An energetic 7-year-old diagnosed with a rare terminal brain-stem tumor will travel to Washington, D.C., for an experimental therapy. Her family conducted a “Brave the Shave” event to bolster the girl's spirits.
Brittany Sleeth wanted to make her daughter Vivian Sleeth know that she is not alone in her battle with brain cancer with the Florida mom organizing a "Brave the Shave" event. Relatives and followers of Viv shaved their heads in support of the young girl, who was diagnosed with DIPG.
While the Highland Park community grapples with the aftermath of a July 4 celebration-turned-mass shooting, the suspected gunman appeared in court, charged with seven counts of murder for the lives lost, with dozens more charges expected for the dozens more injured in the attack. Investigators found 83 shell casings after the suspect dressed up in women's clothing in an attempt to blend in. Investigators said he contemplated a second attack on a celebration in Madison, Wisconsin.