50% of Americans say they have tried marijuana at one point, according to this year’s Gallup annual Consumption Habits survey.
Author: Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY
Suspect in Rachel Morin’s death on Maryland trail linked to LA assault by DNA, police say
DNA from the the person who likely killed Rachel Morin on a Maryland trail matched that of a man who assaulted a girl in LA in March, police say.
Seven Las Vegas strip hotels reported for bed bugs, health agency says
Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood, Circus Circus are among the list of Las Vegas strip hotels that have reports of bed bugs since the start of 2022.
Tropical Storm Hilary forecast to reach Southern California, ‘significant’ rainfall possible
Tropical Storm Hilary, which is forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday, is expected to head toward the Baja California peninsula this week.
As Typhoon Lan looms, Japan issues mass evacuations and cancels over 900 flights: Reports
As Typhoon Lan reaches the western parts of the Japan, Evacuation warnings have been issued to more than 237,000 people throughout 11 prefectures.
‘It’s aggressive’: Gas stations in Indiana town to close overnight due to rise in crimes
The Hammond, Indiana city council voted 7-2 Monday to make all 37 gas stations inaccessible overnight to minimize the rise of violent crimes.
Pet daycare flooding kills several dogs in Washington DC; Firefighter calls staff heroes
Multiple pets drowned at the District Dogs daycare in Washington D.C. Monday as the nation’s capital grappled with severe rainfall.
California teen’s mother says body found in Los Gatos park is her missing child
Katie Schneider’s mother said on Instagram that authorities told her the human remains found in Los Gatos belong to her missing teenage daughter.
Earthquake measuring 4.3 rattles Parkfield, California Thursday afternoon
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake jolted the Parkfield, Calif. area Thursday afternoon. No injuries or damages were immediately reported after the temblor.
7 critically injured in school bus crash that closes major highway in Idaho
A school bus crashed around 3 p.m. Friday in Banks, Idaho injuring 11 people, including seven critically, and blocking all traffic on Highway 55.