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January 27, 2023

Former NM state tax employee sentenced to nearly 8 years for wire fraud, identity theft, money laundering

A former New Mexico state tax employee was sentenced to almost eight years in prison. He altered tax refunds and directed the money to accounts he controlled.

January 27, 2023

Obama-honored superintendent blasts White race as 'problematic,' who should feel 'really uncomfortable'

Scott Menzel, the superintendent of Scottsdale Unified School District in Arizona, blasted White people for being privileged and party to a racist system.

January 26, 2023

Texas smuggler with 4-year-old child inside car leads trooper on high-speed chase

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was led on a high-speed chase by a smuggler carrying five illegal immigrants last week, including a four-year-old from Cuba.

January 26, 2023

Arizona cold case investigators identify woman found stuffed in canvas sack in desert over 50 years ago

A woman found in a sack in the Arizona desert more than 50 years ago has been identified, authorities said this week.

January 26, 2023

Oklahoma AG appoints counsel to review death row inmate's case

Republican Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummod has appointed a counsel to review the murder-for-hire conviction of Richard Glossip, who has long maintained his innocence.

January 26, 2023

Texas death row inmates sue state over mandatory solitary confinement

A group of Texas death row inmates are suing the state's prison system over its mandatory and indefinite solitary confinement rules for those awaiting execution.

January 26, 2023

Oklahoma authorities identify Athena Brownfield remains found near caretaker's home

Oklahoma authorities announced Thursday the remains discovered earlier in January are those of of missing 4-year-old Athena Brownfield, who police say was murdered on Christmas Day.

January 26, 2023

Houston UPS driver rescued after truck topples onto side during powerful tornado that ripped through region

A Houston, Texas UPS driver whose truck turned onto its side during a severe storm on Tuesday was rescued by two men who kicked the window out to allow her to escape.

January 26, 2023

Pasadena, Texas man rescues UPS driver after truck turns onto side during storm

A Pasadena, Texas man jumped into action to save a UPS driver after her truck turned over onto its side during a dangerous storm in Houston. CREDIT: Luis D’Campo

January 26, 2023

New Mexico school bus failed to yield before collision

New Mexico police said that a school bus that collided with a tractor-trailer failed to yield on Wednesday. Officials said one student suffered critical injuries.