A father and son were killed in the Virginia high school graduation ceremony shooting on Tuesday, according to authorities and family members who were present at the scene. The 19-year-old assailant, Amari Ty-Jon Pollard, was arraigned on Wednesday morning.
Read More Virginia high school graduation shooter Amari Ty-Jon Pollard arraigned
Minnesota has approved a bill that would allow illegal immigrants to benefit from the state’s education aid program, proposing to make tuition 100% free in higher education if families make less than $80,000.
Read More Minnesota passes bill giving illegal immigrants access to free college education
Pope Francis underwent a successful surgery on Wednesday in order to repair a hernia in his abdomen wall.
Read More Pope Francis completes abdominal surgery without complications
Doug Burgum, the Republican governor of North Dakota, has announced his decision to run for president in 2024, joining a crowded list of GOP hopefuls. The two-term North Dakota governor emphasized that the American people needed new leadership ahead of the announcement ceremony in Fargo.
Read More North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum announces presidential run
Atlanta City Council on Tuesday morning approved funding for the construction of a police and firefighter training center, who hundreds of activists called “Cop City,” as they stood in City Hall in opposition of the project.
Read More Controversial project known as ‘Cop City’ gets funding approval from Atlanta City Council
CNN Chief Executive Officer Chris Licht has stepped down from his role after a little over a year on the job.
Read More Chris Licht out at CNN