Police arrested a 71-year-old man in connection to the shooting near Birmingham, Alabama.
Author: Christine Fernando, USA TODAY
Uvalde school police chief defends shooting response, says he didn’t know he was in charge
Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo has been at the center of backlash over delayed police response to the Uvalde, Texas school shooting.
‘Stay home’: Tropical storm expected to form in Atlantic after storm soaks Miami, swamps cars
The storm system, dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone One by the National Hurricane Center, would be named Alex if it becomes a tropical storm.
911 dispatcher fired, accused of ‘completely unacceptable’ response to call for help from Buffalo shooting
The dispatcher was fired after they were previously placed on administrative leave, according to a spokesperson for County Executive Mark Poloncarz.
Suspect ‘in custody’ after 2 dead, 7 injured in downtown Chicago shooting, police say
Police did not immediately provide details on the suspect or the shooting victims. A gun was recovered from the scene, according to police.
Buffalo shooting suspect appears in court; 911 dispatcher placed on leave: What we know
As authorities investigate the possibility of hate crime and terrorism charges, the suspected gunman faces first-degree murder charges.
At least 11 dead, 38 survivors rescued after boat capsizes near Puerto Rico; ‘mass rescue effort’ continues Friday
At least 11 people are dead and 38 survivors have been rescued after a makeshift boat capsized near Puerto Rico.
3 American tourists found dead, fourth hospitalized at Bahamas Sandals resort
Three American tourists died this week at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Great Exuma in the Bahamas. Police are investigating the cause of death.
Dreary weekend ahead: Southeast, mid-Atlantic states brace for thunderstorms
Hail, tornadoes, flash flooding and damaging wind gusts will threaten communities across the Southeast, forecasters say.
Harvard announces $100M to fund efforts to redress its ties to slavery
A report released Tuesday found that Harvard University enslaved more than 70 people in the 17th and 18th centuries.