Why did jurors acquit Kyle Rittenhouse on all charges? “If you’ve got them convinced of self-defense, that’s it,” one legal expert told USA TODAY.
Author: Lindsay Schnell, USA TODAY
6 teens hospitalized after drive-by shooting at Colorado park: ‘Enough is enough,’ police chief says
The victims, ranging in age from 14 to 18, are all students at Aurora Central High School in the Denver suburb of Aurora.
Kyle Rittenhouse judge has gotten his share of criticism. Can a judge be removed from a case? Not likely.
The judge in Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial has been under fire for multiple reasons. Here’s why getting him removed is near impossible.
Almost 1 million kids ages 5-11 jabbed in first days of rollout; vaccine protects cancer patients, study finds: COVID-19 updates
More than 900,000 kids ages 5-11 will have been jabbed by day’s end with their first COVID-19 vaccination shot. Live updates.
Vaccine misinformation widely believed, polling shows; Pfizer requests boosters for all US adults: COVID-19 updates
The Biden administration wants the vaccine mandate for private employers to stay in place while challenges play out in court. More COVID-19 updates.
First pill to treat COVID approved in UK; cases edge higher in 24 states: Live COVID-19 updates
Britain became the first nation to approve a pill to treat COVID in what British Health Secretary Sajid Javid called a “game changer.” Live updates
Women’s college basketball preview: South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston isn’t scared of the big shot
Aliyah Boston, a 2021 All-American and the SEC co-defensive player of the year, is driven, but not broken, by a frustrating end to the 2020-21 season.
Federal advisory committee, CDC director to decide on vaccines for kids ages 5-11: COVID-19 updates
A federal advisory committee is meeting Tuesday to decide whether to recommend coronavirus vaccines to children ages 5 to 11. Latest COVID news.
New infections drop more than 50% nationwide; FDA panel OKs Pfizer vaccine for kids, who are increasingly infected: COVID-19 updates
Cases are down in every region – the South, in the Mid-Atlantic, most of New England, the Midwest, the West. Latest COVID-19 news.
Will holiday mail be on time? Why is mail getting more expensive? Your USPS questions, answered
USPS changes start in October, including slower shipping times and price increases. Here’s how it all breaks down.