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Texas lawmaker accused of having sex with and giving alcohol to teen staffer expelled from state house

TEXAS - Bryan Slaton, a Republican from Royse City, was expelled the Texas House. It was a day of reckoning for Slaton, as he is accused of breaching House rules and criminal law.MORE: Texas House panel OKs bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles days after Allen mall shooting"Representative Slaton provided excessive amounts of alcohol to a 19-year old female legislative aide from his capitol office over whom he had the primary responsibility for overseeing and who was unable to give effective consent, took advantage of her intoxication and had sexual intercourse with her," said State Representative David Spiller, a Republican from Jacksboro.For more than a month, the actions of the 45-year-old former youth pastor have received intense scrutiny from investigators and House colleagues.Among those leading the call for expulsion was Houston State Representative Ann Johnson who served as a prosecutor of sex crimes for years.Texas AG Paxton denounces decision to drop charges against transgender rights protester"We fear the dark alley, the idea of a perpetrator there with a knife or a gun, but it is this type of man that steals innocence.

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US Merchant Marine Academy official under fire for tweet on 'white, male' roots of racism, misogyny

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy official is under fire for a series of racially charged tweets – including one in which he attributes misogyny and racism to "the same white, male root."Anton Tripolskii, who was hired at the Kings Point, New York, school as its $142,595-per-year sexual assault response director, sent a June 2020 tweet that's now at the target of a scathing letter from the U.S.

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LSU women’s basketball team confirms White House visit despite invite controversy

Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the LSU Lady Tigers reacts while holding the championship trophy after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 102-85 during the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament championship game at American Airlines Center on April 02, 2023 in Dal The LSU women’s basketball team has accepted an invitation to visit the White House this month to celebrate its winning the national championship over Iowa – following the controversy of first lady Jill Biden suggesting that both teams should be extended an invite.The university issued a press release Monday in which it confirmed plans to visit the White House on May 26."The 2023 National Championship LSU’s Women’s Basketball team has accepted an invitation to celebrate its historic season at the White House," the release reads.LSU'S ANGEL REESE TO BE IN SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT EDITION"The Tigers, who defeated Iowa on April 3 to earn the University’s first ever basketball national championship, will visit the nation’s capital on Friday, May 26."Head coach Kim Mulkey of the LSU Lady Tigers cuts down the net against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament National Championship at American Airlines Center on April 2, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCA Confirmation of the Tigers visit followed LSU star forward Angel Reese’s frustrations over Biden’s suggestion that the Hawkeyes also be invited."I know we’ll have the champions come to the White House, we always do," Biden said at the time.

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Allen Outlets shooting: FBI, Texas Department of Public Safety to give investigation update Tuesday afternoon

ALLEN, Texas - The Texas Department of Public Safety and FBI are planning to speak publicly about the investigation into the shooting that killed 8 people at the Allen Premium Outlets for the first time on Tuesday afternoon.Representatives from Texas DPS, the FBI and the Allen Police Department will hold a news conference about the shooting at 2 p.m. at Allen City Hall.Medical City Healthcare says six patients injured in the shooting are still recovering at three local hospitals.

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Hilton manager arrested after breaking into guest’s room to suck his toes: police

A night manager at a Hilton Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., was arrested on Friday after he entered a sleeping guest’s room to suck on the customer’s toes, according to local police.

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Allen Outlets shooting victim Aishwarya Thatikonda came to the U.S. to live her dream

ALLEN, Texas - Family members from India are working to recover the body of Aishwarya Thatikonda after she was shot and killed at the Allen Premium Outlets over the weekend.The 26-year-old was visiting the shops with a friend ahead of her birthday later this month.Family representative Ashok Kolla spent all day Sunday search for Thatikonda after her roommates became concerned that she didn't come home, and her phone was turned off.Aishwarya Thatikonda "The whole Indian community came forward. They were like, let's go and check at hospitals, let's go and check, you know, if she's with some friends, we did explore all the options," Kolla said.Finally, they checked the Collin County Medical Examiner's Office and found her.

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Brownsville, Texas bus stop crash: Suspect, George Alvarez, charged with manslaughter

The picture of 34-year-old George Alvarez, the driver, that killed eight people and injured at least 10 when he plowed into the crowd early Sunday, is diplayed by the Brownsville Police Department at a news conference in Brownsville, Texas, on May 8, BROWNSVILLE, Texas - The driver of an SUV that killed eight people when it slammed into a bus stop in Brownsville, Texas has been charged with manslaughter, police said Monday as investigators tried to determine if the crash was intentional.Authorities believe driver George Alvarez, 34, of Brownsville, lost control after running a red light Sunday morning and plowed into a crowd of Venezuelans outside a migrant center.MORE: At least 8 dead, 11 injured after driver plows into crowd near migrant shelter in Brownsville, TexasPolice Chief Chief Felix Sauceda said Alvarez was charged with eight counts of manslaughter and 10 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Officials are awaiting toxicology reports to determine whether Alvarez was intoxicated, Sauceda said, adding that there was no motive that he could discuss.The SUV ran a red light, lost control, flipped on its side and struck 18 people, Sauceda said at a news conference Monday morning.

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Allen Outlets shooting victims: What we know

ALLEN, Texas - Eight people were killed, and seven others were injured in a mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets in Texas on Saturday afternoon.As the investigation continues into the shooter, we are learning more about the victims in the shooting.Christian LaCour (Source: LaCour Family) Family members identified 20-year-old Christian LaCour as one of the victims killed in the shooting.LaCour's mother said he was working as a security guard at the shopping center when the gunman opened fire. LaCour grew up in Farmersville.Aishwarya Thatikonda Family members for Aishwarya Thatikonda confirmed she was one of victims killed on Saturday.The 27-year-old was living in McKinney and worked as a project manager for a local contracting company.Her family lives in India and is traveling to the U.S.Three of the victims killed in Saturday's shooting belonged to one family.FOX 4 has confirmed three members of the Cho family were among the victims killed.Their 5-year-old son William is currently in the ICU.The family's children attended Prestonwood Christian Academy.This is a developing story.

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Texas bus stop crash deaths rise as police prepare to arrest driver

The death toll has risen to eight after an SUV slammed into a crowd of people waiting for a bus Sunday outside a migrant shelter in the border city of Brownsville, Texas. At least 10 others were injured, police said, as they prepared to arrest the hospitalized driver.

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Investigators examine ideology of Texas gunman in deadly mall shooting

People watch as the construction of a wooden cross memorial is completed after a mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets on May 7, 2023 in Allen, Texas. (Stewart F.

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Allen Premium Outlets shooting suspect identified

ALLEN, Texas - The suspect in the Allen Premium Outlets shooting has been identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, according to sources.Officers and federal agents have searched the Dallas home that is listed for Garcia. A neighbor said he has lived there with his parents.

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Frontier Airlines accidentally flies Florida-bound passenger to foreign country without a passport

A Frontier Airlines plane lands at the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (Elizabeth Page Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) A New Jersey woman who intended to visit Florida claims that a gate change caused her to go to Jamaica instead of Jacksonville.Gloucester County resident Beverly Ellis-Hebard told WPVI that she regularly flies from Philadelphia to her second home in Jacksonville.

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7 dead, at least 6 injured after driver plows into crowd near migrant shelter

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Seven people were killed and at least six injured when a man crashed his vehicle into a crowd of pedestrians in Brownsville, Texas, on Sunday.Lt. Martin Sandoval of the Brownsville Police Department said seven victims died at the scene and six others have been transported to area hospitals.

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Bronny James commits to USC via Instagram post

Bronny James during the McDonalds All American Basketball Games on March 28, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES - Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers forward and all-time NBA leading scorer LeBron James, has committed to play college basketball for the University of Southern California, according to a post on his official Instagram page Saturday.Bronny James has played high school basketball for Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth for the last four seasons.

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Allen Outlets Shooting: Flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide

tragic shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday.8 victims were killed, and 7 others were injured on Saturday when a gunman fired on a crowd at the outdoor mall. The US flag on the White House is seen flown at half-mast in Washington DC, as a mark of respect for the victims of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/ The President ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at the White House, all public buildings and at all military posts and naval stations until sunset on May 11, 2023.He also directed the flag to be lowered at embassies and other US-owned areas overseas.

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Allen Premium Outlets Shooting: Gov. Greg Abbott coming to Allen Sunday

ALLEN, Texas - Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he will be in Allen on Sunday as the city deals with the deadly mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets earlier this weekend.8 victims were killed, and 7 others were injured by a gunman at the outdoor mall on Saturday afternoon. A vigil will be held for the victims and community on Sunday.Speaking publicly for the first time since the tragedy, Gov. Abbott discussed the shooting with FOX's Shannon Bream on FOX News Sunday."Obviosuly, this is just devastating.

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Allen Premium Outlet Shooting: Leaders, celebrities react to deadly shooting

ALLEN, Texas - After the tragic shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday afternoon many leaders and politicians issued statements sharing their concerns and sentiments.READ MORE: Allen Premium Outlets Shooting: Shooter 'neutralized,' fatalities confirmed with at least 9 hospitalizedWARNING: Some statements contain foul languageTexas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statement shortly after the shooting."Our hearts are with the people of Allen, Texas tonight during this unspeakable tragedy," said Governor Abbott.

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Police investigating shooting at Allen Premium Outlets

ALLEN, Texas - Authorities have responded to the Allen Premium Outlets to investigate a shooting Saturday afternoon.Few details have been released at this time, but the Collin County Sheriff's Office confirmed there was a shooting.A spokesperson said there are "some" victims at the mall, but their status is not known at this time."We were outside the Converse store and we just heard all this popping," said Elaine Penicaro, who was shopping with her daughter. "We kind of all just stopped, and then a second later, just 'Pop, pop, pop, pop, pop,' and there were sparks flying like it was right in front of us."Penicaro said they ducked inside a story to take cover when they heard the shots.Elaine Penicaro was shopping at the Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday when she heard the shots.Allen PD posted on social media that an active investigation is underway, and asked people to avoid the area.This story is breaking. Check back for updates.

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Carjacking crisis overwhelms police nationwide: See where your state ranks

Carjackings are skyrocketing in many parts of the country, overwhelming police and terrifying drivers.In New York City, car thefts jumped by 37% last month, according to recent crime and insurance reports. In the nation’s capital, there have been more than 200 carjackings so far this year.

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Taylor Swift announces release of re-recorded 2010 album ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)'

Taylor Swift's 2010 album "Speak Now" is next in line in her series of album re-records.After much fan speculation, Swift ended her first night in her hometown by announcing the re-recorded of her beloved third studio album, "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)," at Nashville's Nissan Stadium amid her sold-out The Eras Tour.Upon the announcement, the city turned on purple lights on the nearby bridge over the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee.Taylor Swift performs onstage during the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at NRG Stadium on April 21, 2023, in Houston, Texas. (Bob Levey/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management) Singer Taylor Swift purchases her new album "Speak Now" at the Times Square Starbucks on October 25, 2010 in New York City.

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DNA test confirms woman's identity 51 years after abduction by babysitter

FORT WORTH, Texas - Fort Worth police have confirmed that Melissa Highsmith is, in fact, the 22-month-old baby kidnapped by her babysitter 51 years ago.Police completed DNA testing on Highsmith and released the results on Thursday."It is our hope that this test result will offer additional closure for the Highsmith family," said Fort Worth police in a statement.Highsmith was reunited with her family in November 2022 after a 23andme test showed a connection to her birth parents.Highsmith contacted the woman who raised her, and was told that she bought Melissa off the street for $500 when she was just a baby.The family of Melissa Highsmith provided this photo of her as a baby. Highsmith disappeared from Fort Worth, Texas, Aug.

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Fate of Cherry Hill farm uncertain as board nears vote on proposed senior-living complex

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Cherry Hill’s Zoning Board is expected to decide Thursday night if the Holly Ravine Farm in town should become a massive senior-living complex, a proposal which has sparked controversy.In the hustle and bustle of the busy South Jersey community, the 26-acre farm is an oasis; a patch of land from a time decades ago when Cherry Hill was agricultural. Now, there’s fear the farm will be lost if a proposed 175-unit senior complex is built.Eric Ascalon - a lawyer and longtime Cherry Hill resident - opposes the plan, and said that developing the land would mean "putting the nail in the coffin of a rich part of Cherry Hill’s history." A Texas company is behind the proposal that also includes a 200-space parking lot. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe town’s Zoning Board will vote Thursday night on so-called "variances" to allow for the construction on the land presently approved for detached, single family homes.

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A look at the mom and 5 teenagers killed in rural Oklahoma

(Courtesy: Henryetta Public Schools) HENRYETTA, Okla. (AP) — A woman who would go 100% for her children. A teen set to represent her town in a pageant.

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United passenger banned after flight attendant assault at SFO

SAN FRANCISCO - Authorities are investigating an assault that happened onboard a United Airlines jet at San Francisco International Airport. Witnesses say a passenger repeatedly punched a crew member over a seat assignment before the flight was scheduled to take off on Sunday. The passenger has been identified as a 42-year-old man from Texas. He was cited for battery and released.A representative from United Airlines called the behavior "unacceptable" and said the passenger has been banned from future United flights."This customer's behavior was unacceptable," United said in a statement. "He has been banned from future United flights, and we are working with local law enforcement in their investigation.

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Manhunt ends: Cut and Shoot is where Texas mass shooting suspect Francisco Oropesa was arrested

CLEVELAND, Texas - Authorities have confirmed the suspect they believe was behind the mass shooting of five people in San Jacinto County is now behind bars. "He is behind bars, and he will live his life behind bars," San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers said during a news conference on Tuesday night. Viewer video captured the moment Francisco Oropesa was arrested by authorities.Officials said the suspect, Francisco Oropesa was found hiding in a closet underneath some laundry in the Cut and Shoot, Texas, a city located in Montgomery County. FBI ASAC Jimmy Paul said a tip was received on the FBI Tipline around 5:15 p.m. and he was arrested by 6:30 p.m.

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Texas police arrest man accused of killing 5 neighbours after 4-day manhunt

killing five neighbors ended Tuesday not far from the site of the shooting when authorities, acting on a tip, said they found the suspect hiding underneath a pile of laundry in the closet of a house.Francisco Oropeza, 38, was captured without incident near Houston and about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from his home in the rural town of Cleveland, where authorities say he went next door and shot his neighbors with an AR-style rifle after some of them had asked him to stop firing rounds in his yard because it was keeping a baby awake.“They can rest easy now, because he is behind bars,” San Jacinto County Greg Capers said of the families of the victims. “He will live out his life behind bars for killing those five.”The arrest happened near Conroe, ending what had become a widening dragnet that had grown to more than 250 people from multiple jurisdictions.

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Def Leppard’s Rick Allen gives health update after Florida hotel attack

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen has shared an update on his health after being attacked last month outside of a hotel in Florida.Back in March, the drummer was attacked outside the Four Seasons hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A man rushed the 59-year-old drummer, causing him to fall to the ground and injure his head.

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SpaceX readies for 2nd shot at launching Starship, world's most powerful rocket

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas - SpaceX prepared to launch the biggest and most powerful rocket Thursday, working nonstop after the first shot at a test flight fizzled earlier in the week.The nearly 400-foot Starship was poised to blast off from the southern tip of Texas, near the Mexican border. SpaceX’s Elon Musk gave 50-50 odds of the spacecraft reaching orbit on its debut.None of the rocket will be recovered.

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Homeowner who shot Black teen after going to wrong house pleads not guilty

LIBERTY, Mo. - The 84-year-old man who shot Ralph Yarl when the Black teenager went to his door by mistake pleaded not guilty Wednesday in a case that has shocked the country and renewed national debates about gun policies and race in America.Andrew Lester walked into the courtroom with a cane and spoke quietly during Wednesday’s hearing, his first public appearance since last week’s shooting. Authorities say he shot Yarl, a 16-year-old honor student, first in the head, then in the arm after Yarl came to his door because he had confused the address with the home where he was supposed to pick up his younger brothers.The case is among three in recent days involving young people who were shot after mistakenly showing up in the wrong places.

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7-Eleven's 'Bring Your Own Cup Day' returns this spring for Slurpee fans

7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes want customers to "BYOC" and get a Slurpee drink for just $1.99 on April 29, 2023. (Credit: 7-Eleven) IRVING, Texas - 7-Eleven is ushering in the warm weather months with its "Bring Your Own Cup Day" returning to stores this month. The day, happening on Saturday, April 29, encourages customers to "tap into their creativity" and bring in their favorite cup, helmet, beer stein, watering can, or any other unconventional container and fill it with a Slurpee drink for just $1.99.The deal is at all participating U.S.

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Supreme Court poised to rule on abortion pill restrictions amid legal battle

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court is deciding whether women will face restrictions in getting a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the United States, while a lawsuit continues.The justices are expected to issue an order on Wednesday in a fast-moving case from Texas in which abortion opponents are seeking to roll back Food and Drug Administration approval of the drug, mifepristone.The drug first won FDA approval in 2000, and conditions on its use have been loosened in recent years, including making it available by mail in states that allow access.The Biden administration and New York-based Danco Laboratories, the maker of the drug, want the nation’s highest court to reject limits on mifepristone’s use imposed by lower courts, at least as long as the legal case makes it way through the courts. They say women who want the drug and providers who dispense it will face chaos if limits on the drug take effect.

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Texas All-Star Cheerleader recovering after being shot before her last world championship

ELGIN, Texas - A Texas high school cheerleader is recovering in the hospital after being shot in Elgin. This comes just before the biggest All-Star Cheerleading competition in the world. Those close to the cheerleader said it was supposed to be a big weekend for her, but instead she won’t be able to participate because of a senseless act of violence.On Monday, April 17, Payton Washington and her three teammates were returning home from an out-of-town cheer practice at Woodlands Elite in the Woodlands.

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Flyers prepare for rebuild while other Philly teams thrive

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 6: John Tortorella of the Philadelphia Flyers coaches against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center on April 6, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - Hours after Eagles QB Jalen Hurts signed one of the richest deals in NFL history, hours before the 76ers were set to carry on their pursuit of an NBA championship, the leaders of the Flyers spoke out and said, hey, about those splashy headlines in Philly, they’re not for us.At least not yet.The forlorn Philadelphia Flyers are in full-blown rebuild mode — and coach John Tortorella and interim general manager Danny Briere are tempering offseason expectations for any fan looking for a quick fix.One of the worst teams in the NHL this season just may land there next year, too.But for once, after seasons of poor drafting, misfires on attempted quick fixes in free agency, a seeming disconnect between ownership, the front office and the bench, Tortorella, Briere and other members of a revamped power structure insist the Flyers have a cohesive plan for the future."It started with me, with the rebuild," said Briere, who was promoted in March.

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‘Mystery animal’ caught on camera has Texas park officials stumped

unidentified animal was captured on camera as it lumbered through the Rio Grande Valley last week, said Texas Park and Wildlife officials.The photo of the stout, four-legged creature has left park officials “scratching our heads” ever since it was donated by a visitor, whose trail camera picked up the “mystery animal lurking” in the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.Officials wrote in an April 6 Facebook post that they are investigating what the animal could be.“Is it a new species? An escapee from a nearby zoo? Or just a park ranger in disguise? Regardless, it’s thrilling to see such an incredible animal in its natural habitat,” the post reads. Read more: Lucky streak: Mom wins $2M lottery a day after daughter ends cancer treatment Within days, the post racked up over a thousand comments as curious community members weighed in with their guesses about the animal’s identity.“Pig bear,” one commenter put forward.“A good ol’ Texas size rat,” another joked.Other commenters wagered the animal could be a beaver, wolverine, capybara and even an otter.One theory about the animal’s identity gained traction in the comments of the post before long, and even drew the attention of the state park officials.

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Texas wildlife agents weigh in after mystery animal in photo goes viral

MISSION, Texas - Wildlife officials say a mystery animal that was seen lurking in the Rio Grande Valley might have been identified. Park rangers with the Texas Parks and Wildlife were scratching their heads earlier this month as they tried to identify an elusive creature captured on a game camera at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission.After posting the photo on social media, the agency said they received much attention and have come up with a likely suggestion.WHAT IS IT? WILDLIFE OFFICIALS STUMPED AS MYSTERIOUS ANIMAL CAUGHT ON TEXAS TRAIL CAMERAA mystery animal is lurking in the Rio Grande Valley, wildlife officials say.

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Supreme Court asked to preserve abortion pill access rules

WASHINGTON - A drug manufacturer asked the Supreme Court on Friday to preserve access to its abortion drug free from restrictions imposed by lower court rulings, while a legal fight continues.Danco Laboratories filed its emergency request with the high court less than two days after an appeals court ruling in a case from Texas that had the effect of tightening the rules under which the drug, mifepristone, can be prescribed and dispensed.The new limits would take effect Saturday unless the court acts before then.The fight over mifepristone lands at the Supreme Court less than a year after conservative justices reversed Roe v. Wade and allowed more than a dozen states to effectively ban abortion outright.An appeal from the Biden administration also is expected.The abortion drug Mifepristone, also known as RU486, is pictured in an abortion clinic February 17, 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Missing woman found alive in Jeep that sank in Texas lake

Texas lake quickly turned into a rescue mission when witnesses noticed a woman trapped inside the vehicle.The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported that it received a call from a fisher on Friday morning who said he noticed a black Jeep underwater about 40 feet from shore at Lake o’ the Pines in east Texas.Photos released from the sheriff’s office show the vehicle almost completely submerged underwater with only a small portion of its roof visible above the surface of the lake.Deputies arrived on the scene, followed shortly behind by a local wrecker service brought in to haul the Jeep back to land. Read more: U.S.

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Everman missing boy: Investigators believe human remains were once in shed near where he lived

EVERMAN, Texas - Investigators in Everman say they believe human remains were once in a shed near where missing 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez lived with his family.On Monday, investigators dug up a new, unpermitted concrete patio paid for by the boy's mother, Cindy Rodriguez-Singh.Everman police say early in the investigation they learned Noel's stepfather, Arshdeep Singh, disposed of a large indoor/outdoor carpet in a dumpster prior to the family fleeing the country.Multiple Human Remains Detection Canines alerted officers to the carpet, which was used at the base of a makeshift shed that was on the property until about a month ago. It was previously built where the current patio sat.While they were digging multiple Human Remains Detection Canines began alerting officers to the topsoil underneath the concrete.As the digging continued, topsoil was removed and placed in areas nearby.The canines followed the soil, and stopped alerting the investigators to the patio area.

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Justice Department appeals Texas court ruling to halt order of commonly used abortion pill

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Justice Department on Monday appealed a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S., calling the decision "extraordinary and unprecedented."If allowed to stand, the order issued last week by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk could restrict access to the abortion medication mifepristone as early as Friday, unsettling abortion providers less than a year after the reversal of Roe v.

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Texas mom fearlessly removes snake from daughter's car engine: video

BURTON, Texas - We've all had this irrational fear of something getting out of our cars and attacking us (right?) but what would you do if you actually encountered it?RELATED: Baytown K-9 officer dies after suffering bite from venomous snakeFor Nicole Graham, who shared the video with FOX 26, it was a snake in her daughter's car engine. Removing it, however, was not an issue as she is seen using a ruler (with gloves on, of course) to safely remove it from the engine. Nicole Graham and her daughter Haylie had an interesting morning after finding a snake that made its way to her car's engine.

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What is it? Wildlife officials stumped as mysterious animal caught on Texas trail camera

A mystery animal is lurking in the Rio Grande Valley, wildlife officials say. (Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife) MISSION, Texas - A mystery animal is lurking in the Rio Grande Valley, wildlife officials say. Park rangers with the Texas Parks and Wildlife said Thursday they're scratching their heads, trying to identify the elusive creature captured on a game camera at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission.RELATED: New species of poisonous birds discovered in New Guinea jungle by Danish researchers"Is it a new species? An escapee from a nearby zoo? Or just a park ranger in disguise?," the agency questioned in a social media post with a photo of the animal.

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Missing Everman 6-year-old's mom claimed she sold him at Fiesta Market, search warrant says

EVERMAN, Texas - Newly obtained police records revealed the uncle of missing Everman 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez told police he personally witnessed the boy's mother abusing him.Cantarino Rodriguez, the brother of the boy's mother, Cindy Rodriguez-Singh, told police that Rodriguez-Singh told her mother she had sold the child to an unknown woman at a Fiesta Market, according to a newly acquired search warrant.Rodriguez told police Cindy later claimed that she could not contact the female over fear of being reported to CPS, according to the warrant.During a news conference on March 27, Everman police chief Craig Spencer addressed rumors of the boy being sold."We have no evidence to support this rumor," said Spencer. "If that is the case, your participation in this and keeping this kids face out front and center where people can see him on a day-to-day basis is highly important.

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Video shows abandoned migrant child drifting on Rio Grande; National Guard troop runs to rescue

drifting down the Rio Grande alone on a flotation device.In the footage, a Texas National Guard soldier is seen rushing to assist the floating child in Eagle Pass, Texas. A source told Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin that the child was rescued.The footage comes as the migrant crisis at the southern border continues to intensify. Rio Grande Valley Sector Chief Gloria Chavez announced in March that Border Patrol agents had officially reached a million migrant encounters since the fiscal year began in October.New video appears to show a migrant child drifting down the Rio Grande alone on a flotation device.

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Skier killed after colliding with tree at Colorado mountain resort

NEDERLAND, COLORADO - JANUARY 30: Skiers and a snowboarder enjoy the groomed slopes at Eldora Mountain Resort on January 30, 2017 in Nederland, Colorado. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post via Getty Images) BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. - A skier was killed over the weekend after she collided with a tree while going down the slope, authorities said. The Boulder County Sheriff's office said the unidentified 58-year-old female was visiting from Texas with friends and family.

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Texas woman pays off $70K in debt in just two years by 'cash stuffing'

Jasmine Taylor of Texas joined "Fox and Friends" to discuss how she paid off $70K in debt in just two years using a "cash-stuffing" method. (Fox News / Fox News) The challenge of paying off thousands of dollars of debt can be daunting for many Americans. One Texas woman paid off $70,000 in debt in just two years by using a unique method of saving and spending. Jasmine Taylor of Amarillo became debt-free by "cash stuffing." The term refers to the placing of cash into labeled envelopes and ditching credit and debit cards.FLORIDA COUPLE PAID OFF $190K IN STUDENT LOAN DEBT IN 27 MONTHS: ‘GET A BUDGET’Taylor joined "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday morning to discuss how she accomplished her goal — and why cash stuffing worked for her. "I was honestly willing to try anything to start digging myself out of the hole," she said. After doing a YouTube search on various ways to get out of debt, Taylor settled on cash stuffing — using cash only, and separating it into specific categories based on need. Taylor has various envelopes for critical items such as groceries, shopping and gas, she also said.FLORIDA-BASED MOM PAYS OFF $40K IN STUDENT LOAN DEBT AFTER LIVING ‘PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK'Cash envelopes for special saving needs like Christmas presents, birthday presents and car maintenance expenses are also important to have, she said."When they come up, you typically have to dig into your savings … So you save in the short term for those big expenses," she added.In the "cash-stuffing" concept, people put cash into specially earmarked envelopes — which helps them with budgeting and planning.

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Spirit Airlines bringing in 4,000 pilots, flight attendants, other team members this year

several thousand new workers this year, the airline announced in a statement.The low-cost carrier said Thursday the number of employees it intends to bring onboard this year will come out to more than 4,000. The roles the company is planning to fill are those for pilots, flight attendants, plane maintenance techs and other positions, according to the release.A spokesperson told FOX Business the airline is not providing a breakdown of the hiring at this time.In early February, Spirit Airlines reported that its workforce at the end of 2022 totaled roughly 12,000 active employees, of which almost 3,200 were pilots, about 5,700 were flight attendants and some 3,100 were workers in other roles, according to its annual report.

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Politicians, celebrities react to Trump indictment

Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, making him the first former U.S. president to face a criminal charge. The indictment of Trump sent shockwaves throughout the nation Thursday afternoon, spawning widespread reaction from celebrities and politicians worldwide.Florida Gov.

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Suspected truck thief shot dead by owner who used AirTag to track vehicle

Texas relatives decided they weren’t going to take the crime lying down.Now, one of those family members is being accused of shooting and killing the suspected car thief, after the clan was able to track the stolen vehicle with an Apple AirTag.None of the people involved have been named, though San Antonio Police Department spokesperson Nick Soliz did provide a timeline of events to reporters during a news briefing recorded by local KSAT. Read more: Pizza receipt leads police to 12-year-old suspect in Milwaukee man’s murder The truck in question was stolen at around 1 p.m.

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