One sailor was rescued shortly after the MH-60S helicopter crashed Tuesday afternoon. Five others were also injured.
Author: Christine Fernando, USA TODAY
‘We lost pretty much everything’: Cleanup continues as death toll rises in Northeast after Ida
President Joe Biden visited hard-hit Louisiana on Friday. Ida has left over 60 people dead across eight states.
‘Battling what we can battle’: Lighter winds aid crews fighting Caldor Fire raging near Lake Tahoe
Lighter winds are forecast for Thursday and Friday, which could help crews battling a blaze within miles of scenic Lake Tahoe.
‘Our hearts are broken’: Iowa Marine Daegan William-Tyeler Page, 23, killed in Afghanistan airport attack
Corporal Daegan William-Tyeler Page served in the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment based at Camp Pendleton, California.
Protesters to mark anniversary of March on Washington with nationwide marches for voting rights
For March On for Voting Rights, civil rights leaders Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King and Reverend Al Sharpton will lead marches Aug. 28.
Faith leaders are encouraging vaccinations, framing the decision as a religious obligation: It’s working
Many faith leaders say getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a moral responsibility — and the effort among religious organizations is paying off.
‘Not a disaster’: Chicago officials tout Lollapalooza as success with ‘no evidence’ of being COVID-19 superspreader
Public health experts are stopping short of considering it a model for future large events, especially as cases surge across the country.
Gunmaker Remington offers $33M settlement to Sandy Hook families, the latest step in yearslong legal battle
The case has the potential to offer a rare glimpse into how a major gunmaker markets its products and may shift conversations about gun violence.
‘Losses will be high’: Magnitude 7.2 earthquake hits Haiti; more than 300 dead
The quake has sparked comparisons to the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti that killed an estimated 300,000 people.
‘Our hearts ache’: 2 brothers charged in fatal shooting of Chicago police officer at traffic stop
The Chicago police officer killed in a shootout was identified as Ella French, 29. French’s partner was also critically wounded, authorities said.