Texas court orders porn site to pay $9M bond to unlock domain name
A Texas court has ordered that the domain name of a porn website be locked down after failing to comply with the state’s age-verification law.
Utah wildfire grows rapidly, forcing more evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.
Multi-agency investigation underway after 4 shot in East Texas Whataburger parking lot
Two people were killed and two others were injured during an early morning shooting in an East Texas Whataburger parking lot, police said Saturday.
Man shot in the head at Sunnyside corner store
Houston Police are turning to the public for more information about a Friday night shooting that left a man in critical condition.
Mortgage rates edge higher amid Iran tensions, inflation uncertainty
Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed loan rising to 6.49%, according to Freddie Mac, while remaining relatively stable over the past six weeks.
Man accused of decades-long child indecency; officials seeking more victims
Officials say three woman in Conroe came forward with allegations against Leland Fleming dating back to the 1990s.
Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's…
Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency…
Major airline ‘reluctantly’ changes family policy amid investigation
Ryanair will "reluctantly" allow parents to sit with their children for free after an investigation into the practice was opened, bringing the airline in line with European industry standards.
Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship
Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.
Woman killed after car slams into stalled 18-wheeler on Houston South Loop
A woman died late Friday night after her vehicle crashed into the back of a stalled 18-wheeler on the South Loop, according to Houston police.