The suspect accused in the stabbing deaths of four Idaho students said he was driving alone in court filings responding to a request for his alibi.
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Fugitive who escaped a Colorado prison in 2018 found in luxury Florida penthouse apartment
Allen Todd May, 58, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison in 2023 after he was convicted of mail fraud. Here’s how authorities captured him.
Greek zoo animals beat the heat with iced meals
Greek zoo feeds animals iced treats to help beat the scorching heat (Aug. 4) (AP video shot by: Srdjan Nedeljkovic , Derek Gatopoulos, Thanassis Stavrakis)
Haitians protest US nurse kidnapping
A demonstration has been held in Haiti’s capital over the kidnapping of an American nurse and her young daughter. (Aug 3)
Otter attacks three women floating on inner tubes in Montana’s Jefferson River
The three women suffered injuries in the otter attack on Montana’s Jefferson River, with one victim being hospitalized via helicopter.
Celebrating diversity in a multicultural world
USA TODAY’s Race in America special edition examines the top issues in diversity, equity and inclusion facing communities and corporations.
Hearts, brains and bones: Stolen body parts scandal stretches from Harvard to Kentucky
They bought and sold human hearts and lungs and livers and brains — not to mention skulls, spines, skin and fetuses. It was ghoulish and macabre.
Okinawa braced for return of Typhoon Khanun
Typhoon Khanun was expected to head back east and return to Okinawa, days after sweeping over Japan’s southwestern islands. (Aug. 4)
US economy likely created 200,000 new jobs in July
The American economy has generated at least 200,000 new jobs for a record 30 straight months. And the streak likely continued into July. But just barely. (Aug. 4) (AP Video shot by Rodrique Ngowi.)
Philippines and US conduct joint disaster drills
Philippine and United States soldiers conducted joint humanitarian and disaster response drills in Cagayan province. (August 4)