(CNN)Police arrived "to a very chaotic scene, with victims and witnesses running everywhere" at a FedEx Ground facility near Indianapolis' main airport late Thursday night, where a former employee shot and and wounded several others, an Indianapolis police official told CNN.Deputy Chief Craig McCartt on Friday afternoon identified the gunman as 19-year-old Brandon Hole, who was last employed by FedEx in 2020. Hole was found dead of a gunshot wound that appeared to be self-inflicted, McCartt said.In March 2020, Hole's mother told law enforcement that he might attempt "suicide by cop," the...…(CNN)Police arrived "to a very chaotic scene, with victims and witnesses running everywhere" at a FedEx Ground facility near Indianapolis' main airport late Thursday night, where a former employee shot and and wounded several others, an Indianapolis police official told CNN.Deputy Chief Craig McCartt on Friday afternoon identified the gunman as 19-year-old Brandon Hole, who was last employed by FedEx in 2020. Hole was found dead of a gunshot wound that appeared to be self-inflicted, McCartt said.In March 2020, Hole's mother told law enforcement that he might attempt "suicide by cop," the...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — As the US approaches 400,000 deaths from , new cases have been trending down but multiple states are reporting cases of new variants of the virus.The US recorded 1.5 million new Covid-19 cases in the past seven days, according to the most recent data from Johns Hopkins University, an 11% drop from the previous week. Cases declined in 35 states week-over-week, and 18 states saw a drop in the number of deaths.But with a longer range view, last week’s apparent improvement falls much closer to average. Over the past month, the number of new...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — As the US approaches 400,000 deaths from , new cases have been trending down but multiple states are reporting cases of new variants of the virus.The US recorded 1.5 million new Covid-19 cases in the past seven days, according to the most recent data from Johns Hopkins University, an 11% drop from the previous week. Cases declined in 35 states week-over-week, and 18 states saw a drop in the number of deaths.But with a longer range view, last week’s apparent improvement falls much closer to average. Over the past month, the number of new...WW…

(CNN)The US set a grim milestone Monday as the country recorded over 200,000 new Covid-19 cases for seven straight days, according to John Hopkins University. The nation has never hit this milestone before, JHU data shows. Over the last week, the US has tallied over 1.7 million total Covid-19 cases and over 20,000 deaths.On top of that, have surpassed 100,000 for the last 40 straight days and officials are trying to ramp up the pace of vaccinations across the country. "We really need to get this vaccine out more quickly, because this is really our only tool," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former...…(CNN)The US set a grim milestone Monday as the country recorded over 200,000 new Covid-19 cases for seven straight days, according to John Hopkins University. The nation has never hit this milestone before, JHU data shows. Over the last week, the US has tallied over 1.7 million total Covid-19 cases and over 20,000 deaths.On top of that, have surpassed 100,000 for the last 40 straight days and officials are trying to ramp up the pace of vaccinations across the country. "We really need to get this vaccine out more quickly, because this is really our only tool," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, confirmed to CNN that he had surgery Thursday morning to remove a polyp on his vocal cord.Fauci, one of the most vocal members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, took part in numerous interviews and online events this week, as recently as Wednesday.Vocal cord polyps can stem from vocal cord trauma or overuse and can cause hoarseness.Fauci has previously addressed his vocal cord issues, telling the Economic Club of Washington in April that he...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, confirmed to CNN that he had surgery Thursday morning to remove a polyp on his vocal cord.Fauci, one of the most vocal members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, took part in numerous interviews and online events this week, as recently as Wednesday.Vocal cord polyps can stem from vocal cord trauma or overuse and can cause hoarseness.Fauci has previously addressed his vocal cord issues, telling the Economic Club of Washington in April that he...WW…

(CNN)Police arrived "to a very chaotic scene, with victims and witnesses running everywhere" at a FedEx Ground facility near Indianapolis' main airport late Thursday night, where a former employee shot and and wounded several others, an Indianapolis police official told CNN.Deputy Chief Craig McCartt on Friday afternoon identified the gunman as 19-year-old Brandon Hole, who was last employed by FedEx in 2020. Hole was found dead of a gunshot wound that appeared to be self-inflicted, McCartt said.In March 2020, Hole's mother told law enforcement that he might attempt "suicide by cop," the...…(CNN)Police arrived "to a very chaotic scene, with victims and witnesses running everywhere" at a FedEx Ground facility near Indianapolis' main airport late Thursday night, where a former employee shot and and wounded several others, an Indianapolis police official told CNN.Deputy Chief Craig McCartt on Friday afternoon identified the gunman as 19-year-old Brandon Hole, who was last employed by FedEx in 2020. Hole was found dead of a gunshot wound that appeared to be self-inflicted, McCartt said.In March 2020, Hole's mother told law enforcement that he might attempt "suicide by cop," the...WW…

(CNN)A photo allegedly posted by Capt. Jay Baker, a public information officer at the Cherokee County, Georgia, Sheriff's Office, shows shirts with a racist and anti-Asian message about Covid-19."Covid 19 imported virus from Chy-na," the racist shirt in the photo posted April 2, 2020, reads. Although the account that posted it has been deleted, CNN was able to access the photos through a cached copy. The name on the Facebook account matches Jay Baker, and it claims that the individual is an employee of the Cherokee County Sheriff's office.The Daily Beast was first to report on the racist...…(CNN)A photo allegedly posted by Capt. Jay Baker, a public information officer at the Cherokee County, Georgia, Sheriff's Office, shows shirts with a racist and anti-Asian message about Covid-19."Covid 19 imported virus from Chy-na," the racist shirt in the photo posted April 2, 2020, reads. Although the account that posted it has been deleted, CNN was able to access the photos through a cached copy. The name on the Facebook account matches Jay Baker, and it claims that the individual is an employee of the Cherokee County Sheriff's office.The Daily Beast was first to report on the racist...WW…

(CNN)Six books will no longer be published because they "portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong," the business that preserves the author's legacy said.The titles are: In a statement, Dr. Seuss Enterprises said it made the decision after consulting educators and reviewing its catalog. "Ceasing sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our broader plan to ensure Dr. Seuss Enterprises's catalog represents and supports all communities and families," it said. Read MoreThe announcement was made Tuesday, the birthday of the famed children's book author. Seuss, born Theodor...…(CNN)Six books will no longer be published because they "portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong," the business that preserves the author's legacy said.The titles are: In a statement, Dr. Seuss Enterprises said it made the decision after consulting educators and reviewing its catalog. "Ceasing sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our broader plan to ensure Dr. Seuss Enterprises's catalog represents and supports all communities and families," it said. Read MoreThe announcement was made Tuesday, the birthday of the famed children's book author. Seuss, born Theodor...WW…

(CNN)A man attending a baby shower was killed when a small cannon exploded in the back yard of a home near Flint, Michigan, police said.Evan Thomas Silva, 26, died Saturday after he was struck by shrapnel from the cannon, which was fired to "celebrate the baby's pending arrival," Michigan State Police said in a statement.When the cannon was fired by the homeowner, police said the cannon blew up, spraying metal shrapnel across the yard that struck Silva, three vehicles and the garage of the home in Gaines Township.Silva was standing about 10 to 15 feet away from the cannon, and was the only...…(CNN)A man attending a baby shower was killed when a small cannon exploded in the back yard of a home near Flint, Michigan, police said.Evan Thomas Silva, 26, died Saturday after he was struck by shrapnel from the cannon, which was fired to "celebrate the baby's pending arrival," Michigan State Police said in a statement.When the cannon was fired by the homeowner, police said the cannon blew up, spraying metal shrapnel across the yard that struck Silva, three vehicles and the garage of the home in Gaines Township.Silva was standing about 10 to 15 feet away from the cannon, and was the only...WW…

(CNN)A total of 12 officers have now been indicted in connection with that left two people dead in Houston.Six officers were indicted last year, including Gerald Goines, who is accused of lying to obtain a warrant, and Steven Bryant, who is accused of tampering with government records. Six other officers were indicted Monday, according to a statement from Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg. Those officers face a variety of charges including murder, tampering with government records and engaging in organized criminal activity.The raid took place January 28, 2019, when a tactical team...…(CNN)A total of 12 officers have now been indicted in connection with that left two people dead in Houston.Six officers were indicted last year, including Gerald Goines, who is accused of lying to obtain a warrant, and Steven Bryant, who is accused of tampering with government records. Six other officers were indicted Monday, according to a statement from Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg. Those officers face a variety of charges including murder, tampering with government records and engaging in organized criminal activity.The raid took place January 28, 2019, when a tactical team...WW…

(CNN)What should be a booming tourist destination this time of year is now riddled with coronavirus, dwarfing other states and even entire countries in some metrics.Here's what the situation in Florida looks like: Florida reported its highest number of new Covid-19 cases in one day -- 15,300 on Saturday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. That's a -- including New York state earlier in the pandemic. Read MoreIt took the entire United States 59 days to top 15,000 combined cases -- from January 21 to March 20. It also took the entire US more than two months from the start of the...…(CNN)What should be a booming tourist destination this time of year is now riddled with coronavirus, dwarfing other states and even entire countries in some metrics.Here's what the situation in Florida looks like: Florida reported its highest number of new Covid-19 cases in one day -- 15,300 on Saturday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. That's a -- including New York state earlier in the pandemic. Read MoreIt took the entire United States 59 days to top 15,000 combined cases -- from January 21 to March 20. It also took the entire US more than two months from the start of the...WW…