Magnitude 5.0 earthquake rocks Texas Panhandle

An earthquake rocked the Texas Panhandle on Thursday morning, and was followed by a smaller quake in West Texas in the afternoon.

Bear dies after getting stranded on utility pole in New Mexico

A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.

9 rescued from wooden crates at Texas border in apparent human smuggling attempt

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents said nine undocumented migrants were rescued from wooden crates at the Falfurrias Checkpoint in an apparent human smuggling attempt.

Suspect jumps off bridge after police chase

Video captured a Missouri man running across a bridge and diving headfirst off of it after he led deputies on a chase.

Human remains found in freezer believed to be missing family member, police say

Human remains discovered inside a chest freezer at a Juneau, Alaska, home are believed to belong to an adult male family member, according to police.

Travis County DA files motion to revoke $27K payout to jurors over dropped case

The Travis County DA's office says the court did not have jurisdiction or authorization to approve paying nearly $27,000 each to 12 jurors and two alternates in the dropped evidence tampering case.

US homicides on pace for a historic low in 2026, report finds

New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime. 

Majority of Americans want Iran war to end now, poll finds

Most Americans want the war in Iran to end now, according to a recent poll conducted by the University of Maryland.

Buc-ee's reveals managers can earn up to $275K without college degree

Popular gas station chain Buc-ee's has sparked an online debate after displaying signs advertising employee pay, including salaries of up to $275,000 a year for some store managers without a college degree.

Nancy Guthrie video may have been erased after FBI kept out for days, director says

FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.

Beluga Whales relocated to SeaWorld San Antonio
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Two beluga whales have officially arrived at SeaWorld San Antonio with 11 more still on the way.

Austin ISD proposes immediate closure of Paredes Middle School

Just weeks before the start of the school year, Austin ISD leaders are proposing the immediate closure of Paredes Middle School after the campus received its fourth consecutive "F" grade under state preliminary accountability ratings.

Madison police: Officer shoots, killed man armed with knife

A Madison police officer shot and killed a man, who the department said was armed with a knife, on Wednesday afternoon, July 22.

30% of Americans admit to shoplifting, annual survey finds

More Americans say they're turning to shoplifting as inflation and financial strain continue to squeeze budgets. A new survey reveals who's stealing and what they're taking.