Family identifies 4-year-old girl allegedly killed by mother in Houston

Family has identified the 4-year-old girl who was killed in a shooting on Tuesday night as Vivian Savella. Police say Vivian’s mother killed the girl before turning the gun on herself.

Tennessee unable to carry out Christa Gail Pike execution, witnesses say

Tennessee was not able to carry out the planned execution of a woman convicted in the 1995 killing of a classmate, according to media witnesses.

Austin ICE shooting: Bond denied for man shot by ICE agent; he's now in federal criminal custody

The man who was shot by an ICE agent in North Austin appeared in federal court on Wednesday. 28-year-old Wilber Garces Perez was charged with assaulting, resisting, interfering with, and impeding a federal officer.

200 counterfeit Cartier watches worth $28 million seized in Chicago

Two hundred counterfeit Cartier watches that could have each commanded, on average, six-digit prices were seized at O’Hare International Airport.

South Carolina mom accused of knife attack on young children; 6-year-old may lose arm: sheriff's office

A South Carolina boy’s call to his grandmother saying he was hungry led authorities to a home where investigators say his mother had stabbed him and his younger sibling dozens of times, leaving both children with severe injuries.

Cornell student assault allegations highlight NY voluntary intoxication loophole

New York lawmakers are renewing efforts to close a state legal loophole regarding voluntary intoxication and sexual consent following allegations involving a Cornell University fraternity.

Houston family of slain Westbury High School student plans to turn grief into action

The family of LePaul Warren, the 17-year-old student shot and killed near Westbury High School last Friday, is speaking out for the first time. His mother and uncle are hoping to turn their heartache into a community rally to combat local youth violence.

Elderly couple lay in wait to kill son-in-law at Dublin park: DA

An elderly couple accused of fatally shooting their son-in-law at a crowded Dublin park in broad daylight has been charged with murder, though authorities have not released a motive.

Best-selling Christian authors from North Texas arrested following investigation into child abuse

A North Texas couple, who are best-selling Christian authors, has been arrested following an investigation into alleged physical and sexual abuse of a child, according to the Keene Police Department.

Flydubai plane makes emergency landing after co-pilot tries to crash jetliner

An Israel-bound passenger plane had to make an emergency landing after the co-pilot reportedly stabbed the captain in what may have been an attempted “terror attack," officials said.

DOJ pleads with Supreme Court to save ban on transgender treatments in federal prisons

The Justice Department on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy banning payment for hormone treatments and social accommodations for transgender inmates.

Good Samaritan killed in carjacking in west Houston-area
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A Good Samaritan was shot and killed in an attempted robbery while handing out food to the homeless, police say. FOX 26 reporter Jade Flury has an update on the recent arrest of a suspect.

Former Buccaneer Antonio Brown reaching plea deal in Florida attempted murder case

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown is expected in a Miami courtroom Wednesday to accept a plea deal that avoids prison time in an attempted murder case. 

Highway 6 shooting: Man shot, killed while reportedly feeding homeless

A man who was reportedly out feeding homeless individuals in Houston was shot and killed early Wednesday morning after an attempted carjacking, according to police.

4 children found home alone while Florida mom was on 3-day cruise

A Florida mother is accused of leaving her four children, including a two-month-old infant, home by themselves while she went on a three-day cruise.

Denton barbershop owner admitted recording women in restroom, affidavit says

The owner of a Denton barbershop admitted placing a cellphone in the business' women's restroom to record people, including a female employee, according to a police affidavit.