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N.Y. police officer says he accidentally ate marijuana meatballs, sues for job

Published December 5, 2007

;NEW YORK (AP) - A counterterrorism detective who says his failed drug test came because his wife had spiked his meatballs with marijuana has filed a lawsuit to get his job back. Anthony Chiofalo asked...

Statesmen call for Darfur cease-fire, U.N.-AU forces

Published December 5, 2007

.JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) - Veteran statesmen including former President Jimmy Carter appealed Tuesday for an immediate cease-fire in Darfur and called on the Sudanese government to drop all obstacles...

Teacher’s arrest raises free speech issues

Published December 5, 2007

It is unclear if a pro-Columbine comment was meant as sarcasm or as a threat.

Putin’s party crushes opposition at polls

Published December 3, 2007

The United Russian win would be a boon for Putin, who must step down as president.

Hamas casts long shadow over Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

Published December 3, 2007

>GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - Hamas is casting a long shadow over Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Although weakened by harsh economic sanctions and feeling more isolated after last week's Mideast peace...

Mizzou, West Virginia close in on championship game

Published November 26, 2007

The Tigers earned a rematch with the Sooners for the Big 12 championship.

8 Gophers place in Kaufman-Brand at Omaha

Published November 19, 2007

Down four wrestlers, the Gophers saw some good competition in Nebraska.

Swimming and diving takes on top competition this weekend at the Minnesota Grand Prix meet

by Nick Gerhardt
Published November 9, 2007

The Gophers hope to remain competitive as they faceoff against USA elites.

Gophers continue to cruise in the pool

by Nick Gerhardt
Published November 5, 2007

Minnesota's men's and women's swimming and diving teams continued their decimation of opponents this weekend against North Carolina. The men entered the meet ranked No. 10 in the College Swim Coaches Association...