Prison oversight bill inspired by FCI Dublin sexual abuse, corruption heads to Biden

The Senate passed legislation Wednesday to overhaul oversight and bring greater transparency to the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons where reporting from The Associated Press exposed systemic corruption in the federal prison system and reporting from KTVU highlighted the intense sexual abuses at the all-women's prison in Dublin, Calif. 

Woman's death at Round Rock hospital prompts investigation: TCSO

The death of a woman at a Round Rock hospital has prompted a suspicious death investigation by the Travis County Sheriff's Office.

Arrest made in cold case murder involving Phoenix girl

The suspect, identified as Sergio Francisco Reyes, is accused of manslaughter and other felonies for his alleged role in the death of a teenage girl in Phoenix 20 years ago.

Fort Campbell soldier found dead in home, stabbed nearly 70 times

Fort Campbell soldier Pfc. Katia Dueñas Aguilar, found dead in her Tennessee home in May, died from nearly 70 stab wounds, with no arrests yet made in the homicide investigation.

Driver throws fireworks at a dog in Santa Ana

A man threw fireworks at a dog in Santa Ana before taking off from the scene in a gold-looking sedan.

6 foreign nationals in California charged in multi-state ATM skimming scam

Nicolas Codreanu, Ionut Zamfir, Armondo Codreanu, Robby Codreanu, Mila Ciuciu, and Isabela Codreanu allegedly placed skimming devices on bank ATMs in Rhode Island and Washington, and used the account information skimmed from victims' cards to withdraw more than $300,000 from bank accounts.

Alec Baldwin 'Rust' shooting trial: Witnesses recall incident on movie set

During opening statements, a defense attorney says Alec Baldwin's shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was “an unspeakable tragedy," but that he “committed no crime, he was an actor, acting."

Gunman killed by Yellowstone rangers planned July 4 mass shooting, officials said

Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner was killed by park rangers on Independence Day after he fired a semiautomatic rifle at the entrance of a dining area at Yellowstone National Park.

What do you do if you see an animal in a hot car in Texas?

Leaving a pet in a hot car can be deadly. An animal advocate attorney explained citizen’s rights when it comes to trying to save animals trapped in a hot car.

Abandoned dog in Austin found tied to tree with 'gnarly' injury

Austin Pets Alive! says a dog with a mangled leg was found abandoned and tied to a tree. They're reminding people about available resources if you need help caring for your pet.

Man facing double murder charges after deadly hit-and-run during SXSW

The man arrested for the deadly hit-and-run near SXSW is now facing upgraded charges following the death of a second person. Tyrone Thompson is now facing two murder charges.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces pregnancy with partner Ken Urker

Gypsy Rose Blanchard has announced her pregnancy on social media, revealing she and her partner Ken Urker are expecting a baby in January 2025.