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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

Native American student sues school for removing feather from her graduation cap

A recent graduate in Oklahoma is suing her former high school for allegedly damaging a sacred feather while attempting to remove it from her cap.

May 17, 2023

Researchers use AI to understand Alzheimer's disease, identify drug targets

Researchers nationwide have used artificial intelligence tools in an effort to find the cause of Alzheimer's disease, as well as discover potential treatements.

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.

May 17, 2023

Texas man fatally shoots neighbor during fight over loud music, police say

Lonnie Holcombe, 54, allegedly shot and killed his neighbor in Dallas during a fight, and told police that his neighbors were playing loud music.

May 17, 2023

Crackdown on Medicaid fraud in Arizona leads to 45 indictments, $75 million seized

Gov. Katie Hobbs announced that a recent crackdown on Medicaid fraud has led to 45 indictments. Illegitimate group homes defrauded Arizona out of hundreds of millions of dollars.

May 17, 2023

President Biden claims border 'looks much better'

Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., calls out Biden for his claims about the border after 6 on the FBI terror watchlist were arrested at the border in 2 days, and latest developments in the Hunter Biden investigation