Bay Area firefighter wanted on CSAM charges may have staged death, FBI says
He reportedly drowned in April 2023 but the FBI now says they're not so sure he did.
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Uvalde CISD Robb Elementary site to become memorial, community park
Uvalde CISD will transfer the former Robb Elementary property to the city of Uvalde for a memorial and community park backed by $10 million in state funding....
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Caleb Flynn found guilty of murder in death of his wife
Caleb Flynn has been found guilty of all charges against him in the death of his wife, Ashley Flynn.
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Hegseth instructs Pentagon to defend 2026 elections from 'foreign actors'
The meddling of foreign actors and nations has been a concern for U.S. administrations.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship ends flight early after first-ever orbit of Earth
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship rocket has completed its first orbit of Earth, despite losing one of its engines after the flight began. It is now beginning its journey back to Earth much earlier than originally planned....
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City of Austin prepares for incoming heavy rains, flood potential
Central Texas will be hit with heavy rains as early as Wednesday night through Friday, and Austin is under a level 3 out of 4 flood risk.
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Cornell fraternity Snapchat messages could be key in Jane Doe rape case
Alleged messages between Cornell University students accused of rape could become crucial pieces of evidence.
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EPA to ‘reconsider’ air quality rules as Texas faces diesel price 'disaster'
Diesel costs nearly $6.40 per gallon on average nationally, according to AAA. The fuel cost roughly 84 cents a month ago and about $2.76 a year ago.
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Jerry Jones rues coaching errors in Cowboys' loss to Ravens as Schottenheimer shoulders blame
“There is no explanation you're satisfied with."
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Florida mom accused of leaving 4 kids alone while she went on 3-day cruise
A Florida mom was arrested Monday after authorities said she left her four children alone while she went on a three-day cruise.
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Denton barbershop owner admitted recording women in restroom, affidavit says
The owner of a Denton barbershop admitted placing a cellphone in the business' women's restroom to record people, including a female employee, according to a police affidavit....
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Border Report Live: ICE raids near schools causing 'state of terror'
The growing number of arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in southern California outside schools and other community gathering places is causing a "state of terror," says Alor Calderon of the Employee Rights Center in San Diego....
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'Secret' immigration courts popping up in federal buildings, observers say
The Trump administration is holding secret, pop-up immigration courts in federal buildings that the public can't access, and lawyers are having trouble finding detained migrants through an online system, lawyers and an Arizona lawmaker said Tuesday....