A violent storm that ripped through Kentucky and Indiana is part of a severe weather pattern that raged through the nation’s midsection this week.
Author: Christine Fernando, USA TODAY
Woman faces murder charge in Texas after ‘self-induced abortion,’ prompting outrage from reproductive rights advocates
The Starr County Sheriff’s Office in southern Texas arrested Lizelle Herrera, citing “self-induced abortion” for the charges.
This is America: Sri Lanka is in crisis, and Sri Lankan Americans are standing in solidarity
The Sri Lankan rupee has plummeted in value, and inflation is soaring. Prices of necessities, including fuel, food and medicine have also skyrocketed.
‘Vicious cycle’: Teaching white people about COVID inequalities can often backfire, new research finds
The study found that reading about racial disparities reduced fear of COVID-19, empathy for those most vulnerable and support for precautions.
Bolstered by legacy, Black distillers push for diversity in industry: ‘You’re actually not alone’
Recognizing the contributions of Black distillers is step one in improving diversity in the predominantly white distilling industry, experts say.
Tornado strikes New Orleans: 1 reported dead outside city, search and rescue teams deployed
A large tornado touched down Tuesday evening in New Orleans, Louisiana, the National Weather Service said.
Chilling photos show Texas communities devastated by wildfires that burned 50 homes
An outbreak of wildfires around several small Texas communities burned at least 50 homes, killed a sheriff’s deputy and left a trail of destruction.
American man killed in Ukraine was searching for food for sick partner, sister confirms
American Jimmy Hill was killed in a Russian attack on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, where he was seeking medical treatment for his partner.
NTSB: 13-year-old boy was driving truck in Texas crash that killed 9, including 6 college golfers
A memorial was set up for the six University of the Southwest golfers and their coach who died Tuesday in the fiery crash on a Texas highway.
9 dead, including 6 students and a coach, in crash involving University of the Southwest golf teams
Nine people were killed in a head-on collision in West Texas, including six students and a coach from the University of the Southwest’s golf teams.