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."
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The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for its work to "achieve a world free of nuclear weapons."
North Korea said it tested an underwater nuclear attack drone in response to joint naval exercises by the U.S., Seoul and Tokyo.
The White House is deeply concerned about the well-being of a U.S. soldier who bolted across the heavily armed North Korea border earlier this week.
The rebellion leader's whereabouts have been unclear since his brief uprising, but pro-Kremlin media are showing photos purportedly from his raided mansion.
Russia said in the spring that it would place "tactical nuclear weapons" in Belarus, just north of Ukraine. Now Putin has said when they'll arrive.
The U.S. is bound by law to help Taiwan defend itself from aggression, and analysts believe Beijing may be preparing for aggression.
NATO calls Putin's move "dangerous and irresponsible," but the alliance and the White House say there's no indication the Russian leader is about to actually use a nuke.
Military analysts are dubious of the latest wild claims from Kim Jong Un's regime, which is furious over the latest U.S.-South Korean joint military exercises.
Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow was a big boost for Putin as he faces an arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, but what he probably really wants are rockets and ammunition.
The U.S. has recently accused Russia of non-compliance with the treaty, which limits each country to no more than 1,550 deployed nuclear warheads.
In his delayed state of the nation address, Putin cast Russia as a victim of Western aggression fighting for its very existence.
"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."
Rafael Mariano Grossi, head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog, tells Lesley Stahl about the situation at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which has been shelled repeatedly since March.
Moscow said "all Russian servicemen" had crossed a river to leave the city, and videos showed the Ukrainian flag flying in front of the regional government building.
The annual exercise has been described by U.S. officials as "routine" around this time of year.
President Biden said Putin was "not joking when he talks about the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons, or biological or chemical weapons."
An analyst says the video shared online "is a very good example of Russian strategy" but not necessarily an imminent threat.
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.
Putin's mobilization of some reservists has sparked protests and a run for the border, but with "sham" votes in occupied regions, he may be creating a pretext for escalation.
Just the soot from a week-long nuclear war would cause a "global catastrophe," researchers said.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will be announcing "significant litigation" against a company in the firearms industry Thursday.
"Layers" is the word of the week as Thursday marks another day of single-digit temperatures across Minnesota.
The suspect in a shooting on a light rail train in the Twin Cities has been taken into custody in Pennsylvania.
M Health Fairview shared their list of top 10 baby names of 2024.
The short list for Time's 2024 Person of the Year included Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will be announcing "significant litigation" against a company in the firearms industry Thursday.
The suspect in a shooting on a light rail train in the Twin Cities has been taken into custody in Pennsylvania.
M Health Fairview shared their list of top 10 baby names of 2024.
The season's first blast of subzero temperatures settled in overnight Thursday in the Twin Cities, bringing conditions that can lead to frostbite within 30 minutes of skin exposure.
Myotonic dystrophy is a genetic disorder that causes muscles to waste away.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
Several Minnesota State Mankato teams are making historic postseason runs this year. First, it was basketball, and now women's soccer is making it to the Division II semifinals for the first time in program history, thanks to a penalty kick shootout victory.
Minnesota is home to one of USA Today's Best Holiday Historic Home Tours in the country, and it's just a short drive from the Twin Cities.
Cold weather advisories are in effect for northern Minnesota from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning for dangerous wind chills around minus 35 degrees.
Deputies cited a driver in southern Minnesota after they rear-ended a school bus full of children on Monday morning.
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.
Myotonic dystrophy is a genetic disorder that causes muscles to waste away.
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 short list for Time's 2024 Person of the Year included Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu.
"These actions represent the largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history," the White House said.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Wednesday he will veto a new budget that funds, what he calls, pet projects, and will cost the city more money in the long run.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
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
The suspect in a shooting on a light rail train in the Twin Cities has been taken into custody in Pennsylvania.
An 18-year-old Richfield woman has pleaded guilty in connection to a violent carjacking of a metro business owner.
The gun found on the suspect in last week's killing of United Healthcare's CEO matched shell casings found at the site of the shooting, the NYPD said Wednesday.
Steven Bailey, 56, was charged with two counts of third-degree murder and two counts of criminal vehicular homicide along with nine other counts related to criminal vehicular operation in the September crash.
Top state leaders announced millions in funding Tuesday to support law enforcement recruitment and training across Minnesota.
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.
Hope Walz, daughter of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, took a swipe at influential podcaster Joe Rogan and the men among his fanbase after the host said he supported President-elect Donald Trump due to misstatements the former Democratic vice presidential candidate made about his past.
One of the world's biggest concert promoters is set to run Shakopee's yet-to-be-named 19,000-seat amphitheater.
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.
Several Minnesota State Mankato teams are making historic postseason runs this year. First, it was basketball, and now women's soccer is making it to the Division II semifinals for the first time in program history, thanks to a penalty kick shootout victory.
The Big Ten released the Gopher football team's 2025 schedule, with their first game of the season against Buffalo.
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's career-defining game against the Falcons on Sunday was enough to get a big nod from the NFL.
Matt Boldy was the only scorer in the shootout and lifted the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4 victory over the Utah Hockey Club.
The New England Patriots have added a kicker, signing John Parker Romo to the team's practice squad.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
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.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
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.
An important deadline is approaching, and we're not talking about Christmas shopping. End of semester exams are coming up for students of all ages.
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.
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.
“Layers” is the word of the day on Thursday. With dangerously cold temperatures in the forecast in Minnesota, it's important to dress properly if you have to head outside.
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.
"Layers" is the word of the week as Thursday marks another day of single-digit temperatures across Minnesota.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames says Minnesota is dealing with the coldest air of the season so far early Thursday, with cold weather advisories up north through 9 a.m.
Minnesota is dealing with the coldest air of the season so far early Thursday, with cold weather advisories up north through 10 a.m.
“Layers” is the word of the day on Thursday. With dangerously cold temperatures in the forecast in Minnesota, it's important to dress properly if you have to head outside.
It’s way too cold to enjoy the holiday lights outside, so stay warm and cozy in your car in Shakopee!
For the third year in a row, Olivia took the top spot for girls — but there’s a tie for the most popular boy’s name.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames says Minnesota is dealing with the coldest air of the season so far early Thursday, with cold weather advisories up north through 9 a.m.
Leaders from drugmaker Pfizer and Amazon.com spoke at a panel in New York to respond to the backlash against health insurance companies, plus more of the day’s top stories.