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June 16, 2023

Officer returning to force 3 years after horrific crash: 'You never think it's going to be you'

Fort Worth, Texas police officer Matt Brazeal detailed the nearly devastating accident where a stolen vehicle struck and dragged him over 100 feet.

June 16, 2023

'Oh s---t': Texas troopers make shocking discoveries in illegal immigrant's pickup truck

Texas troopers found multiple people, along with a gun and cocaine, in a pickup truck they pulled over on US-90 in Texas this week -- with migrants stuffed in the bed.

June 16, 2023

Federal authorities arrest 6 in bust of Guatemalan family smuggling ring

Federal authorities announced Thursday the arrest of six individuals involved in a human smuggling operation that transported migrants from Guatemala to the United States.

June 16, 2023

Border agency reassigns chief medical officer after in-custody death of child

The chief medical officer of the US Customs and Border Protection has been reassigned following the in-custody death of an eight-year-old girl.

June 16, 2023

US upgrades nation’s only underground nuclear repository in New Mexico with new ventilation shaft

Contractors for New Mexico’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant are working to build a much-needed ventilation shaft following a 2014 contamination disaster that led to its three-year closure.

June 16, 2023

Department of Commerce announces $930 million in grants for Biden's internet expansion project

The Department of Commerce announced $930 million in grants for Biden's initiative to improve internet access in the US. The grants will improve internet in Texas, Alaska, and more.

June 16, 2023

Arizona death row inmate released after spending 29 years in prison

After spending 29 years behind bars, a death row inmate in Arizona has been released from prison. The man’s convictions in the 1994 death of a 4-year-old child was thrown out in a deal.

June 16, 2023

Police officer crowned Miss Arizona USA hopes to 'bridge the gap' between law enforcement and the public

Miss Arizona USA Candace Kanavel hopes her title will empower young women and help rebuild the strained relationship between law enforcement and communities nationwide.

June 15, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill setting restrictions on transgender athletes in college sports

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was joyous as he signed legislation Thursday to prohibit transgender female athletes from competing in women's college sports.

June 15, 2023

Arizona troopers seize fentanyl pills hidden in Michelob Ultra beer cases

Arizona Department of Public Safety officials found 54 pounds of fentanyl pills hidden in Michelob Ultra beer cases during a traffic stop on June 5, in addition to methamphetamine.