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The Parkland Mass Shooter Said "Just Fucking Kill Me" During His Confession

In video and a transcript of his initial interviews with police, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz describes his depression and multiple suicide attempts.

Brianna Sacks • 9 days ago

A Prominent Imam’s Three Adult Children Were Arrested For Holding Young Kids At A “Filthy” New Mexico Compound

Imam Siraj Wahhaj has repeatedly begged for information about his relatives, including his three children.

Talal Ansari • 9 days ago

Trump Blamed California's Catastrophic Wildfires On Water Policy And People Were Like, Huh?

"This is gobbledygook bullshit," one expert said.

Brianna Sacks • 10 days ago

The Alleged Parkland Gunman Asked School Officials For Special-Needs Help Before The Shooting

A new report offers an in-depth look at Nikolas Cruz's educational history and the two mistakes school officials made that resulted in a loss of support for a troubled student.

Brianna Sacks • 10 days ago

Alex Jones Is Trying To Get Out Of Court By Arguing That What He Says Is Not Real

Now that Sandy Hook parents are taking him to court, the right-wing radio host is claiming that when he broadcasts lies and conspiracy theories to his millions of viewers, he is merely stating his opinion, not facts.

Brianna Sacks • 13 days ago

The "Fire Tornado" That Ripped Through A California City May Have Been The Strongest Ever Recorded

The National Weather Service announced Thursday that "preliminary indicators" from their survey of the Carr fire suggested maximum wind speeds achieved by the fire whirl were in excess of 143 mph.

Jim Dalrymple II • 13 days ago

This Teen Captured The Terrifying Moment An Aeromexico Plane Crashed

All 103 people onboard were able to escape before the aircraft burst into flames on Tuesday.

Brianna Sacks • 14 days ago

40 Hospital Workers Lost Their Homes In The Carr Fire But Showed Up For Work Anyway

“Those who are coming in are very sick and we have to take care of them,” said a nurse whose entire family lost their homes in the Carr fire.

Brianna Sacks • 16 days ago

This Dad And His Family Barely Escaped A Terrifying Fire Tornado In Northern California

"I didn't know something like that could exist."

Brianna Sacks • 17 days ago

"It Beats You Up And Scars You": What It's Like To Battle California's Catastrophic Wildfires

As the state's wildfire seasons get longer and more devastating, firefighters are adjusting to a new and "frightening" normal.

Brianna Sacks • 17 days ago

Firefighters Are Struggling To Keep Up With A Violent Blaze Raging Across Northern California

"This fire has done something we have never seen in Shasta history," Cal Fire Chief Brett Gouvea said. "It has done things — weather-wise, pattern-wise — that we have never seen before."

Brianna Sacks • 18 days ago

He Got An Urgent Call From His Great-Grandson Saying A Wildfire Was Approaching. Now, They're Among The Dead.

"Grandpa, you need to come. The fire is coming at our house now!" said 5-year-old James Roberts, who, along with his sister and great-grandmother, died in the blaze.

Brianna Sacks • 19 days ago

Wildfires In Greece Have Killed More Than 90 People And Arson Is Suspected

A pair of 9-year-old twins reported missing were later found dead hugging their grandparents in the seaside village of Mati, Greece.

Brianna Sacks • 20 days ago

Coca-Cola Says It's Raising Its Prices In Response To Trump's Tariffs On Imported Aluminum

The company's CEO said they were imposing the price hike midyear with retailers, "which is relatively uncommon."

Brianna Sacks • 21 days ago

Here Are The Victims Of The Mass Shooting In Toronto

Julianna Kozis was a 10-year-old who loved to swim and do cartwheels. Reese Fallon was remembered as an "engaging student" who was about to go to college.

Lauren Strapagiel • 23 days ago

A Bunch Of Veterans Joined Trump In Booing Reporters And The VFW Is Not Happy

The Veterans of Foreign Wars said it was "disappointed" in its members and stood up for the media after the heckling.

Brianna Sacks • 22 days ago

The Daughter Of A Man Accused Of Murdering A Black Woman Says He Is A White Supremacist

“He’s been a monster his whole life. He’s the true definition of evil.”

Brianna Sacks • 23 days ago

Democratic Lawmakers Say ICE Charging Parents To Call Their Kids Violates Immigration Standards

Some phone calls reportedly cost up to $8 per minute.

Brianna Sacks • 24 days ago

Immigration Agents Arrested An Undocumented Mom And Her Teenage Son Involved In A Domestic Violence Case

"I was filled with so much panic, fear, confusion, and I didn’t understand what was happening at that moment."