A "Puppet Rampage" has overtaken the Twin Cities this week. It's brought to town a play by an American puppet master that skewers post-9/11 America.

A group of landowners and the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group, or MPIRG, have appealed a decision to permit a new crude oil pipeline across Minnesota.

Ethanol seems to be the darling of the alternative energy movement these days. Just how does this form of fuel add up?

Black & Decker Trimmers/Edgers have been recalled on Friday, because the equipment's spool cap can come loose, causing lacerations to the user or people nearby. The name of the product is the Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers,

President Bush signed an executive order Friday spelling out new interrogation techniques for terrorism suspects that bar cruel and inhumane treatment, humiliation or denigration of prisoners' religious beliefs.

Builders of the One Rincon Hill tower near downtown San Francisco are commemorating a milestone in its construction.

The California State Assembly passed the state budget after striking a deal on tax credits.

Grants and scholarships can make private colleges cheaper than public ones.

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Supreme Court on Friday reinstated Pakistan's top judge, ruling that his suspension by President Gen. Pervez Musharraf was "illegal" and dealing a major blow to Musharraf's standing.

A man has been arraigned on charges stemming from the death of a 4-year-old girl who died from suspected head injuries, police say.

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee warned the White House on Thursday that chief of staff Josh Bolten could face a contempt citation if he does not immediately comply with a subpoena for documents related to the

FLUSHING, Mich. — A middle school science teacher charged with bugging a colleague's classroom has pleaded no contest in the case, saying her actions were embarrassing to her and her family.

SAN FRANCISCO -- An earthquake jolted San Francisco Bay area residents awake early Friday, breaking glass and rattling nerves, although there were no immediate reports of injuries.

Associated Press - July 20, 2007 4:05 PM ET SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The San Antonio Spurs today introduced the latest addition to their group of international players -- Brazilian forward Tiago...

Associated Press - July 20, 2007 2:55 PM ET EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The Michigan State men's basketball team will host North Carolina State and face Texas at The Palace of Auburn Hills next...

Associated Press - July 20, 2007 2:55 PM ET HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Texans were much better last year -- at 6-10 -- but still fell far short of the playoffs.

Associated Press - July 20, 2007 2:15 PM ET HOUSTON TEXANS (6-10 last year) OPEN CAMP: July 27, Houston. LAST YEAR: In first season under Gary Kubiak, Texans tripled win total...

Strong revenue growth in CitiGroup Inc.'s international operations have helped push second-quarter profits up 18%.

BorgWarner Inc. said its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 17 cents a share for all of its outstanding common stock.

The Chrysler Group and United Auto Workers union officially began labor negotiations early this morning with handshakes.