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April 19, 2023

Damaging Oklahoma tornado devastates town

A tornado in Cole, Oklahoma left buildings ruined as a powerful storm system rips through the state. (@aidanbxyz/WEATHER TRAKER /TMX)

April 19, 2023

Oklahoma tornados bring high winds, rain

A large and damaging tornado hit the town of Cole, Oklahoma on Wednesday, April 19 as  part of a severe weather threat. (@Honzie101 via Twitter)

April 19, 2023

Oklahoma man convicted in daughter’s drowning death claimed was baptizing her

An Oklahoma was convicted of child abuse resulting in the death of his daughter after he held her underwater for about 30 seconds during what he said was a "baptism."

April 19, 2023

Arizona families file lawsuit challenging state law ban on transgender participation in school sports

The parents of two transgender girls in Arizona have filed a lawsuit challenging a state law which restricts participation in school sports based on biological sex.

April 19, 2023

Connecticut police say man ran illegal dental operation with drills out of La Quinta hotel room

Connecticut police say a man was caught in a hotel room performing dental work on people despite not having a license, police said.

April 19, 2023

Over 200 inactive oil, gas wells plugged in New Mexico

Land managers in oil and gas producing states have plugged over 200 inactive oil and gas wells in New Mexico. State trust lands have seen a 20% decrease in the number of abandoned wells.

April 19, 2023

Arizona governor sets veto record in 1st legislative session

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has set the veto record in the first legislative session. Hobbs topped Janet Napolitano’s record of 58 vetoes set in 158 days during 2005.

April 19, 2023

Arizona man arrested for baptizing himself naked in church fountain

Arizona suspect Jeremiah Sykes was arrested on April 15 for allegedly bathing himself naked in the fountain of One Life Church in Mesa, and later assaulting two police officers.

April 19, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott mobilizes specialized units on Mexico border as Title 42 end approaches

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has mobilized special units to the southern border in anticipation of the ending of Title 42 and a fresh migrant surge

April 19, 2023

Texas cheerleader shot after getting in wrong car speaks out as friend remains in critical condition

One of two Texas cheerleaders who were shot after allegedly getting in the wrong vehicle at a carpool on Monday is speaking out as her friend remains in critical condition.