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Bodycam video shows Oklahoma secretary of state’s arrest outside McDonald’s on public intoxication allegation

August 20, 2026

Bodycam video shows Oklahoma secretary of state’s arrest outside McDonald’s on public intoxication allegation

Body camera video captured Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak's encounter with police outside a McDonald's before his public intoxication arrest.

Untapped Karmelo Anthony evidence cache showed he stalked ex-girlfriend, had 'knives' obsession: prosecutors

August 20, 2026

Untapped Karmelo Anthony evidence cache showed he stalked ex-girlfriend, had 'knives' obsession: prosecutors

Karmelo Anthony's new trial motion faces a Monday deadline as retired Judge Michael Chitty must decide whether to overturn the murder conviction.

Texas mom backs Ten Commandments in classrooms as legal battle reaches Supreme Court

August 20, 2026

Texas mom backs Ten Commandments in classrooms as legal battle reaches Supreme Court

Brittany McFarland says Texas Ten Commandments classroom displays gave her a renewed sense of hope as families ask the Supreme Court to block the law.

Suspects at large after Tucson police recruit killed, Pima County corrections officer wounded in shooting

August 19, 2026

Suspects at large after Tucson police recruit killed, Pima County corrections officer wounded in shooting

A 23-year-old Tucson police recruit was killed and a Pima County corrections officer hospitalized after an early morning shooting in Arizona.

Texas judge who presided over Karmelo Anthony murder trial removed from case over 'got it right' comment

August 19, 2026

Texas judge who presided over Karmelo Anthony murder trial removed from case over 'got it right' comment

Karmelo Anthony's defense seeks Judge John Roach's recusal over post-verdict comments before a Thursday hearing on a new trial in the murder case.

Federal $25 minimum wage mandate would destroy over 5M jobs, hit booming Sun Belt hardest: study

August 19, 2026

Federal $25 minimum wage mandate would destroy over 5M jobs, hit booming Sun Belt hardest: study

A proposed $25 minimum wage could slash over 5 million jobs nationwide, with Texas, Florida and other Sun Belt states facing the largest losses.

Longtime GOP aide defects to Dem rising star as Texas Senate battle for Cornyn's seat heats up

August 18, 2026

Longtime GOP aide defects to Dem rising star as Texas Senate battle for Cornyn's seat heats up

A former John Cornyn staffer joins James Talarico's Democratic campaign against Ken Paxton in a Texas race that could flip Republican Senate control.

Nancy Guthrie ransom notes contain repeated writing quirks that could help identify suspect, expert says

August 18, 2026

Nancy Guthrie ransom notes contain repeated writing quirks that could help identify suspect, expert says

Retired investigator Lisa Miller says comma splices and open compounds in the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes reveal the author's unique idiolect.

Repeat offender with 7 prior convictions arrested 3 times in 12 days over alleged attacks on women

August 17, 2026

Repeat offender with 7 prior convictions arrested 3 times in 12 days over alleged attacks on women

Jeff Asare faces a first-degree rape charge after three arrests in less than two weeks involving allegations of sexual assault in Oklahoma City.

‘Duck Dynasty’ stars Jep and Jessica Robertson say ‘a lot of prayer’ led them to leave Louisiana for Texas

August 17, 2026

‘Duck Dynasty’ stars Jep and Jessica Robertson say ‘a lot of prayer’ led them to leave Louisiana for Texas

Jep and Jessica Robertson reveal the prayer and faith behind their move from Louisiana to North Texas, where they're building Comanche Moon Ranch.