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March 23, 2023

Amber Alert in Texas canceled after abducted teen found

According to the Azle Police Department the 13-year-old first went missing around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, but was found by Texas police on Thursday afternoon.

March 23, 2023

Arizona police searching for missing couple after vehicle found in floodwaters

Police are searching for a missing couple after their vehicle was found stuck in Arizona floodwaters. Rescue crews were dispatched to Tonto Creek when they received a 911 call.

March 23, 2023

Border chaos: Texas Border Patrol agents shut down two stash houses holding 21 illegal immigrants

U.S. Border Patrol worked with state and local police to bust two stash houses in Texas holding a total of 21 illegal immigrants from Central America.

March 23, 2023

Energy group asks Republicans to investigate Biden's interior secretary over ethics violations

A leading oil and gas industry group is raising the alarm on Interior Secretary Deb Haaland's potential conflicts of interest, asking Republicans to open an investigation.

March 23, 2023

Texas man sentenced in brutal murder of girlfriend whose body was found under couch with throat slit

Anthony Young, 45, pleaded guilty last month to the murder of his girlfriend, 65-year-old Laurel Schick, at the couple's apartment in Tarrant County, Texas, in January 2021.

March 23, 2023

More Arizona residents ordered to evacuate as floodwaters rise

Although Arizona’s stormy weather has wind down, excessive runoff is threatening some residents in Camp Verde and Black Canyon City, prompting more evacuations.

March 23, 2023

FBI agents open fire in 'multiday' hostage rescue operation; 1 dead

FBI agents exchanged gunfire with suspects in a multiday hostage rescue operation in Houston. The FBI says one person was killed, but agents and hostages are safe.

March 23, 2023

Dallas Zoo welcomes baby warthog: 'Her name means watermelon'

The Dallas Zoo in Texas welcomed a baby warthog named Tikiti and has released photos of the newborn before her public appearance in the "Giants of Savanna" habitat.

March 23, 2023

Texas students gather to protest cancelled drag show with gay pride flags, pro-drag signs

Students from West Texas A&M University gathered to protest the cancelation of a drag show on campus. The university's president claimed drag shows "discriminate against womanhood."

March 23, 2023

Explosion erupts at Texas chemical plant in suburban Houston, one person injured

A chemical plant in Texas exploded causing a massive fire near Houston. Officials briefly shut down nearby roads as the fire was being extinguished.