Orlando Shooting Renews Focus on ‘Homegrown Extremism’
As Americans mourn victims of the mass shooting over the weekend, authorities are focusing on what can be done to prevent “homegrown” extremist attacks.
50 Dead in Worst Mass Shooting in US History
A gunman has killed 50 people and wounded another 53 at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
Girl Shrieks With Joy Over Doll With One Leg
Ten-year-old Emma Bennett got a surprise gift that made her very happy.
Americans Use Orange to Protest Gun Violence
Americans observed Gun Violence Awareness Day on Thursday.
Indian Leader Hails US in Address to Congress
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the U.S. Congress Wednesday calling for closer ties between the two countries, especially in fighting terrorism.
Last Search Dog From Twin Towers Attack Dies
Bretagne worked in rescue efforts in New York City after the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center.
Trump: Comments About Judge Were ‘Misconstrued’
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said his comment about a federal judge was “misconstrued” as an attack against people of Mexican heritage.
Clinton Has Delegates to Win Nomination
Hillary Clinton is making history as the first woman to become the presumptive nominee for president of one of the two major political parties in the United States.
Stanford Swimmer’s 6-Month Sentence Draws Criticism
Many Americans are criticizing a six-month jail sentence given to a former Stanford University student for raping an unconscious woman.
Study Finds Most Americans Get News from Social Media
A new study suggests a majority of U.S. citizens now get their news from social media websites.