Latest from Minnesota

US man accused of holding girlfriend captive in university dorm for days
19-year-old man raped, beat and waterboarded his girlfriend for days until she escaped.

Former Minnesota cop who fatally shot Daunte Wright to be freed
She will be released after 16 months for the traffic stop shooting that sparked protest.

Derek Chauvin conviction upheld for killing George Floyd
Appeals court rejects attempt at dismissal for pre-trial publicity, among other claims.

US nuclear power plant leaks 400,000 gallons of radioactive water
Why did it take three months to publicly acknowledge what happened?

Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in tax case
Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to failing to file tax returns to the state of Minnesota.

US dad uses moose antler to kill sex offender he claims was stalking daughter
He claimed the convicted sex offender had been stalking his young daughter.

US midterms: Democrats show surprising strength as control hangs in the balance
Control of US Congress hangs in the balance tonight.

Jarden Brief: Oil drops - but your fuel prices could fall further
Jarden Brief: Petrol prices below $3 a litre, but AA says prices could drop more.

Abortion battleground shifts to US courthouses
Opposing forces descend on courts to try and enforce or delay Stateside bans.

George Floyd killing: Ex-officer appeals conviction for killing
Former Minneapolis police officer claims jury was intimidated by protests and publicity.

'All white': Jury for 3 ex-cops on trial for Floyd's killing not diverse
Defence says officers were not trained properly and didn't violate Floyd's rights.

Delta outbreak pummels US as Omicron looms
The Midwest and New England are being particularly hard hit.

Omicron's mysteries could take weeks to fathom
It is still unknown whether Omicron spreads faster than Delta or makes people sicker.

Daunte Wright killing: Will 'wrong gun' plea work?
Legal experts say a conviction for Minneapolis officer Kim Potter isn't a certainty.

US cop gets nearly 5 years for killing Australian yoga teacher
Justine Damond called police to what she thought was a rape taking place outside.

Killer cop Chauvin sentenced to 22 years for Floyd's death
Three other officers at the scene of the killing are scheduled for trial in March.

George Floyd killing: Derek Chauvin due for sentencing
What sentence is likely and how long will the ex-police officer actually be behind bars?

Chauvin defence wants jury investigated as sentence nears
Defence in Floyd case appeals for new trial AND to impeach the verdict.

'Aggravating factors' in George Floyd killing
Possibility of a longer sentence for former police officer convicted of Minnesota murder.

'It meant everything': The piece of evidence that sealed Chauvin's fate
A 17-year-old witness to Floyd's death is being showered with praise.