Author Archives: Syndicated Content

US credit card balances fall, though overall borrowing rises
U.S. consumers took out more auto and student loans in October, but cut back on credit card borrowing, a sign that they remain cautious about spending amid a spike in virus cases
ABC News: US Dec 07, 2020

UN chief urges rule of law and rights in Ethiopia's Tigray
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres is urging quick restoration of the rule of law and respect for human rights in Ethiopia’s defiant Tigray region as well as reconciliation efforts and unfe...
ABC News: US Dec 07, 2020

Taylor's family praises Virginia ban on no-knock warrants
Two of Breonna Taylor’s aunts watched Monday as Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam ceremonially signed a statewide ban on the use of no-knock search warrants
ABC News: US Dec 07, 2020
'Veteran' Josh Okogie knows defense will get him minutes with Wolves
Josh Okogie is only entering his third season as an NBA player, but on the landscape of the Timberwolves' roster, Okogie counts as one of the more veteran statesmen
Chris Hine Dec 07, 2020
Should the Wild look into playing games outside at TCF Bank Stadium?
The Wild, which waited years to finally land a Winter Classic, had to postpone that outdoor Jan. 1 game at Target Field because of the coronavirus pandemic. But that doesn't necessarily mean Minnesota...
Michael Rand Dec 07, 2020

Adam Wainwright wins MLB's Roberto Clemente Award
Longtime St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright has won the Roberto Clemente Award, given annually by Major League Baseball for community involvement and philanthropy
ABC News: Sports Dec 07, 2020

Officials: Flint makes progress toward ending water crisis
Officials say Flint is making progress toward resolving the lead contamination crisis that made the Michigan city a symbol of poor drinking water
ABC News: US Dec 07, 2020
Dedication to less glamorous work elevates Lauren Crowl to Star Tribune 2020 Metro Player of the Year
Already elite from the front row, the 6-4 Eastview senior, who will play for the Gophers next year, became a more complete player and rallying force as a team leader.
JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune Dec 07, 2020

Company offering pandemic stock tips accused of $137M fraud
Federal regulators have filed a lawsuit that accuses operators of an online stock trading services company of defrauding consumers out of more than $137 million
ABC News: US Dec 07, 2020

Virtual hiring interviews only until teams out of contention
The NFL is allowing only virtual interviews of candidates for a variety of football jobs, including coach and general manager, until both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention
ABC News: Sports Dec 07, 2020