Sunday, May 7, 2023

An 'unspeakable tragedy'

Eight people were killed by a gunman at a mall in Texas. And King Charles III was officially crowned. It's the weekend's biggest news.
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Gunman kills 8 in rampage at Texas mall in nation's 200th mass shooting of 2023

A gunman fired into a crowd at a suburban Dallas outlet mall Saturday, killing at least eight people and injuring seven others as horrific images of severely wounded shoppers hit social media and brought the number of mass shootings in the U.S. to 200 so far in 2023. The gunman was fatally shot by a police officer. Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who has consistently supported easing gun restrictions, called it an "unspeakable tragedy."

'Kids were getting trampled': How an afternoon at a Texas mall turned into a deadly mass shooting.
Mass killing database: Revealing trends, details and anguish of every US event since 2006.

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A law enforcement officer walks as people are evacuated from a shopping center where a shooting occurred Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas.

LM Otero, AP

7 dead after car slams into crowd in Brownsville, Texas

Seven people were killed and at least 10 more were injured when a vehicle slammed into a crowd at a city bus stop in Brownsville, Texas, police said Sunday. Police said the crash happened at about 8:30 a.m. at a bus stop near a shelter for migrants and homeless in Brownsville, which is a major border crossing into Matamoros, Mexico. The cause of the crash was not immediately released, and officials said the driver was arrested on a charge of reckless driving, adding that more charges will likely be filed.

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Emergency personnel respond to a fatal collision in Brownsville, Texas. Several people were killed after they were struck by a vehicle while waiting at a bus stop near Ozanam Center, a migrant and homeless shelter.

Michael Gonzalez, AP

King Charles III officially crowned

King Charles III was officially crowned after taking oath as the British monarch during coronation ceremonies Saturday. His wife, Queen Consort Camilla, was also crowned. The event marked a formal confirmation of the role as head of state for Charles, who has been monarch from the moment his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died on Sept. 8. See everything that happened during the ceremony. Some of our top moments:

Prince Harry attends coronation without Meghan, misses palace balcony moment.
Officially, it was Charles' day, but his grandchildren and dogs actually stole the show.
Why was Camilla crowned queen? Her role, explained.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from The Buckingham Palace balcony after the coronation on May 6.

Christopher Furlong, Getty Images

Real quick

Are the anti-trans Bud Light boycotts effective? Here's what experts say.
Kevin Costner-led 'Yellowstone' to end, but a new sequel series is on its way
Eight alleged fake Trump electors in Georgia accept immunity arrangements in grand jury probe.
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Mage wins Kentucky Derby in day marred by death of two horses

Chestnut colt Mage overcame a slow start, charged to the front down the stretch and then held on to claim a surprise victory in the 149th Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Trained by Gustavo Delgado and jockeyed by Hall of Famer Javier Castellano, Mage raced on 15-1 odds and beat Two Phil's by a length to win with a time of 2:01.57. But the day was marred by the death of two horses. Freezing Point and Chloe's Dream were euthanized after racing earlier in the day. Over the course of the week, seven horses died at the historic track.

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Mage jockey Javier Castellano celebrates after winning the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs May 6, 2023.

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Tiger Woods' former girlfriend accuses him of sexual harassment

The ex-girlfriend of Tiger Woods has accused him of sexual harassment , saying he pursued a sexual relationship with her when she was his employee and then forced her to sign a non-disclosure agreement about it – or be fired from her job if she did not, according to a document filed by her attorney Friday in a Florida state court. Erica Herman worked at Woods' restaurant, The Woods, in Jupiter, Florida, when they began their relationship. "Mr. Woods was Ms. Herman's boss," said Herman's attorney. "A boss imposing different work conditions on his employee because of their sexual relationship is sexual harassment."

The couple broke up in October; here's how.

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Tiger Woods is facing sexual harassment allegations from his former girlfriend.

Rob Schumacher, USA TODAY Network

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Brown pelicans fly in front of the San Francisco skyline on August 17, 2018 in San Francisco, California.

Here's your guide to what, when and where you can expect climate change impacts to be the worst in the U.S.

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas listens as President Donald Trump speaks before administering the Constitutional Oath to Amy Coney Barrett on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, after she was confirmed by the Senate earlier in the evening. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
 

'Tangled web' of Clarence Thomas scandals 'gets worse and worse': Durbin

Dick Durbin said the Clarence Thomas scandals are "getting worse" and called on John Roberts to implement a code of ethics for the Supreme Court.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the Stop WOKE Act in April 2022.
 

The GOP has become the cancel culture it pretends to protest

The Republican Party has become the party of cancel culture, a bubble-dwelling collection of right-wing caricatures who ban books and silence critics.

Bronny James (6) takes a photo with his family after the McDonald's All American game.
 

LeBron on son's college commitment: 'One of the best days of my life'

LeBron James' son Bronny committed to USC on Saturday. James called the moment "very humbling" and said it was "one of the best days of my life."

Katy Perry performs on stage during the Coronation Concert on May 7, 2023 in Windsor, England.
 

Coronation concert: Best moments from Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, more

All the best moments from Windsor Castle's historic concert celebrating the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Former President Donald Trump and Former Attorney General Bill Barr step off Air Force One upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on September 1, 2020.
 

'Horror show': Bill Barr warns of 'chaos' if Trump wins in 2024

Former Attorney General Bill Barr, once one of Donald Trump's closest allies, derided him and warned of 'chaos' if Trump is elected in 2024.

Susan hugs her six-year-old trans daughter as they sit in their empty apartment in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
 
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Transgender in Austin: Stories of living in fear to discovering yourself

The USA TODAY Network traveled with a family that left Texas after officials started targeting gender-affirming care.

23. Zinc (Metals and minerals)     • Annual price change, May 2022:  26.5%     • Monthly price change, May 2022:  -14.0% - 4th highest decline     • Price, May 2022  ($/metric ton):  $3,751.5     • Price 2021  ($/metric ton):  $3,002.5     • Price 2019  ($/metric ton):  $2,550.4 Supply chain disruptions caused by Russia's war in Ukraine caused the price of zinc, a metal used in galvanizing and producing alloys, to skyrocket for much of the past year. More recently, zinc prices have started to   trade lower along with other industrial metals amid concerns of an impending U.S. recession.
 

Should you be taking zinc? Not so fast.

Zinc is a nutrient that plays a key role in over 100 actions in our body. Get it through food, not supplements.

Cans of Bud Light beer are seen, Thursday Jan. 10, 2019, in Washington.
 

Do boycotts work? What we learned from Anheuser-Busch

Boycotts can "definitely" have an impact on a company's public image, but experts say there is less evidence they have a long-term impact on revenue.

Holland America Line's Rotterdam ship.
 

Here's what happens to your leftovers on a cruise

Many lines are working to refine their processes for dealing with that food that doesn't get eaten on board. Here's how.

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