What a difference four years makes in politics. At this point in 2017, Democrats were about to pull off a stunning Senate win against a very flawed opponent in the deeply red state of Alabama. It was one of many indications that Democrats were on their way to a big 2018 victory. Source: CNN
The owner of the website Rent-a-Hitman gave a Michigan woman 24 hours to change her mind after she tried to hire someone to kill her ex-husband. Then he called the police.
Wendy Wein wanted her ex-husband dead. Source: CNN
US cities are breaking all-time homicide records this year
One of the fastest-growing cities in the country, the capital of Texas is nearing the end of its deadliest year on record in 2021 as cities nationwide are experiencing a rise in homicides and gun violence incidents that began last year when the pandemic tightened its grip on the US. Source: CNN
At least 30 tornadoes were reported across six states. Kentucky's Andy Beshear says it's 'one of the darkest days in the state's history.'
• Track the storms | Photos of the damage Source: CNN
Responders are scrambling to rescue people trapped in rubble, overturned vehicles and flattened buildings
Powerful storms ripped through the central US on Friday, spawning tornadoes and destructive winds in the overnight hours. Source: CNN
Tornado devastation captured by incredible drone video
Drone footage from storm chaser Brandon Clement shows the devastation left by a powerful storm in Mayfield, Kentucky. Source: CNN
Jury awarded family of two drunk driving victims more than $301 billion, but they don't anticipate seeing any of it
A jury in Texas has awarded the largest-ever personal injury compensation in the country to a family who lost two people killed by a drunk driver. Source: CNN
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar release statement after Josh Duggar guilty verdict
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have shared a statement about their son’s conviction on child pornography charges. Source: CNN