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San Francisco archdiocese agrees to $395M settlement with 530 clergy abuse survivors

The Archdiocese of San Francisco agreed to pay $395 million to settle over 500 child sexual abuse lawsuits involving clergy and church officials.

American Airlines flight aborts Miami takeoff after business jet enters runway

American Airlines Flight 308 aborted takeoff at Miami International Airport after a business jet crossed the active runway in a frightening near miss.

Mamdani-backed socialists look to take New York playbook nationwide and more top headlines

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San Francisco archdiocese agrees to $395M settlement with 530 clergy abuse survivors

The Archdiocese of San Francisco agreed to pay $395 million to settle over 500 child sexual abuse lawsuits involving clergy and church officials.

American Airlines flight aborts Miami takeoff after business jet enters runway

American Airlines Flight 308 aborted takeoff at Miami International Airport after a business jet crossed the active runway in a frightening near miss.

Mamdani-backed socialists look to take New York playbook nationwide and more top headlines

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Around the world

Venezuelan earthquake death toll hits at least 920 as US rescuers race against critical survival window

Venezuela was hit with 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes on Wednesday, and, in the aftermath, aid agencies are still trying to find people who are trapped.

Families watch in horror as skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 aboard

A skydiving plane crashed shortly after takeoff in northeastern France, killing all 11 aboard. Investigators are working to determine the cause.

US envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran, with tensions high over Hormuz

U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar for meetings with mediators working to negotiate an end to the war with Iran.

Ukraine launches what appears to be one of its largest drone attacks against Russia: report

Ukraine launched a massive drone attack against Russia as the brutal, years-long war between the two European countries continues to drag on.

Rubio announces framework deal between Israel and Lebanon as experts warn Iran will fight to sabotage it

Secretary of State Rubio and PM Netanyahu welcome U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon as a step toward lasting peace.

US military touts work to assist in Venezuela following deadly earthquakes

The United States military is helping with disaster relief in Venezuela following the earthquakes that wreaked havoc in the South American country.

Iran targets US with psychological warfare campaign to manipulate Americans, embarrass Trump: experts

Iran's decapitated leadership has moved its influence operations to X, using covert digital proxies to undermine Trump's nuclear deal, analysts say.

Technology

Texas data breach hits 3M license customers

Texas Parks and Wildlife says a cyberattack on its license vendor may have exposed personal data for more than 3 million hunting and fishing license customers.

The government wants to rein in powerful AI, but there are downsides

The government is stepping up its push to rein in powerful AI models that it believes could endanger national security.

South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand

South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to invest a combined $518 billion in a new computer chip manufacturing hub, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence-driven demand.

Texas data breach hits 3M license customers

Texas Parks and Wildlife says a cyberattack on its license vendor may have exposed personal data for more than 3 million hunting and fishing license customers.

The government wants to rein in powerful AI, but there are downsides

The government is stepping up its push to rein in powerful AI models that it believes could endanger national security.

South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand

South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to invest a combined $518 billion in a new computer chip manufacturing hub, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence-driven demand.

Texas data breach hits 3M license customers

Texas Parks and Wildlife says a cyberattack on its license vendor may have exposed personal data for more than 3 million hunting and fishing license customers.

Sports News

Gabriel Martinelli's 96th-minute goal rescues Brazil from Japan upset in World Cup Round of 32

Gabriel Martinelli scores in the 96th minute to give Brazil a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan in the intense World Cup Round of 32 game Monday.

WWE's Sami Zayn talks Kevin Owens as star wrestler recovers from serious neck injury

Sami Zayn says Kevin Owens' neck surgery recovery just takes time, calling his friend a "one-of-one talent" who leaves a gaping hole on the roster.

Anthony Rizzo calls out Jazz Chisholm's 'immaturity' after ejection during Yankees' Fenway Park sweep

Anthony Rizzo called Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s ejection a sign of immaturity after the Yankees second baseman was tossed during a loss to the Red Sox.

Malik Beasley indicted on federal charges for allegedly fixing his own NBA performances for bettors

Malik Beasley faces federal charges for allegedly fixing his own performances in Milwaukee Bucks games to help bettors profit from prop wagers.

A bat flip, a shout of 'Venezuela' and tears for home as Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras plays on

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras knows people in Venezuela are suffering after two massive earthquakes.

Detroit Pistons, Jalen Duren at crossroads as Kings, Lakers enter sign-and-trade talks

The Detroit Pistons and center Jalen Duren are at a crossroads as contract negotiations stall and outside interest grows in the 22-year-old restricted free agent, as he is scheduled to meet with the Lakers and Kings on Tuesday.

Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup

José Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup.

Politics News

Alito blasts latest SCOTUS ballot ruling as invitation to ‘voter fraud’ risks

Justice Samuel Alito warns that counting late-arriving mail-in ballots could severely undermine Americans' confidence in election integrity.

Iowa Dem who touted 'strong work ethic' misses more than half of her House votes

Iowa state legislator Lindsay James missed over half her votes in 2025 while campaigning for Congress, records show, drawing Republican criticism.

Embattled Maine Democrat deadlocked with Collins despite controversies in key Senate race, new poll shows

Graham Platner holds a slim two-point edge over Susan Collins in a new poll, but controversies and character concerns cloud his path to victory.

Iran fights to keep grip on Hormuz as US, Gulf allies carve new shipping route

Iran allegedly attacked commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to counter a new southern corridor developed by the U.S. and Oman, analysts say.

The Supreme Court upholds grace periods for mail-in ballots, siding against the GOP

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Mississippi law that allows election officials to count mail-in ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days after it.

The U.S. is turning 250: Looking back, looking forward

Next week marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what the milestone really means for America.

Kurt Zellers leaves Minnesota Business Partnership helm

A sudden departure of Kurt Zellers at the Minnesota Business Partnership is just one of the changes ahead for business advocacy groups in the state.