Disabled athlete in Menlo Park sets out to swim 26 miles on his birthday
Aleksei Averchenko entered the water at 6 a.m. Wednesday with the goal of swimming 26.2 miles, the equivalent distance of a running marathon. The feat marks a significant milestone in a journey that began with a life-altering tragedy.
Aleksei Averchenko entered the water at 6 a.m. Wednesday with the goal of swimming 26.2 miles, the equivalent distance of a running marathon. The feat marks a significant milestone in a journey that began with a life-altering tragedy.
1 dead, several injured in Pflugerville shooting
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Pflugerville. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has the latest details.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Pflugerville. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has the latest details.
Tanner Horner: Athena Strand's killer sentenced to death
A North Texas jury has sentenced a man convicted of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand. Prosecutors said Tanner Horner abducted and murdered Athena back in 2022.
A North Texas jury has sentenced a man convicted of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand. Prosecutors said Tanner Horner abducted and murdered Athena back in 2022.
SAFE Alliance cuts critical service for victims
In the last year alone, the SAFE Alliance has lost roughly $4 million in philanthropic and government funding. That massive gap is forcing the organization to end a critical service.
In the last year alone, the SAFE Alliance has lost roughly $4 million in philanthropic and government funding. That massive gap is forcing the organization to end a critical service.
McNeil High School football coach arrested
A Round Rock ISD football coach has been arrested on a charge of injury to a child after an over two-year-long investigation. Arlington police say the case was "domestic in nature."
A Round Rock ISD football coach has been arrested on a charge of injury to a child after an over two-year-long investigation. Arlington police say the case was "domestic in nature."
Texas man identified as shooter in D.C. shooting
We are learning more about the suspect in a shooting near the White House on May 4. A man opened fire on Secret Service agents after he was spotted with a weapon. Officials say the suspect involved is from Texas.
We are learning more about the suspect in a shooting near the White House on May 4. A man opened fire on Secret Service agents after he was spotted with a weapon. Officials say the suspect involved is from Texas.
Spokane, WA woman chases child on sidewalk with car: video
Cellphone video captured the driver trying to hit the teen on the sidewalk before she sped away.
Cellphone video captured the driver trying to hit the teen on the sidewalk before she sped away.
3 'Sloth World' sloths rescued from Florida warehouse have died: What we know
The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.
The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.
Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. and Iran ceasefire is hanging on by a thread after Iranian attacks on the UAE and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. and Iran ceasefire is hanging on by a thread after Iranian attacks on the UAE and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Juvenile violence hearing at Texas Capitol
Violent crime committed by juveniles is growing despite recent reforms made by state lawmakers. On May 5, members of a Senate Committee on Criminal Justice held a hearing on diversion programs and sentencing laws
Violent crime committed by juveniles is growing despite recent reforms made by state lawmakers. On May 5, members of a Senate Committee on Criminal Justice held a hearing on diversion programs and sentencing laws
Austin's homeless strategy plan update
The City of Austin will launch an updated process for clearing homeless camps. But homeless advocacy groups are worried there aren't enough services and shelters to accommodate those pushed out of the camps.
The City of Austin will launch an updated process for clearing homeless camps. But homeless advocacy groups are worried there aren't enough services and shelters to accommodate those pushed out of the camps.
Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
A scary scenario is happening aboard a cruise ship with 150 people on board, including 17 Americans. An outbreak of a rare virus has already killed three people. The case is now drawing the attention of the World Health Organization.
A scary scenario is happening aboard a cruise ship with 150 people on board, including 17 Americans. An outbreak of a rare virus has already killed three people. The case is now drawing the attention of the World Health Organization.
Tanner Horner sentenced to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand
After just a few hours of deliberation, jurors sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County in 2022.
After just a few hours of deliberation, jurors sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County in 2022.
Grand jury indicts WHCD shooting suspect on 4 counts
A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge.
A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge.
Military-trained fugitive accused of shooting wife eludes manhunt in rural woodlands
Federal and state agencies have converged on rural Tennessee to hunt for a military-trained fugitive accused of shooting his wife and vanishing into dense woodland.
Federal and state agencies have converged on rural Tennessee to hunt for a military-trained fugitive accused of shooting his wife and vanishing into dense woodland.
Utz recalls a variety of potato chip brands for possible salmonella contamination
Potato chip company, Utz Quality Foods, is issuing a recall for five flavors of potato in the United States because they may be contaminated with salmonella from an ingredient used in production.
Potato chip company, Utz Quality Foods, is issuing a recall for five flavors of potato in the United States because they may be contaminated with salmonella from an ingredient used in production.
Covington, WA homicide suspect Kyle Cathcart in custody. Here’s what we know
Kyle Cathcart, the man sought in a Covington homicide investigation, is in custody, according to jail records.
Kyle Cathcart, the man sought in a Covington homicide investigation, is in custody, according to jail records.
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
Delta cuts snacks, drinks on hundreds of short flights
Delta Air Lines is making changes to its onboard service that will affect passengers on shorter flights this summer.
Delta Air Lines is making changes to its onboard service that will affect passengers on shorter flights this summer.
Thousands of Spirit Airlines employees impacted
Thousands of Spirit Airlines employees are starting the week without jobs after the carrier ceased all operations over the weekend, leaving travelers stranded across the country.
Thousands of Spirit Airlines employees are starting the week without jobs after the carrier ceased all operations over the weekend, leaving travelers stranded across the country.