In hope of preventing a Russian invasion of Ukraine, world leaders are making another diplomatic push, Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 and Minnesota troopers have arrested a driver suspected of being involved in multiple shootings. Angelica Franaschouk has today’s News in :90.
The United States received word that Russia has added an additional 7,000 troops near the Ukraine border. The CDC reported that the U.S. is moving toward Covid-19 not being a “constant crisis.” Rori West has todays News in :90.
The Biden administration on Friday escalated its dire warnings about a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying it could take place within days, even as diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis continued.
International efforts to defuse the standoff over Ukraine intensified, a caravan of about 50 vehicles drove through Minneapolis demanding justice in the death of Amir Locke and the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s rights is expected to resume. KUST Station Director Owen Larson has today’s News in :90.
Police fired tear gas at crowds in Yangon, Myanmar, on Monday, and four St. Thomas School of Education faculty and staff have sewed and distributed over 1,200 masks. Reporter Natalie Hoepner has today’s News in :90.
House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment Tuesday against President Donald Trump, Russian athletes will still compete at the 2019 Olympics despite the doping ban and 2019 was an award-winning season for St. Thomas women’s soccer. Production Emily Haugen has today’s News in :90.
House Judiciary Committee convened Monday to formally receive the investigative findings, a volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday, and Russia is banned from international sporting events. Ad/PR Director Kleio Vrohidis has today’s News in :90.
A local militant Islamic State group took responsibility for the Easter Day bombings in Sri Lanka, Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday, and the MIAC President’s Council met as scheduled Thursday to consider bylaw changes. Reporter Alex Panos has today’s News in :90.
A St. Thomas law professor calls for an investigation of Brett Kavanaugh, China and Russia have the opportunity to respond to accusations of election interference, and Rep. Keith Ellison is requesting a House Ethics Committee investigations against him. Photographer Sophia Becker has today’s News in :90.
A St. Thomas alum publishes his second novel, firefighters help out at a Forest Lake prom, and new economic sanctions have been imposed on Russia. Reporter Kyle Manderfeld has today’s News in :90.
Russia and Syria blame Israel for a pre-dawn missile attack on a major air base in central Syria, an alleged gas attack kills at least 40 people in Syria in the eastern suburbs of Damascus, and USG names a new Student Veteran Representative. Reporter Matthew Curry has today’s News in :90.
The Minnesota Golden Gopher’s QB asks for a release, and LeBron James is ejected from a game for the first time in his career. Opinions Editor Sam Miner has today’s Sports in :60.
Trump did not mention any effect the firing might have on the probe into contacts between his 2016 campaign and Russia.
This is News in :90 for Monday, March 27, 2017.
This is News in :90 for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015.
