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February 24, 2023

Teen who shot 3 people in Texas mall charged with murder

The 16-year-old El Paso, Texas, boy who shot and killed 17-year-old Angeles Zaragoza and wounded two others has been charged with murder and three aggravated assault counts

February 24, 2023

Retired judge selected to review Arizona’s execution process

It was announced that a retired judge will review Arizona’s execution process ordered by Gov. Katie Hobbs. This examination follows the state's history of mismanaging executions.

February 24, 2023

Arizona Gov. Hobbs' second pick for head of child welfare agency drops out

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' second pick for the head of the child welfare agency has dropped out. Matthew Stewart left the position saying it was 'best for all parties involved.'

February 24, 2023

Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly's murder charge downgraded to second-degree in shooting of Mexican migrant

George Alan Kelly, the 73-year-old rancher accused of shooting and killing a Mexican man on his Arizona property on Jan. 30, has had his murder charge downgraded.

February 24, 2023

Mom in liberal state urges parents to ditch public schools for homeschooling: 'Change the lives' of your kids

A Washington mom has joined the growing trend of parents homeschooling since the COVID-19 pandemic as Seattle considers closing some schools due to falling public school attendance.

February 23, 2023

Texas man who blamed elderly neighbor's killing on 'Lucifer' charged with murder

A man accused of murdering his elderly neighbor in Austin, Texas, reportedly told police that he blacked out and "Lucifer" actually killed the victim.

February 23, 2023

Austin City Council passes temporary ordinance to fund police after contract negotiations break down

Austin passed a temporary ordinance guaranteeing pay for police on Thursday after contract negotiations for a long term deal broke down with the union earlier this month.

February 23, 2023

Texas man charged in 4-month-old' death, pregnant woman's assault

A Texas man was arrested last week for his alleged connection to a 4-month-old infant's death, and he was charged with causing serious bodily injury to a child.

February 23, 2023

Texas Gov. Abbott launches task force to crack down on street takeovers after Austin chaos, police crisis

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced a new effort to crack down on organized street race takeovers such as the one that recently threw intersections in the state capital into chaos.

February 23, 2023

Texas judge modifies bond conditions for alleged Dallas Zoo monkey thief

Texas man accused of taking monkeys and freeing clouded leopard at the Dallas Zoo will be banned from zoo, aquarium or anywhere else that displays animals if he posts bond.