Feds Say Texas Bomber Had No Known Links To Terror, Domestic Hate Groups
Federal officials say the man suspected in a series of bombings in Austin last year had no known links to international terror groups or domestic hate groups.
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Federal officials say the man suspected in a series of bombings in Austin last year had no known links to international terror groups or domestic hate groups.
Hurst Police said she is safe but had no further details at this time.
The suspected Austin bomber called himself a "psychopath" in a recorded confession and said he felt no remorse for deadly explosions that killed two people and terrorized the city, a U.S. congressman said Saturday.
The mother of a man who lived with suspected serial bomber Mark Conditt in a home north of Austin says her son was kept in police custody until after Conditt died in a fatal confrontation with officers.
During the more than 25 minute statement, Conditt described himself as a "psychopath" and said he feels as though he has been disturbed since childhood, a person confirmed to CBS News' senior investigative producer Pat Milton.
The trail to Mark Conditt included many dead ends among more than 500 phoned-in tips. There were theories that didn't pan out and surveillance cameras that failed to record a glimpse of the suspect.
A cellphone video left behind by suspected Austin bomber Mark Anthony Conditt details the differences among the weapons he built and police say amounts to a confession. But his motive remains a mystery.
Suddenly, the "Keep Austin Weird" slogan doesn't feel so fun anymore. Austin's beloved local motto isn't meant for things as sinister as the string of deadly bombings.
A man in his 30s was rushed to the hospital and first responders evacuated the Goodwill. Police said it was not any kind of copy-cat attack.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott today announced an additional release of $265,000 in emergency funding to help assist bombing investigations in Austin after four attacks this month in that city.
Over the weekend Austin was rocked by the fourth bombing this month. Investigators believe the blast, that injured two people walking along the side of the road, was triggered by a tripwire.
Two people were injured in another explosion in Austin Sunday night, and police are not ruling out a connection to the three previous explosions that detonated earlier this month elsewhere in the city.
Austin police arrested a 26-year-old man on charges of making a terroristic threat for emailing a bomb threat that prompted sponsors to cancel a scheduled concert at Austin's South by Southwest music festiva
Police continue to urge anyone receiving unexpected packages to call 911 without handling or attempting to open them.
Austin Police said they have gotten 265 calls from residents about suspicious packages.
A sense of fear is sweeping through the city of Austin and across Texas after three package bombs, left on doorsteps in suburban neighborhoods, have exploded in less than two weeks.
Neighbors reported hearing the explosion and seeing the bloodied man collapse on his porch.
Austin police say a man dressed as Santa Claus is in custody after shooting at least three people at a Halloween party.
Kevin Waguespack's request to have his GPS bracelet removed to improve his chances of landing a job.
The Austin Police Department believes its own vehicles, which are the same models the Fort Worth Police Department uses, are making officers sick.
The grand jury reached its decision after hearing testimony over five days from seven witnesses, including Officer Matthew Paredes, who fatally shot 29-year-old Tyler Hunkin the night of April 22.
An officer first spotted the car driving erratically and tried to pull the vehicle over, but the driver refused to stop. The boy then hit another vehicle, but kept going and then ran into the pole.
Two Austin police supervisors have been demoted after Chief Art Acevedo determined they did not fully investigate use of pepper spray on a handcuffed man.
Austin police say an armed man was fatally shot by officers at an apartment complex after refusing to drop his weapon.
Police in Austin, Texas, say an officer has died days after being injured in a motorcycle wreck while escorting a funeral procession.
People hit the pavement for 5K and 10K races, as well as a kids and family 1K.
An investigation is ongoing.
One firefighter was set to be released from the hospital on Sunday, while the other will see further treatment.
The victims were taken to a hospital in stable condition.
Record-challenging temperatures are also in the cards next week.
People hit the pavement for 5K and 10K races, as well as a kids and family 1K.
The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
An investigation is ongoing.
One firefighter was set to be released from the hospital on Sunday, while the other will see further treatment.
The victims were taken to a hospital in stable condition.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Some groups have filed lawsuits and emergency injunctions to keep the government from doing construction projects in the national nark.
The highly regarded Cook Political Report has moved the contest from Lean Republican to Toss-Up.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is asked about data centers in Texas and the likelihood of a special session to discuss the topic. He also talked about the construction at Big Bend and his reaction.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Jacob deGrom struck out 10 and allowed one hit and one walk in six innings while reaching 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games or innings in major league history as the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0.
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
