Tornadoes and severe winds that swept across parts of the US South and Midwest on Friday night left at least 11 people dead and dozens injured, US media reported

Local police as well as US federal agents are responding to an active shooter incident at a hospital in the US state of Arkansas, law enforcement confirmed via social media on Wednesday

US veteran of World War II Donald Halverson participated in a number of fierce and costly battles in Europe, including the Battle of Monte Cassino that led to the loss of 35 soldiers out 40 in his platoon, and he shared with Sputnik the vivid memories of those brutal military campaigns and the feeling of luck to remain alive and unwounded

A US federal judge has ruled to temporarily block three new anti-abortion laws in the state of Arkansas that were meant to take effect on Wednesday, local media reported