Man accused of running drug operation near Texas City schools
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A man with a prior murder conviction is back behind bars after authorities raided an alleged drug operation within walking distance from several schools. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares the details authorities and the relief from locals.

Pilot killed, 2 troopers injured after helicopter, small plane crash at Carlisle airport

A Cessna 150 airplane and a Bell 407 Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collided in midair near Carlisle on Wednesday, leaving a pilot dead and two state troopers injured.

Man in creepy mask identified by Philadelphia police after threats near City Hall

Police have identified a suspect accused of assaulting and harassing multiple people near Philadelphia’s City Hall last week, including asking at least one woman if she was "ready to die."

Train derailment in Mansfield causes grass fire

A train derailment in Mansfield forced first responders to put out a grass fire caused by the derailed cars, officials say.

5 Houston-area residents charged in $1M tax refund scheme

Five Houston-area residents face federal charges after being indicted in a more than $1 million counterfeit U.S. Treasury tax refund check scheme.

Honolulu bill could fine, jail homeless residents over shopping cart use

Honolulu is considering a crackdown on unauthorized shopping cart use, with penalties of up to $2,000 and 30 days in jail. Critics warn the proposal could hit homeless residents hardest.

Dirt bike rider leads police chase across Los Angeles

A dirt bike rider is in handcuffs – but not before leading a police chase across Los Angeles that lasted well over half an hour.

Klein ISD classroom aide facing felony charge highlights Texas special education camera law

A former Klein ISD classroom aide was fired and arrested by district police on a felony charge of Injury to a Child just five days into the school year. A frustrated mother of a nonverbal autistic student in the suspect's class says she had to look up court records herself to learn the details and was shocked to discover classroom cameras are not automatically turned on. Under Texas law, video surveillance in self-contained special education classrooms is only activated if a parent or staff member submits a written request every single school year.

Former school employee accused of injuring child
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A now-former Klein ISD classroom aide is accused of injuring a student, and it's raising a red flag for the parent of another student in that same classroom. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart reports on the allegation and a Texas rule that all parents of special education students should know.

Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story

A Colorado elementary school teacher was found dead inside her home, and investigators said evidence at the home raised questions about her husband's account of what happened.

Judge replaced for Karmelo Anthony hearing
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A new judge is set to preside over Thursday's hearing on whether Karmelo Anthony deserves a new trial for the death of Austin Metcalf. FOX 4's Alex Boyer spoke to FOX 26's Caroline Collins about Wednesday's updates and what to expect for Thursday.

Manhunt expands for armed woman after Massachusetts police officer found dead

A woman connected to a veteran Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer remained at large Wednesday as authorities continued searching for her following the officer’s death inside their home.

How a Georgia murder probe solved a NASCAR legend's home burglary

A Georgia man has been linked to a burglary at the North Carolina home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and it's not his first crime, investigators say.

Harvard to pay $53M over body parts sold on black market

Harvard has agreed to a $53 million settlement over a scandal involving donated human remains stolen from its medical school morgue and sold to buyers.