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October 4, 2022

Texas woman found guilty of capital murder after killing pregnant woman, cutting baby from womb

Taylor Rene Parker, 29, was convicted of capital murder for killing Reagan Micelle Simmons-Hancock, 21, and her baby in their home in October 2020.

October 4, 2022

Harry Styles endorses Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke during concert in Austin

Beto O'Rourke gained an endorsement from Harry Styles during the singer's "Harry's House" concert at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

October 3, 2022

Austin mayor slammed by police advocates for falling asleep during fallen officer's funeral

Austin Mayor Steve Adler apologized on Monday after appearing to fall asleep at the funeral of fallen police officer Anthony "Tony" Martin.

October 3, 2022

Dem candidate advocated making 'it a pain to drive' on panel for group that pushed 'usage-based' driving fees

Kirsten Engel, the Democratic nominee in Arizona's 6th Congressional District, previously called for taking steps to make "it a pain to drive" gasoline powered vehicles.

October 3, 2022

Latina ex-Democrat tells MSNBC she switched parties because she's for ‘God, country, family and hard work’

Latino voters told MSNBC they'd vote Republican in November because they identify more with the GOP's values of God, country, family and hard work.

October 3, 2022

Houston man with multiple DWIs charged with murder for allegedly running over 6-year-old boy while intoxicated

A 6-year-old boy was struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver with multiple previous convictions for driving while intoxicated, according to police.

October 3, 2022

AZ bench trial set to begin for man accused of sexually assaulting, fatally stabbing 2 women

The bench trial is set to begin for Bryan Miller, who is being charged with two counts of first-degree murder, attempted sexual assault, and kidnapping.

October 3, 2022

Texas Gov. Abbott names new chief of school safety and security months after Uvalde school shooting

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named John P. Scott – a former Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the U.S. Secret Service – as new state school security chief after the Uvalde shooting.

October 3, 2022

Texas nurse fired for refusing 'implicit bias' training: 'Very degrading to the profession'

Texas nurse Laura Morgan joined "America's Newsroom" to discuss why she opposed "implicit bias" training which cost her job, and called the training "degrading."

October 3, 2022

Coal power plant closure leaves schools underfunded, hundreds unemployed in NM

The realities of closing of a power plant are hitting nearby tribal communities. Hundreds of jobs disappeared along with millions of dollars in tax revenue that used to fund schools.