Judge tosses indictment against actor Timothy Busfield
A New Mexico judge has dismissed an indictment against actor and director Timothy Busfield on four counts of sexual contact of a minor.
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Evacuation orders issued as wildfire burns in Orange County, California
The Norte Fire ignited midday Friday in San Clemente, with fire officials warning that wind gusts are causing a "dangerous rate of spread."
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3 children, 1 teacher killed in shooting at Bend, Oregon elementary school; teen shooter also dead: Police
Three children and one teacher are dead after a shooter forced his way into a Bend, Oregon, elementary school and opened fire, authorities said.
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Suspicious powder received at Senator Ted Cruz's office in downtown Houston, source says
A source familiar with Senator Ted Cruz's office confirmed to ABC13 that a suspicious powder was received and that staff is safe.
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Sisters Network INC. offers financial assistance, breast cancer resources for women in need
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights the importance of early detection, Sisters Network Inc. is working to help Black women overcome financial barriers to breast cancer screenings and treatment. Caleen Allen, executive vice president of Sisters Network Inc., and Dee Manuel...
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State officials say HISD takeover could end as early as the end of this school year
It's been more than three years since the state took over HISD, but state officials say the takeover could end as early as this school year's end.
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FBI Houston investigates suspicious mailings after white powder sent to Ted Cruz’s office
The FBI Houston field office is investigating at a downtown Houston federal building as authorities investigate a series of suspicious mailings sent to addresses nationwide. The investigation is happening now at the Mickey Leland building on Smith Street. An envelope containing a...
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California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution, US warns
The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month's midterm election, warning that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at risk of criminal investigation and potential p...
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Trump rallies in Georgia with Collins, Jackson ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump returned to Georgia on Friday afternoon to headline a campaign rally in Dalton.
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Police called to Downtown Houston building for suspicious envelope
Police say someone at the Mickey Leland Federal Building received an envelope with white powder.
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Firefighters battle southwest Houston apartment complex blaze, HFD says
Houston firefighters explained that windy conditions and a broken fire hydrant complicated their response to the blaze.
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Archaeologists in Turkey may have found the world’s oldest shipwreck
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered what may be the world’s oldest known shipwreck, with artifacts dating back nearly 5,000 years.
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3 charged after luring man to north Houston apartment, then zip-tying and assaulting him, HPD says
Three people were charged after luring a man to a north Houston apartment, then zip-tying and assaulting him, the Houston Police Department said.