Stories from United States

President Reagan was shot outside a hotel. The incident occurred on Saturday. Congressman Jamie Raskin was present at the event and was on the floor for two to three minutes before the situation was understood.

An appellate court has reversed the conviction of Antolin Garcia Torres in a kidnapping and presumed killing case in Santa Clara County. A statewide prosecutor group is urging the high court to review the decision.

Features were added after President Reagan was shot outside of the hotel. The incident occurred in San Francisco. Further details regarding the President's condition and the assailant are not yet available. The event was disrupted by a gunman.

A gunman was tackled before reaching a ballroom during a presidential event attended by 2,600 people.

A Tornado Warning has been issued for parts of western Kentucky, effective until 6:30 AM CDT on April 27, 2026. The warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY.

Author Sue Grafton's novel 'Q is for Quarry' was based on a real case involving a young woman found dead in a quarry near Lone Park, California. The victim had never been identified. Grafton studied the actual case files and maintained contact with the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office for her research.

A bill before the Cultural Affairs Committee could require a formal report on potential monuments or structures recognizing the draft riots of 1863. The study would examine the placement, content, and funding of such memorials. Supporters view this as a step towards publicly acknowledging the riots' legacy. The committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on this matter this afternoon at City Hall.

Homes for Troops constructs specially adapted homes for nearly 1,800 severely injured veterans, addressing daily life barriers. These homes feature wheelchair access, roll-in showers, and pull-down cabinets to promote independence and recovery. The organization provides this life-changing gift of freedom. This initiative offers a life-changing gift of freedom to those who have served. The organization is dedicated to supporting veterans' recovery and family well-being.

Foreign traveler spending in the United States decreased by 4.5% last year, amounting to an $8.5 billion reduction. This decline impacts the travel industry and is a concern for economic recovery. Spending by Americans on foreign travel has experienced a decline.

The head of Embrace Boston, Imari Paris-Jeffries, noted that Coretta Scott King continued the work of civil rights and voter registration. Today would have been her 99th birthday. She is remembered for continuing the work of civil rights, voter registration, and justice that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A building that once housed the Black Women's Service Organization still stands.