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15 hours ago

Trump in Davos speech says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland

President Donald Trump insisted he won't use force to acquire Greenland in a speech at the World Economic Forum, where he said that the U.S. is booming but Europe is "not heading in the right direction."

6 days ago

Scientists call another near-record hot year a ‘warning shot’ of a shifting, dangerous climate

Earth's average temperature last year hovered among one of the three hottest on record, while the past three years indicate that warming could be speeding up, international climate monitoring teams reported.

1 week ago

Danish official says there’s a ‘fundamental disagreement’ with Trump over Greenland

A top Danish official said Wednesday that a "fundamental disagreement" over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after holding highly anticipated White House talks with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

1 week ago

Iran signals fast trials and executions for protesters as crackdown death toll exceeds 2,500

Iran's judiciary head said Wednesday there would be fast trials and executions ahead for suspects detained in nationwide protests despite a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump.

1 week ago

Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 572

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on protesters, a move coming as activists said Monday that the death toll in nationwide demonstrations rose to at least 572.

2 weeks ago

US and Venezuela take initial steps toward restoring relations after Maduro’s ouster

The United States and Venezuela said Friday they were exploring the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations, as a Trump administration delegation visited the South American nation.

2 weeks ago

Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White House officials over Trump’s call for a ‘takeover’

Denmark and Greenland's envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to step back from President Donald Trump's call for a "takeover" of the strategic Arctic island.

2 weeks ago

Europe’s most active volcano is erupting, and tour guides are told to stay away

Guides who take tourists to enjoy the striking views of Sicily's Mount Etna are up in arms over tougher restrictions imposed by local authorities after a round of eruptions at the giant volcano in recent weeks.

2 weeks ago

Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main market as at least 35 killed in demonstrations

Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing...

2 weeks ago

Final pilgrims cross Holy Door as Vatican claims Jubilee success with 33 million visitors

The final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica late Monday, as the Vatican claimed success after more than 33 million people participated in this the rarest of Jubilees: opened by one pope and closed by another.

2 weeks ago

Maduro is taken to a US courthouse for his first appearance on drug trafficking charges

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York.

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8 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable.

8 hours ago in Business, Election, Government, Local

Attorney General Jackley’s Legislative Bills on Election Integrity, Open Meeting Transparency Receive Senate Committee Approval

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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley’s proposals to tighten campaign finance rules and expand open-meeting requirements cleared the Senate State Affairs Committee and now head to the full Senate.

8 hours ago in Business, Government, Local

Optional black-and-white license plate bill advances in South Dakota Legislature

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A proposal to offer optional solid-color South Dakota license plates — including black with white lettering — is moving through the Legislature, with fees aimed at generating new money for highway maintenance.

13 hours ago in Business, Government, Local

Mitchell forecast: Blowing snow Wednesday, then dangerous wind chills into the weekend

Snow expected this weekend in Mitchell South Dakota

Mitchell is looking at snow and blowing snow Wednesday with wind gusts up to 55 mph, followed by a sharp drop into subzero temperatures and dangerous wind chills late week.

13 hours ago in College, High School, Local Sports, Sports

Sports Roundup: Wednesday 1/21/26

Yesterday's high school basketball results from around the area, DWU Wrestling gets a pair of W's, SDSU hoops tonight and more!