74-year-old woman, 2-year-old child die after drowning at Harris County pond
A 74-year-old woman died and a 2-year-old child was hospitalized after they were pulled from a neighborhood pond in northeast Harris County, authorities said.
73,000 Texas school choice accounts get funded today, comptroller says
The first funding for Texas school choice accounts will be disbursed Wednesday, according to the state comptroller’s office.
Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
Mexico ends 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to advance to Round of 16
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2–0 to reach the World Cup round of 16, ending a 40-year knockout-stage winless drought.
1 dead, 2 suspects detained after police chase ends in crash on Highway 6
One person is dead and two others were detained after the vehicle they were in crashed during a police chase near the Mission Bend area, Houston police said.
5 companies conspired to drive up egg prices, Justice Dept. says
Five companies are accused of conspiring to drive up the price of eggs, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday.
Paris deputy mayor blames the United States’ carbon emissions for deadly heat wave
Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar released a lengthy statement blaming the United States for the deadly heat wave over France this past week.
How US tech is being used globally to scam Americans of billions
An investigation reveals that technology from U.S. organizations is being used to fuel a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in global fraud.
Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler
U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.
Michael Byrne, ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Indiana Jones’ actor, dies: Reports
Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82.
Galveston police arrest man following deadly shooting in League City
One man is facing murder charges after being arrested by Galveston police following a shooting in League City on Monday.