A gunman fired into a crowd at a suburban Dallas outlet mall Saturday, killing at least eight people and injuring seven others. Also in the news: Eight people were killed and at least 10 were injured Sunday morning when an SUV slammed into a crowd at a city bus stop near a shelter for migrants in Brownsville, Texas. Lionel Richie got the royal family up and dancing during last night's concert in honor of King Charles III's coronation. |
Now, here we go with Monday's news. |
Investigators examine ideology of Texas gunman |
Authorities are looking into whether the gunman who killed eight people at a suburban Dallas outdoor mall showed an interest in white supremacist and neo-Nazi views, and if those provided a motive for the weekend attack. |
What happened: Mauricio Garcia 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. | People gather across the street from a shopping center after a shooting Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas. LM Otero, AP |
Surveillance video shows Brownsville crash |
Surveillance video from a Texas shelter for migrants showed people, mostly Venezuelan men, were sitting on the curb waiting for a bus Sunday when an SUV slammed into the crowd, killing eight and injuring 10 others. Brownsville police investigator Martin Sandoval said authorities are looking into whether the incident was intentional or an accident. "What we see in the video is that this SUV, a Range Rover, just ran the light that was about a hundred feet away and just went through the people who were sitting there in the bus stop," shelter director Victor Maldonado said. The driver was hospitalized and police plan to arrest him when he is released. Read more | Emergency personnel respond to a fatal collision in Brownsville, Texas, on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Several migrants 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 |
Police silent on key details days after NYC subway chokehold death |
New York City's mayor has urged people not to rush to judgment in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, but days after Neely was killed on the subway, authorities still have not provided several important details about the circumstances surrounding his death. How long did Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old Marine veteran, place Neely in a chokehold? And what happened leading up to the fatal encounter? The New York Police Department didn't offer any updates when asked by USA TODAY for more details about the investigation Saturday. Neely's death sparked protests in the city, as demonstrators demanded Penny be criminally charged. Read more |
Yellen warns against using the 14th Amendment in debt limit fight |
Some officials in the White House are discussing the prospect of essentially declaring the debt ceiling unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment, the New York Times reports. As brinksmanship over the debt ceiling continues and the U.S. barrels towards defaulting on its debts as early as June 1, it is unclear whether the White House would proceed with such a move if the U.S. gets closer to its deadline without hard progress on the current debt ceiling negotiations. But Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned against invoking the 14th amendment, saying such a move could result in a "constitutional crisis." Read more |
Katy Perry, Lionel Richie highlight King Charles' coronation concert |
The first-ever official coronation concert charmed the royals as well as the 20,000 fans who secured tickets for the inaugural public event held on the grounds of Windsor Castle the day after King Charles and Queen Camilla received their honors. The musical show included "Downton Abbey" star Hugh Bonneville as host and a nod to King Charles' affection for classical music with the inclusion of Andrea Bocelli, Chinese pianist Lang Lang and Welsh baritone Sir Bryn Terfel. Donning a gold gown, Katy Perry belted a grant rendition of "Roar" that was a fitting sentiment for a king and Lionel Richie got the royals dancing with "All Night Long (All Night)". Read more | Katy Perry performs during the concert at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sunday, May 7, 2023, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. Yui Mok, AP |
Photo of the day: Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix |
The second annual Formula One CRYPTO.com Miami Grand Prix provided a thrilling show with Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen hoisting his second Miami trophy high to the adoring crowd when all was said and done Sunday afternoon. It took only 20 laps into the 56-lap grand prix for Verstappen, 25, to take the lead. Click here to read our recap of the race. | Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Chris Graythen, Getty Images |
Associated Press contributed reporting. | | | |
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