Iran seizes tanker in Strait of Hormuz, US official says, as tensions remain high in region

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker as it traveled through the narrow Strait ...

Girls state swimming: Como Park’s Aleia Lueck has top 50 free prelim

Como Park senior Aleia Lueck entered Friday’s Class A state meet with the fifth-fastest time in the 50-yard freestyle. Coming ...

Government will release September jobs report next week, ending data drought from federal shutdown

The Labor Department will release its numbers on September hiring and unemployment next Thursday, a month and a half late, ...

Indiana Senate won’t vote on redistricting, defying Trump’s push

The Republican leader of the Indiana state Senate announced Friday that his chamber will no longer meet in December as ...

Twins finalize coaching staff, adding some familiar faces

A couple weeks after hiring Shelton to take over as manager, the Twins have officially filled out the rest of the coaching ...

Hungary to mount court challenge to EU’s planned phase-out of Russian energy, Orbán says

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary will challenge the European Union’s plan to end Russian energy imports and take the case to ...

Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Kyiv early Friday, killing six people, leaving ...

Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It’s part of a response to ...