Hundreds of volunteers who aided the grimsearch and sensational rescue of Amanda Eller will celebrate Monday at a barbecue bash in Maui.
Author: John Bacon, USA TODAY
Abortion rights supporters’ voices thunder at #StopTheBans rallies across the nation
Hundreds of #StopTheBans rallies took place across the nation as supporters vented frustrations at actions by statesto restrict access to abortions.
Measles cases continue climb; ‘eliminated’ disease see highest total in 25 years
The number of measles cases reported in the U.S. is continuing to climb despite efforts to stifle spread of a disease that was declared eliminated in 2000.
Chicago synagogues targets of arson, vandalism; police step up patrols
Police in Chicago were stepping up patrols at Jewish schools, businesses and synagogues Monday after someone attempted to set fire to a synagogue.
Alabama police officer killed, two wounded in shooting; suspect Grady Wilkes in custody
The Alabama man accused of fatally shooting one police officer and wounding two others near Auburn University was arrested Monday.
Tornadoes roar through nation: ‘All the windows exploded, it was just chaos’
A wide swath of the nation was bracing this week for damaging wind gusts, hail and tornadoes as communities woke up to damage from the last round.
Former prosecutor Lori Lightfoot becomes first black female, openly gay Chicago mayor
Chicago will swear in its first black female and first openly gay mayor Monday, concludingLori Lightfoot’sastonishing yearlongrise to power.
Memorial service Wednesday for teen hero Kendrick Castillo from Denver school shooting
Teen hero Kendrick Castillo, killed during a Colorado school shooting, will be honored Wednesday.
‘Spike is concerning’: US measles boom heats up with 75 more cases this week
The number of measles cases reported nationwide this year jumped by 75 last week, pushing the total to 839 in 23 states.
Lawyer: NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo a ‘scapegoat’ in Eric Garner’s death
The officer faces a disciplinary hearing on charges he usedexcessive force against Eric Garner, kicking off a series of Black Lives Matter protests.