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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.
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.
Charleston Shooting Suspect Captured by Police in North Carolina [UPDATED]
Several news outlets are reporting that Dylann Roof, the suspect in the Charleston, South Carolina, church shooting, has been arrested in Shelby, North Carolina.
Donald Trump Announces He Will Run for President, Joins Crowded GOP Field
Reality television star and real estate mogul Donald Trump officially announced his run for the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday morning in Manhattan.
Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Sentenced to Death
The jury in the case of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev handed down a death sentence Friday afternoon in a Boston courtroom. Tsarnaev was convicted last month on all 30 counts for his role in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, which killed three people and injured hundreds.
Britain’s Royal Baby Has Arrived — It’s a Girl!
Britain's royal family has a new member.
Even President Obama Is Joking About Deflategate
Wow, this Deflategate scandal continues to get bigger and bigger.
The 10 Most Awesome Fourth of July Fireworks Displays from Around the US [VIDEOS]
Forget about the dawn’s early light, this Fourth of July is all about the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air and maybe even a couple of spiders. Those are the ones that, well, look kind of like a spider, anyway.
Here are 10 great fireworks displays throughout the country. If your city didn’t make it, don’t worry — we’re sure it’s just as good.