The parents of Erik Cantu, the Texas teen who was shot by a San Antonio officer while he was eating a McDonald’s hamburger, is struggling to recover
Author: Claire Thornton, USA TODAY
San Antonio officer fired after shooting 17-year-old eating McDonald’s burger in car; Texas DA rejects charges against teen
The county DA said he will “reject” the charges against unarmed 17-year-old Erik Cantu, who was shot by a now-fired San Antonio police officer.
LGBTQ-owned businesses were less likely to get COVID relief loans, study says. Here’s the data.
LGBTQ-owned small businesses received COVID-19 relief funds at a lower rate than their non-LGBTQ counterparts, according to researchers.
Brother of suspect in the murder, kidnapping of a California family arrested: What we know
Alberto Salgado was arrested on charges of criminal conspiracy and destroying evidence after the kidnapping and killing of a California family of four
Pedestrians among 10 injured after NYPD vehicle involved in crash, hits sidewalk
Police were responding to a report of a stolen vehicle at the time of the crash. The NYPD vehicle went onto the sidewalk and struck six pedestrians.
Ian, Fiona shattered hopes for a quiet hurricane season. What’s next?
Ian became one of the worst storms to hit the U.S. after what had been one of the most quiet hurricane seasons since 1941, researchers say.
Do I need to evacuate? How to stay safe as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida’s coast.
Authorities are urging millions of Floridians to evacuate as Hurricane Ian is expected to soon hit the state. Here’s what to know.
Texas judge blocks child abuse investigations into families of transgender kids
A Texas judge expanded her order in a lawsuit, giving families of transgender youth more protections against state child abuse investigations.
Colorado parents say 22-year-son fatally shot by police was in mental health crisis
Body-camera footage shows police broke Christian Glass’ car window and fired five rounds as Glass appeared to plead with officers.
Man stole plane, threatened to crash into Mississippi Walmart before safely landing, governor says
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves announced on Twitter that the “situation has been resolved and that no one was injured.”