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January 17, 2023

New Mexico police arrest failed GOP state House candidate in shootings targeting Dem politicians' homes

A failed GOP candidate for New Mexico's House was arrested Monday afternoon in connection with a string of shootings targeting Democratic politicians' homes.

January 17, 2023

Former Republican candidate arrested in drive-by shootings at lawmakers' homes

Former Republican candidate for New Mexico House District 14 Solomon Pena was arrested in connection with drive-by shootings at Democratic officials in New Mexico. (AP)

January 17, 2023

TSA finds undeclared 84 mm caliber weapon in checked luggage at Texas airport

Transportation Security Administration officers confiscated what appears to be an 84 mm caliber weapon in checked luggage on Monday. The owner did not declare the weapon, which is required when flying.

January 17, 2023

Brittney Griner makes appearance at MLK Day event in Arizona

Brittney Griner made a public appearance at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event on Monday in Arizona and was seen talking and taking pictures with fans.

January 17, 2023

Texas mother of 5 killed while defending daughter who ‘was being bullied’ by kids from school: report

Ashley Lopez, a mother from San Antonio, Texas, died after being struck by a car while defending her daughter from bullies that showed up at her home, reports say.

January 17, 2023

Texas border residents sound alarm on migrant crisis, encounters rising

El Paso resident Guadalupe Giner, Texas rancher in the Laredo sector Stephanie Crisp-Canales, and retired CBP officer Rosa Arellano on the growing crisis at the southern border under the Biden administration

January 17, 2023

Texas Gov. Abbott spotlights push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas over border crisis

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas says Alejandro Mayorkas, President Biden’s Homeland Security secretary, should be impeached over the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.

January 16, 2023

Dallas teenager shoots 11-year-old bystanding boy during fight: police

A juvenile girl in Dallas, Texas, fighting with another girl allegedly shot at her opponent, but the bullet struck an 11-year-old boy who was a bystander.

January 16, 2023

Texas teens charged in killings of a father and son

Authorities arrested two Texas teenagers Monday who are accused of killing a father and son.

January 16, 2023

Houston activists call for arrest of armed taqueria diner who shot, killed robbery suspect

Activists in Houston want the shooter who killed a suspect robber inside a restaurant to face charges.