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Officials Release Name of Alleged Louisiana Shooter, John Russell Houser, Plus Latest Updates
Police have identified John Russell Houser, 59, as the person suspected of opening fire in a Lafayette, Louisiana, movie theater Thursday night, killing two people and injuring seven more (one critically), before killing himself. Houser was described as a "drifter" from Alabama who had been living in a nearby motel.
Marines Killed in Chattanooga Shooting Identified
The United States Marine Corps has officially released the names of the four men killed during Thursday's shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
James Holmes Found Guilty in Colorado Movie Theater Shooting Case; Could Face Death Penalty
A jury has found James Holmes guilty on charges that he shot and killed 12 people at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, on July 20, 2012.
5 Shot Dead, Including 4 Marines, at Tennessee Military Recruiting Centers [UPDATED]
A gunman opened fire Thursday morning at two military recruiting centers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, killing four Marines before police shot and killed the alleged shooter. The names of those involved have not been released at this time.
Re-Live Jim Valvano’s Inspiring, Classic ESPY Speech
The ESPY Awards honor the best in the world of sports year after year, but its most defining moment may have occurred during the inaugural ceremony.
Shocking Footage of Cops Fatally Shooting Unarmed Man Released
A video in which officers in Gardena, Calif. shoot and kill an unarmed man was released by a federal judge on Tuesday.
US Women’s World Cup Soccer Team Enjoys Rollicking NYC Parade
The US women's soccer team that thrashed Japan to win the World Cup got its moment in the sun on Friday during a well-earned victory parade in New York City.
Federal Agents Raid Home of Jared From Subway for Child Porn
Federal officials raided the home of Subway pitchman Jared Fogle on Tuesday morning as part of a child pornography investigation.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage, Now Legal Across Country
The Supreme Court issued a ruling Friday morning legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states. The 5-4 decision found that the Constitution's guarantees of due process and equal protection under the law overturns all gay-marriage bans across the country.
Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act Subsidies in 6–3 Ruling
In a major victory for the Obama administration, the Supreme Court handed down a ruling in the King v. Burwell case upholding the tax subsidies in the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.