From an explainer on what the U.S. military’s draft is, a man being shot near a Phoenix fast-food restaurant, and a mass shooting in Chicago – here are tonight’s top stories.
1. US military draft: What you need to know
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US military draft: What you need to know
While there isn’t currently a draft in place, Congress and the president can reinstate the draft in the event of a national emergency or war that all-volunteer military can’t adequately support.
2. Man shot in Phoenix near a Filiberto’s
Man shot in Phoenix near a Filiberto’s
A man was reportedly shot near a Filiberto’s restaurant near 27th Avenue and Van Buren Street on April 14.
3. Black smoke seen over Phoenix sky as debris fire breaks out near downtown
4. Chicago mass shooting: New details released after child killed, 10 wounded on South Side
5. Auto insurance premiums are skyrocketing. What’s to blame?
Based in New York, Stephen Freeman is a Senior Editor at Trending Insurance News. Previously he has worked for Forbes and The Huffington Post. Steven is a graduate of Risk Management at the University of New York.