Coleman sues over Minnesota Senate recount result Acknowledging that he is pushing Minnesota's 2008 U.S. Senate race into "uncharted waters," former Republican Sen. Norm Coleman said today he is filing a lawsuit over a recount that ended with DFL challenger Al Franken holding a 225-vote lead.
Tom Powers: Twins owner Carl Pohlad put dealmaking first Carl Pohlad won.
That's the most fitting thing I can say about the Twins owner. He went to his grave knowing that a new ballpark, being built primarily with public money, was nearing completion. No doubt he heard angels singing all the way to his eternal resting place.
Apple cuts copy protection and prices on iTunes SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. closed its final appearance at the Macworld trade show today by cutting the price of some songs in its market-leading iTunes online store to as little as 69 cents and disclosing that soon every track will be available without copy protection.
Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier is scheduled to begin an interview with the Denver Broncos on Wednesday for their head-coaching vacancy, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Social services officials in central Minnesota say they are seeing a substantial increase in the number of people seeking help because of the slumping economy.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama has approached CNN's chief medical correspondent, Sanjay Gupta, to be the country's next surgeon general, the cable news network said Tuesday.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Monday asked a cross-section of Minnesota leaders for ideas on overhauling state and local governments to help overcome the state's projected $4.85 billion budget shortfall for the next two years.
Bay Area Rapid Transit urges patience during fatal shooting probe OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Law enforcement officials urged patience while they investigated details surrounding the fatal New Year's Day shooting of a 22-year-old man by a transit agency police officer.
Boy, 6, takes family car after missing bus WICOMICO CHURCH, Va. — Having missed his bus, a 6-year-old Virginia boy tried to drive to school in his family's sedan — and crashed.
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SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. closed its final appearance at the Macworld trade show today by cutting the price of some songs in its market-leading iTunes online store to as little as 69 cents and disclosing that soon every track will be available without copy protection. 
