The Amazon rainforest is burning at an alarming rate, with tens of thousands of fires laying waste to the world’s largest tropical rainforest.
Author: Elizabeth Lawrence, USA TODAY
Florida ‘stand your ground’ trial begins for deadly dispute over handicapped parking spot
Themanslaughter trial for Michael Drejka, theman involved in a deadly dispute over a handicapped parking spot in Florida, was set tobegin Monday.
Police officer kills himself, the 9th NYPD death by suicide this year
An off-duty veteran New York city police officer killed himself, becoming the ninth police officer to die by suicide this year, authorities said.
Anchors away: Teen eco-activist Greta Thunberg sets sail for UN conference on zero-carbon boat
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg began her zero-carbon voyage to the United States today for theUN Climate Conference.
Hong Kong’s airport canceled all flights on Monday as protests raged. Here’s why.
Hong Kong International Airport shut down all flights after thousands of protesters flooded the airport’s main terminal Monday afternoon.
After back to back shootings, Trump called for red flag laws. Here’s what they are.
In response to calls for action after two mass shootings, President Donald Trump told the country he has called for “red flag” laws.
American teen arrested in Italian police officer’s death ‘illegally blindfolded’
An American teenager was ‘illegally blindfolded’ before he was questioned about his alleged involvement in an Italian police officer’s death.
Fewer kids die from guns in states with stricter laws, study says
Children living in states with more restrictions on firearms are less likely to die from them, a new study says.
Teen girl bitten by shark while boogie boarding
A 16-year-old girl has been bitten by a shark while boogie boarding in Florida, police say.
What’s in a name? Here’s how naming hurricanes works
A tropical storm formed Thursday morning in the Gulf of Mexico, and is expected to hit the Louisiana coast on Saturday. Its name is Barry.