Texas school shooter walked through apparently unlocked door, police say
The gunman did not initially encounter any law enforcement officers when he entered Robb Elementary School and opened fire, killing 19 children and two teachers.
Biggest US cities lost population during pandemic, Sunbelt saw gains, census data shows
Eight of the 10 largest cities in the U.S. lost population during the first year of the pandemic, with New York, Los Angeles and Chicago leading. Here’s where they moved.
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.
Retired officer killed in Buffalo supermarket attack honored at his funeral
The retired police officer killed in the Buffalo supermarket shooting has been posthumously awarded the city police department's medal of honor and promoted to lieutenant.
Indiana lawmakers override veto to enable transgender sports ban
Republican lawmakers in Indiana have voted to override the GOP governor’s veto of a bill banning transgender females from competing in girls school sports and join more than a dozen other states adopting similar laws.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oreo and Ritz join together for limited-time, sweet and salty snack
The Ritz x Oreo snack is one side cracker, one side Oreo cookie — with a layer of peanut butter-flavored creme and another layer of cookie creme. Here’s how to snag a pack.
Baby formula shortage: FDA chief takes heat for slow response to issue
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf laid out a series of setbacks in congressional testimony that slowed his agency’s response.
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.
Texas school shooting: What we know about the victims in Uvalde
Police have not formally identified the victims from the mass shooting at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school, but some family members are sharing pictures. Here's what we know so far about the 19 children and two teachers who were killed.
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.
Truck spews 15,000 pounds of hot dog filler across Pennsylvania highway
Highway crews in Pennsylvania were left with a meaty mess when a semi truck crashed and spewed pink slime all over the interstate.
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.
Police: Man threw grenade into Amazon delivery van
Authorities said the driver saw the grenade rolling around and jumped out of the van to safety. The van was still in motion and continued down the street, crashing into several objects.
Dog survives deadly Colorado plane crash: 'She's a fighter'
Aside from a laceration and some soreness, Chata is fine.
Man arrested for threatening to blow up Tyler Perry Studios
A man is under arrest after reportedly threatening to blow up Tyler Perry Studios when he wasn't allowed to speak with the entertainment mogul on the phone.
Trump rebuked with stinging losses in Georgia GOP contests
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defeated Donald Trump’s hand-picked challenger in the Republican primary. Kemp will face Democrat Stacy Abrams in a key governor’s race in November.