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August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Airbnb files preliminary paperwork for public stock offering

Airbnb filed preliminary paperwork to sell company stock on Wall Street, undaunted by a global pandemic that has taken some wind out of its home-sharing business.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Target sales surge as Americans lean on big box stores

NEW YORK (AP) — Target reported the largest quarterly sales growth, including an online sales spike, in its 58-year-history, the latest evidence that Americans are consolidating their trips to big box stores and pivoting their spending to around the home during the pandemic.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Harris seizes historic moment in accepting VP nomination

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president on Wednesday, cementing her place in history as the first Black woman on a major party ticket and promising she and Joe Biden will rejuvenate a country ravaged by a pandemic and riven by racial and partisan divides.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Fleck, Gophers dismiss momentum loss: 'Kind of make-believe'

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a non-coronavirus world, Minnesota was poised for another strong season following the 11-2 record and No. 10 ranking in the final Associated Press poll for 2019.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Trump eager to troll Biden outside his Scranton birthplace

WASHINGTON (AP) — On Joe Biden’s big day, President Donald Trump is planning to show up in his rival's old backyard.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Mavs pull away while Doncic sits, beat Clippers 127-114

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Luka Doncic has his first NBA postseason victory, though probably not the way he expected.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Detailed plans in place for careful removal of Lee statue

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — When the bronze equestrian statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Orgeron: Defensive end Justin Thomas has left LSU

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU defensive end Justin Thomas has left the Tigers for the second time since the middle of last season, coach Ed Orgeron said Tuesday.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

California wildfires chase people from homes into smoky air

VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Crews worked in blistering heat Wednesday to beat back wildfires that ignited across Northern California, sending thousands of people from their homes into smoky air, briefly halting traffic on an interstate and killing a pilot on a firefighting mission.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

US Forecast

US Forecast for Friday, August 21, 2020

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Northern California wildfires threatening thousands of homes

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires raged through Northern California again on Thursday, threatening thousands of homes and blackening the skies near San Francisco as crews struggled with steep terrain and blistering heat.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Has the coronavirus mutated in any significant way?

Has the coronavirus mutated in any significant way?

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

LSU QB Brennan aims to validate upheld commitment, patience

LSU quarterback Myles Brennan is well on his way to becoming a poster boy for upheld commitments and delayed gratification.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Tucker homers, triples twice; Astros beat Rockies, 13-6

DENVER (AP) — Kyle Tucker homered, hit two triples and drove in four runs, and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 13-6 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight win.

August 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent Minnesota editorials

St. Cloud Times, Aug. 7

August 19, 2020 10:27 p.m.

Nola drives in 4, Mariners snap Dodgers streak with 6-4 win

SEATTLE (AP) — When he was younger and probably a little more stubborn, Seattle's Taijuan Walker would have struggled to make a major in-game adjustment that called for abandoning the original game plan.

August 19, 2020 10:27 p.m.

Machado hits grand slam in 10th, Padres beat Rangers 6-3

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado hit a grand slam with one out in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Texas Rangers for the third straight game, 6-3 Wednesday night.

August 19, 2020 10:27 p.m.

Northern California wildfires threatening thousands of homes

VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires raged through Northern California on Wednesday, threatening thousands of homes and blackening the skies near San Francisco as crews struggled to surround them despite steep terrain and blistering heat.

August 19, 2020 10:03 p.m.

Luka Doncic, Mavericks beat Clippers to tie series at 1

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks put together the pivotal run when he was out to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 127-114 on Wednesday night and even the Western Conference playoff series at a game apiece.

August 19, 2020 10:03 p.m.

Trump eager to troll Biden outside his Scranton birthplace

WASHINGTON (AP) — On Joe Biden’s big day, President Donald Trump is planning to show up in his rival's old backyard.