Officer James Brennand, who shot 17-year-old Erik Cantu last week while he was eating a hamburger in his car, was arrested and charged Tuesday.
Author: Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY
Forecasters say Ian could douse Florida for days, prompting fears of ‘catastrophic flooding’
Ian is likely to impact the entire state of Florida for days. Here’s what that could mean — and how ponds might help.
Colorado police release video showing detained woman struck by train while cuffed in cop car
Newly released video shows the moment a Colorado woman was injured in police custody when a freight train crashed into a cop car parked on the tracks.
Schools across US hit with dozens of false shooting, bomb threats. Experts say it’s a ‘cruel hoax’
Authorities haven’t said whether the wave of school threats are related, but experts say these intentional false reports can have serious consequences
New law bans guns from Times Square and other ‘sensitive’ spots. Here’s what to know.
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84% of parents learned more about their kids’ education during COVID pandemic, study says
Schooling during the coronavirus pandemic forced parents to take a hard look at how their children were being educated, a new study finds.
Russians outraged after Moscow car bombing kills daughter of ‘Putin’s brain’: Aug. 21 recap
Angry Russians called for attacks on Ukrainian government buildings after the death of a prominent Putin ally in a car bombing.
Woman dies after 100-foot fall on hike in Columbia River Gorge near Portland
A woman who was hiking with friends near Multnomah Falls in Oregon died after falling about 100 feet, officials said.
Texas school district pulls over 40 books, including the Bible, from shelves amid review
Parents, politicians and community members have been challenging books around the country at higher rates in recent years.
Man arrested after 3 ‘similar’ shootings along I-85 in Alabama and Georgia, police say
A man driving an older model white Cadillac shot at cars on Interstate 85 in Alabama and Georgia on Wednesday, police said. One person was injured.