Three people were injured in a shooting incident at Six Flags Great America near Chicago. It occurred just 15 miles near Highland Park, Ill.
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California plane lands on busy freeway near Los Angeles, ignites after crashing into truck
A “very bad tragedy” was avoided on a California freeway as a plane crash landed alongside cars. No one was hurt among the pilot, passenger and cars.
Beluga whale that captured worldwide attention in France is euthanized after desperate rescue attempt
A Beluga whale that was more than 800 pounds underweight and stuck in France’s Seine River was euthanized after a last-ditch rescue attempt.
‘Hamilton’ team blasts Texas church’s unauthorized, homophobic performance
‘Hamilton’ is known as a “story about America then, told by America now.” But a Texas church injected religious and homophobic lines into its show.
Florida man hospitalized after an alligator bit his face while swimming in a lake
A 34-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after an alligator bit his face in a Florida lake. It marks another serious gator attack this summer.
Ex-Colorado police officer sentenced for not intervening in arrest of woman with dementia
A former Colorado police officer was sentenced to 45 days in jail for not intervening when an officer roughly arrested a 73-year-old with dementia.
Georgia residents can claim embryo as a dependent for $3,000 on their state taxes
In wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the state of Georgia now allows residents to claim up to $3,000 per embryo on their tax return forms.
Hiking to the world’s tallest tree? You face $5,000 fines and jail, California officials say
Thinking of hiking to the Hyperion tree in the Redwood National Park? Think again. Visiting the world’s tallest tree leads to jail time or a $5K fine.
Chess-playing robot breaks finger of 7-year-old boy during Russian tournament, video shows
A 7-year-old boy competing in a Russian chess tournament had his index finger broken by his opponent: a robot who went haywire.
Elon Musk denies affair with Sergey Brin’s wife, Nicole Shanahan
Elon Musk denied having an affair with Nicole Shanahan, the wife of Google founder Sergey Brin. “There just isn’t much time for shenanigans,” he said.