The bright K2 comet — previously the farthest active comet ever spotted — approaches the Earth on July 13 and 14. Here’s what it is and how to see it.
Author: Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY
More mass shooters are using semi-automatic rifles – often bought legally
The Highland Park gunman used a semi-automatic rifle and obtained it legally. That’s a common trend for most mass shooters recently, experts say.
Fourth person dies after Amtrak train crash, derailment in Missouri: What we know
Authorities said Tuesday a fourth person died after an Amtrak train crashed into a dump truck and derailed in Mendon, Missouri.
At least 3 dead, 40 injured after Amtrak train hits dump truck in Missouri, authorities say
Authorities said 3 people were killed and multiple others were injured after an Amtrak train derailed in rural Missouri on Monday afternoon.
Yellowstone National Park to partially reopen Wednesday after destructive flooding
Yellowstone officials plan to reopen parts of the national park to the public after last week’s devastating flooding forced thousands out.
Sweltering heat stifling one-third of US population; severe storms leave thousands in the dark
Dangerous, record-setting heat will continue to impact millions of Americans from the Upper Midwest to the southeastern United States.
Tropical Storm Alex downgraded to post-tropical cyclone after roughing East Coast waters
After blanketing parts of Cuba, South Florida and the Bahamas in rain, Tropical Storm Alex weakened to a post-tropical cyclone Monday.
1 dead, 2 injured in ‘senseless’ shooting after Louisiana high school graduation ceremony
One woman was killed and two men injured in a shooting following the graduation ceremony of Morris Jeff High School in New Orleans.