The Senate on Saturday acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that exposed the fragility of America’s democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by his defeated presidency.
News in :90 – Oct. 06, 2020
President Trump returns home from the hospital, Fairview health closes locations and reduces workforce and St. Thomas reports 51 positive cases of COVID-19. Web Manager Sara Thibault has today’s News in :90.
AP: Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask
President Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House Monday night after leaving the military hospital where he was receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19. He immediately ignited a new controversy by declaring that despite his illness the nation should not fear the virus that has killed more than 210,000 Americans — and then he entered the White House without a protective mask.
AP: Trump has COVID-19, going to military hospital
President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital after contracting COVID-19, the White House said Friday, as the virus that has killed more than 205,000 Americans spread to the highest reaches of the U.S. government. Trump “remains fatigued,” his doctor said.
AP: Face-to-face anger: Trump, Biden lash, interrupt each other
Marked by angry interruptions and bitter accusations, the first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden erupted in contentious exchanges Tuesday night over the coronavirus pandemic, city violence, job losses and how the Supreme Court will shape the future of the nation’s health care.
News in :90 – Sept. 29, 2020
St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being reported 56 positive COVID-19 tests last week, the Minnesota Vikings and Tennessee Titans are suspending in-person activities, and Donald Trump and Joe Biden will face off in a debate. Reporter Sawyer Rutan has today’s News in :90.
AP: Big Ten changes course, will play fall football after all
Less than five weeks after pushing football and other fall sports to spring in the name of player safety during the pandemic, the Big Ten changed course Wednesday and said it plans to begin its season the Oct. 23-24 weekend. Each team will have an eight-game schedule.
News in :90 – Sept. 14, 2020
President Donald Trump hosted his first indoor rally since June, a sheriff’s deputy in Georgia has been fired after being captured on video repeatedly punching a Black man during a traffic stop and crews are searching the Mississippi River in Washington County for a plane that’s overdue at a South St. Paul airport. Creative Director Sarah McCarthy has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 From a Distance – April 7, 2020
Wisconsinites vote in a presidential primary election amid pandemic, financial losses hit U.S. colleges, and St. Thomas students adjust to online learning and social distancing. Director Emily Haugen has today’s News in :90 from a distance.
News in :90 – Feb. 26, 2019
A massive fire broke out in Alexandria, Minn., the CDC warned the U.S. about a possible coronavirus outbreak and Public Safety notified the St. Thomas community about a number of incidents on campus. Designer Ellie Lehto has today’s News in :90.
AP: Not Guilty: Split Senate acquits Trump of impeachment
President Donald Trump won impeachment acquittal Wednesday in the U.S. Senate, bringing to a close only the third presidential trial in American history with votes that split the country, tested civic norms and fed the tumultuous 2020 race for the White House.
News in :90 – Feb. 4, 2020
Democratic Iowa caucus results remain inconclusive, President Trump prepares for his third State of the Union address and the Line 3 oil pipeline is back on track. Chief Story Editor and Social Media Manager Abby Sliva has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – Oct. 11, 2019
St. Thomas student faces additional federal charges in bomb hoaxes, Trump spoke in Minneapolis last night, and updates on fighting in Syria. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has today’s News in :90.
News in :90- Oct. 1, 2019
Five people were injured after a man crashed a car into a bakery and protests in Hong Kong continue. Reporter Burke Spizale has today’s news in :90.
News in :90 – Sept. 19, 2019
A Minneapolis woman was rescued Wednesday afternoon from Lake Superior and a Saint Paul man was fatally shot Wednesday evening. Reporter Jacob Schneider has today’s news in :90.