Texas school shooter bought 2 rifles days after turning 18, 'no known mental health history,' Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said there was “no meaningful forewarning of a crime,” beyond private messages on Facebook that weren't discovered until after the shooting.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said there was “no meaningful forewarning of a crime,” beyond private messages on Facebook that weren't discovered until after the shooting.
Starliner launch: Boeing's astronaut taxi returns to Earth from ISS
The Starliner capsule parachuted into the New Mexico desert just four hours after leaving the orbiting lab Wednesday.
The Starliner capsule parachuted into the New Mexico desert just four hours after leaving the orbiting lab Wednesday.
Vaccines don't always protect infected from 'long Covid,' new research shows
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Johnny Depp Trial: Depp calls Heard allegations 'insane' hours after Kate Moss testifies on staircase rumor
British supermodel Kate Moss, the ex-girlfriend of Johnny Depp, testified Wednesday as the $50 million defamation case against Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard continues through its final week.
British supermodel Kate Moss, the ex-girlfriend of Johnny Depp, testified Wednesday as the $50 million defamation case against Depp's ex-wife Amber Heard continues through its final week.
Panel recommends new names for Fort Bragg, 8 other Army bases
An independent commission is recommending new names for nine Army posts that now commemorate Confederate officers.
An independent commission is recommending new names for nine Army posts that now commemorate Confederate officers.
Beto O’Rourke interrupts Texas school shooting press conference: ‘You’re doing nothing’
“You’re doing nothing,” Beto O’Rourke stood up shouting, moments after Abbott finished speaking. O’Rourke was quickly escorted out of the room.
“You’re doing nothing,” Beto O’Rourke stood up shouting, moments after Abbott finished speaking. O’Rourke was quickly escorted out of the room.
Josh Duggar, former reality TV star, sentenced to over 12 years in prison for child porn
Prosecutors were seeking a maximum sentence for Duggar, whose large family was the focus of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" reality show.
Prosecutors were seeking a maximum sentence for Duggar, whose large family was the focus of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" reality show.
Kitten improving after being saved from dumpster fire in Nevada
The six-week-old kitten was brought into Pet Health Hospital in Las Vegas several weeks ago after surviving the fire. The animal suffered severe burns on her ears and paws.
The six-week-old kitten was brought into Pet Health Hospital in Las Vegas several weeks ago after surviving the fire. The animal suffered severe burns on her ears and paws.
Saving your wine one bite at a time: Oregon winery uses goats to fend off wildfires
A vineyard in Oregon practices grazing-based viticulture, using animals to help improve their wine and protect the farm from wildfires.
A vineyard in Oregon practices grazing-based viticulture, using animals to help improve their wine and protect the farm from wildfires.
Garden Cut recalls snack cups with JIF peanut butter over salmonella concern
The recall came after The J. M. Smucker Co. announced a recall of Jif peanut butter products sold in the U.S. due to potential salmonella contamination.
The recall came after The J. M. Smucker Co. announced a recall of Jif peanut butter products sold in the U.S. due to potential salmonella contamination.
Trump, Abbott, Cruz scheduled to address 2022 NRA convention days after Texas school shooting
The NRA’s annual convention takes place on Friday in Houston, just days after an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in the state.
The NRA’s annual convention takes place on Friday in Houston, just days after an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in the state.
Arizona congressman blasts Ted Cruz’s comments against gun control following Texas elementary school shooting
Moments after the deadly Uvalde school shooting, Texas Senator Ted Cruz said he doesn’t believe gun control is a solution to combating mass shootings in the U.S.
Moments after the deadly Uvalde school shooting, Texas Senator Ted Cruz said he doesn’t believe gun control is a solution to combating mass shootings in the U.S.
Texas school shooting: 19 children, 2 adults killed before gunman shot
Authorities said many of the victims at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, were in the second through fourth grades.
Authorities said many of the victims at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, were in the second through fourth grades.
'What are we doing?' Sen. Chris Murphy begs for gun control after Texas shooting
Murphy is begging his colleagues to finally pass legislation that addresses the nation’s continuing gun violence problem.
Murphy is begging his colleagues to finally pass legislation that addresses the nation’s continuing gun violence problem.
US birth rate rose slowly last year following steep decline from COVID-19 onset
U.S. births bumped up last year, but the number of babies born was still lower than before the coronavirus pandemic. The 1% increase was a bit of a rebound from 2020.
U.S. births bumped up last year, but the number of babies born was still lower than before the coronavirus pandemic. The 1% increase was a bit of a rebound from 2020.
Transgender people unable to change birth certificate in Montana even with surgery
The state health department said late Monday in an emergency order that it would no longer record the category of “gender” on people's birth certificates.
The state health department said late Monday in an emergency order that it would no longer record the category of “gender” on people's birth certificates.
FBI: 61 'active shooter incidents' reported in 2021, 52% jump from 2020
The FBI also reported a 96.8% increase in U.S. active shooter incidents between 2017 to 2021.
The FBI also reported a 96.8% increase in U.S. active shooter incidents between 2017 to 2021.
Smallpox vaccine Jynneos can prevent monkeypox, CDC says
The CDC said they have a stockpile of a smallpox vaccine that is effective in treating monkeypox.
The CDC said they have a stockpile of a smallpox vaccine that is effective in treating monkeypox.
Walmart expands drone delivery service to 6 US states
Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service this year and said customers can order anything totaling up to 10 pounds to be delivered in 30 minutes.
Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service this year and said customers can order anything totaling up to 10 pounds to be delivered in 30 minutes.
Johnny Depp Trial: High-profile witness testimony - including Depp, Kate Moss - expected Wednesday
As Johnny Depp's $50 million defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard continues into its final week, several high-profile witnesses -- including Depp himself -- are expected on the stand.
As Johnny Depp's $50 million defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard continues into its final week, several high-profile witnesses -- including Depp himself -- are expected on the stand.