Activist mothers urge release of detained hikers Seven notable peace activists appealed to
Iranian authorities Thursday for the release of the three American
hikers detained in Tehran since last summer.June 3, 2010
Judge in Hauser case honored for his work The judge who oversaw last year's case
involving a Sleepy Eye boy who did want to receive chemotherapy to
treat his cancer has been honored for his work.June 3, 2010
Sisterhood ends where it began for 2 merging nuns Sister Mary David Olheiser and Sister
Helenette Baltes professed their vows together to join the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict in 1936. Sixty-two years later, the classmates and old friends are
together again.June 3, 2010
Feminism and Islam Author Isobel Coleman says feminism is gaining strength among women who practice Islam, and some of the rationale comes from what Muslims believe is the word of God: The Koran.Midmorning, June 3, 2010
Fort Hood shooting victim arrives in Minn. A soldier who was among the most
critically wounded in the Fort Hood shootings has arrived in
Minnesota for treatment at Mayo Clinic.June 2, 2010
"Winter's Bone" examines rural poverty Film director Debra Granik knew she'd have a challenge portraying the complexities of life in isolated communities in the Ozarks. Her film "Winter's Bone" is getting praise from both critics and the people whose story she tells.June 2, 2010
Divorce after a long marriage Al and Tipper Gore's divorce announcement surprised and saddened many, but their 40-year marriage was still considered an accomplishment and even an enigma these days.Midmorning, June 2, 2010
Missing cub found at Ely bear center Researchers at the North American Bear Center in Ely said Wednesday that they have found the cub that had been separated from her mother for a second time.June 2, 2010
Wife, friends say Erlinder's career defined by unpopular causes St. Paul attorney Peter Erlinder has often raised eyebrows in the Twin Cities for the long-shot clients and unpopular causes he represents, but his friends and family say his controversial work in Rwanda has been the crusade of his career.June 2, 2010
The card counter versus the casinos A card counter recounts his wild ride in the world of professional blackjack, from the highs of big scores in Vegas to the lows of an addiction to online poker.Midmorning, June 2, 2010
Court: Victims can sue ex-Somali prime minister The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to block
a lawsuit against a former prime minister of Somalia over claims
that he oversaw killings and torture in his home country.June 1, 2010