Nine Israeli soldiers were killed in an ambush, the Geminids meteor shower peaks today, the stock market closed at an all-time high yesterday and St. Thomas women’s basketball lost to UW-Madison 78-55. Meeghan Olson has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 13, 2023
The Pro Volleyball Federation held its first-ever player draft on Monday. A Jewish couple experienced an antisemitic attack and attempted robbery on Saturday. Andre Braugher died Monday at the age of 61. Claire Ricard has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 12, 2023
U.S. inflation ticked down against last month, Israeli forces carried out strikes across Gaza overnight and a Catholic priest was fatally stabbed in Nebraska. Rasamy Lee has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 11, 2023
Israeli forces battled Palestinian militants on Monday. Students, lawmakers and religious leaders joined forces to denounce antisemitism on college campuses and their communities. More Americans are expected to travel farther from home over Christmas than last year. Khadim Ka has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 8, 2023
A St. Paul police officer was shot in the leg and the suspect was critically injured in a shooting on Thursday afternoon. Rocket attacks on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad caused minor damage but no casualties earlier this morning. Harvard University president Claudine Gay has apologized for her remarks made during a congressional hearing on antisemitism. Justin Jones has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 6, 2023
The humanitarian conditions in Gaza grow even more dire. Taylor Swift was names this year’s Time Person of the Year. This Tuesday the Senate approved 425 military promotions. Alejandro Vega has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 5, 2023
The rescue effort following the Mount Marapi Volcanic eruption is still underway, a new phase of the Israel-Palestinian conflict has erupted as Israel expands their offensive into Southern Gaza, and the University of St. Thomas has introduced a new fuel station intended for student athletes with diversity in mind.
News in :90 – Dec. 4, 2023
The death toll from a mining tragedy last week has risen to 13 people. The Biden administration sent Congress an urgent warning about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance to Ukraine. Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times in prison. AP Wire Editor Grace Sutton has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Dec. 1, 2023
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor dies at 93, Israel resumes airstrikes on Gaza, and six Black attorneys general speak with the AP on topical issues. Reporter Sabrina Thompson has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Nov. 29, 2023
International mediators appeared to make progress Wednesday on extending the truce in Gaza. Mexico’s president said Wednesday that two of four news photographers who were shot Tuesday are in serious condition. Astronomers have discovered a rare in-sync solar system with six planets. Chief Studio Producer Abby Madsen has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Nov. 28, 2023
In a major breakthrough, India’s Transportation Minister, Nitin Gadkari, announced the successful rescue of all 41 construction workers trapped in the Silkyara Tunnel after 17 days. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire, potentially leading to further exchanges of hostages. In the U.S., Hunter Biden has defiantly offered to testify publicly before Congress in response to a Republican subpoena, adding a new layer of complexity to the ongoing special counsel probe amidst President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign.
News in :90 – Nov. 27, 2023
Jason J. Eaton was arrested on Sunday, after his attempted murder of three college students of Palestinian descent. He appeared in court on Monday, speaking only to confirm his identity. Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days. Chief Studio Producer Abby Madsen has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Nov. 21, 2023
Negotiations between Hamas and Israel are likely to reach terms, Taylor Swift’s tour in Rio ends and Thanksgiving travel records are expected to be broken this week. Jensen Richard has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Nov. 20, 2023
Former First Lady Rosalyn Carter has died at the age of 96. Populist Javier Milei resoundingly won Argentina’s Presidential election. The Supreme Court rejected Derek Chauvin’s appeal of his conviction. Campbell Klecatsky has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Nov. 17, 2023
Narratives clash over who to blame for the suffering of Palestinian civilians, a gag order placed on former president Donald Trump is temporarily lifted, and Minnesota-based Regis Corporation announces a reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock. AP Wire Editor Grace Sutton has today’s News in :90.