Fatalities
Three teenagers' ride in stolen car leads to deadly tragedy
The teens allegedly crashed into another vehicle as it was leaving a driveway, and might have caused other damage before police noticed them.
Walmart shooting kills several, police say
Officers received reports of a shooting at a Walmart Supercenter in Chesapeake, Virginia, a little after 10 p.m. Tuesday.
Hurricane Ian Death Toll 'In the Hundreds,' Says Florida Sheriff
The full impact of the gigantic storm over Florida and an exact death toll is not yet known.
Uvalde School Shooting: 14 Children, 1 Teacher Dead, Others Injured
The shooting reportedly occurred a block away from the school, with the shooter running into the building afterward.
Teen Fatally Stabbed During Parade Celebrating Basketball Victory: Police
Local law enforcement confirmed that the 15-year-old suspect now faces manslaughter and assault charges for the attack.
38 States See Traffic Fatalities Rise as Feds Pledge Help to Reverse Trend
"We cannot tolerate the continuing crisis of roadway deaths in America. These deaths are preventable," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
Woman Turns Herself in to Police After Killing Two Moms in Hit-and-Run
The crash in Detroit killed both Erica Yancey, a mother of four, and her sister-in-law Brittany Jones, a mother of three.
Baylor University Enacts Strict COVID Testing as Student Dies of Virus
Missing required weekly COVID tests could result in disciplinary action—ultimately including suspension—against students of Baylor University.
Suicide Rate Dropped To Lowest Level Since 1999 Last Year
"We do know that thoughts of suicide are more prevalent among the general population now than before COVID-19," said American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Chief Medical Officer Christine Moutier.
COVID Deaths Are Soaring in America's Biggest Cities
Chicago had the most new COVID-19 deaths in the past week among the five most populous cities.
Experts Call for Sweden Lockdown As COVID Deaths Soar, 'Enough Is Enough'
By January 2, the country's death toll is forecast to surpass 10,000 even with "rapid vaccine rollout," according to the latest projection by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
COVID Deaths Are Highest in These 10 States
Pennsylvania, Colorado and New Mexico saw record average death tolls in the past week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
California's Average COVID Death Toll Hits Record High
The state's total death count is projected to reach nearly 25,000 on January 1, even with "rapid vaccine rollout," according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
COVID Deaths Are Highest in These 9 States
Iowa recorded the country's highest number of deaths per 100,000 people in the past week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Average Daily COVID Death Tolls Hit a Record High This Week in These States
Several states in the South and Midwest, including Tennessee, Arkansas, Nebraska and Iowa, saw record average death counts in recent days.
COVID Deaths Are Highest in These 7 States
The country's total death count is projected to surpass 500,000 by the end of January, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
Texas Deputy Mayor and Wife Die Weeks Apart After Positive COVID Tests
"This is a devastating loss for the city, both as a government and as a community," said Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen on Tuesday.
US Averaging One COVID-Related Death Every Minute: CDC
Dr. Beth Bell told ACIP attendees the humbling statistic that one American is dying from a COVID-19 related ailment every minute of the day.
Texas COVID Hospitalizations Highest Since August
The seven-day moving average of daily new cases in Texas has been rising sharply since early October.
Sweden's COVID Strategist Wants to Ease Restrictions for Elderly
Over 5,200 of Sweden's nearly 6,000 COVID-19 deaths were reported to be among those aged 70 and above, according to its public health agency.
U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Passes 200,000
New York, New Jersey, Texas, California and Florida are among the states with the highest number of total COVID-19 deaths.
U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Highest in These Five States
New York currently has the largest COVID-19 death toll in the country.
Ukrainian Flight Recordings Reveal Passengers Alive After First Missile Hit
A missile explosion sent shrapnel into the aircraft, which likely disrupted the plane's recorders, the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran claimed.
U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Rising in These 7 States
Average daily death tolls have been rising in Georgia, Arkansas, North Carolina, Nevada, Louisiana, Tennessee and Oregon over the past month.
Over Half of Arizona, Texas Total COVID-19 Deaths Were Reported Last Month
The death tolls in Texas and Arizona are projected to reach 27,435 and 6,840, respectively, by December 1.
Coronavirus Kills One American Every 60 Seconds
The U.S. reported a nearly 20 percent spike in total new deaths over the past two weeks.
Daily Coronavirus Deaths in California Break Previous Record Set in April
California Governor Gavin Newsom said Thursday's number of deaths related to the virus was "devastating."
Russia Records Highest COVID-19 Death Toll in a Day
Russia on Sunday confirmed 8,599 new coronavirus infections and 153 deaths over the past 24 hours, marking the country's highest single day death toll of the pandemic.
'Hero' Louisiana Woman Struck by Train While Trying to Save Grandchild Dies
Rebecca Woodard's SUV was hit by a train at a Kansas City Southern Railway Crossing in Doyline, Louisiana.
Michigan Has Highest Daily Death Rate in 5 Days, 93 Fatalities Reported
"I want to be very clear," Governor Whitmer said in a Thursday news briefing. "COVID-19 is still present in Michigan."