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July 6, 2021

Texas hospital delivers 100 babies in 91-hour span

A Texas hospital set a new baby boom record recently when staff delivered over 100 newborns over two, two-day stretches.

July 6, 2021

Bloody July Fourth weekend leaves 150 fatally shot in more than 400 shootings nationwide

A bloody Fourth of July weekend ended with at least 150 people killed in more than 400 shootings that occurred across the country, according to data compiled throughout the weekend.

July 6, 2021

‘Peeping Tom’ shot 3 times by Texas girl’s father is charged: report

The ‘peeping Tom’ who was shot three times by a Texas father after allegedly touching himself while peering into a 10-year-old girl’s window has been charged, a report said.

July 5, 2021

Texas bookstore owner shares letter from customer claiming mask requirements will lead to new 'Jim Crow'

A bookstore owner in Texas shared a letter on social media from an anonymous customer who claimed that COVID-19 mask requirements like the business' will lead to a new form of "Jim Crow."

July 5, 2021

Independence Day fireworks cause house burnings, injuries, and deaths across US

While the nation celebrated Independence Day 2021 with a sense that things were slowly turning back to normal, there were some whose fortunes took a turn for the worse after fireworks displays quickly got out of hand.

July 5, 2021

Houston police officer shot responding to dispute over parking spot

A Houston police officer was shot Monday during a response to a disturbance call over a parking dispute but was expected to recover.

July 5, 2021

Former Rep. Allen West launches GOP primary challenge against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Saying that he can no longer “sit on the sidelines,” Allen West on Sunday announced a run for Texas governor, launching a primary challenge against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

July 4, 2021

Texas prison inmates escape on Fourth of July

A pair of drug felons rang in the Fourth of July early Sunday by busting out of a federal prison in Texas.

July 4, 2021

Trump makes no mention of DeSantis at Florida rally

Former President Trump hit plenty of high notes at his rally Saturday night in Sarasota, Florida. But he glaringly didn't mention the name of his strong ally in the Sunshine State - GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.

July 4, 2021

Biden defends Sha'Carri Richardson suspension as progressives, some in GOP balk: ‘Rules are the rules’

President Biden gave a muted response Saturday to sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension due to a positive marijuana test that will cut her from the Tokyo Olympics later this month.