Nearly 25 years after the tragic shooting death of rap icon Jam Master Jay from Run-DMC, a man confessed in court on Monday to his involvement in a long-standing murder mystery. Jay Bryant pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge, admitting to aiding individuals in ambushing DJ Jason Mizell in a recording studio. He acknowledged knowing a firearm would be used in the attack and recognized the criminal nature of his actions. Bryant's admission provides some closure to the convoluted case, although it introduces new complexities. He refrained from identifying his accomplices. In a separate trial in 2024, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington were convicted, but Jordan...

U.S. President Donald Trump has removed a federal restriction on mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota, paving the way for a South American company interested in the area's valuable metals to start seeking permits. The decision has raised concerns among environmentalists who fear it could set a precedent for weakening protections for public lands nationwide. Twin Metals Minnesota LLC, a subsidiary of Antofagasta Minerals based in Chile, has been exploring the possibility of extracting copper, nickel, and other precious metals in the Superior National Forest since 2019. The potential mining activity near the canoe area has sparked worries about potential pollution that could...

Former federal Liberal leader and cabinet minister Stéphane Dion strongly criticizes the emerging separatist movement in Alberta, urging Premier Danielle Smith to clarify her...

Frogs and toads in Southern Manitoba are being threatened by a deadly fungal disease called chytridiomycosis. Symptoms include thickening skin, difficulty in breathing and...