Derek Jeter soaked in the adulation from fans and players during one more night on baseball’s national stage, set the tone for the American League with a pregame speech and then delivered two final All-Star hits.
Goetze scores late to give Germany the World Cup
With two quick touches, Mario Goetze ended Germany’s 24-year wait for another World Cup title.
Fuld, Hughes lead Twins past Mariners 2-0
Center fielder Sam Fuld barely cleared the wall with his second home run of the season, and Phil Hughes pitched into the eighth inning.
9 killed, dozens hurt in Chicago holiday shootings
Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy says shootings over the Fourth of July weekend that left at least nine people dead and more than 50 more injured included eight incidents that involved police.
Nienstedt investigated for alleged misconduct
Archbishop John Nienstedt said he ordered the investigation himself after the claims were made against him.
US World Cup ends with 2-1 OT loss to Belgium
The U.S.’s World Cup ride came to an end as the team lost to Belgium in extra time.
Obama aims to put human face on economic struggles
Obama kicked off a series of “Day in the Life” visits Thursday at Minnehaha Park to put a human face on the economic policies Democrats are championing in this midterm election year.
US advances to World Cup’s 2nd round despite loss
Germany beat the U.S. 1-0 Thursday to win Group G, but the Americans held onto second place when Portugal defeated Ghana.
‘Get a warrant’ to search cellphones, Justices say
A unanimous Supreme Court ruled that police may not search the cellphones of people they arrest without a search warrant.
Stillwater Lift Bridge to close due to high water
The Stillwater Lift Bridge over the St. Croix River will be closed to traffic in both directions from Monday morning until further notice.
Ronaldo helps Portugal earn 2-2 draw against US
Cristiano Ronaldo’s inch-perfect stoppage-time cross set up Varela for the equalizing goal Sunday in Portugal’s 2-2 draw against the U.S. at the World Cup.
Demand, aging buildings spur campus housing boom
Universities across the nation are in the midst of a campus housing boom, replacing aging residence halls with gleaming facilities.
Kenyan wins Grandma’s Marathon in record time
Dominic Ondoro finished in an unofficial time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, 6 seconds. He beat second-place finisher Christopher Kipyego by 2 minutes, 51 seconds.
Twins HR in 10th doesn’t hold, Boston wins 2-1
The Minnesota Twins lost their fifth game in a row when Boston’s David Ortiz and Mike Napoli delivered back-to-back homers off Casey Fien and the Red Sox won it 2-1 Wednesday.
Sights, smells of holding cells for immigrant kids
The surge in immigrant minors, mostly from Central America, has overwhelmed the U.S. government.