Stories from May 4, 2024

May 4, 2024 5:42 PM

Pablo López strikes out 8 in 6 innings as Twins beat Red Sox 3-1 for 12th straight victory

Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox.

by The Associated Press

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May 4, 2024 2:59 PM

Jewish students grapple with how to respond to pro-Palestinian campus protests

Some Jewish students have taken part in strident pro-Palestinian protests dominating U.S. colleges in recent weeks, but few have led rallies in support of Israel or against perceived displays of antisemitism.

by The Associated Press

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May 4, 2024 12:20 PM

Caitlin Clark shines in her WNBA debut, a preseason sellout

The NCAA's all-time leading scorer played in her first professional game in the Indiana Fever's match against the Dallas Wings on Friday night. Clark's 21 points were impressive but not enough to win.

by Juliana Kim

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May 4, 2024 11:21 AM

Gun found in car of Myon Burrell, sentenced to life as teen, can be evidence in new case

A judge has ruled that the traffic stop of a Minnesota man was justified, so the results of a search that found drugs and a gun in his SUV will be allowed as evidence.

by The Associated Press

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May 4, 2024 11:00 AM

Percival Everett centers a new voice in 'James,' a retelling of 'Huckleberry Finn'

Percival Everett is a prolific author – his 2001 book Erasure was recently adapted into the Oscar-winning film American Fiction.

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May 4, 2024 9:55 AM

'Noticeable progress' in Hamas-Israel cease-fire talks

A Hamas delegation has arrived in Cairo and Egyptian state media say there has been “noticeable progress” in cease-fire talks with Israel. But an Israeli official downplays the prospects for a full end to the war.

by The Associated Press

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May 4, 2024 9:12 AM

More than 16,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart recalled over E. coli risk

Cargill says that, out "of an abundance of caution," it is recalling several of its ground beef products produced in late April and sold at Walmart locations across the eastern U.S.

by Juliana Kim

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May 4, 2024 9:01 AM

Faceless people, invisible hands: New Army video aims to lure recruits for psychological operations

A haunting new video released is the latest effort by the Army to lure soldiers to some of its more secretive units.

by The Associated Press

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May 4, 2024 8:44 AM

Twins stretch win streak to 11 with 5-2 victory over Red Sox

Chris Paddack pitched six scoreless innings to carry the Minnesota Twins to their 11th consecutive victory with a 5-2 decision over the Boston Red Sox.

by The Associated Press

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May 4, 2024 8:00 AM

Ask a Bookseller: ‘The Devil’s Element’ by Dan Egan

This week’s recommendation comes from Carrie Koepke of Skylark Bookshop: “The Devil’s Element” by Dan Egan.

by Emily Bright

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May 3, 2024 7:40 PM

MSU Mankato pro-Palestinian encampment continues into commencement weekend

Pro-Palestinian protests are happening on college campuses nationwide, including an encampment at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

by Hannah Yang

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