Minneapolis, a series of shootings and the grim realities of a tough summer

MINNEAPOLIS — The bad news began in the early days of summer and has never seemed to end in this corner of the Upper Midwest. There was the deadly attack on state... Read more »

At Trump’s urging, Missouri jumps into redistricting race : NPR

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, at the Missouri State Fair this month, has called lawmakers to a special session to draw new voting lines sought by President Trump. Charlie Riedel/AP hide caption toggle... Read more »

Minneapolis Catholic school shooter was living with friend after breakup: docs

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Minneapolis Catholic school shooter Robin Westman recently went through a breakup and was living with an older friend, according to one of several... Read more »

Inside the making of Toronto’s Carnival sound systems

On a Friday afternoon, the sun blazes down on a Mississauga truck yard. With less than 24 hours before Toronto’s annual Carnival parade, Freedom Mas hasn’t started building its sound system. The... Read more »

As Trump threatens more Guard troops in US cities, here’s what the law allows

WASHINGTON — Since sending the National Guard to Los Angeles and Washington, President Donald Trump has openly mused about sending troops to some of the nation’s most Democratic cities — including Chicago... Read more »

Kim Jong Un to attend China military parade with Putin and Xi : NPR

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Kim Jong Un speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone at an undisclosed location in North Korea, Aug. 12. Independent journalists... Read more »

Katrina survivors reflect 20 years later on rebuilding New Orleans

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, survivors and first responders are reflecting on how their personal hardships pushed them to persevere and rebuild New Orleans. ... Read more »

Israel says bodies of 2 hostages returned as military begins Gaza City offensive

Gaza City is now a dangerous combat zone, Israel says, adding that it is in the “initial stages” of a planned offensive that has drawn international condemnation. Israel’s military said it suspended... Read more »

Trump suggests more cities need National Guard but crime stats tell a different story

President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, New York, Seattle, Baltimore, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to fight what he says is runaway crime. Yet data shows... Read more »

Will more roads in national forests help against wildfires? : NPR

The Gifford Fire, the largest fire to burn in California so far this year, started near a road. Research shows wildfires are more likely to start within 50 feet of a road... Read more »