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August 6, 2023

Texas man sentenced to 40 years behind bars for sexually abusing 4 young girls several times

A 32-year-old Houston man was found guilty by a jury of sexually abusing four young girls. Alvaro Jeronimo Juarez was sentenced to 40 years in prison without the possibility of parole.

August 6, 2023

Orange tabby, an 'incredible single dad,' and his two kittens seek home together in Texas

Orange tabby Archie, along with two of his kittens, Jughead and Josie, are up for adoption in the Houston, Texas, area. Archie is protective toward his offspring, said his foster mom.

August 6, 2023

Missing hiker found dead near Phoenix trail from apparent heat-related illness

Jessica Lindstrom, 34, was found dead at the Deem Hills Recreation Area in Phoenix after going missing during a hike in the extreme heat, officials said.

August 5, 2023

Oklahoma suspect arrested for allegedly stomping on 71-year-old woman's face: police

Tulsa suspect Donovan Anderson was charged with aggravated assault and battery on an elderly person after a 71-year-old woman was found with shoe marks on her face.

August 5, 2023

Oklahoma suspect allegedly raped woman while out on bond for another sex offense: police

Tulsa suspect Erryn Bradley, 19, was charged with rape by instrumentation after being released on bond over an indecent exposure incident at a gas station in October.

August 5, 2023

Border Patrol forced to keep migrants outdoors in Arizona desert as numbers rise

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is defending its handling of a surge of migrants in a remote part of Arizona, amid accusations of inhumane treatment from activist groups.

August 5, 2023

Texas woman accused of stabbing online date to avenge Iran's Soleimani dodges jailtime

A Texas college student who stabbed her online date in retaliation for the 2020 U.S. killing of Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani was sentenced to three year's probation.

August 5, 2023

Sinema ‘livid’ New York City gets federal funds to help with migrant crisis

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is "livid" New York City received over $100 million in FEMA funding to help it deal with its migrant crisis, which she said is eclipsed by Arizona's.

August 5, 2023

Lake Mead National Recreation Area drownings prompt warnings from officials

National Park Service officials are urging the public to remain cautious after two drownings resulted in fatalities over the past weekend at the Lake Mead National Reaction Area.

August 5, 2023

Texas judge rules state's abortion law is too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications

A Texas judge granted a temporary injunction over the state's abortion ban on Friday, ruling that the law is too restrictive for women with serious pregnancy complications.