs march across California urging protections against threats from India on U.S. soil
Sikh activists marched 350 miles across California in October, marking the 40th anniversary of a massacre and calling for protection from what they say is a growing threat — transnational repression from the Indian government.
Women sharing personal stories about abortion bans have become a political force
Women who have suffered unnecessarily after being denied abortions are talking about it publicly, and to support candidates. Could these stories have a political impact in the upcoming election?