The number of Amazon fires has decreased since they elicited an international outcry in August, but experts believe this is just a temporary respite.
Author: Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY
Parking-space enforcer in Florida ‘stand your ground’ case sentenced to 20 years in prison
A white man who cited Florida’s “stand your ground” law in the killing of an unarmed black man after a parking dispute was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Homeless man charged with murder after killing spree in New York City’s Chinatown neighborhood
A homeless man has been charged with murder in the brutal killings of four other homeless men in New York City’s Chinatown neighborhood.
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The touching moment when Amber Guyger and the Jean Botham’s brother embraced in the courtroom may become the first step to her future freedom.
Yandy Diaz shrugs off pressure and leads Rays with two homers in AL wild-card win
Yandy Diaz had played in just one game since late July, his breakout season before a foot injury. But then his heroics led the Rays to the ALDS.
Rays blast four homers, power past Athletics to win AL wild-card game
Yandy Díaz hit two of the four homers to lead the Rays to a 5-1 win over the Athletics. They will face the Astros in the ALDS.
Second NYPD officer killed by friendly fire this year, compounding tragedy-filled 2019
The New York Police Department, which has been rocked by a rash of suicides this year, had a second officer in less than eight months killed by friendly fire.
‘Unreasonable decisions’ or ‘horrible mistakes’? Jury to decide in murder case of Dallas officer Amber Guyger
After hearing differing versions of the events that led a Dallas police officer to gun down a neighbor she mistook for a burglar, a jury will decide which to believe.
‘Gem of a person, a beautiful soul’: Houston mourns trailblazing Sikh deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal
Houston police are mourning the stunning shooting death of Sandeep Dhaliwal, the first Sikh sheriff’s deputy in the Harris County force.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg’s even more inspiring message: Asperger’s is her ‘superpower’
Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg is not only prodding world leaders for action but also inspiring those like her who are on the autism spectrum