From: Newsday on Fri, Jul 01 2011 5:40 AM

Minnesota is headed towards a midnight government shutdown Thursday in a dispute over taxes and spending that could force thousands of layoffs, bring road projects to a standstill and close state parks just ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. (June 30)

From: Newsday on Thu, Jun 30 2011 9:32 AM

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Tucson shooting rampage suspect can be forced to continue taking anti-psychotic drugs, rejecting a plea by defense attorneys that the decision by prison doctors merited more scrutiny. (June 29)

From: Newsday on Thu, Jun 30 2011 2:03 AM

The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season gained force as it headed for Mexico’s central Gulf coast on Wednesday, bringing a threat of floods and mudslides. (June 29)

From: Newsday on Wed, Jun 29 2011 3:25 PM

Here’s the latest news for Wednesday June 29th: Wildfire inches closer to nuclear lab; More violent protests in Greece; Debt talks continue at White House today; Wayward penguin will have to swim home.

From: Newsday on Tue, Jun 28 2011 8:46 PM

The Supreme Court has refused to revive Roger Clemens' lawsuit against his former personal trainer for claiming he injected the pitcher with steroids and human growth hormones. (June 28)

From: Newsday on Mon, Jun 27 2011 9:45 PM

The nation’s top nuclear power regulator says both of Nebraska's nuclear power plants have remained safe as they battle floodwaters. There is more concern about the Fort Calhoun plant because floodwaters are close. (June 27)

From: Newsday on Mon, Jun 27 2011 9:45 PM

With a first-ever U.S. default looming ever closer, President Barack Obama has taken personal charge of talks on slashing the deficit, but Democrats and Republicans are still far apart on spending cuts and taxes. (June 27)

From: Newsday on Mon, Jun 27 2011 2:36 AM

The chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission says utilities running both of Nebraska’s nuclear plants appear to be doing a good job battling Missouri River floodwaters. (June 26)

From: Newsday on Sat, Jun 25 2011 2:55 PM

In the Republican’s weekly address, Rep. Renee Ellmers of North Carolina said it's time to reduce regulations, expand domestic energy production and require the government to consider the effect of federal rules on hiring. (June 25)

From: Newsday on Sat, Jun 25 2011 11:20 AM

Gay couples can start marrying in New York state in 30 days after the New York Senate voted in favor of the bill and the governor signed off on it. (June 25)

From: Newsday on Sat, Jun 25 2011 12:15 AM

The Michigan parole board votes to release former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from prison after more than a year behind bars for violating probation in a criminal case that forced him out of office in 2008. (June 24)

From: Newsday on Fri, Jun 24 2011 8:32 PM

Stepping directly into stalled debt talks, President Barack Obama is inviting Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republican leader Mitch McConnell to separate meetings Monday, shifting the negotiations to the highest levels. (June 24)

From: Newsday on Fri, Jun 24 2011 8:32 PM

Federal regulators have begun a formal antitrust investigation into Google’s business practices. (June 24)

From: Newsday on Fri, Jun 24 2011 5:11 PM

NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said that the alliance’s military operation in Libya was on track and would eventually lead to the collapse of Moammar Gadhafi's regime. AP video. (June 24)

From: Newsday on Fri, Jun 24 2011 5:11 PM

NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said that the alliance’s military operation in Libya was on track and would eventually lead to the collapse of Moammar Gadhafi's regime. AP video. (June 24)

From: Newsday on Fri, Jun 24 2011 5:11 PM

Airboats patrolled the streets of Minot, North Dakota Friday as flood waters continued to rise at a record pace. The Souris river is inching up the side of homes in the city. AP video. (June 24)

From: Newsday on Thu, Jun 23 2011 10:56 PM

A day after announcing he’s ending the Afghanistan "surge," President Barack Obama went to see Army troops — while critics griped about his plan, and his top commanders acknowledged they'd have preferred a slower drawdown. (June 23)

From: Newsday on Thu, Jun 23 2011 7:35 PM

In an audio address to the nation, Libyan leader Colonel Moammar Gadhafi accused NATO of murder, days after the alliance said for the first time its strikes may have caused casualties among civilians in Libya. AP video. (June 23)

From: Newsday on Thu, Jun 23 2011 7:35 PM

President Barack Obama met with troops at Fort Drum, New York, the day after announcing plans to withdraw up to 33,000 troops from Afghanistan by next summer. AP video. (June 23)

From: Newsday on Thu, Jun 23 2011 1:13 PM

Outspoken Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has said little after returning home. He arrived at his door in Beijing after being released from nearly three months in detention. (June 23)