Japanese group awarded Nobel Peace Prize for anti-nuclear weapons work
The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for its work to "achieve a world free of nuclear weapons."
The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for its work to "achieve a world free of nuclear weapons."
An employee found feline paw prints leading away from the container. Officials warned residents not to touch "a cat that seems abnormal."
Angsty fans have speculated for days over how Taylor Swift can perform a concert as part of her Eras Tour in Tokyo, and a day later support boyfriend Travis Kelce at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.
North Korea said it tested an underwater nuclear attack drone in response to joint naval exercises by the U.S., Seoul and Tokyo.
Within minutes, all 367 passengers and 12 crew members slid down emergency chutes to get away from the plane. "I can only say it was a miracle," one survivor said.
Local leaders now say at least 48 people have died.
All 379 occupants of the Japan Airlines flight got out safely and the pilot of the coast guard plane also escaped, officials said.
Japan's leader says workers are "fighting a battle against time" to rescue people trapped in rubble after a series of powerful earthquakes.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 prompted a tsunami warning on New Year's Day.
The family of a fallen airman is sharing the last message they received before his Osprey aircraft went down.
A Minnesotan is among the service members who are missing after last week's Osprey aircraft crash off the coast of Japan.
A Minnesotan is among the servicemembers who are missing after last week's Osprey aircraft crash off the coast of Japan.
A large part of the fuselage of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey that crashed almost a week earlier has been found with 5 crew members' bodies inside, the Air Force confirmed.
A U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft crashed into the ocean near the Japanese island of Yakushima with 8 people on board, and at least 1 was killed.
The undersea volcano, off the southern coast of Iwo Jima, which Japan calls Ioto, started its latest series of eruptions on Oct. 21.
The teen allegedly used his fingernail to carve a 4-centimeter "J" in the wood as well as "Julian," which stretched 10 cm.
"We urge Russia to stop its ongoing aggression and immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw" from Ukraine, G7 leaders say.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) and Delta held a celebration Monday to mark the first flight in three years between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Tokyo-Haneda Airport.
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
"It was a selfish reason," said the president of the company operating the nearly 160-year-old inn.
While the ball that appeared on the beach in Japan is not a floating balloon, it comes at a time of heightened concern over unidentified objects because of various spy balloon sightings.
"China is not our adversary," Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, "but we must understand the scale of the challenge and work together to address it."
Recognizing same-sex partnerships is a "steppingstone," but one man says he and his partner still "worry immensely about the future."
The test of the suspected Hwasong-12 rocket set off warning alarms in northern Japan, and drew a quick military response from the U.S. and South Korea.
The Ryugu samples could give clues to the mystery of how oceans appeared on Earth billions of years ago, scientists said.
Authorities in northern Minnesota rescued one man and are looking for another after the two went through the ice on Blackwater Lake on Monday evening.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services' "internal control weakness" has led to more than $40 million in overpayments to Medicaid providers, according to a report released on Tuesday by state auditors.
Every year, the contest gives thousands of people a chance to submit and vote on the names of the machines that tend to the roads in the winter.
A false bomb threat targeting a Wisconsin high school was one of several such incidents on Monday, officials said.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Every year, the contest gives thousands of people a chance to submit and vote on the names of the machines that tend to the roads in the winter.
While the Brooklyn Park location aims to give to those in need, thieves are taking from them.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans produce 25% more trash from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
Victory is a feeling Vikings fans know well by now with 11 wins so far this season. It turns out that when the team wins, so do local businesses.
Ramsey County resident Fadel Sakkal, who grew up in Aleppo, says there are both signs of optimism and concern following the end of the Assad family's rule in Syria.
Authorities in northern Minnesota rescued one man and are looking for another after the two went through the ice on Blackwater Lake on Monday evening.
Every year, the contest gives thousands of people a chance to submit and vote on the names of the machines that tend to the roads in the winter.
Northern Minnesota authorities say more than 170 animals remain unaccounted for after two people were arrested for felony animal mistreatment last Friday.
Authorities say a 17-year-old from central Minnesota died in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon.
A 45-year-old man has pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree drug possession after a task force found fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine at his St. Cloud home.
A false bomb threat targeting a Wisconsin high school was one of several such incidents on Monday, officials said.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Wisconsin parents who wanted to challenge a school district's guidance for supporting transgender students.
Federal prison facilities in Duluth and central Wisconsin are facing deactivation due to staff shortages and crumbling infrastructure, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Nate Bargatze, one of the hottest stand-up comedians in the U.S., will make three stops each in Minnesota and Wisconsin next year on his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour.
A Milwaukee bar is permanently closed after police found cocaine, bullets and chickens on the premises.
Katie White had just received a new heart when she started making jewelry from her Mayo Clinic room.
Outdoor spaces in Minnesota have suffered from a lack of diversity. Outdoor Latino Minnesota is working to change that, by offering ski lessons.
One month into his stay at the NICU at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital, Cooper got a neighbor, Raghu, who weighed even less than him. The parents quickly connected.
A Twin Cities high school hockey team hit the ice for the first time Friday night since losing a teammate to a long battle with cancer. Max Akerson died earlier this week.
The Battis-Bohen bowl tradition is alive and well after 91 consecutive Thanksgivings.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services' "internal control weakness" has led to more than $40 million in overpayments to Medicaid providers, according to a report released on Tuesday by state auditors.
Some Senate Republicans said the allegations against Hegseth should be taken seriously only if the anonymous sources come forward.
A federal judge is considering whether a Minnesota law that bans religious tests for colleges that participate in a state program that allows high school students to take college courses for credit is unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Wisconsin parents who wanted to challenge a school district's guidance for supporting transgender students.
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans produce 25% more trash from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
The Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi's is making a comeback 20 years after ending its "celebration of food."
While there are many Cyber Monday deals out there from legitimate websites, the BBB's Bao Vang says online-buyer beware.
The mall is expecting tens of thousands of shoppers for Black Friday with plenty of deals.
Great deals means Minnesotans are camping out on Black Friday Eve
A false bomb threat targeting a Wisconsin high school was one of several such incidents on Monday, officials said.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, is now awaiting extradition to New York City.
While the Brooklyn Park location aims to give to those in need, thieves are taking from them.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is now charged with murder in New York City.
Northern Minnesota authorities say more than 170 animals remain unaccounted for after two people were arrested for felony animal mistreatment last Friday.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services' "internal control weakness" has led to more than $40 million in overpayments to Medicaid providers, according to a report released on Tuesday by state auditors.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
Twin Cities-area strength coach Carl Champion offers expert advice for setting and sticking to fitness goals next year.
The agency says it hasn't seen a rise in cases of this magnitude since 2012, but says it's not unexpected since the illness cycles every three to five years. During that year, 4,144 cases of whooping cough were reported.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
A pair of ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" and stolen nearly two decades ago have fetched $28 million at auction.
The New England Patriots have added a kicker, signing John Parker Romo to the team's practice squad.
Oumar Ballo had 18 points, Malik Reneau and Bryson Tucker both scored 16 and Indiana breezed to an 82-67 victory over Minnesota in the Hoosiers' Big Ten Conference opener.
The Minnesota Vikings are on a six-game winning streak after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 42-21.
Victory is a feeling Vikings fans know well by now with 11 wins so far this season. It turns out that when the team wins, so do local businesses.
Part of Minnesota Frost's success is that so many players, and even some of the coaching staff, are products of the same successful college hockey team: the Minnesota Gophers.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Jeff Wagner dives into the cold-weather dating trend that has singles looking for love with a time limit.
Just because Minnesota has had frigid temperatures lately doesn't mean lake ice is safe yet.
From turkey, to mashed potatoes, stuffing and pies, many are ending Thanksgiving with full stomachs and refrigerators.
We're just over two weeks since Minnesota's deer opener and already hunters have harvested more than 123,000 of them using firearms. That could equal huge dollars for the state if they all took one extra step.
This holiday season, you might pull out a Betty Crocker cookbook to find a tried and true recipe.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
With the overnight snow, it'll be a slick morning commute on Wednesday.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says moves in after the evening commute, mainly overnight and out by Wednesday morning.
Late in the evening, a strong cold front will arrive, bringing light snow with up to an inch of accumulation possible by morning.
The forecast high is 26 on Tuesday, with a mix of sun and clouds. Wednesday will be frigid, with single-digit highs in the afternoon and wind chills as low as minus 20.
With the overnight snow, it'll be a slick morning commute on Wednesday.
MnDOT encourages people to submit their most witty, unique and Minnesota name ideas.
New York prosecutors late on Monday charged the man they say murdered a Minnesota businessman.
Charles Lazarus previews "Merry and Bright," which is Sunday at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.
Ian Lowther, with Red Cow, shares some festive (and warming) drink options now available in the Red Cow and Red Rabbit family.