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Delta Air Lines says cancellations continue as it tries to restore operations after tech outage
Airlines, including Delta Air Lines, continued to struggle to restore operations two days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and resulted in several carriers grounding flights.
Harris, who is Biden's voice on abortion rights, is likely to raise the volume
As a candidate, Kamala Harris likely would take an aggressive stance in support of abortion access — hitting former President Donald Trump on an issue where Republicans have been vulnerable.
Majority of Minnesota Democratic delegates back VP Harris for president after Biden exits
A day after President Joe Biden said he would not seek reelection, MPR News confirmed most of the state’s 93 delegates to the convention in Chicago support Vice President Kamala Harris. That includes fresh endorsements from Gov. Tim Walz and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig.
Minnesotans react with shock, delight as Biden drops out of presidential race
With President Joe Biden stepping back from running in the 2024 presidential race, Minnesotans from across the political spectrum share their thoughts about how the campaign for the White House will move forward.