3 killed in shooting at Iowa state park; gunman also dead
Three family members were shot to death while camping in an Iowa park, and the suspected gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
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Ukraine, Russia sign U.N. deal to export grain on Black Sea
Russia and Ukraine have signed deals that clear the way for exporting Ukrainian grain, ending a standoff that threatened food security around the globe.
Pence’s security feared for lives as Trump ignored pleas to call off riot, witnesses say
No time to watch the Jan. 6 committee hearing tonight? Get the takeaways and recap here.
Ex-cop gets 2 1/2 years on federal charge for role in killing of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police Officer Thomas Lane has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on a federal civil rights charge in the killing of George Floyd.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild symptoms'
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. The White House says he is experiencing "mild symptoms."
Beloved monarch butterflies now listed as 'endangered' by international group
The monarch butterfly fluttered a step closer to extinction, as scientists put the iconic orange-and-black insect on the endangered list.
House overwhelmingly approves a bill to protect same-sex, interracial marriages
Today's vote stands as a direct confrontation with the Supreme Court, whose conservative majority in overturning Roe v. Wade abortion access signaled that other rights may be in jeopardy.
Judge sets October trial for Musk-Twitter takeover dispute
Elon Musk has lost a fight to delay Twitter's lawsuit against him as a Delaware judge on Tuesday set an October trial.
Elon Musk says he's terminating $44B Twitter buyout deal
But Twitter's board suggests there will be a court battle over the deal.
Biden signs executive order on abortion access in wake of Roe reversal
President Biden has signed an executive order aimed at protecting access to reproductive health services after Roe ruling. Here's what is in the order.
Japan ex-leader Shinzo Abe assassinated while giving speech
Japan's NHK television says former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot during a campaign speech.
Derek Chauvin gets 21 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights
The sentence handed down today adds a few years to the time the former Minneapolis police officer is already serving for his murder conviction while transferring him to federal custody.
James Caan, Oscar-nominated actor of 'The Godfather,' 'Misery' and 'Elf,' dies at 82
"It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6," a statement from his family read.
Update: Boris Johnson announces resignation, will remain UK prime minister for now
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed to resign, ending an unprecedented political crisis over his future that has paralyzed Britain's government.
Cipollone agrees to testify before Jan. 6 panel, source says
Pat Cipollone, Donald Trump's former White House counsel, is scheduled to testify Friday before the Jan. 6 committee, a source says.
1 in custody after rooftop gunman kills 6, injures 24 at July 4th parade in Chicago suburb
The suspect remained on the loose hours later as authorities scoured the area. Police say a white male likely fired on the festivities from a rooftop. Witnesses described seeing bloodied bodies covered with blankets as hundreds of people ran for safety.
At least 6 killed, 24 hurt in shooting at July 4th parade near Chicago
Officers are searching for a suspect who likely fired on the festivities from a rooftop. Witnesses described seeing bloodied bodies covered with blankets as hundreds of people ran for safety.
Biden says he backs changing filibuster rules for abortion
President Biden says the Supreme Court's decision on Roe is "destabilizing" and he supports changing Senate rules to codify nationwide abortion protections.
Breyer will retire Thursday, setting stage for Jackson to fill seat
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will retire Thursday, setting the stage for Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in as the court's newest member.
Former aide: Trump was told protesters had weapons on Jan. 6
An aide testified Donald Trump was told that people rallying on Jan. 6 had weapons but he told officials to "let my people in" and sent the crowd to the Capitol.
