Video released by the New Yorker and The Trace shows the head of the NRA fatally shooting a now-endangered elephant in Botswana in 2013.
Author: Grace Hauck, USA TODAY
‘America is on trial’: Vigils, rallies held in George Floyd’s honor ahead of Derek Chauvin trial
Vigils and rallies were held in Minneapolis on Sunday to honor George Floyd’s life and draw attention to the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin.
At least 100 protesters detained in Portland, Oregon; police charge 13
Portland police detained a crowd of at least 100 protesters Friday night at a demonstration, halting the march minutes after it started, the Oregonian/Oregonlive.com reported.
As some see deposits, stimulus payments may still be days away for many; Italy back on lockdown: COVID-19 updates
About 1-in-4 U.S. adults have received at least one shot; Pfizer vaccine appears effective against asymptomatic cases. Latest coronavirus updates.
CDC study a ‘warning’ against lifting mask mandates early; Oregon orders reopening of schools: Latest COVID-19 updates
A report about the link between face masks and COVID-19 cases and deaths. Gov. Kate Brown says Oregon schools must reopen. Latest COVID-19 news.
US administers about 2.4 million shots in a day, a new high; Johnson & Johnson vaccine authorized. Latest COVID-19 updates
The U.S. was expected to authorize a third coronavirus vaccine, by Johnson & Johnson, as soon as Saturday. Latest COVID-19 updates.
Death toll rising days after winter storm set thousands of cold temperature records
With hopes of a thaw on the horizon, millions of Americans are still grappling with the aftermath of the deadly winter blast.
Program to vaccinate people who accompany seniors quickly ‘abused’; Oxford University testing vaccine in children: Latest COVID-19 updates
Montana, Nevada and Ohio rolled back coronavirus restrictions this week. The CDC released new guidance for reopening schools. Latest COVID-19 news.
Gunman kills one, injures four at Minnesota clinic; cops say suspect ‘unhappy with medical care’
Multiple people have been injured in a shooting Tuesday at the Allina Clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota. Police say a person is in custody.
Denver successfully sent mental health professionals, not police, to hundreds of calls
The STAR program was able to respond to 748 calls in 6 months. No calls required the assistance of police, and no one was arrested.