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'I think you are looking for me:' Convicted Texas killer booted from towns in '90s arrested again

Police in Texas say they are looking into “potential investigative lapses” following the arrest of a convicted child murderer who is now in jail on two other murder charges.

Panama launches operation in Darien jungle targeting organized crime, migrant smugglers

Panama has launched a security operation along its shared border with Colombia to combat organized crime groups and migrant smugglers involved in record-setting migration through the perilous Darien Gap this year.

Texas cheerleader says she tries not to think about man who shot her in parking lot

A Texas high school cheerleader says she tries not to think about the man who allegedly shot her after a teammate mistakenly entered his car in a supermarket parking lot.

Denmark wants to probe whether Bandidos motorcycle club can be dissolved

Denmark’s government wants to investigate whether the Danish arm of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club can be dissolved.

US expands slots for asylum app at land crossings as demand overwhelms supply

U.S. authorities have expanded slots to seek asylum at land crossings with Mexico through a mobile app for the second time in less than a month, seeking to dispel doubts it isn’t a viable option.

Fort Bragg to drop Confederate namesake for Fort Liberty, part of US Army base rebranding

Fort Bragg is shedding its Confederate namesake to become Fort Liberty in a ceremony some veterans view as a small but important step in making the U.S. Army more welcoming to Black service members.

Despite flags, Border Patrol staff didn't review fragile 8-year-old girl's file before she died

An internal investigation finds that Border Patrol medical staff declined to review the file of an 8-year-old girl with a chronic heart condition and rare blood disorder before died on her ninth day in custody.

Bill to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youths in Louisiana resurrected

Amid mounting pressure from Republicans, a bill banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youths in Louisiana that was narrowly killed by a legislative committee last week has been resurrected.

Judge: Diamond Sports must pay full value of contracts to Diamondbacks, Guardians, Twins, Rangers

A federal bankruptcy judge has ordered Diamond Sports to pay the full value of its media contracts to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers.

Big-name Texas attorneys hired to present impeachment case against Ken Paxton

Two prominent Texas attorneys with a long list of famous clients will present the case for impeachment against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Top speller in English to be crowned at Scripps National Spelling Bee finals

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is set to crown a champion, with 11 finalists gathering in a convention center ballroom outside Washington to demonstrate their mastery of Merriam-Webster’s Unabridged dictionary.

New Mexico imposes oil and gas moratorium on state land near schools

One of the top oil producing states in the U.S. is imposing a moratorium on new drilling on state trust land within a mile of schools.

Oath Keeper who guarded Roger Stone before Jan. 6 attack gets more than 4 years in prison

A member of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group who was part of a security detail for former President Donald Trump’s longtime adviser Roger Stone before storming the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to more than four years in prison.

French Open hopes AI can help tennis players block death threats, other social media hate

The group that runs the French Open tennis tournament has hired an artificial intelligence company to monitor players' social media accounts in a bid to try to protect athletes from cyberbullying.

Revised DACA program to be debated before Texas judge who previously ruled against it

A revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children is scheduled to be debated before a federal judge in Houston who previously ruled the program illegal.

Texas girl's killer faces new murder charges, with more possible, police say

A man run out of multiple cities and towns across Texas after he served prison time for the slaying of an 8-year-old girl in the 1980s has been arrested in connection with two other murders.

American Airlines says it will appeal a ruling that would break up a partnership with JetBlue

American Airlines says it will appeal a court ruling that would break up a partnership with JetBlue.

It's time to prepare for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season

It’s time for residents along the southeastern U.S. coastline to get plans in place as the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway on Thursday.

Texas governor appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Paxton impeached

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has named John Scott to temporarily serve as the state’s attorney general.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Ken Paxton’s impeachment, suspension

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Ken Paxton’s impeachment, suspension.

Redo of federal plane evacuation tests sought as passengers squeeze into smaller spaces

Congress is looking into just how quickly airline passengers can evacuate a plane during an emergency.

1 person killed in boiler explosion at southeastern Texas power plant

Officials say one person was killed when a boiler exploded at a southeastern Texas power plant.

Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down two abortion bans passed in 2022, but procedure still remains illegal statewide

Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down two abortion bans passed in 2022, but procedure still remains illegal statewide.

Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a Syrian refugee, will travel the US

Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a Syrian refugee, will journey across the United States this fall, visiting key places in America’s history in an attempt to raise awareness about immigration and migration.

US Border Patrol chief is retiring after seeing through end of Title 42 immigration restrictions

The head of the U.S. Border Patrol announced Tuesday that he was retiring, after seeing through a major policy shift that seeks to clamp down on illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border following the end of Title 42 pandemic restrictions.

Iowa governor to send about 100 of the state's National Guard troops to US border

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced that about 100 Iowa National Guard troops and 30 public safety officers will be sent to Texas at the U.S. border with Mexico.

What's to know about the Texas prison where Elizabeth Holmes is starting her 11-year sentence?

Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has reported to a federal prison in Texas — marking the start of her 11-year sentence for overseeing a notorious blood testing hoax.

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is in custody at a Texas prison to begin 11-year sentence for blood testing scam

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is in custody at a Texas prison to begin 11-year sentence for blood testing scam.

One justice explained absence from case. Another didn't. Ethics questions vexing Supreme Court

One Supreme Court justice explained her absence from a case.

Juror and spouse: Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton could vote in trial on husband's impeachment

The coming impeachment trial for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has a twist.

US ends probe into Tesla allowing video games while vehicles are moving, says feature was disabled

U.S. highway safety regulators have closed an investigation into Tesla allowing video games to be played on center touch screens while vehicles are moving.

The day has arrived for Elizabeth Holmes to report to a Texas prison

Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes on Tuesday will be moving to her new home —-a federal prison where she has been sentenced to spend the next 11 years for overseeing a blood-testing hoax that became a parable about greed and hubris in Silicon Valley.

Texas Senate sets impeachment trial for Attorney General Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28

Texas Senate sets impeachment trial for Attorney General Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28.

Impeachment trial of Texas’ Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28

A historic impeachment trial in Texas to determine whether Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton should be permanently removed from office will begin no later than August in the state Senate.

Texas firefighter stabbed while fighting blazes along interstate

Authorities say a Texas firefighter was stabbed in the thigh by a man accused of starting the multiple fires firefighters were putting out along Interstate 35 in Austin.

Pay per wave: Native Hawaiians divided over artificial surf lagoon in the birthplace of surfing

A prominent Hawaiian waterman wants to build another Hawaii wave pool facility using the latest technology to simulate the ideal conditions top-notch surfers need to stay competitive.

Texas passes sexual conduct bill drag show artists fear will prompt crackdown

Texas lawmakers approved a bill expanding what is considered an illegal performance of sexual conduct in a move drag artists fear will be used to criminalize their shows.

3 wounded in shooting in Texas strip club parking lot, gunman killed

Authorities say a man wounded three people when he opened fire the parking lot of a Texas strip club early Sunday before he was fatally shot by the club's armed security.

Government tries to claw back money so Jan. 6 rioters don't profit from online appeals

A growing number of Capitol rioters are facing hefty fines on top of prison sentences at their sentencing hearings.

Asylum-seekers say joy over end of Title 42 turns to anguish induced by new US rules

Asylum-seekers say joy over the end of the public health restriction known as Title 42 this month is turning into anguish with the realization of how the Biden administration’s new rules affect them.

Why Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment fight isn't finished yet

The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with the impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Fight still ahead for Texas' Ken Paxton after historic impeachment deepens GOP divisions

The historic impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is plunging Republicans into a bruising fight over whether to banish one of their own in America’s biggest red state.

Timeline of events leading to the impeachment of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

A timeline of key events that led to Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton being impeached by the state’s GOP-controlled House of Representatives.

Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering his suspension from office

Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, triggering his suspension from office.

Texas House launches historic impeachment proceedings against GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton; vote expected in hours

Texas House launches historic impeachment proceedings against GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton; vote expected in hours.

New Mexico shooting victims mourned by their children, 64 grandchildren

Each of the three women killed last week when indiscriminate gunfire erupted in a residential neighborhood of Farmington, New Mexico, left a unique mark in the community that spanned generations.

Texas' GOP-held House set for impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas’ GOP-led House of Representatives is set to hold historic impeachment proceeding against Attorney General Ken Paxton, as the scandal-plagued Republican called on his supporters to protest a vote that could lead to his ouster.

Court monitor warned of medical care issues at Border Patrol stations before girl’s death

A court-appointed monitor said in January that child migrants held in medical isolation may be overlooked when Border Patrol stations are too crowded.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton rallies supporters to peacefully protest impeachment proceedings at Capitol

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton rallies supporters to peacefully protest impeachment proceedings at Capitol.

Texas grand jury indicts man in fatal shooting of rapper Takeoff

Court records say a man has been indicted on a murder charge in the shooting of Migos rapper Takeoff last year outside a Houston bowling alley.