The tornadoes killed at least one person, injured dozens of others and left more than 100 homes and buildings in ruins.
Author: Celina Tebor, USA TODAY
Department of Justice announces 21 arrests in takedown of nationwide catalytic converter theft ring
The Department of Justice announced the takedown of a nationwide catalytic converter theft ring, charging 21 people in California and Oklahoma.
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake rattles San Francisco Bay Area, the largest to strike the region in years
The U.S. Geological Survey said the 11:42 a.m. quake struck 12 miles east of San Jose. The area is about 40 miles southeast of downtown San Francisco.
What’s the value of decades lost in prison? Adnan Syed could get millions, but exonerated people often face a legal maze in US
After being exonerated and leaving prison, another battle often begins: Getting paid for lost time. Some people receive millions, others get nothing.
Canada bans all handgun sales in latest gun-control move
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a nationwide ban on handgun sales, purchases and transfers would go into effect to reduce gun violence
Ian regains hurricane strength as it targets South Carolina; death toll in Florida expected to grow: Live updates
Meanwhile, a section of the Sanibel Causeway collapsed into San Carlos Bay, cutting off access to the barrier island. Tropical Storm Ian updates.
In a ‘return to nature,’ California legalizes human composting for environmental benefits
Californians will soon have a new end-of-life burial option: human composting. Here’s what it is and how it works.
Adnan Syed released from Maryland prison after 22 years. Would his murder conviction have been overturned without ‘Serial’ podcast?
National attention and new evidence helped overturn Adnan Syed’s conviction after two decades. Would it have happened without the podcast “Serial?”
First known monkeypox death in US confirmed by LA County health officials
Los Angeles County officials announced a patient died of monkeypox Monday, believed to be the country’s first death caused by the disease.
California sheriff’s deputy sought in 2 fatal shootings surrenders to police
A California sheriff’s deputy sought in the fatal slayings of a couple early Wednesday has turned himself in after a manhunt across the state.