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Austin bombing suspect blows himself up as SWAT moves in

By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press

The suspect in the deadly bombings that terrorized Austin blew himself up early Wednesday as authorities closed in on him, bringing a grisly end to a three-week manhunt. But police warned that more bombs could be out there.

WATCH: White House says Trump did not raise ex-spy poisoning, election meddling in call with Putin

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says: "That's not simply what today's call was about."…

White House says Trump is aware of Austin bombings

By Associated Press

The White House says the federal government is doing “whatever is necessary” to apprehend whomever is responsible for a series of explosions in Austin, Texas.

Investigators suspect FedEx explosion is tied to Austin bombings

By Paul J. Weber, Will Weissert, Associated Press

A package bomb that authorities believe is linked to the recent string of Austin bombings exploded early Tuesday inside of a FedEx distribution center near San Antonio, leaving one worker with minor injuries.

Police make appeal to Austin bomber after fourth explosion in a month

By PBS News Hour

Austin, Texas, is on edge after the fourth bombing there this month wounded two men late Sunday night. The latest bombing, triggered by a tripwire, differs from the previous three, which were package bombs. Judy Woodruff learns more from Syeda…

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Austin is looking for a 'serial bomber.' Here's what we know

By Joshua Barajas

Here's what we know -- and don't know -- about the series of Austin bombings that have only escalated fear among a city of nearly 1 million people.

Austin police chief says fourth bombing shows 'different level of skill'

By Paul J. Weber, Will Weissert, Associated Press

Texas' capital city was rocked by the fourth bombing this month, which injured two people and which the police chief says was caused by a tripwire and showed "a different level of skill" than the package bombs used in the…

Police say 2 package explosions in Austin are linked

By Will Weissert, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

Investigators believe a package bomb that killed a teenager and wounded a woman in Austin, Texas, on Monday is linked to a similar bombing that killed a man elsewhere in the city this month, and they're considering whether race was…

Democrats, women candidates score big in Texas primaries

By Will Weissert, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

Women running for Congress surged to big wins and Democrats smashed recent turnout levels in Texas' first-in-the-nation 2018 primary elections, giving Republicans a potential glimpse of what's ahead in the first midterms under President Donald Trump.