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May 19, 2023

Disabled woman in New Mexico tortured to death by caregivers, prosecutor says

A disabled woman in New Mexico who died after being found dehydrated in the back of a van at the border was tortured by her caregivers, prosecutors allege.

May 19, 2023

Fired New Mexico archaeological director sues state officials for wrongful termination

The ex-director of New Mexico's Office of Archaeological Studies is suing state officials saying his gender and race played a role in his firing. The lawsuit was filed late Thursday.

May 19, 2023

Arizona construction boss charged after allegedly slapping woman over scratched countertop

An Arizona construction company own who was seen on video allegedly slapping a female worker over an apparent scratched countertop is now facing an assault charge.

May 19, 2023

'He's done nothing but make it worse': Americans grade President Biden's handling of the border crisis

Americans in the Lone Star state graded President Biden's performance handling the border crisis following a few record-breaking single-day migrant crossings.

May 19, 2023

Oklahoma agrees not to enforce ban on sex reassignment care for minors

The state of Oklahoma and opponents of a sex reassignment care ban have filed an agreement to not enforce the law as a federal judge considers a challenge to it.

May 19, 2023

State of California and 5 major US cities to receive federal help to house the homeless

Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle, Phoenix, and California will receive federal funding under a new plan the Biden administration announced to reduce homelessness in two years.

May 19, 2023

Fort Worth police release bodycam footage of moment kidnapped infant is located

Fort Worth police released bodycam footage of the moment an officer located a six-month-old baby who was kidnapped when a suspect stole a car from the driveway of a home.

May 18, 2023

New Mexico police release body camera video from shooting that left 3 people dead, 2 cops injured

New Mexico police released body camera video from a shooting Monday that left three people dead, including the shooter, and injuring six other people.

May 18, 2023

Texas university launches investigation after AI chatbot claims to have written seniors’ papers

Texas A&M University in investigating after a ChatGPT bot claimed to have written the essays of a group of seniors. The university said it's working to adopt AI detection tools.

May 18, 2023

New Mexico officials release videos showing officers rushing gunman who killed 3 women

Authorities in New Mexico released video recordings that showed someone saying “kill me" on a home doorbell camera during a rampage where three older women were killed outside a church.