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May 18, 2023

Texas man pleads guilty to smuggling gun linked to the kidnapping of 4 Americans in Mexico

A Texas man who purchased a gun for a Gulf Cartel member in Mexico linked to the kidnapping of four Americans has pleaded guilty to straw purchasing and smuggling a firearm.

May 18, 2023

US federal health officials warn residents to cancel planned surgeries near Mexican border due to meningitis

Five people were infected with suspected meningitis after receiving surgery near the border. One of the people died. Officials are warning residents to cancel surgeries in the area.

May 18, 2023

US metro areas beginning to grow once again following 2021 decline

The trend of people fleeing from urban areas either reversed or slowed in most of the popular cities in the country in 2022, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.

May 18, 2023

8-year-old migrant girl dies in Texas while in Border Patrol custody

An 8-year-old migrant girl died Wednesday while in Border Patrol custody in Texas. The agency announced she suffered a “medical emergency."

May 17, 2023

Texas bill banning gender procedures, hormone therapy for trans kids sent to governor

A bill that would ban gender procedures for transgender youth in Texas is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.

May 17, 2023

Texas science teacher shoots son, stepdaughter after assaulting wife, police say

A Texas middle school teacher shot his son and stepdaughter after assaulting his wife, authorities said

May 17, 2023

Houston toddler accidentally shot by 4-year-old brother in home

Texas law enforcement officials said a 4-year-old boy accidentally shot his 1-year-old brother at their home on Tuesday. The family said the gun belonged to a relative.

May 17, 2023

Border Patrol arrest 16 people on FBI terror watch list in April at southern border

Border Patrol agents have encountered 16 people on the terror watch list in April, according to statistics released on Wednesday, as they deal with high migrant numbers.

May 17, 2023

Texas woman pleads guilty, sentenced to 52 years for 5-year-old boy’s death

Prosecutors said a woman who pleaded guilty in the 2021 death of her boyfriend’s 5-year-old Houston son has agreed to a 52-year prison sentence on Wednesday.

May 17, 2023

US power grid facing elevated risk of shortages this summer amid green energy push: watchdog

The nation's top power grid watchdog warned Wednesday that most Americans are at an elevated risk of facing power outages this summer as states continue pushing green policies.