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May 25, 2023

Oklahoma's Republican-controlled legislature unveils largest budget proposal in state's history

Lawmakers in Oklahoma unveiled the largest budget proposal in the state's history this week. Even some Democrats were happy with the Republican-controlled legislature's proposal.

May 25, 2023

Texas authorities charge teenager in fatal shooting of his parents, siblings

An 18-year-old in east Texas has been charged with fatally shooting his parents, sister, and brother. The teen was threatening to kill himself at his home when police arrived.

May 25, 2023

New Mexico Gov. Grisham revives specialized commission to battle organized crime

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico is reviving a specialized commission of leading law enforcement and local prosecutors to combat organized crime in the state.

May 25, 2023

Biden renews gun control pleas one year after Uvalde massacre

President Biden commemorated the first anniversary of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, with a plea for Congress to enact new gun control laws.

May 25, 2023

Over 200 patients at risk of fungal meningitis after having surgeries at clinics in Mexican border city

Over 200 patients are at risk of fungal meningitis after having surgeries in a Mexican border city. Two people who were suspected to have fungal meningitis died.

May 25, 2023

Indiana woman dies in Grand Canyon while trying to hike to the Colorado River and back in a day

A Grand Canyon hiker from Indiana has died while trying to hike the Bright Angel Trail. She was attempting to reach the Colorado River and return back in a single day.

May 24, 2023

Ex-convict accused of killing woman on Phoenix trail enters not guilty plea

An ex-convict accused of killing a woman on a Phoenix hiking trail entered a not guilty plea Tuesday. The case is being reviewed to determine if prosecutors will seek the death penalty.

May 24, 2023

Texas woman allegedly kills husband with hammer after being asked to sign divorce papers

A Texas woman allegedly hit her husband in the head with a hammer, killing him, after visiting him to sign divorce papers.

May 24, 2023

Oklahoma lawmakers agree to $1.05 million settlement over 2018 death of inmate

A $1.05 million settlement was reached between Oklahoma and the family of Joshua England. England died of appendicitis in prison after visiting the prison's medical staff five times.

May 24, 2023

Federal lawsuit claims NC electronic records system resulted in wrongful detainments

A new electronic court records system in North Carolina allegedly caused people to be wrongfully detained and delayed the release of others, according to a lawsuit.