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April 14, 2023

Texas passenger killed by flying tractor-trailer tire

A passenger in a KIA was killed upon impact after an 18-wheel tractor-trailer blew a tire that flew off the rig and struck the SUV's windshield on a busy Texas highway.

April 14, 2023

Lori Vallow trial: Inside contentious relationship between 'cult mom' and her deceased husband

April 14, 2023

Texas home swarmed by 'millions' of bees, trapping occupants, injuring 6 people, including firefighters

A home in Grandview, Texas, was swarmed with "very aggressive bees," injuring several people, including four firefighters who responded to the scene.

April 14, 2023

Texas county leaders consider shutting down public library rather than returning controversial books

A federal judge ordered a Texas library to return books that were moved because they were controversial. Leaders of the Texas county considered shutting down the town's public library.

April 14, 2023

New Mexico Gov. Grisham changes leadership at state's embattled child welfare agency

The child welfare agency in New Mexico will undergo leadership changes. Gov. Grisham made the announcement as the state struggles to tackle its high repeat rate of child abuse cases.

April 14, 2023

Rapid spring snowmelt unleashes flooding from the Southwest to Rockies, leading to evacuations

Flooding from the Rockies to the Southwest has been caused by rapid snowmelt from rising temperatures. Multiple states have declared emergency declarations in response to the flooding.

April 14, 2023

Iowa man pleads guilty to threatening 2 AZ officials with 2020 election fraud allegations

An Iowa man pleaded guilty to two counts of making threatening interstate communications. The man threatened two Arizona officials who he claimed committed election fraud in 2020.

April 14, 2023

Mark Lamb says Arizonans need to send a sheriff, a 'proven conservative fighter,' to US Senate

Sheriff Mark Lamb, a Republican Senate candidate, says Arizona needs a "proven conservative fighter" to stand up to President Biden's immigration policies in Washington, D.C.

April 13, 2023

Texas man who spit at police sees 'life of crime' crumble, slapped with 70 years in prison to 'send a message'

A Texas man was sentenced to 70 years in prison on Wednesday after a jury found him guilty of spitting on police officers after he was detained for alleged domestic assault

April 13, 2023

Matthew McConaughey explains why he decided not to run for Texas governor

Matthew McConaughey said this week that running for governor of Texas last year wasn't where he could be the most "useful," and he wants to focus on being a father right now.