The Amazon rainforest is burning at an alarming rate, with tens of thousands of fires laying waste to the world’s largest tropical rainforest.
Author: Elizabeth Lawrence, USA TODAY
Florida ‘stand your ground’ trial begins for deadly dispute over handicapped parking spot
Themanslaughter trial for Michael Drejka, theman involved in a deadly dispute over a handicapped parking spot in Florida, was set tobegin Monday.
Police officer kills himself, the 9th NYPD death by suicide this year
An off-duty veteran New York city police officer killed himself, becoming the ninth police officer to die by suicide this year, authorities said.
Police search for motive in ‘long and horrific gun battle’ near California freeway
Police are investigating why a man suddenly opened fire just off a freeway in Riverside, California. A California Highway Patrol officer was killed.
Bystanders leap into action and subdue a man suspected of killing a woman, stabbing others in Australia
A knife-wielding man is suspected of slaying a woman in Sydney, Australia. Bystanders used a milk crate and chair to restrain him.
Hong Kong’s airport canceled all flights on Monday as protests raged. Here’s why.
Hong Kong International Airport shut down all flights after thousands of protesters flooded the airport’s main terminal Monday afternoon.
U.S. teen claims he stabbed Italian police officer in defense, judge says
One of two American teenagers arrested for murder said he knifed an Italian officer because he was afraid he was being strangled, a judge said.
Fewer kids die from guns in states with stricter laws, study says
Children living in states with more restrictions on firearms are less likely to die from them, a new study says.
Teen girl bitten by shark while boogie boarding
A 16-year-old girl has been bitten by a shark while boogie boarding in Florida, police say.
Video shows final moments of Himalayan climbers before their deaths
Indian officials released video stored on a ‘memory video device’ containing the final moments of climbers who perishedin the Indian Himalayas.