How to protect yourself from political scams
With just three weeks until election day, many of us are being bombarded by phone, text and email with surveys or appeals for donations. While some of them are legitimate, plenty of them are scams, and experts urge you to proceed with caution.
With just three weeks until election day, many of us are being bombarded by phone, text and email with surveys or appeals for donations. While some of them are legitimate, plenty of them are scams, and experts urge you to proceed with caution.
Man shoots, kills common-law wife and her boyfriend; 3 children now left without mother
A man at the center of a double homicide and AMBER Alert in Austin is now behind bars, police said.
A man at the center of a double homicide and AMBER Alert in Austin is now behind bars, police said.
Maryland man who filmed, distributed sexual abuse of his pet dog sentenced to 7 years
A Maryland man was sentenced to seven years in prison for producing and distributing videos of himself performing sexual acts with his pet dog.
A Maryland man was sentenced to seven years in prison for producing and distributing videos of himself performing sexual acts with his pet dog.
Man accused of tying up dog to pole on I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton charged: ‘They will face the music’
A man has been arrested and his dog, who troopers say was tied to a pole on I-75 in belly-deep water ahead of Hurricane Milton, is safe at a Tallahassee animal shelter.
A man has been arrested and his dog, who troopers say was tied to a pole on I-75 in belly-deep water ahead of Hurricane Milton, is safe at a Tallahassee animal shelter.
Man arrested for DWI for killing bicyclist in Southeast Austin
A man was arrested for a DWI after hitting and killing a bicyclist in Southeast Austin, police said.
A man was arrested for a DWI after hitting and killing a bicyclist in Southeast Austin, police said.
Missing 7-year-old Florida boy found dead in water was 'bright light, always full of energy,' family says
A 7-year-old Florida boy who was reported missing overnight was found dead in a body of water not far from his home, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
A 7-year-old Florida boy who was reported missing overnight was found dead in a body of water not far from his home, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Father of 3 killed in North Carolina road rage incident; Suspect arrested
A father of three, Michael Guida, was shot and killed in a road rage incident in South Carolina on October 12.
A father of three, Michael Guida, was shot and killed in a road rage incident in South Carolina on October 12.
Woman charged after diabetic teen drinks milkshake, causing death
A 50-year-old woman from South Carolina has been charged with unlawful conduct towards a child after allegedly giving a milkshake to a 17-year-old girl with diabetes, who later died.
A 50-year-old woman from South Carolina has been charged with unlawful conduct towards a child after allegedly giving a milkshake to a 17-year-old girl with diabetes, who later died.
Child dies at Halloween attraction during prank gone wrong: 'Horrific accident'
A child was killed in a freak accident over the weekend, Tennessee authorities say.
A child was killed in a freak accident over the weekend, Tennessee authorities say.
Family of teen shot to death in North Austin demand justice
A family is seeking justice after the shooting death of a 16-year-old in North Austin. The suspect, also 16, has a criminal history and is now facing a first-degree murder charge.
A family is seeking justice after the shooting death of a 16-year-old in North Austin. The suspect, also 16, has a criminal history and is now facing a first-degree murder charge.
Hutto man sentenced to 30 years for shooting 16 rounds at police officer
A Hutto man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for shooting at a police officer in May 2021.
A Hutto man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for shooting at a police officer in May 2021.
Diddy lawsuits: More people, including minor, come forward accusing hip-hop mogul of sexual assault
A new wave of lawsuits were filed on Monday accusing Sean "Diddy" Combs of a number of things including the alleged rape of men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
A new wave of lawsuits were filed on Monday accusing Sean "Diddy" Combs of a number of things including the alleged rape of men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
AMBER Alert canceled for 3 missing children from Austin; suspect at large
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for three missing children from Austin. Officials said all three children were found.
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for three missing children from Austin. Officials said all three children were found.
Safety expert applauds Austin resident’s use of pepper spray to fend off burglar
An Austin safety expert is applauding a homeowner who found a burglar in their home and used pepper spray to defend themselves. The burglar was later found dead inside an office building.
An Austin safety expert is applauding a homeowner who found a burglar in their home and used pepper spray to defend themselves. The burglar was later found dead inside an office building.
Vem Miller: What we know about the man arrested near Trump's rally
Vem Miller, 49, of Las Vegas, told authorities he was a journalist with access to the VIP area of Trump's Coachella rally. An investigation revealed he was driving in an unregistered vehicle with a "homemade" license plate and was armed with several firearms and boxes of ammunition.
Vem Miller, 49, of Las Vegas, told authorities he was a journalist with access to the VIP area of Trump's Coachella rally. An investigation revealed he was driving in an unregistered vehicle with a "homemade" license plate and was armed with several firearms and boxes of ammunition.
Double murder & Austin AMBER Alert suspect in custody: APD
A man in connection to an AMBER Alert for three missing children from Austin and a double murder in Southeast Austin is in custody, the Austin Police Department said.
A man in connection to an AMBER Alert for three missing children from Austin and a double murder in Southeast Austin is in custody, the Austin Police Department said.
Burglary suspect found dead inside downtown Austin building
Police are investigating after a burglary suspect was found dead inside a building near 7th Street and San Jacinto in downtown Austin.
Police are investigating after a burglary suspect was found dead inside a building near 7th Street and San Jacinto in downtown Austin.
Trial for Richard Allen, Delphi murders suspect, starts Monday: What to know
Richard Allen, the man accused of killing teenagers Abigail Williams and "Libby" German while they hiked in Delphi, Indiana, in 2017, will finally stand trial for murder.
Richard Allen, the man accused of killing teenagers Abigail Williams and "Libby" German while they hiked in Delphi, Indiana, in 2017, will finally stand trial for murder.
Kentucky woman accused of dismembering mother’s body, cooking body parts, casting spells
A Kentucky woman is facing charges after she allegedly dismembered her mother, whose body parts were found inside and around her home.
A Kentucky woman is facing charges after she allegedly dismembered her mother, whose body parts were found inside and around her home.
Possible third Trump assassination attempt thwarted in Coachella, Riverside County sheriff says
Vem Miller, 49, of Las Vegas, was taken into custody for possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a high-capacity magazine, according to the sheriff's department.
Vem Miller, 49, of Las Vegas, was taken into custody for possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a high-capacity magazine, according to the sheriff's department.