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Flyers describe terrifying chaos aboard fiery American Airlines flight: 'Grateful' to be alive

Passengers on an American Airlines flight that burst into flames in Colorado on Thursday described chaos as the cabin filled with smoke and the windows started to melt.

Massive multi-vehicle crash in Austin leaves at least 5 dead, including 2 children

At least five people -- including an infant and another child -- were killed in a devastating crash involving 17 vehicles in Texas late Thursday night, according to reports.

Former megachurch pastor indicted on child sexual abuse charges

Robert Preston Morris, 63, has been charged with five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child.

Female funeral home worker cut off dead man's penis and stuffed it in his mouth because he was a sex offender: cops

She allegedly stabbed him twice before castrating him and shoving the remains down his throat, according to police.

Father pleads guilty to forcing daughter, 8, to hop on trampoline in 100-degree heat before she died of dehydration

The couple “had forced their daughter to jump on a trampoline for an extended period without food or water as a form of punishment,” the Ector County District Attorney’s Office...

'Brutally murdered' InfoWars writer was gunned down in car burglary gone wrong, cops say

Slain InfoWars writer Jamie White was shot dead outside of his Austin, Texas apartment in a botched car burglary, authorities believe.

InfoWars reporter 'brutally murdered' near Austin residential area, outlet says

InfoWars founder Alex Jones announced on Monday that one of his reporters, Jamie White, was "brutally murdered" around midnight.

14-year-old Texas girl stabbed to death by knife-wielding classmate during school fight

The attacker -- which the Killeen Police Department confirmed was also an underage female -- was quickly apprehended.

Texas man searched 'Can I kill an illegal human' before shooting dead migrant fiancé, staging suicide: police

During an interview, the suspect repeatedly mentioned Norberto's status as an undocumented migrant without provocation.

Chiefs star receiver won't face charges after Texas arrest

Xavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to pursue charges against the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver.

Texas woman, 18, arrested after showing sex tape with ex-boyfriend to his bar customers: court docs

Some of his customers took offense to the sultry videos and turned their patronage away from Bassett's business, infuriating the self-employer.

Harrowing video shows Texas rapper trying to flee from 'cowards' who fatally shot him, his young daughter

The popular rapper, real name Ronnie Smith, was seen in a bright orange tracksuit as he bolted across a car wash parking lot as two men ran up to him...

Pop star felt like she was 'America's punching bag' after drunk national anthem debacle

The 4-time Grammy nominee’s “worst moment” happened in mid-July at Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby, after which she admitted she was drunk.

US surveillance balloon breaks free near Texas border and travels to Dallas area before crashing

On Monday afternoon, the aerostat system broke free from its tether during a “severe wind event” on South Padre Island and contact was lost, US Customs and Border Protection said.

SpaceX's massive starship explodes 10 minutes into flight -- but completes third 'catch' of Super Heavy booster

The company is also celebrating the third-ever catch of its Super Heavy booster, equipped with 33 Raptor engines.

ICE detention centers at capacity — while Border Patrol closes facilities amid massive drop in illegal crossings

"They were always supposed to be temporary ... that temporary solution became four years," said one CBP source.

Cancer survivor DJ Daniel, 13, gives Trump a 'big hug' in Oval Office after he's made honorary Secret Service agent

DJ Daniel, an aspiring police officer, received a standing ovation in the House chamber Tuesday night after Trump surprised him with the honor.

'Warrior' Border Patrol agent who saved partner's life in cartel shootout is recognized during Trump address

President Trump said "warrior" Border Patrol agent Roberto Ortiz and his partner were patrolling an area of the Rio Grande river "known as cartel island," remarking that the area "doesn't...

Texas Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner dead at 70, expanding House GOP majority

Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas) died early Wednesday after serving just two months and two days in Congress, party officials said Wednesday. He was 70. Linda Brown, a spokesperson for Turner, told the Associated Press...