Authorities say a man killed eight children — including seven believed to be his own — and shot two women in a series of shootings at two homes in Shreveport, marking the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in more than two years.
Officials say the victims ranged in age from 3 to 11 years old. Another child survived after jumping from the roof of one of the homes and is expected to recover.
Police say the suspect fled the scene, leading officers on a pursuit that ended when law enforcement opened fire, killing him.
Family members identified the two women who were shot as the mothers of the gunman’s children. A relative said the suspect and one of the women had been arguing over their separation and were scheduled to appear in court the following day.
Hopes for renewed diplomacy between the United States and Iran are facing new uncertainty after the U.S. seized an Iranian cargo ship over the weekend, escalating tensions in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. officials say the vessel was taken for allegedly evading a maritime blockade, a move Iran quickly condemned as provocative. Iranian military leaders have warned of a possible response, accusing Washington of acting in bad faith at a sensitive moment.
The seizure comes as Pakistan works to broker a new round of talks between the two sides. Officials there say discussions had been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, but Iran has not confirmed whether it will participate following the latest developments.
Meanwhile, a fragile ceasefire tied to ongoing regional tensions is set to expire midweek, raising concerns that the situation could further deteriorate.
The unrest has already rippled through global markets. Oil prices surged in response, with Brent crude climbing to around $95 a barrel. Iranian officials warn that continued instability in the region could have lasting economic consequences worldwide.
New details are emerging in the case of former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax.
Court records show Fairfax was facing a deadline to move out of his family home before police say he shot and killed his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, then took his own life.
Officers found the couple dead early Thursday at their home in Virginia. A judge had ordered Fairfax to vacate the residence by the end of April amid a contentious divorce.
President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for commercial shipping, while a naval blockade on Iran will remain in effect until negotiations are completed.
He says most terms are already settled and expects the process to move quickly.
New York is set to lose more than 73 million dollars in federal funding after the U.S. Department of Transportation said the state failed to revoke thousands of questionable commercial driver’s licenses issued to immigrants.
An audit found many licenses remained valid long after drivers were authorized to be in the country, prompting federal officials to order a full review that they say New York has not completed.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the action is about roadway safety, while state leaders argue they are following the law and plan to challenge the decision.
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