Will prepaying your property taxes really maximize deductions? Franken says he's leaving Senate but not giving up voice

Sen. Al Franken planned to attend an event Thursday night in Minneapolis to thank supporters and friends after his eight years in the Senate.

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Thursday he has not yet decided whether he'll file charges against Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, that he's continuing to seek evidence in the case and the investigation will roll into next year.

The company earlier said the move was necessary to avoid unexpected shutdowns related to battery fatigue.

The federal minimum wage is stuck at $7.25 per hour. But many states have pushed wage floors higher over the years. Now, 18 states and 20 localities will raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1.

Scientists at the University of Texas listened to the bubbles in a champagne and a sparkling wine and found that the more expensive product had smaller, busier bubbles.