Students at a vigil honoring Colorado high school shooting victim Kendrick Castillo chanted “mental health” when speakers discussed gun control.
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American killed in Russian jet fire was recent college grad bound for dream job as fishing guide
The lone American to die in the fiery crash landing of an Aeroflot jet in Moscow was bound for his dream job as a fly-fishing guide in Russia.
Measles cases continue record climb, reaching 764 in 23 states
The number of confirmed U.S. measles cases this year has climbed to 764, the highest total in 25 years, federal health officials announced Monday.
Pilot cites lightning strike; American among dead in Moscow crash that killed 41
The Aeroflot captain who landed a fiery Superjet 100 says a lightning strike and full fuel tanks may have led to the inferno that killed 41 people.
‘The flames were huge’: At least 40 dead in fiery Moscow jet landing caught on video
A Russian Aeroflot jet landed in Moscow engulfed in flames and billowing smoke Sunday, which was captured on video.
Measles cases see biggest jump this year with 555 confirmed in 20 states
An additional 90 measles cases were reportedacross the nation last week , the biggest jump this year, for a total of 555 cases.
‘Like a war zone’: Tornadoes, ferocious storms stun South, East; death toll hits 8
Powerful storms and tornadoes killed at least eight people and brought devastation from Texas to Maryland.
‘Embarrassingly wrong’: Benedict blasted for blaming homosexuality, sexual revolution for church abuse crisis
Aletter written by Pope Emeritus Benedict that blames the Catholic Church’s abuse crisis on homosexuality and the sexual revolution draws fire.
New York City declares measles public health emergency, blames ‘fake science’
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered mandatory vaccinations for some people who may have been exposed to the measles virus.
Booming measles cases rocket toward record: Up nearly 100 from last week
The number of measles cases across the U.S. rose by almost 100 last week as the 2019 total continued its march toward record levels, the CDC said.