It seems like every year this happens: Snow during the Minnesota state hockey tournament. But, the snowy weather isn’t a surprise for any fans.
Chicago weather: A wet mess hits Thursday, snow included
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AP Top Stories March 8 P
Here’s the latest for Wednesday, March 8: Biden budget aims to cut deficits nearly $3T; Veterans testify of ‘catastrophic’ impact of Afghan collapse; Tucker Carlson’s scorn for Trump revealed; Bumblebees can solve puzzles and pass on the solution.
‘Hunger Day’: Advocates lobby lawmakers for free school lunch in Minnesota
A bill that would make school lunches free n Minnesota passed through another committee on Wednesday as advocates rallied at the capitol for the legislation.
B.C. tug sinking highlights systemic concerns
The families of two men who died when a tugboat sank off the coast of British Columbia are pushing for federal government action after the Transportation Safety Board concluded the accident highlighted systemic issues in the transportation industry.
Brooklyn Park apartment murder: Judge OKs plea deal for teen
After objections from the victim’s family, a judge signed off on Wednesday on a plea deal that could allow one of two teens accused of murdering a Brooklyn Park woman to serve just two years in a juvenile correctional facility.
Radio host aids New Orleans’ homeless
The creators of a New Orleans radio show felt compelled to help some of the approximately 3,000 people in Louisiana who are homeless. Over the past two years, they’ve raised money and passed out more than 10,000 meals. (March 8)(AP Video/Stephen Smith)
The Primary Liberal vs. Conservative Disconnect
For a long time the main disconnect between Liberals and Conservatives was considered to be how much they embrace change and tolerate inequity. Those still seem like decent measurements, but new research by Nick Kerry suggests that the clearer distinction is the belief that the world is fundamentally hierarchical. What I like about this definition is that it…
Opioids are leading cause of child poisoning deaths, study finds
Opioids were the leading cause of fatal poisonings among children 5 years old and younger in recent years, a study has found.
Ex-Sonics star Shawn Kemp arrested in connection with drive-by shooting
Basketball star Shawn Kemp was arrested Wednesday evening in Pierce County in connection to a drive-by shooting in Tacoma.