White House Unveils New Steps To Combat Anti-Asian Violence
The administration will appoint a director who will coordinate efforts across agencies to combat anti-Asian bias.

New report details illegal gun trafficking trends in the US
A Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives report found an alarming link between legal guns being sold to someone who can't buy one.
By AP
Dallas Zoo offers $25K for information on tampering with animals
Two monkeys were taken from the zoo this week. An investigation reportedly revealed that their enclosure was cut.
By AP
First sweeping federal gun crime report in 20 years released
The report shows 54% of guns that police recovered in crime scenes in 2021 had been purchased within three years — a double-digit increase since 2019.
By Carolyn Kaster / APTop Stories

Minus-60 wind chills expected for some states this weekend
When wind chills reach minus 25, frostbite can occur in 15 minutes.
By Tony Gutierrez / AP
Mortgage rates fall for 4th consecutive week
The average rate for a 30-year mortgage dropped slightly by 0.04% to 6.09%.
By John Raoux / AP
China: Balloon over US skies is for research, wind pushed it off track
The Pentagon decided not to shoot down the balloon because of concerns about hurting people on the ground.
By Larry Mayer/The Billings Gazette via AP