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September 20, 2022

Grandpa of 11 steps in to fight robber off woman in Texas: report

A good Samaritan identified as an elderly grandfather of 11 stepped in to help a woman during an armed robbery earlier this month. Now, police continue searching for the suspect.

September 20, 2022

Delaware, White House preparing for potential migrant flight to arrive near Biden home

Delaware officials and the White House said they were monitoring for the potential arrival of migrants who illegally crossed in Texas to come via plane from Florida sometime on Tuesday.

September 20, 2022

Gunman shoots 3 at Texas fair before being shot by deputies: police

Three people were shot at the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo in Amarillo, Texas, prior to being wounded by sheriff's deputies. A "clear bag policy" was implemented for the fair in 2022.

September 20, 2022

Texas doctor who reportedly poisoned IV bags with heart-stopping drugs held without bail

A Dallas anesthesiologist accused of poisoning IV bags with heart-stopping drugs, causing the death of a fellow doctor and cardiac emergencies for 11 patients, will remain in custody.

September 20, 2022

Federal judge rules gun ban for felons is unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that the gun ban for those under felony indictments is unconstitutional. The judge dismissed a federal indictment against a man who was charged under the ban.

September 19, 2022

Texas sheriff opens criminal probe into DeSantis operation to fly migrants to Martha's Vineyard

A Texas sheriff is opening a criminal probe into the taking of migrants to Martha's Vineyard, saying they were 'lured' and 'exploited' with false promises.

September 19, 2022

Latino civil rights organization meets migrants in Eagle Pass, busses them to other Texas cities

The nation's oldest Latino civil rights organization met with migrants on Sunday in Eagle Pass before bussing about three dozen to other Texas cities.

September 19, 2022

Houston rapper 'The Breadman' gets 23 years for drug trafficking

A Houston rapper known as "The Breadman" was given a 23-year prison sentence for allegedly trafficking various types of drugs like cocaine and opioids, the Justice Department said.

September 19, 2022

Texas gov's office accuses NYC mayor of 'flat-out lying' after considering legal action over bussed migrants

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office accused New York City Mayor Eric Adams of lying about migrants being forced onto busses between their two states.

September 19, 2022

Federal court rules Big Tech has no 'freewheeling First Amendment right to censor'

A federal appeals court upheld a Texas law on Friday that seeks to curb censorship by social media platforms -- a major victory for Republicans who charge companies like Twitter and Facebook are limiting free speech.