Shreveport, Louisiana shooting was 7th mass killing in 2026 - See full list

The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.

Trump reading Bible verse from Oval Office in marathon event

President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.

Parachutist carrying US flag slams into stadium scoreboard

A parachutist who was carrying the U.S. flag as part of a three-person skydiving team crashed into the scoreboard at Virginia Tech’s 2026 spring football game Saturday. 

Three killed in shooting outside Detroit gas station following crash-related fight

Police say a suspect is in custody after three people were killed in a shooting outside a Detroit gas station early Sunday morning, following an altercation tied to a prior crash.

Chicago's rooftop season kicks off at IO Godfrey
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One Chicago hotel is kicking off its rooftop season in the coming weeks, the Godfrey Hotel's IO Godfrey.

Are you able to spot AI-generated content on social media?
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We've all seen AI-generated content on social media that's easy to point out, but what about the content that's harder to spot? Many Americans aren't confident that they can tell what's real and what's not.

Chicago Weather: Unseasonably cold Sunday, then light rain

Much of the area woke up to unseasonably cold conditions this morning, which will stay with us for at least another day.

Fiery crash on Chicago’s SW Side leaves driver dead, police say

The driver of a speeding car was killed when he slammed into another car, then a tree and fence on the Southwest Side overnight.

Chicago weather: Freeze Watch issued after sudden temperature drop

A Freeze Watch has been issued for much of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana as temperatures are expected to drop sharply overnight following a brief stretch of unseasonably warm weather in the Chicago area.

Heavy rain swells rivers, sparks flooding across Lake County

Heavy rains have caused rising rivers and flooding across parts of Lake County, prompting road closures, emergency preparations, and safety warnings for residents.

Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz
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Now to the latest on the War with Iran.  A major reversal - Iran has once again imposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz.  About a fifth of the world's oil moves through that narrow passage.  This comes after president trump said the U.S. would continue its blockade until Iran signs off on a peace deal.  Matt Finn has more.