SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans

Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.

Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home

Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.

LBJ Library displays rare National Archive documents for America's 250th anniversary

The LBJ Presidential Library is commemorating America's 250th anniversary with a traveling exhibit featuring rare documents from the National Archive vault.

Stolen vehicle recovered within minutes of report: police

The Round Rock Police Department says it recovered a stolen vehicle within minutes of receiving the report with the help of license plate readers.

Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later

Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case.

Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains

A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.

TSA finds hidden smoke grenades at Indianapolis airport

TSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport recently intercepted two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage.

David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies

David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel" and “And When I Die," has died at 84.

Texas fugitive captured in remote Oregon wilderness

A Georgetown man wanted in Bastrop for continuous sexual assault of two children has been captured in Oregon.

Heat dome to bring parts of Texas first 100-degree day of the year

A heat dome that is building across the southern U.S. this weekend will push temperatures into the triple digits for much of Texas.

Alex Murdaugh cites unknown male DNA in bid for new testing

Alex Murdaugh's defense team filed a series of motions seeking independent DNA testing, a change of venue and expanded access to case materials as the convicted South Carolina attorney continues to challenge his murder case.

Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know

The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrictions and what you need to know if you are attending.

Austin armed robberies: 24 year jail sentence for Kyle man

A Kyle man has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for three charges related to multiple armed robberies in Austin in 2025.