Man arrested on suspicion of planning attack on Texas Capitol taken into federal custody
A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of plotting to attack the Texas State Capitol, authorities said.
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Travis County puts all departments on alert ahead of expected severe weather this week
With severe weather expected this week, Travis County officials say all county departments are ready to respond to emergencies, with staff monitoring conditions...
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Tennessee unable to carry out the execution by lethal injection of Christa Gail Pike
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death Wednesday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure. Pike was alive and loudly snoring after the attempted...
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Harris County deputy shot; manhunt underway
A manhunt is underway after a Harris County deputy was shot on Wednesday evening.
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Tennessee unable to carry out Christa Gail Pike execution, witnesses say
Tennessee was not able to carry out the planned execution of a woman convicted in the 1995 killing of a classmate, according to media witnesses.
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Austin ICE shooting: Bond denied for man shot by ICE agent; he's now in federal criminal custody
The man who was shot by an ICE agent in North Austin appeared in federal court on Wednesday. 28-year-old Wilber Garces Perez was charged with assaulting, resisting, interfering with, and impeding a federal officer....
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Austin gives ACL Festival attendees tips on staying safe and getting around
Austin officials are sharing safety tips ahead of ACL Fest, including hydration, theft prevention, transportation planning and DWI enforcement.
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200 counterfeit Cartier watches worth $28 million seized in Chicago
Two hundred counterfeit Cartier watches that could have each commanded, on average, six-digit prices were seized at O’Hare International Airport.
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South Carolina mom accused of knife attack on young children; 6-year-old may lose arm: sheriff's office
A South Carolina boy’s call to his grandmother saying he was hungry led authorities to a home where investigators say his mother had stabbed him and his younger sibling dozens of times, leaving both children with severe injuries....
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Concordia University Texas introduces new, secondary mascot ahead of 100th birthday
Concordia University Texas welcome its second mascot, a Golden-Cheeked Warbler named Volt.
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Astros bounced by White Sox in postseason
HOUSTON (AP) — The Chicago White Sox used a big first inning and a three-run homer from Chase Meidroth to propel them to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday to sweep their AL Wild Card Series. It's the first time Chicago has won a playoff series since beating Houston i...
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Cornell student assault allegations highlight NY voluntary intoxication loophole
New York lawmakers are renewing efforts to close a state legal loophole regarding voluntary intoxication and sexual consent following allegations involving a Cornell University fraternity....
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2026 election: Texas ag commissioner candidates accuse each other of ineligibility
The top two candidates for Texas agriculture commissioner continue to trade punches, with both claiming the other is not eligible for the job.