Homicides fell 18% in the first half of 2026 across major U.S. cities, putting the nation on track for another historic low in killings since at least 1900.
Washington doctors urge parents to schedule annual checkups for children before school starts to ensure they are vaccinated, growing properly, and ready physically and mentally for the classroom.
Phoenix reports its first drop in heat-related deaths in years after establishing an office dedicated to combating extreme temperatures in the desert city.