Man charged for previously having gun used to kill 8 children in Louisiana says it was stolen from his truck

A man who previously had the gun used to kill eight children in a Shreveport, Louisiana mass shooting says Shamar Elkins, the suspect identified by police, stole it from his truck weeks before the tragedy took place, authorities said Tuesday. Shreveport resident Charles Ford, 56, admitted to believing that Elkins took possession of the assault-style rifle after … Read more

Two University of South Florida doctoral students are missing, police say

Two doctoral students at the University of South Florida are missing, the school’s police department said in a statement Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy, both 27, were last seen on Thursday, the USFPD said. Limon, a doctoral student … Read more

It’s not just gasoline. U.S.-Iran war could drive prices higher for many products derived from petroleum.

It might be hard to imagine the Iran war weighing on stuffed toys with names like Snuggle Glove, Bizzikins and Wobblies, but even plush playthings aren’t immune when oil shipments from the Middle East are constrained. Like many soft toys, the creatures developed by a manufacturer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, are made with polyester and … Read more

Parents of slain Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman demand answers on her

The parents of an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was fatally shot last month are speaking publicly for the first time, describing the death of their daughter, Sheridan Gorman, as “a preventable murder.” They are also demanding accountability for why the suspect, an undocumented immigrant, was in the United States and out on the … Read more

RFK Jr. Defends Vaccine Policies, Handling of Measles Outbreak

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing RFK Jr. Defends Vaccine Policies, Handling of Measles Outbreak 02:15 UP NEXT Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair Faces Tense Grilling: See Key Moments 01:49 Voters in Virginia Approve Democrat-Backed Redistricting Plan 02:13 Iran Attacks Ships in Strait of … Read more

A work vehicle hits a stopped Washington Metro train, injuring 11

WASHINGTON — A work vehicle hit a commuter train in downtown Washington early Wednesday, injuring 11 people, officials said. The stationary silver line train was struck just after midnight at the Metro Center station, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said in a social media post. The station is a major transfer point in the … Read more

Democrats score midterm boost and Los Angeles limits students’ screen time: Morning Rundown

Democrats score a critical redistricting win in Virginia. A Pentagon intelligence assessment suggests Iran’s military is not as weak as Donald Trump has claimed. And Los Angeles becomes the first major school district to limit students’ screen time. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Here’s what … Read more