John Walker Lindh, a California man dubbed the “American Taliban” following his capture, was released from prison Thursday.
Author: Doug Stanglin, USA TODAY
Surprisingly strong, late-spring winter storm dumps record snow in Colorado
A surprisingly strong, late-spring snowstorm dumped more than afoot of snow around Colorado Springsand up to 6 inches in the Denver metro area.
After Alabama OKs strictest abortion law in nation, Missouri could be next. Where states stand on abortion bans
Alabama’s passageof thenation’sstrictest abortion law isthe latest bid by states in the South and Midwest to stake out a legal challenge on a highlyemotional, and controversial topic.
Abortion bills at nexus of national debate among states
Alabama’s passageof thenation’sstrictest abortion law isthe latest bid by states in the South and Midwest to stake out a legal challenge on a highlyemotional, and controversial topic.
Houston braces for more flooding; Louisiana declares state of emergency
After a one day break from heavy rain, water-logged Houston braced for another round from a lingering storm system that hasprompted the governor of Louisiana to declare a state of emergency.
‘The water won’t go away’: Severe weather slams Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana
The severe weather moved eastward Thursday after forcing people from their homes in Kansas and straining levees along the surging Mississippi River.
Should guns be seized from those who pose threats? More states saying yes to red flag laws
More and more states are passing red flag laws to take away guns from someone who is suicidal or an imminent threat. But a federal law isn’t likely.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin blasts U.S. sentencing of Marina Butina as a ‘travesty of justice’
Gun-rights activistMarina Butina was sentenced to18 months in prison on Friday for her role in a Russian effort to infiltrate U.S. politics.
4 killed by runaway truck on Denver interstate; driver faces homicide charges
A stretch of I-70 westof Denverremained closed hours after a semi-tractor trailercarrying wood slammed into stopped cars causing multiple deaths.
Sri Lankan president shakes up defense forces, says attack warnings went unheeded
Sri Lanka’s president has demanded thatthe defense secretary and national police chief resign after the Easter Sunday suicide bombings.