19 weekend slayings in Juarez puts September murder toll at 122; TV model among latest victims
Another violent weekend closed out the month in Juarez, with prosecutors telling Mexican media outlets of 19 more homicides that put…
Continue Reading A girl who claimed white classmates cut her dreadlocks admits she made the story up, school says
A 12-year-old African-American girl who claimed three white classmates pinned her down and cut her dreadlocks has admitted the claims were…
Continue Reading Homeless vet in wheelchair was struck by truck while in crosswalk, but no word from EPPD on charges
A homeless and disabled veteran who was struck and killed by a semi-truck last week in El Paso’s Lower Valley was crossing the street in a…
Continue Reading Bullies who beat 8-year-old Texas boy unconscious won’t face charges
An 8-year-old boy was attacked in a Texas elementary school bathroom and beaten so severely he was left unconscious and suffered minor brain…
Continue Reading A teacher designed glittery hearing aids on dolls to make her deaf students feel represented
Genesis Politron is a preschool and kindergarten teacher in Watsonville, California, who works with deaf and hard of hearing students. While shopping…
Continue Reading A 12-year-old African-American girl says her white classmates pinned her down and cut her dreadlocks
A 12-year-old African-American girl says three of her white male classmates pinned her down and cut several of her dreadlocks. The girl, Amari Allen,…
Continue Reading Sikh community prepares for slain Texas deputy’s funeral
The Sikh community in Houston and around the world is mourning the loss of Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, the trailblazing sheriff’s deputy in Harris…
Continue Reading A suspect is under arrest in the fatal shooting of a South Carolina postal worker
A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of South Carolina postal worker Irene Pressley, the Williamsburg County…
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A police department paints a patrol car pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins on October 1, the Albuquerque Police Department is showing its support by painting a new patrol car bright…
Continue Reading The Sikh community in Houston prepares for the funeral of Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal
The Sikh community in Houston and around the world is mourning the loss of Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, the trailblazing sheriff’s deputy in Harris…
Continue Reading Massachusetts gas leak caused by valve that should have been disabled in 2018 reconstruction, officials say
A gas leak that forced the evacuation of some 100 people in Lawrence, Massachusetts, last week happened when road workers inadvertently closed a gas…
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NFL suspends Vontaze Burfict for the rest of the season
Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been suspended without pay by the NFL for the rest of the season — including any postseason…
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Law firm examines Cielo Vista Walmart as part of lawsuit from Aug. 3 shootings
Just beyond the public August 3 memorial, two investigators were allowed into the Cielo Vista Walmart Sunday. They work for a law firm suing the…
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Socorro man killed after rollover crash in Hudspeth County
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a deadly rollover crash in Hudspeth County. It happened just before 10 p.m. Sunday night on…
Continue Reading New starting-block cameras censored at Doha championships after female athletes protest
Images from cameras built into the starting blocks at the World Athletics Championships in Doha will be censored following objections from female…
Continue Reading After 12 years in the NFL, Matthew Slater of the New England Patriots scored his first touchdown
Special teams player Matthew Slater of the New England Patriots scored the first touchdown of his 12-year career with the NFL on Sunday. Slater, who…
Continue Reading Jewish community in the Borderland celebrates Rosh Hashanah
Jews in the Borderland and around the world, are celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. It’s one of two Jewish high holidays, some of…
Continue Reading Cardiff City told to pay Nantes $6.5 million for Emiliano Sala transfer — FIFA
Football’s world governing body FIFA has ruled that $6,543,510 (6,000,000 euros) must be paid by Cardiff City to French side Nantes for the…
Continue Reading Parents who read to their child on a tablet end up having less interaction together, a new study finds
The joy of bedtime stories is twofold for parents: They can coax their children to sleep and use it as an excuse to snuggle up with their little…
Continue Reading Oprah donates $1.15 million to help minority students succeed in college
Oprah Winfrey stunned a predominantly-female audience in Charlotte on Saturday by announcing she would donate $1.15 million to help minority students…
Continue Reading Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce crowned the fastest woman in the world … not that many fans saw it
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce further staked her claim as one of the greatest female sprinters of all time by storming to victory in the women’s 100…
Continue Reading Women are dying unnecessarily from heart attacks, leading health charity says
Two women a day are dying unnecessarily from heart attacks in England and Wales because of a gender gap in awareness, diagnosis and treatment, a…
Continue Reading Chrissy Teigen shares heartwarming video of John Legend singing to son Miles
Consider yourself warned: This video clip will make your heart melt. It’s of John Legend playing the piano, serenading his 1-year-old son Miles…
Continue Reading Rugby World Cup: Scotland sets up thrilling pool finale with win over Samoa
Scotland set up a thrilling finale to Group A in the Rugby World Cup after a convincing 34-0 victory over Samoa in Kobe. The result was much-needed…
Continue Reading World Athletics Championships: Coleman storms to 100m gold
US sprinter Christian Coleman stormed to 100 meters gold at the World Athletics Championships in Doha Saturday, shrugging off the controversy that…
Continue Reading Irish National Stud: The heartbeat of the country’s racing industry
There’s nothing the Irish love more than horse racing. From breeding to training, the sport has its foundations embedded deep into the…
Continue Reading 1 whale died and 3 were euthanized after they were found stranded on a South Carolina beach
Four whales stranded themselves on a South Carolina beach, before one of them died and three were euthanized, a local news station reported. The four…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for September 30: Whistleblower, Jamal Khashoggi, Hong Kong, snow
Headed to Amsterdam? Prepare to pay up. The Dutch capital will soon have the highest tourist tax in Europe. Here’s what else you need to know…
Continue Reading A Georgia hunter was shot and killed after being mistaken for a deer
A Georgia hunter was fatally shot after being mistaken for a deer by another person in his hunting party, police said. Bobby Lane, 17, was in an area…
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Police raised concerns about west Texas gunman 8 years before mass shooting
A mother in distress called police. Her son had refused to take his mental-health medication. He was delusional about a government conspiracy against…
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