Nation Jul 20 A former U.S. Army soldier started fire outside a NYC federal building and fired a pellet gun, FBI says Andrew Arrabaca, who was a mechanic on Patriot missile systems, is in custody and has been interviewed, an FBI official said.
Nation Jul 16 Texas flash floods leave at least 2 people dead in Hill Country region devastated a year ago After days of pounding rain, the National Weather Service said a large wave on Thursday barreled down the same river wrecked by flash floods last summer when two dozen children and counselors died at Camp Mystic.
Education Jun 26 Texas education board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools The Texas education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible passages, widening conservative efforts to push Christian teachings in U.S. classrooms.
Nation Jun 23 8 convicted of terrorism charges in Texas immigration center shooting sentenced to decades in prison One demonstrator who shot and wounded a police officer during a protest outside a Texas immigration center July 4 has been sentenced to 100 years in federal prison.
Nation Jun 19 Juneteenth celebrations kick off as Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago DALLAS (AP) — As people gather across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama's presidential center will open its doors to the public for the first time. Located on a sprawling campus on Chicago's South Side,…
Nation Jun 09 Texas teen convicted of murder for fatally stabbing another athlete at a high school track meet Prosecutors accused Anthony of egging on a confrontation after being asked to leave the tent of another track team but defense attorneys argued the teen was defending himself.
Nation May 28 Explosion and fire at Dallas apartment causes fatalities, search for missing continues An explosion at a Dallas apartment building engulfed the two-story complex in a towering and deadly blaze Thursday, shaking nearby homes and flinging debris. A search for the missing remained ongoing hours after the flames were brought under control, officials…
Nation May 05 Police say shooting at shopping center outside Dallas leaves 2 dead, 3 injured It was not a random act of violence and the attacker knew the victims, Carrollton Police Chief Roberto Arredondo said.
Politics Apr 21 Appeals court rules Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in class Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into schools.
Nation Feb 27 Transgender youths are targeted in Scouting America changes pushed by the Pentagon Hegseth has criticized Scouting America's historic rebrand in 2024 from the Boy Scouts and other changes he sees as part of "woke culture."…