By GEORGE WALKER IV, JOEY CAPPELLETTI and ED WHITE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) — Forecasters are warning a wave of dangerous storms in the U.S. could march through parts of the South. Thursday's forecast comes a day after severe weather with damaging tornadoes and large hail killed three people in Tennessee and North Carolina. The storms continue a streak of … [Read more...] about Storms threaten the South as a week of deadly weather punches through the US
US service member shot and killed by Florida police identified by the Air Force
By TARA COPP and FREIDA FRISARO Associated Press FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. Air Force says a 23-year-old airman supporting its Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida, was shot and killed during an incident involving the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson died Friday at his off-base residence after a deputy … [Read more...] about US service member shot and killed by Florida police identified by the Air Force
Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history. The Texas-based organization announced Tuesday that it will become Scouting America. It's a significant shift for an organization that is seeking to move past the turmoil of bankruptcy and a flood of sexual abuse claims. The … [Read more...] about Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
Severe storms batter the Midwest, including reported tornadoes that shredded a FedEx facility
By ED WHITE, ALEXA ST. JOHN and SEAN MURPHY Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Severe storms are battering parts of the Midwest with heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes that forecasters warn could spill out of the region. The severe weather outbreak started Tuesday and continued into Wednesday. Tornadoes were reported after dark Tuesday in southwestern Michigan, northern … [Read more...] about Severe storms batter the Midwest, including reported tornadoes that shredded a FedEx facility
33 arrested at George Washington University as DC mayor’s congressional hearing is canceled
By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House oversight committee has canceled a hearing with the Washington, D.C., mayor over a university encampment shortly after 33 protesters were arrested. Police have been clearing a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University since dozens of protesters left the site and marched to President Ellen … [Read more...] about 33 arrested at George Washington University as DC mayor’s congressional hearing is canceled