15-year-old boy charged with murdering his father; family says it was self-defense
A 15-year-old is charged with murdering his father, but the boy's family says it's a case of self-defense.
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Families divided after 15-year-old charged with murder in connection with father's death
A 15-year-old accused of killing his father during a family disturbance is facing a murder charge, dividing relatives over whether his actions were self-defense or if the charge is warranted....
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Driver killed in crash at southwest Houston intersection
An 18-year-old man was killed early morning after his car struck a pole at the intersection of South Sam Houston Parkway West and South Post Oak Road, according to Houston police. Southwest Patrol officers responded to the single-vehicle crash at about 3 a.m. An off-duty officer ...
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This Week in Texas: Early vote analysis, Lt. Governor candidates, Houston tax abatements
This Week in Texas, we're looking toward Election Day after wrapping up early voting, and looking at any clues that we can learn once votes are counted....
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They spent more than a year inside a NASA hangar in Houston simulating life on Mars. Now, they’re finally out
The four crew members of NASA’s CHAPEA mission had spent 378 days inside a 1,700 square foot facility, living and working in Mars-like conditions. Their families welcomed them back to Earth on Saturday....
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Galveston City Council Member Jason Hardcastle arrested for intoxicated driving after crash: Police
Galveston City Council Member Jason Hardcastle was arrested for driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest after a crash, police said.
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Canelo Alvarez regains WBC super-middleweight title with unanimous decision over Christian Mbilli
Canelo Alvarez regained the WBC super-middleweight championship, using precise counterpunching to defeat Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision.
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NC State fraternity house searched as part of criminal investigation into hazing allegations
A North Carolina fraternity is on interim suspension by the university while it investigates allegations of hazing.
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No. 4 Indiana forces overtime with a 60-yard FG then beats Minnesota 23-16
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti always believed in backup quarterback Grant Wilson. When the seventh-year player got his chance Saturday, he delivered. Wilson took over for the injured Josh Hoover in the second half and threw a 25-yard touchdown pass on the first play of overtime to ...
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Man killed, woman critically injured in Webster hit-and-run
A 24-year-old man was killed and a 20-year-old woman was critically injured after they were struck by a vehicle that fled the scene in Webster Friday night, police said. Officers responded around 9:37 p.m. to the 200 block of Water Street. The man was pronounced dead at the scene...
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ICE agent charged with assault for hitting a fleeing man with his car will turn himself in on Monday, attorney says
An ICE officer charged with aggravated assault after he ran over a man with his car in Houston will turn himself in on Monday, according to his attorney....
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No. 3 Georgia takes advantage of 4 turnovers by No. 17 Florida to beat Gators 27-8
Chris Cole returned a fumble recovery 66 yards for a touchdown and No. 3 Georgia took advantage of four turnovers by No. 17 Florida to beat the Gators 27-8 on Saturday. Tramell Jones Jr., Florida's second quarterback, fumbled when sacked by Quintavius Johnson late in the first ha...
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FBI blames North Korea for stolen billions from Binance in biggest hack in history
The theft of billions of dollars from Binance within a matter of minutes, the biggest crypto heist in history , was orchestrated by North Korean hackers, the FBI said Saturday. The bureau said in a statement that this week's attack was tied to “malicious cyber activity” by an ent...