Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office investigated over ICE cooperation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly violating Senate Bill 8 by failing to seek a formal cooperation agreement with ICE.
Recall: Hundreds of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contain kratom, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration found hundreds of boxes of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contained undeclared mitragynine and migragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), which is a more potent form of kratom.
New poll shows where global confidence in key institutions stands
A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.
Kouri Richins sentenced to life for husband’s fentanyl murder
Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who gained attention for writing a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering him.
Spring Fire Department opens 62-acre W.W. Cotton Weaver Training Center
The Spring Fire Department is officially opening the W.W. Cotton Weaver Training Center, one of the most advanced first responder hubs in the region.
Recall on noodle packs sold at Whole Foods, Thrive Market
A variety of noodle packages sold at two popular grocery chains was recalled this week because of the potential risk to people with peanut allergies.
South Carolina officer killed during pursuit involving teen driver
South Carolina police officer Don “DJ" Keller was killed in the line of duty while responding to assist officers during a traffic stop involving a 15-year-old driver in Greenwood.
Louisiana to pay nearly $5M to family of man killed in traffic stop
Louisiana officials reached a settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black driver killed by state police during a 2019 traffic stop.
CLEAR Alert: Man found safe after going missing in Spring
Officials confirmed Wednesday that a man was found safe after going missing last weekend.
Plane goes off runway at Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport
A small plane went off the runway at Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport on Wednesday.