Florida man convicted in murder-for-hire plot on wife's ex-husband
A man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of a Microsoft design manager on a Florida road was convicted Wednesday in a murder-for-hire scheme.
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Walmart, Ulta, Kay among 10 chains targeted in multi-state shoplifting and smash-and-grab thefts; 11 indicted
National chains like Walmart, Home Depot, Ulta, and Kay Jewelers were among the retailers targeted by an alleged crime ring accused of conducting snatch-and-grab jewelry robberies and going on shoplifting sprees across multiple states....
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ICE agent shoots man in North Austin, victim hospitalized
An ongoing ICE investigation in North Austin led to a reported shooting, prompting U.S. Rep. Greg Casar to demand an independent investigation and immediate transparency....
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18 suspects in Haitian president’s assassination face extradition to US for Florida trial
Eighteen suspects accused in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are awaiting extradition to the United States, where they will face trial in Florida....
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Toys R Us makes major comeback with 120 new stores opening across US this holiday season
The expansion marks a major step for the brand, which shuttered all US stores in 2018 following its 2017 bankruptcy.
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Trapped juvenile rescued from collapsed cave near Lake Alan Henry
A juvenile was rescued uninjured Friday night after becoming trapped beneath a collapsed cave near Lake Alan Henry in Garza County, authorities said.
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Gun pulled during Midtown fight; 3 bystanders shot
Police say a suspect fired shots during the fight, then continued shooting after getting in a vehicle.
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Hot Sunday with an isolated chance for a sea breeze shower or storm
Forecast at a glace: Hot and humid conditions will continue into the weekend and beginning of next week. Stray sea-breeze showers and pop storms will return to the forecast starting Sunday. Our weekend forecast: If you’re heading to the Texans tailgating on Sunday expect a warm m...
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Houston private school says TEFA helped boost enrollment 200% as it opens first brick-and-mortar campus
A Houston private school operator says Texas’ new school choice program has dramatically increased enrollment at his school, helping fuel an expansion into a new brick-and-mortar campus. Andrew Green, founder of PSAT Academy, said the school’s enrollment has grown by about 200% s...
