Former Lexington Police Chief Sam Dobbins was fired after heard on leaked audio using racist and homophobic slurs while bragging about killing people
Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY
Four members of one family were shot during the Highland Park shooting. They all survived.
Zoe Kolpack was standing along the Highland Park Fourth of July parade route when she and three of her family members were shot.
Opal Lee helped make Juneteenth a national holiday. At 95, she’s still got work to do.
Opal Lee, 95, helped make Juneteenth a national holiday. Now she wants to use it as an opportunity for education, healing and celebration.
State trial of 2 former Minneapolis police officers in George Floyd’s death delayed until January
Judge Peter Cahill delayed the trial of Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng over worries media coverage could hinder their right to a fair trial.
‘Tragic and senseless’: 19 children killed in Texas elementary school shooting; gunman dead
It is the deadliest shooting at a U.S. grade school since the shocking attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
Minnesota police arrest mother after 6-year-old son found dead in trunk
The boy’s mother, 28, and a man were taken into custody after the boy’s body was found, but they have not been formally charged with a crime.
At least 8 dead, dozens injured in possible gas-leak explosion at Hotel Saratoga in Havana
At least 8 people died and dozens were injured Friday in an explosion at Hotel Saratoga in Havana that was likely caused by a gas leak.
US could be ‘global outlier’ if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Here’s how other nations handle abortion
In the past three decades, 60 countries have made abortion laws more liberal. The US could join the handful that have increased restrictions.
‘It just feels very unsafe’: Florida drop tower death shows safety features exclude some larger riders
After Tyre Sampson fell to his death from an unsafely modified ride, plus size travelers say parks need to do a better job of accommodating them safely.
Family sues over death of 14-year-old boy who fell from Florida amusement park ride
Tyre Sampson, 14, died in March after falling from the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park. His family is now suing.