Jul 05 Watch 5:28 Protests erupt in Akron, Ohio after police shooting of an unarmed Black man Protesters demanded justice last night in Akron, Ohio, despite a citywide curfew, and dozens were arrested. It came one week after the fatal police shooting of 25-year-old Jayland Walker, an unarmed Black man who sustained more than 60 wounds. Bobby… Continue watching
Jul 05 WATCH: Officials say Highland Park shooter bought guns legally By Associated Press The gunman who attacked an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, killing at least seven people, legally bought two high-powered rifles and three other weapons despite authorities being called to his home twice since 2019 after he threatened suicide and… Continue reading
Jul 05 4 ways parents can help kids enjoy their summer at camp By Melissa Rayworth, Associated Press After two pandemic summers, many families are venturing back into what they hope will be a more normal summer-camp experience. Kids can feel trepidation going to in-person camp after two years of hybrid school schedules and learning online. Continue reading
Jul 05 WATCH: Police say gunman fired more than 70 rounds at Highland Park 4th of July parade By Michael Tarm, Kathleen Foody, Stephen Groves, Associated Press The man charged Tuesday with seven counts of murder for opening fire at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago legally bought five weapons, including two high-powered rifles. Continue reading
Jul 05 Migrants trapped in sweltering trailer ‘couldn’t breathe,’ survivor says By Sonia Pérez D., Associated Press Simple advice from a friend to stay near the door may have saved Yenifer Yulisa Cardona Tomás from the deadly fate that befell 53 other migrants when they were abandoned trapped in a sweltering semi-trailer last week in Texas. Continue reading
Jul 05 Mississippi judge won’t block law banning most abortions By Emily Wagster Pettus, Anthony Izaguirre, Kevin McGill, Associated Press As attorneys argued about abortion laws across the South on Tuesday, a Mississippi judge rejected a request by the state’s only abortion clinic to temporarily block a law that would ban most abortions. Continue reading
Jul 05 WATCH: President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Honor to 4 Vietnam War veterans By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Tuesday bestowed the nation's highest military honor to four Army soldiers for heroism that he said rose above and beyond the call of duty during the Vietnam War. Continue reading
Jul 05 At least 6 dead, 30 hurt in July 4 parade shooting By Michael Tarm, Kathleen Foody, Roger Schneider, Associated Press A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop in suburban Chicago, spraying the crowd with gunshots initially mistaken for fireworks. Continue reading
Jul 04 Awaiting trial in a Russian prison, WNBA star Griner sends letter to Biden pleading for help By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press Brittney Griner made an appeal to President Joe Biden in a letter passed on to the White House through her representatives saying she feared she may never return home and asking that he not "forget about me and the other… Continue reading
Jul 04 WATCH: Police name ‘person of interest’ for 4th of July parade shooting in Highland Park By Associated Press Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen says police have identified 22-year-old Robert E. Crimo III as a person of interest and cautioned he should be considered armed and dangerous. Continue reading