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Texas man indicted in deadly shooting at cabinet business

Texas man indicted in deadly shooting at cabinet business

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 18 - 9:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Texas man has been indicted on a charges of murder and assault for allegedly opening fire at a cabinet-making company where he worked, killing one man and wounding five other employees.
Warrant: Mom made daughter bury sister, 4, in backyard

Warrant: Mom made daughter bury sister, 4, in backyard

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 18 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

The mother of a 4-year-old girl whose remains were found at a North Carolina home last month forced her 13-year-old daughter to help bury her sister in the backyard, according to a search warrant.
Search resumes after 3 tubers died, 2 disappeared on river

Search resumes after 3 tubers died, 2 disappeared on river

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 18 - 7:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

A search resumed Friday on a North Carolina river for two missing tubers after three others were found dead and four were pulled from the water, authorities said.
AP-NORC poll: Many Americans resuming pre-virus activities

AP-NORC poll: Many Americans resuming pre-virus activities

ADRIAN SAINZ and HANNAH FINGERHUT, Associated Press  |  Updated June 18 - 6:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Many Americans are relaxing precautions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic and resuming everyday activities, even as some worry that coronavirus-related restrictions were hastily lifted, a new poll shows.
Shark bites Florida man swimming near fishing line

Shark bites Florida man swimming near fishing line

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 18 - 6:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A shark bit a Florida man who was swimming near a fishing line 40 yards from the shore.
3 dead, 2 missing after tubers go over North Carolina dam

3 dead, 2 missing after tubers go over North Carolina dam

The Associated Press  |  Updated June 18 - 6:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three people are dead and two remain missing after a group floating down a river on inflatable tubes went over a dam in North Carolina, authorities said.
Hawaii soldier pleads not guilty to murder in wife's death

Hawaii soldier pleads not guilty to murder in wife's death

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 17 - 9:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Hawaii-based soldier on Thursday pleaded not guilty in military court to first-degree premeditated murder in the January beating and stabbing death of his wife.
1 dead, 3 shot, 9 others injured in metro Phoenix shootings

1 dead, 3 shot, 9 others injured in metro Phoenix shootings

The Associated Press  |  Updated June 17 - 8:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person was killed and 12 others injured in reported drive-by shootings over a 90-minute span Thursday in three cities west of Phoenix, authorities said.
Utah student with Down syndrome left out, school criticized

Utah student with Down syndrome left out, school criticized

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 17 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A middle school cheerleading program in Utah has received criticism after a student with Down syndrome, who was working as the team manager, was excluded from an official team portrait this year.
Correction: Police Shooting-Teen Killed story

Correction: Police Shooting-Teen Killed story

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 17 - 4:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a story June 15, 2021, about three Honolulu police officers charged in connection with the killing of a 16-year-old, The Associated Press erroneously reported what possible sentence the officers face. If convicted, each faces life in prison with the possibility of parole, instead of not being eligible for parole.
$6M settlement after 'KKK' deputies sued for excessive force

$6M settlement after 'KKK' deputies sued for excessive force

The Associated Press  |  Updated June 17 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A North Carolina sheriff's office has agreed to a $6 million settlement in a lawsuit in which six families accused the department of a pattern of using excessive force doled out by deputies who had allegedly referred to themselves as the "KKK," an attorney said Thursday.
R. Kelly nears OK for new legal team for upcoming trial

R. Kelly nears OK for new legal team for upcoming trial

TOM HAYES, Associated Press  |  Updated June 17 - 4:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jailed R&B singer R. Kelly will likely get to keep a new lawyer in his federal sex-trafficking case despite questions about the attorney's texts and other communications with one of Kelly's ex-girlfriends.
Officials: Man in boy road rage killing admitted firing gun

Officials: Man in boy road rage killing admitted firing gun

The Associated Press  |  Updated June 17 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Southern California man charged with killing a 6-year-old boy in a road rage incident last month told police he pulled out a gun and fired at a car on the freeway after he got angry with a driver who made a rude gesture, prosecutors said.
Tropical storm warning issued for parts of the northern Gulf Coast; heavy rainfall expected Friday

Tropical storm warning issued for parts of the northern Gulf Coast; heavy rainfall expected Friday

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 17 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tropical storm warning issued for parts of the northern Gulf Coast; heavy rainfall expected Friday.
Nadal, Osaka both out for Wimbledon; she'll go to Olympics

Nadal, Osaka both out for Wimbledon; she'll go to Olympics

HOWARD FENDRICH, Associated Press  |  Updated June 17 - 2:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka are sitting out Wimbledon, leaving the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament without two of the sport's biggest stars as it returns after being canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
2 more charged in killing of ex-Indiana U. football player

2 more charged in killing of ex-Indiana U. football player

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 17 - 2:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two more people were arrested Thursday in the death of a former Indiana University football player who was gunned down during unrest in Indianapolis last year following the death of George Floyd, authorities said.
Police: Officer kills suspect, possibly while being dragged

Police: Officer kills suspect, possibly while being dragged

The Associated Press  |  Updated June 17 - 2:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A police officer has died after a traffic stop in which he fatally shot a man, possibly as the officer was being dragged, authorities said.
Man charged in protester death to be examined for competency

Man charged in protester death to be examined for competency

The Associated Press  |  Posted June 17 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A St. Paul man accused of killing a woman in Minneapolis by driving into protesters while he was drunk will be examined to determine if he is competent for trial.
Boy's accidental shooting leads to arrest in Texas killing

Boy's accidental shooting leads to arrest in Texas killing

JUAN A. LOZANO , Associated Press  |  Posted June 17 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

While a fatal robbery and the case of a 3-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself wouldn't appear to be connected, authorities said Thursday the same gun was used in both, leading police to arrest the boy's father for the robbery.