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Young L.A. Latina wins prestigious environmental prize
Nalleli Cobo was recognized with a Goldman Environmental Prize for her work against oil extraction sites in L.A. that she and community members claim were making them sick.
Why parents need to speak to their children about the Texas shooting, according to psychologists
Some feel numb. Others feel confused. Even if parents want to shield kids from the tragedy, psychologists say it’s important to discuss it.
Guilty plea in plot to firebomb California Democratic headquarters
Ian Benjamin Rogers pleaded guilty to conspiring to destroy a building by fire or explosives, possessing an explosive device and possessing a machine gun.
4 children among 5 killed in Pennsylvania house explosion
The blast in the borough of Pottstown, northwest of Philadelphia, also left two people in critical condition, officials said. A cause is under investigation.
Passenger who broke flight attendant's teeth in mask fight sentenced to 15 months
Vyvianna Quinonez was ordered to pay more than $30,000 in fines and restitution for the fight that started after she was asked to wear a mask and fasten her seatbelt.
Boy found in suitcase in Indiana woods died of electrolyte imbalance, authorities say
The 5-year-old boy, found in a "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" suitcase, had likely contracted a stomach virus, police said.
Missteps in Uvalde shooting response echo Pulse massacre, where 49 died
"We know a similar horror," says Pulse shooting survivor and gay activist Brandon Wolf.
Feds entered Uvalde school to kill gunman despite local police initially asking them to wait
Two senior federal law enforcement officials said the federal agents decided after about 30 minutes not to wait any longer and entered the school to find gunman Salvador Ramos.
Outside the NRA convention: Fury. Inside, a celebration and defense of guns goes on.
While NRA members browsed aisles of AR-15 inspired merchandise, children held signs reading “How many more kids?” and “Am I next?”
Waiting to confront Texas school shooter was ‘the wrong decision,’ police admit along with string of other failures
Authorities also admitted Friday to driving past the gunman and other failures in responding to the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
'The wrong decision': Police admit string of failures in response to Texas school massacre
Authorities also admitted Friday to driving past the gunman and other failures in responding to the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.