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State Dept. screens AP-PBS Ukraine war film days after 2-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion
Read full article: State Dept. screens AP-PBS Ukraine war film days after 2-year anniversary of Russia’s invasionThe U_S_ State Department has hosted a screening of the award-winning Associated Press-PBS “Frontline” Ukraine war documentary “20 Days in Mariupol."
Adan Canto, known for his versatility in roles in 'X-Men' and 'Designated Survivor,' dies at 42
Read full article: Adan Canto, known for his versatility in roles in 'X-Men' and 'Designated Survivor,' dies at 42Adan Canto, the Mexican singer and actor best known for his roles in “X-Men: Days of Future Past” and “Agent Game” as well as the TV series “The Cleaning Lady,” has died.
Nearly two years after Lina Khil’s disappearance, family advocates and investigators still plead for tips
Read full article: Nearly two years after Lina Khil’s disappearance, family advocates and investigators still plead for tipsNearly two years after San Antonio police say Lina Khil was reported missing, investigators are still looking for clues to find her.
Bonner and Allen lead Connecticut to a 78-63 win over New York in Game 1 of WNBA semifinal series
Read full article: Bonner and Allen lead Connecticut to a 78-63 win over New York in Game 1 of WNBA semifinal seriesDeWanna Bonner scored 20 points, Rebecca Allen added 18 and the Connecticut Sun played stellar defense to beat the New York Liberty 78-63 in the first game of their WNBA semifinals series.
Four people found dead in apparent murder-suicide at home in north Texas city of Allen
Read full article: Four people found dead in apparent murder-suicide at home in north Texas city of AllenPolice in the north Texas city of Allen found four people dead in what investigators say was an apparent murder-suicide.
‘Baby boxes’ can soon be installed at fire stations for babies being safely surrendered
Read full article: ‘Baby boxes’ can soon be installed at fire stations for babies being safely surrenderedA new option is on the way for people to safely surrender babies in Texas. On Sept. 1, Texas fire departments can install baby boxes. SAFD is currently evaluating station infrastructure.
Texas woman known as the ‘Sassy Trucker’ leaves Dubai after monthslong legal dispute, advocate says
Read full article: Texas woman known as the ‘Sassy Trucker’ leaves Dubai after monthslong legal dispute, advocate saysA Houston woman known online as the “Sassy Trucker” has left the United Arab Emirates after being stranded for months over an altercation at a car rental agency.
Legal dispute facing Texan 'Sassy Trucker' in Dubai shows the limits of speech in UAE
Read full article: Legal dispute facing Texan 'Sassy Trucker' in Dubai shows the limits of speech in UAEA Houston woman known online as the “Sassy Trucker” has been stuck in Dubai for weeks after an altercation at a car rental agency.
Mothers hope for answers as authorities announce 'person of interest' in deaths of 4 women in Oregon
Read full article: Mothers hope for answers as authorities announce 'person of interest' in deaths of 4 women in OregonThe announcement that authorities are holding a person of interest in the case of four women found dead this year in Oregon has mothers of the victims hoping they may finally get answers about what happened to their daughters.
Police release body camera video of officer who killed Allen mall shooter
Read full article: Police release body camera video of officer who killed Allen mall shooterPolice have released video footage of an officer killing a neo-Nazi gunman and quickly ending a mass shooting that left eight people dead and seven others wounded at a Dallas-area shopping mall.
Delayed justice: 3 states remove all time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits
Read full article: Delayed justice: 3 states remove all time limits on child sex abuse lawsuitsAdvocates for survivors of child sexual abuse say momentum is growing for completely removing the statute of limitations for such crimes.
Awash in social media, how are police learning to inform the public better after shootings?
Read full article: Awash in social media, how are police learning to inform the public better after shootings?Social media has law enforcement facing increasing pressure to release information fast amid a surge of mass shootings.
Groups demand officials share information on Texas mall gunman's motives
Read full article: Groups demand officials share information on Texas mall gunman's motivesMembers of several Texas groups on Monday demanded that authorities quickly acknowledge whether they believe the neo-Nazi who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall over a week ago was racially motivated in choosing his victims.
What to know about the mass shooting at a Texas mall
Read full article: What to know about the mass shooting at a Texas mallIt took four minutes for a neo-Nazi with an arsenal of firearms to kill eight people and wound seven others at a Dallas-area shopping center before a police officer ended the rampage, likely saving untold lives.
“Nothing bad happens here”: Allen residents say shooting has shattered the town’s sense of safety
Read full article: “Nothing bad happens here”: Allen residents say shooting has shattered the town’s sense of safetyA mass shooting at this suburb’s community hub — the outlet mall — has punctured the sense of security that drew many to Allen. “That could have been me and my boys,” one local woman said.
Allen mall shooting alarms Asian Texans as authorities search for gunman’s motive
Read full article: Allen mall shooting alarms Asian Texans as authorities search for gunman’s motiveFour of the eight people killed in the North Texas attack were of Asian descent. Law enforcement officials said the gunman held neo-Nazi beliefs.
Allen mall shooting victims include three kids and a couple who leave behind their 6-year-old son
Read full article: Allen mall shooting victims include three kids and a couple who leave behind their 6-year-old sonA security guard, an engineer, and a child as young as three were among the eight victims of the shooting at the Allen outlet mall on Saturday.
“Right wing death squad”: What to know about the Allen shooter’s neo-Nazi views
Read full article: “Right wing death squad”: What to know about the Allen shooter’s neo-Nazi viewsThe shooter’s “RWDS” patch offers troubling clues about his ideology — and how it connects to views that are common among white supremacists.
In surprise move days after Allen mall shooting, Texas House panel OKs bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles
Read full article: In surprise move days after Allen mall shooting, Texas House panel OKs bill raising age to buy semi-automatic riflesThe legislation would raise the minimum age for purchasing certain firearms but likely wouldn’t have been a hindrance to the Allen gunman obtaining a weapon. The bill still faces an uphill climb in the Legislature.
Gov. Greg Abbott focuses on border security in first address since Allen and Brownsville tragedies
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott focuses on border security in first address since Allen and Brownsville tragediesAbbott announced the deployment of new “Texas Tactical Border Force” units to El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley on Monday and Tuesday.
Posts show mall gunman researched attack, had Nazi tattoos
Read full article: Posts show mall gunman researched attack, had Nazi tattoosThe man accused of killing eight people and wounding several others in a mass shooting at a suburban Dallas shopping mall researched when it was busiest and posted photos on social media in mid-April of a store near where he ultimately started his attack.
Source: Investigators examine ideology of Texas gunman
Read full article: Source: Investigators examine ideology of Texas gunmanA law enforcement official says federal investigators are looking into whether the gunman who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall expressed an interest in white supremacist ideology.
Uvalde families celebrate small victory after bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles voted out of committee
Read full article: Uvalde families celebrate small victory after bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles voted out of committeeAs the families of Robb Elementary massacre victims pleaded for Texas lawmakers to advance gun reform in a last-minute push, the bill they had been advocating for finally moved forward.
“This can’t be happening”: Allen becomes latest U.S. town to grapple with a mass shooting
Read full article: “This can’t be happening”: Allen becomes latest U.S. town to grapple with a mass shootingAfter mall shooting, residents of the Dallas suburb are experiencing familiar rituals: mourning, anger and despair.
Police: 8 killed in Texas mall shooting, gunman also dead
Read full article: Police: 8 killed in Texas mall shooting, gunman also deadA gunman killed eight people and wounded seven others – three critically – in a shooting at a Dallas-area mall before being fatally shot by a police officer who happened to be nearby.
Utah college student found alive, naked and covered in coal, after being kidnapped nearly one week earlier, reports say
Read full article: Utah college student found alive, naked and covered in coal, after being kidnapped nearly one week earlier, reports saySnow College student Madelyn Allen is home after she disappeared for nearly a week, following a meeting with a man she met online.
Collin County detention officers won't face charges over in-custody death of Marvin Scott III
Read full article: Collin County detention officers won't face charges over in-custody death of Marvin Scott IIISince Scott’s death, family members had led regular demonstrations outside the Collin County Jail. Multiple news outlets reported that a grand jury recommended the formation of a group to study Scott’s death, which had been ruled a homicide.
Track and field champion at Texas State University killed in car accident
Read full article: Track and field champion at Texas State University killed in car accidentA champion sprinter on the track and field team at Texas State University died Tuesday morning following a car crash, according to the school.
Kennedy Center honorees still relish slimmed-down tribute
Read full article: Kennedy Center honorees still relish slimmed-down tributeThis year’s Kennedy Center Honors may be a slimmed-down affair as the nation emerges from the coronavirus pandemic — but honoree Dick Van Dyke still says it’s “the capper on my career.”.
Delayed Kennedy Center Honors to be rescheduled for mid-May
Read full article: Delayed Kennedy Center Honors to be rescheduled for mid-May(Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)WASHINGTON – Five months after they were postponed because of the coronavirus, the annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming back in May, possibly in a series of small events, organizers announced Wednesday. The centerpiece event for Washington’s Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts normally happens in December, but it was postponed last year amid the pandemic. But even with COVID-19 vaccines gradually rolling out across the country, Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter knew the usual concert would not be possible in May. “It's normally such a festive event, and I'm sure that will come across.”Brooks is no stranger to the Kennedy Center Honors process. Trump and first lady Melania Trump generally stayed away from Kennedy Center events, but Rutter hopes to get President-elect Joe Biden involved this year.
Who should prosecute the El Paso Walmart shooting suspect? A year after the massacre, local and federal prosecutors still face hard decisions
Read full article: Who should prosecute the El Paso Walmart shooting suspect? A year after the massacre, local and federal prosecutors still face hard decisionsRosales, an El Paso native who graduated from Austin High School and the University of Texas El Paso, will replace Jaime Esparza — who decided not to seek reelection after nearly three decades in office — in January to become the county's first female district attorney. “I really don’t anticipate this case going to the trial [phase] until, I am guessing, between two to three years,” she said. After sealing her victory in last month's runoff election, Rosales said letting the U.S. attorney’s office prosecute Crusius first would make financial sense for El Paso. Robert Dunham, executive director of the Washington-based Death Penalty Information Center, a non-profit think tank that analyzes the death penalty, said the case could be over quickly if prosecutors took the death penalty off the table. The El Paso shooting happened a day after Abbott's campaign sent out a mailer saying Texans would need to take matters into their “own hands” to “defend” the border.
Texas runoff election results: U.S. Representative, District 20, Republican; Mauro Garza and Gary Allen
Read full article: Texas runoff election results: U.S. Representative, District 20, Republican; Mauro Garza and Gary AllenSAN ANTONIO Editors note: Election results will begin to populate on this page when early voting results are released at 7 p.m. (CST) on July 14. Background:Garza received 33% of the vote in March and will face Allen, who received 26% of the vote. The seat is currently held by incumbent Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro, who has won handily in the last several general elections. You can find additional election results by scrolling to the bottom of this page. For more election coverage, go to our Vote 2020 page or sign up for our free election newsletter.
Texas hospitals don’t have enough beds for coronavirus patients if too many people get sick at once
Read full article: Texas hospitals don’t have enough beds for coronavirus patients if too many people get sick at onceThe front lines of Texas’ health care workforce are preparing for the possibility of widespread COVID-19 infection — and sounding the alarm about the state’s limited number of hospital beds. The Texas Tribune interviewed more than a dozen doctors, nurses and other health care workers about how ready the state’s health care system is for an expected spike in coronavirus cases. Texas health care workers say those figures underscore the need to slow the number of new infections so that hospitals can keep up. Other health care workers expressed fears that supplies of personal protective equipment, such as N95 respirator masks, could quickly run out. And Jacqueline, a nurse at Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, said her hospital was assigning some nurses to solely focus on patients who had tested positive for coronavirus.
What’s Up South Texas!: A friendship inspires woman with terminal illness to keep fighting
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: A friendship inspires woman with terminal illness to keep fighting'”Because Allen knew how much she meant to Lozano, she didn’t want to risk their lives being separated. “In my mind, I am like ‘If you get on the list, you will get a kidney,’” Allen said. “Last year, she got really sick,” Allen said. I knew something was going on but I didn’t know how much of what was going on because she didn’t want me to worry.”One day, Lozano didn’t come to treatment. “You never know who God will place in your life,” Allen said.