West Virginia woman charged in death of ill husband she left on toilet for 19 hours
A West Virginia woman is accused of leaving her frail and ailing husband on the toilet for 19 hours, an act investigators say contributed to his death.
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More young people are getting involved with South Texas civil rights group amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
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Uber ordered to pay $40M to parents of Emily Normandin-Parker, woman fatally struck after being left on California freeway
The parents of a 23-year-old woman killed after being left along a California freeway are speaking out.
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Texas ICE agent arrested in Minneapolis, charged with shooting man in Operation Metro Surge
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$12 billion in Medicaid funds restored to Texas hospitals, ending impasse with the feds
Nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals will be restored, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday, ending a near year-long impasse between Texas and the federal government. “This funding is a major victory for Texas patients,” Abbott said in a statement. “It authorizes n...
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Heritage Park woman fears loss of street lights, other services
The woman said she recently received an email that the Heritage Park Community Improvement Association has run out of money and will be cutting services as a result....
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American Girl debuts 2027 Doll of the Year, Daisy Davenport
Meet Daisy, Davenport American Girl's latest addition.
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Pulisic left off US roster by Pochettino, Sullivan among 13 who could make debuts
Christian Pulisic was left off the U.S. roster for the first games in coach Mauricio Pochettino's second term, and 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan was among 13 newcomers picked Thursday and could become the youngest player for the American team in 20 years. Yunus Musah, a 2022 World C...
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City error allowed teardown of historic Houston home in Independence Heights
Before her grandmother died, Dr. Sabrina Norman, 70, promised her she would move back to their family home in Independence Heights to protect their legacy. The neighborhood –the first Black municipality to be incorporated in Texas - has changed rapidly in the last 20 years, with ...
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Bryan Kohberger's family say they support his attempt to challenge conviction
The family of Bryan Kohberger is supporting his efforts to challenge his 2025 conviction
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Kennedy niece says Trump holding Kennedy Center 'hostage' amid battle over name
"Leave the Kennedy center alone," Kerry Kennedy said on Tuesday.
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Mississippi school district released from federal desegregation order after 50 years
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
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5-year-old left in locked daycare van after driver 'miscounted' passengers, Alvin PD says
Alvin PD said a daycare employee left the 5-year-old in a locked van after the child was picked up from school. Police estimate the child was in the van alone for 30 to 45 minutes....