A new index of U.S. city parks shows more people live within a 10-minute walk of them, but the goal of 100% access remains distant.
Author: Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY
Wrongful death lawsuit against Tiger Woods faces stiff challenge because of ‘habitual drunkard’ law
A Florida law requiring proof that a “habitual drunkard” was knowingly served alcohol is at the heart of the lawsuit against Tiger Woods and his bar.
Accused San Diego synagogue shooter appears in court, may face state and U.S. death penalty
The 19-year-old man accused of killing one and wounding three in a hate-inspired attack on a synagogue outside San Diego appeared in federal court Tuesday.
On National Police Week, officers ‘feel more scrutinized than ever’
As law enforcement officers gather in Washington to commemorate their fallen comrades, police are under intense scrutiny.
Dogs detect human decomposition in car of man arrested in case of missing girl Maleah Davis, 4
Dogs detected the scent of human decomposition in the car of aman arrested in connection with the disappearance of Maleah Davis, 4, outside Houston.
US incarceration rates down 10%. What does it tell us?
National incarceration rates are down by 10 percent over a decade, a welcome development but not quite reason for joy.
‘Predictable’: Survey confirms U.S. more racially divided under Trump
A new survey shows a majority of Americans believe race relations in the country are bad, and President Trump has made them worse.
Suspected rhino poacher in South Africa killed by an elephant, eaten by a pack of lions
A suspected rhino poacher in South Africa suffered a gruesome death when he was killed by an elephant and eaten by lions at a game preserve.
Fatal flights: What we know about Boeing MAX 8 crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia
The plane crashes that led to the Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane to be grounded worldwide had clear similarities, but not everything about them was alike.
Mormons to allow baptisms for children of LGBTQ parents, won’t expel those in same-sex marriages
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is repealing rules that banned baptisms for children of gay parents and made gay marriage a sin.