1983 Texas cold case murder victim identified through advanced DNA testing
A woman killed in a rural Texas county over 40 years ago has been identified thanks to advanced DNA testing.
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NFL suspends an official 2 games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL on Monday suspended a line judge two games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride. Jeff Seeman was caught on camera cursing at McBride during the Cardinals’ loss at the New York Giants on Sunday. “Obviously, you hate to see it, for obvious reasons,...
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He was charged with murder as a teen; now he's a paralegal
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Two arrested after $628K cocaine bust at Laredo port of entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $628,000 worth of cocaine during a vehicle inspection at the Laredo Port of Entry.
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Elgin ISD given all-clear following non-credible threat
Elgin Independent School District has been given the all-clear following a non-credible threat after students were placed under lockdown Monday afternoon....
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State Fair of Texas unveils food, watch parties for Red River Rivalry
The State Fair of Texas is preparing for the Red River Rivalry with themed food, watch parties and game-day events as Texas and Oklahoma meet at the Cotton Bowl....
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Polk County school bus crash kills 2, including Winter Haven High School student: PCSO
A crash involving a Polk County school bus and three other vehicles left two people dead, including a 10th grade Winter Haven High School student, and sent multiple others to hospitals Monday morning, according to law enforcement....
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Caleb Flynn, former 'American Idol' singer, sentenced to life in prison without parole in wife's murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, who was convicted last month of killing his wife Ashley Flynn, 37, was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole....
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Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Week 6 rankings
High school football is underway in Central Texas and FOX 7 has your post-week 6 rankings.
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Suspected jaywalker dies after exchanging fire with officer, NM State Police say
A New Mexico State Police officer shot and killed a suspected jaywalker who allegedly fired at him during a foot chase over the weekend.
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FBI, Philadelphia police search ‘house of horrors’ linked to 7 missing women
Investigators are searching a Philadelphia residence known as the "house of horrors" for evidence that could help explain the disappearances of several women....
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Ken Paxton investigates UnitedHealth over alleged coverage denials
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating UnitedHealth Group over allegations it improperly denied medically necessary care and engaged in deceptive insurance practices....
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Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.