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November 29, 2023

Bureau of Land Management halts use of 'cyanide bomb' devices to kill coyotes

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has halted the use of spring-loaded traps that disperse cyanide powder to kill coyotes and other livestock predators.

November 29, 2023

6 inmates murder fellow prisoner at Texas jail, officials concerned over potential retaliation: sheriff

Jail officials in El Paso, Texas, separated inmates into "lock-down" cells over concerns of retaliation for the murder of Jesus Torres, authorities said.

November 29, 2023

This state is celebrating strong families. Here's why

We exist in a vicious cycle where weakened families are creating a weakened nation – and as a result, institutions we have long relied on are crumbling.

November 28, 2023

Texas judge Lina Hidalgo slapped with criminal abuse of office complaint day after visit with VP Kamala Harris

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, who received support from Vice President Harris, is now facing a criminal complaint about abuse of office.

November 28, 2023

Texas school district removes convicted prostitute from multiple roles, including oversight of sex-ed

A Texas school district told Ashley Ketcherside that she could no longer serve on school committees after it was learned she was convicted of prostitution.

November 28, 2023

After a flat tire, Arizona Cardinals linebacker got to game with an assist from Phoenix family

A Phoenix family made room in their car to give Arizona Cardinals player Jesse Luketa a car ride to the team's 37-14 loss to the Rams Sunday after his car got a flat tire.

November 28, 2023

Texas abortion ban challenged as oral arguments begin

A group of patients and doctors in Texas is challenging the state's near-total abortion ban, arguing that it endangers women's lives, particularly those with medical conditions.

November 28, 2023

Texas oyster harvests plunge again as climate change and overharvesting threaten industry, officials say

Texas has closed the majority of its public oyster reefs for the second consecutive year due to declining populations caused by climate change and overharvesting.

November 28, 2023

Arizona farms face water crisis as drought depletes aquifers

In western Arizona's McMullen Valley, concerns are rising over the large-scale alfalfa farming by foreign agribusiness Al Dahra. Residents fear the depletion of ancient aquifers.

November 28, 2023

Derek Chauvin 'dead man walking' even before Thanksgiving stabbing: former prison minister

Disgraced ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin stabbed in federal prison while serving sentence for violating the civil rights of George Floyd in deadly 2020 encounter.