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June 2, 2023

Three dead as CDC warns of multistate fungal meningitis outbreak linked to cosmetic surgery in Mexico

At least three Americans have died and 17 have suspected or probable cases of fungal meningitis after an outbreak linked to cosmetic surgery clinics in Mexico.

June 2, 2023

Arizona imposes restrictions on new housing development amidst water supply concern

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has imposed restrictions on new housing development that rely on groundwater amidst concerns over the state's water supply.

June 2, 2023

Texas cheerleader who was shot in parking lot says she tries not to think about the man who shot her

Payton Washington, an 18-year-old high school senior, was shot three times after her teammate entered the wrong car in a supermarket parking lot in Texas.

June 2, 2023

Missing Texas dad Colby Richards' family tries to piece together timeline, cast 'wider' search net

The family of missing Texas dad Colby Richards says they are "hoping to cast a wider" volunteer search net after he disappeared from his Spring, Texas, home on May 26.

June 2, 2023

Oklahoma school accused of violating law after teen girl 'severely beaten' by trans student in bathroom

Edmond Public Schools claims they were not aware that the student using the girls' bathroom was a biological male, which is in violation of state law.

June 2, 2023

New Mexico police reveal Beau Wilson’s arsenal during deadly May shooting rampage

The Farmington Police Department is revealing the arsenal it found in Beau Wilson’s possession following a shooting spree on May 15 in New Mexico.

June 2, 2023

Biden admin issues 20-year oil drilling ban near Indigenous site, ignoring pleas from Native Americans

The Biden administration finalized actions banning new oil and gas leasing for two decades near a historical site despite pleas from a local Native American tribe.

June 2, 2023

US authorities expand slots on app for asylum seekers near Mexican border for second time in less than a month

Authorities expanded slots on the mobile app that helps asylum seekers near the Mexican border. This is the second expansion in less than a month.

June 2, 2023

New Mexico's AG sues manufacturers of ‘forever chemicals’

The attorney general of New Mexico and the state’s Environment Department has filed a lawsuit against 21 companies that produced or distributed forever chemicals.

June 2, 2023

Border Patrol medical staff didn’t review 8-year-old migrant’s health conditions before her death: 'Upsetting'

An internal investigation by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection after the death of an 8-year-old migrant revealed contracted medical staff did not review the child’s health history.