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November 17, 2022

Arizona voters reject measure to tighten mail-in voting requirements

Arizona voters have decided against adding additional voter ID requirements to mail-in ballots and rejected mandatory photo ID for in-person voting.

November 17, 2022

Texas man, who killed pregnant ex-girlfriend and her 7-year-old son, is executed after saying last words

Texas death row inmate Stephen Barbee, 55, was executed on Wednesday at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her son.

November 17, 2022

Researchers reveal potential game changing vaccine for fentanyl overdose

The University of Houston revealed a study about a potential fentanyl vaccine that researchers called a "game changer" in combating the opioid crisis in the U.S.

November 17, 2022

Air Force to end basic training 'BEAST Week' in favor of 36-hour field training

The U.S. Air Force is getting rid of "BEAST Week," a four-day simulated deployment that had been a staple of the service's basic military training for 16 years.

November 17, 2022

Oklahoma to execute man convicted of killing his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son in 1993

Oklahoma is preparing for the execution of Richard Fairchild who was convicted of killing his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son after he wet the bed in 1993. His execution will be on Thursday.

November 17, 2022

Arizona UPS driver, originally from Cuba, celebrates his 'first American paycheck'

A man who is originally from Cuba and now living in Phoenix, Arizona, celebrated his first paycheck which he earned while living in America and working for UPS.

November 16, 2022

Uvalde school district hires new interim police chief

Josh Gutierrez, who has a background in law enforcement and education, was hired to be the Uvalde school district's interim police chief on Wednesday.

November 16, 2022

NYC girl, 12, dragged during brazen necklace robbery calls suspects on e-bike ‘worst human beings alive’

A New York City girl said she's scared to walk outside after being robbed and dragged on an e-bike by two suspects, police said

November 16, 2022

West Texas rattled by 5.3 magnitude earthquake

Texans from El Paso to Austin reported feeling a 5.3 magnitude earthquake that struck on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

November 16, 2022

Texas state rep. proposes bill that would allow pregnant women to drive alone in HOV lanes

A Texas legislator proposed a bill for to make it legal for pregnant women to drive in the HOV lane, with the unborn child as the second occupant.