Charlie Kirk's death highlights rise in political violence: 'It's affecting Americans'

National, state and local leaders condemned the shooting death of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus Wednesday, and data shows political violence is rising.

Naval Academy on lockdown after shots fired on campus: reports

The Naval Academy in Annapolis went on lockdown after shots were reportedly fired on the campus Thursday afternoon. 

Heated argument in Tampa leads to deadly shooting: Police

An argument that turned into gunshots left one man dead and another man in jail, according to the Tampa Police Department. 

Alex Jones asks Supreme Court to hear appeal of $1.4 billion Sandy Hook Elementary judgment

Alex Jones, who called the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting a "hoax," was sued by the shooting victims’ families. Jones argued that the court judgment violates his constitutional rights, including free speech.

Colorado school shooting: 16-year-old identified as shooter, police say

Authorities identified the shooter as 16-year-old Desmond Holly. The teen shot two students and then shot himself in an incident at Evergreen High School in Colorado.

New Orleans mayor pleads not guilty to corruption charges

New Orleans' first female mayor is accused of using taxpayer dollars to travel and dine with her bodyguard, then lying to investigators to hide their romantic affair.

Charlie Kirk to receive posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump will award Charlie Kirk a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.  

Teen killed, 5 men hurt in shooting at Tampa apartment complex

A 17-year-old boy died and five men were injured in an early morning shooting at an apartment complex, according to Tampa police.

Mother of boy killed by alligator arrested for abuse, neglect: police

The mother of a 12-year-old boy who went missing from his home in New Orleans and was killed by an alligator has been charged with negligent homicide.

Colorado school shooting: Evergreen student dead after shooting 2 others, police say

The alleged shooter at Evergreen High School in Colorado has died after suffering a "self-inflicted gunshot wound". Two other students are still hospitalized.

Armed suspect who shot at deputies found dead after barricading inside Manatee County home

An armed suspect who barricaded inside a Manatee County home in the 800 block of 63rd Avenue West was found dead after a three-hour stand-off, according to deputies.