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Wreck of merchant ship that sank in 1940 found in Lake Superior

The wreck of the 244-foot bulk carrier Arlington has been found in Lake Superior, about 35 miles north of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula.

California parolee stole $900 in LEGO sets, jumps out of moving car during police chase, authorities say

A California parolee stole $900 in Lego sets and led police officers on a car chase before jumping out of the vehicle as it was moving, authorities said.

St. Pete native becomes first USF player to score a touchdown in the Super Bowl

During the Super Bowl LVIII matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, Valdes-Scantling, a wide receiver for the Chiefs, became the first USF Bull alum to score a touchdown in the Super Bowl in school history.

One dead, five injured in shooting at a New York City subway station. Shooter is at large

NEW YORK (AP) — One person was killed and five others wounded in a shooting at a New York City subway station Monday at the start of the evening rush hour, authorities said. The gunfire broke out on an elevated train platform in the Bronx at around 4:30 p.m.

New gun laws take effect on one-year anniversary of Michigan State University shooting

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Professor Marco Díaz-Muñoz spent the past year trying to suppress the images, seared into his memory, of the gunman who entered his classroom at Michigan State University, killed two of his students and left others with critical wounds.

Tom Brady joins boy band, dresses as cowboy in Super Bowl 2024 commercials

Tom Brady might have been absent from the Super Bowl this year; however, the seven-time champion quarterback made sure his presence was felt during the big game.

1 dead, 5 hurt in shooting at New York City subway station, report says

NEW YORK (WFLA) -- One person was killed and five others were injured Monday afternoon after a fight on a New York City subway led to a shooting, according to a report. NBC New York reported that a fight started on one of the trains and spilled over onto the platform at the Mt.

Around the world

US brokering Israel-Hamas hostage deal to include 6-week pause in fighting, Biden says

President Biden said Monday the United States is working on brokering a deal that would lead to a release of hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza that could lead to a six-week pause in fighting in order to give officials more time to find “something more enduring.

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar, has died in a car crash

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar of long-distance running and was a top contender for gold at the Olympics in Paris this year, was killed along with his coach in a car crash in Kenya.

Central African Republic reports 10,000 children still fighting with militant groups

The Central African Republic reported Monday that roughly 10,000 children are still fighting alongside armed, militant groups in the country.

Russian drones kill 7 in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Russian drones killed seven people in Ukraine’s city of Kharkiv, including three children, in an early Saturday attack that damaged residential houses and infrastructure.

Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages in dramatic Gaza raid that killed at least 67 Palestinians

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces rescued two hostages early Monday, storming a heavily guarded apartment in a densely packed town in the Gaza Strip as airstrikes carried out to cover the raid killed more than 60 Palestinians, including women and children.

Floats at Germany's Carnival parades satirize leading political figures

Throngs of revelers have taken to the streets of Germany’s Carnival strongholds along with floats that satirized the Ukrainian and Russian presidents, German politicians, former U.S. President Donald Trump and many others.

The Lunar New Year of the Dragon flames colorful festivities across Asian nations and communities

With fireworks, feasts and red envelopes stuffed with cash for the kids, numerous Asian nations and overseas communities have welcomed Saturday the Lunar New Year.

Technology

A criminal actor is to blame for a dayslong cyberattack on a Chicago hospital, officials say

CHICAGO (AP) — A large children's hospital in Chicago remains hobbled by a cyberattack that began more than a week ago, cutting doctors and nurses off from digital patient records and limiting parents' ability to communicate with their kids' caregivers.

Alibaba approves an additional $25 billion share buyback as its revenue disappoints

SINGAPORE (AP) — Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding on Wednesday approved an additional $25 billion authorization to its share buyback program, after reporting lower-than-expected sales revenue for the last quarter of 2023. The company’s Hong Kong-traded shares plunged 6.8% on Thursday.

Tech Company Makes Official Purchase of Fry’s Electronics San Jose Site

A tech company in expansion mode has completed the acquisition of a San Jose site with plans to develop it into a sprawling corporate campus.

Go language hits top 10 in the Tiobe index

Google’s Go language, or golang, has reached its highest position ever in the Tiobe language popularity index. The language, now in the eighth ranked position for language popularity, has been on the rise for several years.

Biden campaign receives bipartisan criticism for joining TikTok

Lawmakers from both parties express discontent as President Biden's campaign decides to participate on TikTok.

Biden administration names a director of the new AI Safety Institute

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday named a top White House aide as the director of the newly established safety institute for artificial intelligence.

Apple enhances iCloud for Windows and discontinues iTunes

Learn about the recent changes made by Apple to improve iCloud for Windows and the discontinuation of iTunes for the platform, while ensuring that none of your media purchases are lost.

Sports News

Spencer Dinwiddie signs with hometown Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers

Spencer Dinwiddie signed Saturday with his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, finding a new team quickly after getting traded by the Brooklyn Nets. The point guard was traded by the Nets to Toronto on Thursday and then was waived.

What brands scored with their Super Bowl Ads?

Super Bowl Sunday has transcended American culture and has become engrained as a defacto American holiday. For millions of casual football fans, the game is less about the game on the field and more about the experience.

49ers lose Super Bowl LVIII in overtime thriller

(KRON) -- The San Francisco 49ers suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in a 25-22 overtime thriller in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas Sunday night.

Tiger Woods starts a new year with a new look now that his Nike deal has ended

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods is starting a new year with a new look. Just not a different color. Woods makes his 2024 debut this week in the Genesis Invitational at Riviera, a signature event on the PGA Tour for which he is the tournament host.

How Super Bowl LVIII hits close to home

Incredibly, an open field in south Palisade is the exact geographical midpoint between the two teams in the big game. Big Will takes you there AND unveils his full Super Bowl LVIII predictions.

Kansas City Chiefs win 2024 Super Bowl, beating San Francisco 49ers in overtime

The Kansas City Chiefs have won the second straight Super Bowl, third in five seasons, beating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime.

Jauan Jennings joins exclusive Super Bowl club

LAS VEGAS (KRON) -- In the San Francisco 49ers' crushing overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, one player made Super Bowl history. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings threw a touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey in the second quarter before catching one in the fourth quarter.

Politics News

Trump asks Supreme Court to block ‘immunity’ ruling

The 39-page motion puts the fate of his criminal case in Washington, D.C. squarely in the hands of the nine justices.

Trump asks Supreme Court to extend delay in election case, claiming presidential immunity

Former President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in the trial stemming from the special counsel’s 2020 election interference case, claiming presidential immunity.

Carville: Biden not accepting Super Bowl interview is a 'sign'

This will be the second year in a row that the president has not sat for an interview before the big game.

Florida bill would create study exploring elimination of all property taxes

Florida lawmakers could eliminate all property tax and replace lost revenue through a consumption tax, according to the Florida Senate.

Trump attends closed-door hearing in Florida classified docs case

Defense lawyers are expected to explain why they should be permitted to access various types of classified evidence.

Leading candidates in California US Senate race face off on debate stage tonight

Watch the Inside California Politics U.S. Senate debate tonight at 7 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO (KRON/NEXSTAR) -- The four leading candidates in the race to fill the United States Senate seat long held by the late Sen.

Meet the MPR News politics team

The political season is heating up. The Minnesota legislative session begins Monday and we’re heading into a big election year. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about covering politics with members of the MPR News politics team.