Judge spares German Shepherd 'Hachi' after Christmas Eve bite case, ending months-long euthanasia fight

After months of uncertainty and a high-stakes court fight, a Texas judge has ruled that Hachi, the German shepherd at the center of a Christmas Eve biting incident, will be allowed to live.

Celebrities join petition to shut down Dilley Immigration Center in Texas, over abuse claims

A coalition of high-profile celebrities and thousands of supporters are demanding the closure of a Texas family detention center over allegations of systemic abuse and poor living conditions for migrant children.

109 spring breakers hauled off in one wild house party raid

Officers from three separate agencies reportedly arrested 109 individuals for alleged underage drinking at a house party in Alabama.

Sweden, DR Congo secure final 2026 World Cup spots at Houston Stadium

The final pieces of Houston’s 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage schedule are now in place, with Sweden and DR Congo earning the last remaining spots to complete the lineup of international teams set to play at NRG Stadium.

Tiger Woods 'stepping away' from golf to 'seek treatment' after DUI arrest

Tiger Woods is stepping away from golf "to seek treatment" following his DUI arrest this past Friday in Jupiter Island, Florida, following a rollover crash. 

Watch: Elephant briefly escapes, roams New Mexico zoo before safe return

A 52-year-old Asian elephant named Alice briefly escaped her enclosure at Albuquerque’s ABQ BioPark on Sunday morning and wandered the zoo.

Barbie Dream Fest in Florida outrages fans: ‘I asked for a refund’

Barbie Dream Fest promised a dream – but fans say it was a flop, sparking refund demands and comparisons to the infamous Fyre Festival and Willy Wonka event.

Man makes 'tortilla' pizza after breaking into downtown Austin restaurant: affidavit

A man was arrested for burglary after breaking into a downtown Austin restaurant last week. According to an affidavit, the man made a “tortilla" pizza and took the restaurant's checkbook.

Trump administration must suspend White House ballroom construction, judge orders

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to suspend its construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.

JD Vance tells conservative podcast he believes UFOs are demons

In an interview last week, Vice President J.D. Vance told a conservative podcaster that he believes UFOs are demons. 

Texas emergency teams deployed for severe storms and flash flooding threat

Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as severe thunderstorms and the threat of flash flooding loom over North, West, and Central Texas.

What is hydrocodone? Tiger Woods found with pills after DUI crash

Golf star Tiger Woods was found with two white pills, later identified as the opioid hydrocodone. Here's what to know.

Harris County Judge’s rodeo incident 'should be grounds for resignation', commissioner says

Harris County commissioner introduced a resolution to recognize the success of the Houston rodeo. However, in the same resolution, he includes Judge Lina Hidalgo's behavior at the event is grounds for resignation.