Skeletal human remains were discovered on the edge of Lake Mead, marking the fourth discovery of its kind since May as the lake’s water level drops.
Author: Cady Stanton, USA TODAY
Heat brings new concerns in eastern Kentucky flooding; death toll hits 37: What we know
Six days after flooding first devastated Kentucky leaving 37 dead, concerns are growing over forecasted heat and humidity.
Brutal Pacific Northwest heat wave suspected in seven deaths
Temperatures broke dozens of daily records in the Pacific Northwest this weekend, and triple-digit temperature predictions continue into Sunday.
1 teen killed, 4 people critically injured in stabbing while tubing on busy Apple River in Wisconsin
A 17-year-old boy was killed and four other people were critically injured when they were stabbed while tubing on the busy Apple River in Wisconsin.
‘Extremely oppressive’ heat in Northeast turns deadly; Boston breaks record as other cities may follow
More than 85 million people faced excessive heat warnings and advisories Sunday as an “extremely oppressive” heat wave wreaks havoc on the Northeast.
Preliminary probe on Uvalde school shooting finds ‘systemic failures’ by various authorities
The report marks the first formal attempt to provide details into the Uvalde shooting as outrage has built over law enforcers’ delayed response.
‘Not much relief in sight’: Temperatures from powerful ‘heat dome’ lead to record-breaking highs
At least 10 heat records were broken in cities across the Southwest and Central U.S. More records could fall this week amid searing temperatures.
What is Highland Park? Affluent Chicago suburb reeling after July 4th shooting is known for films, family community
Highland Park is known for its picturesque suburban homes and tree-lined streets. The area has been used for location shots in several films.
Jayland Walker bodycam footage: Policing experts say shooting video raises more questions
Experts told USA TODAY the videos on their own ultimately do not provide full clarity on key moments, including what led to the use of deadly force.
How LGBTQ and female woodworkers are carving out space in a field built for men
A group of artisans are opening doors for more LGBTQ and female woodworkers to enter the industry.