Lt. Sean Williamson, a 27-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department, was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire, officials said.
Author: Christine Fernando, USA TODAY
Woman charged with hate crimes after police say she pepper-sprayed 4 people, made anti-Asian remarks
Madeline Barker, 47, from Merritt Island, Florida, was arrested and charged in connection to an incident in New York City last week.
Man hailed as hero after subduing gunman in Alabama church shooting that killed 3 people
The Rev. Doug Carpenter, a former pastor at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, said witnesses recounted to him details of the shooting.
Uvalde school police chief defends shooting response, says he didn’t know he was in charge
Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo has been at the center of backlash over delayed police response to the Uvalde, Texas school shooting.
‘Stay home’: Tropical storm expected to form in Atlantic after storm soaks Miami, swamps cars
The storm system, dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone One by the National Hurricane Center, would be named Alex if it becomes a tropical storm.
911 dispatcher fired, accused of ‘completely unacceptable’ response to call for help from Buffalo shooting
The dispatcher was fired after they were previously placed on administrative leave, according to a spokesperson for County Executive Mark Poloncarz.
Suspect ‘in custody’ after 2 dead, 7 injured in downtown Chicago shooting, police say
Police did not immediately provide details on the suspect or the shooting victims. A gun was recovered from the scene, according to police.
This is America: Let’s celebrate the full diversity of our community this AAPI Heritage Month
Many AAPI members have long expressed feelings of marginalization and invisibility when some communities are centered over others.
At least 11 dead, 38 survivors rescued after boat capsizes near Puerto Rico; ‘mass rescue effort’ continues Friday
At least 11 people are dead and 38 survivors have been rescued after a makeshift boat capsized near Puerto Rico.
3 American tourists found dead, fourth hospitalized at Bahamas Sandals resort
Three American tourists died this week at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Great Exuma in the Bahamas. Police are investigating the cause of death.