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Biden decries the 'unconscionable' Hamas attack and warns Israel's enemies not to exploit the crisis
Biden said at the White House on Saturday that he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States “stands with the people of Israel in the face of these terrorist assaults. Israel has the right to defend itself and its people, full stop."
The military is turning to microgrids to fight global threats — and global warming
The military is among the largest buyers of independent power systems known as microgrids. They make tactical sense; and environmentalists hope they can help the transition from fossil fuels.
Correa where he's supposed to be, leading Twins against Astros in ALDS
Correa agreed to mega deals first with San Francisco and then the Mets before problems with his physical derailed both. It was then that he re-signed with the Twins for a second season after first joining them following his departure from the Astros after the 2021 season.
Health care has a massive carbon footprint. These doctors are trying to change that
Around the country, health care workers continue to grapple with their industry's massive carbon footprint. In Pittsburgh, doctors formed Clinicians for Climate Action to address the problem.
Hamas surprise attack out of Gaza Strip stuns Israel and leaves hundreds dead in fighting, retaliation
Israel says at least 250 people have been killed and 1,100 wounded, making it the deadliest attack in years. The military confirmed that a number of Israeli soldiers and civilians had been seized and taken into Gaza. At least 232 people in the Gaza Strip have been killed in Israel’s retaliation and at least 1,610 wounded.
Today's lesson in AP U.S. Government: What just happened with Kevin McCarthy
The week's turmoil on Capitol Hill was one for the history books — and that has made for some very timely discussions in high school civics classes, including at Hiawatha Collegiate High School in Minneapolis.
Want to fight climate change and food waste? One app can do both
Too Good To Go works with businesses to sell leftovers at a reduced price. This helps prevent food waste from ending up in landfills, where it decomposes and produces a potent planet-warming gas.
Minneapolis community safety nominee promises transparency, culture of trust
The Minneapolis City Council is expected to decide later this month whether to confirm Mayor Jacob Frey’s nominee for community safety commissioner. Frey wants Hennepin County Chief Judge Toddrick Barnette to lead the office, which was created in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. He spoke Friday with MPR News Reporter Matt Sepic.