Mary Kay Letourneau, the teacher who raped her student then married him after being released from jail, has died. Here’s what to know about the case.
Author: Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY
China reports bubonic plague case, raises local alert level in Inner Mongolia
Health officials in Bayannur said a farmer was sickened and hospitalized, leading to a local plague alert.
China reports bubonic plague case, raises local alert level in Inner Mongolia
Health officials in Bayannur said a farmer was sickened and hospitalized, leading to a local plague alert.
Zoo keeper dies after Siberian tiger attacks as visitors look on
The attack by the Siberian tiger occurred inside Zurich’s zoo Saturday afternoon as visitors looked on in horror.
Finnish Air Force removes swastika from logo after 100 years
While the use of a swastika in the Finnish Air Force Command’s insignia dates back to before its use by Nazis, the change occurred to avoid confusion.
Seattle police are clearing the CHOP zone and making arrests after mayor orders protesters to leave
Mayor Jenny Durkan has ordered Seattle protesters to vacate the CHOP zone in Capitol Hill. Police are making arrests and clearing the streets.
A Black man was killed in Denmark by men with Nazi tattoo, but authorities say it wasn’t racist
A man of Danish and African descent was killed earlier this month by white men, one of whom had a Nazi tattoo. Police say race played no role.
Elijah McClain was injected with ketamine before he died. Is that legal?
Ketmaine can be used to sedate someone during an arrest. Medical and legal experts say it could have played a role in Elijah McClain’s death.
Crews work to remove Charleston’s statue of John C. Calhoun, a staunch defender of slavery
Charleston’s city council has voted to remove the statue of John C. Calhoun from downtown. The former vice president advocated to protect slavery.
CHAZ, a ‘no Cop Co-op’: Here’s what Seattle’s Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone looks like
A group of peaceful demonstrators have occupied several blocks in Seattle and called it the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone. Here’s how it happened.