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June 14, 2023

Texas teen killed parents, siblings because he was afraid they 'were going to eat him': court docs

A Texas teenager accused of killing his family allegedly said they were cannibals and that they were going to eat him, according to court documents.

June 14, 2023

Reinstatement ordered for 2 Oklahoma officers who fatally shot unarmed Black man

An arbitrator mandates reinstatement of two southwestern Oklahoma police officers involved in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man in December 2021.

June 14, 2023

Criminal charges dropped for sole murder suspect in New Mexico motorcycle rally shooting

The criminal charges against a sole individual accused of murder in a shooting at a motorcycle rally in a mountain resort town in northern New Mexico will be dismissed.

June 14, 2023

Activists work to relocate giraffe stuck in small Mexican enclosure, exposed to scorching sun and hail

A giraffe named Benito has arrived at a park in Ciudad, Mexico. However, activists are urging for its relocation, citing that its enclosure is too small and insufficient for the animal.

June 14, 2023

New Mexico authorities identify suspects in 1988 cold case disappearance of 19-year-old Tara Calico

New Mexico authorities announced that suspects have been identified in the1988 cold case disappearance of Tara Calico and that they may now seek prosecution.

June 14, 2023

Houston Police K-9 dies from heat exhaustion after engine of vehicle it was left in shut off

A K-9 with the Houston Police Department has died after it was left in an air-conditioned vehicle whose engine unexpectedly shut off, authorities say.

June 14, 2023

Oklahoma softball team 'united in faith' wins College World Series: 'God has great things in store'

Oklahoma Sooners softball player Grace Lyons shared how faith plays a pivotal role in the team's successes after securing a third consecutive national title.

June 13, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs four parental rights bills: 'Our schools are for education, not indoctrination'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday signed four bills to “empower" parents. This move comes after parents across the country are paying closer attention to school boards.

June 13, 2023

Doctor defends giving transgender treatments to 8 and 10-year-olds: 'Respect kids as individuals'

Brown University Dr. Michelle Forcier argued against the suggestion that children are not capable of understanding their gender condition on PBS Newshour.

June 13, 2023

US government can enforce Obamacare requirements for HIV, some cancer screenings as legal battle plays out

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the government can continue to enforce Obamacare requirements to cover care for HIV and some other illnesses as the case plays out.