Factbox: What you need to know about the U.S. measles outbreak
The United States so far this year has recorded 704 cases of measles in 22 states, its largest outbreak since public health officials in 2000 declared the disease eradicated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What you need to know about the U.S. measles outbreak
(This April 29 story corrects seventh bullet point to remove erroneous mention of California, which eliminated all non-medical exemptions in 2015)
Police examine motive of man accused of deadly California synagogue attack
Police were examining the motive on Monday of the man accused of a deadly shooting at a synagogue in Southern California, after determining the 19-year-old gunman acted alone.
Leader of armed border group to appear in court in New Mexico
The leader of a paramilitary group that has detained undocumented migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border is expected to appear in court in New Mexico on Monday to face federal weapons charges.
Suspect caught after seven bodies found at two Tennessee homes
A suspect in the killings of seven people in rural Tennessee was shot and captured by police after an hours-long manhunt triggered by the discovery of the bodies in two separate homes, authorities said on Sunday.
Fire kills two inmates, injures guard at Alaska village jail
A fire, apparently started by an inmate, engulfed a jail in an Alaska village on Sunday, killing two prisoners and badly injuring a guard, authorities said.
Synagogue shooting suspect believed to have acted alone, San Diego sheriff says
A 19-year-old man accused of opening fire on Sabbath worshippers in a deadly shooting rampage at a Southern California synagogue is believed to have acted alone, without help from any organized group, authorities said on Sunday.
Democrat O’Rourke accuses Trump White House of dictating Fox News content
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke attacked the close ties between Republican President Donald Trump and Fox News on Sunday, saying the White House has “free rein, almost” over what is broadcast on the cable television network.
U.S. commander overseeing Guantanamo Bay fired: Southern Command
The U.S. admiral in charge of the Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba has been fired “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” U.S. Southern Command said in a statement on Sunday.
Police believe San Diego synagogue shooting suspect acted alone
Police investigating Saturday’s fatal shooting rampage at a San Diego-area synagogue said on Sunday they believe the gunman acted alone and was not part of any organized group.
