Southwestern temperatures could push to 115+ degrees while Northeast cools down
Southwestern states are in for more sweltering heat through next week, with temperatures rising to more than 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
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North Dakota teen girl dies after random attack while skateboarding
A 14-year-old North Dakota girl who was skateboarding at a strip mall was killed in a random attack lasting about 20 minutes in which she was choked, beaten and stabbed more than 20 times.
New Jersey school board removes holiday names off school calendar to prevent ‘hurt feelings’
The school board of Randolph Township in Morris County, New Jersey, unanimously voted Thursday to remove holiday names from their academic calendar following an uproar over renaming Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day.
Critical race theory: Diverse group of mothers from across the country speak out
"Critical race theory," the phrase that has captured headlines and driven news cycles, was once relegated to the halls of academia. But as CRT and its associated ideas have spread to school districts, so went the demographics of people debating its implications.
Austin mass shooting: 13 injured, 2 critical after gunfire erupts in downtown entertainment district
A mass shooting that erupted in an entertainment district in downtown Austin early this morning has left 13 people injured, including two in critical condition, police say.
Chicago shooting: At least 7 injured Saturday morning
At least seven people are injured after a shooting on Chicago's South Side, according to local reports.
Michigan lottery winner who later collected food stamps is found dead in a river
A Michigan lottery winner who made headlines in 2010 when he collected food stamps despite getting nearly $1 million was found dead in a river, authorities said.
Georgia shooting leaves at least 1 dead, 8 wounded: reports
A shooting in Savannah, Georgia, late Friday left at least one person dead and nine others wounded, according to reports.
Indiana bank shooting leaves security guard dead; 1 suspect nabbed, another sought
One suspect was in custody and a manhunt was underway for a second suspect Friday after a security guard was shot dead in Gary, Indiana, according to reports.
Austin police confirm downtown shooting: ‘Multiple victims with injuries’
Police in Austin, Texas, advised the public to stay away from a crime scene early Saturday as they confirmed a downtown shooting that resulted in "Multiple victims with injuries."