The Highland Park gunman used a semi-automatic rifle and obtained it legally. That’s a common trend for most mass shooters recently, experts say.
Author: Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY
8 people hospitalized after July Fourth shooting at Minneapolis park
The shooting happened at Boom Island Park at 11:30 p.m., according to the Minneapolis Park Police Department.
Fourth person dies after Amtrak train crash, derailment in Missouri: What we know
Authorities said Tuesday that a fourth person died after an Amtrak train crashed into a dump truck and derailed in Mendon, Missouri.
At least 3 dead, 40 injured after Amtrak train hits dump truck in Missouri, authorities say
Authorities said 3 people were killed and multiple others were injured after an Amtrak train derailed in rural Missouri on Monday afternoon.
Yellowstone National Park to partially reopen Wednesday after destructive flooding
Yellowstone officials plan to reopen parts of the national park to the public after last week’s devastating flooding forced thousands out.
Sweltering heat stifling one-third of US population; severe storms leave thousands in the dark
Dangerous, record-setting heat will continue to impact millions of Americans from the Upper Midwest to the southeastern United States.
A strawberry supermoon will illuminate the skies this week. Here’s what to know.
The second supermoon of 2022 comes this week when June’s strawberry moon peaks on Tuesday. Here’s when you can see it the best.
Tropical Storm Alex downgraded to post-tropical cyclone after roughing East Coast waters
After blanketing parts of Cuba, South Florida and the Bahamas in rain, Tropical Storm Alex weakened to a post-tropical cyclone Monday.