What we know about the alleged hazing death of a Louisiana college student
Southern University student Caleb Wilson's death was the result of an alleged off-campus Omega Psi Phi hazing incident, Baton Rouge police said.
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Southern University student Caleb Wilson's death was the result of an alleged off-campus Omega Psi Phi hazing incident, Baton Rouge police said.
The Farmersville ISD Police Department said Thursday it arrested nine high school students for alleged offenses related to hazing. The student-athletes face charges of unlawful restraint.
An investigation revealed that during the 2022-23 soccer season, several upperclassmen were involved in the hazing of underclassmen – some as young as 14.
"Given the number of student-athletes involved, the suspensions will be staggered over the course of three weeks beginning with the season opener next Friday, February 14," the University said in a news release.
Investigators say they hazed pledges by forcing them to eat soup laced with hot peppers, now the University of Texas chapter of Pi Kappa Phi has been shut down.
Former Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach Kevin Rush turned himself in to the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Department for failing to report hazing allegations.
Kaufman County authorities have arrested a former Forney High School boy's soccer coach following a two-year investigation into hazing allegations.
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The university's Beta Zeta chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity was suspended and ordered to stop all activity for four and half years.
Parents are alarmed after five Forney High School students were charged with sexual assault.
Four Forney High School soccer players have been arrested on sexual assault charges stemming from hazing incidents.
The national headquarters of the fraternity has elected to close the Epsilon Beta chapter.
Florida State becomes at least the third university this year to suspend Greek life because of alcohol-related tragedies.
A former University of Oklahoma student is suing a fraternity, saying he was hazed and beaten by members at a 2015 initiation.
According to SMU, investigators found evidence of new members being paddled, forced into servitude and excessive alcohol consumption.
Two dozen people have been charged with three hazing counts each in April hazing incidents that put five Tarleton State University students in the hospital with alcohol poisoning.
The case of 10 Texas high school students charged with sexual assault in a hazing scandal involving athletes will now be investigated by the Texas Rangers and the Texas Attorney General's Office.
Angels closer Huston Street, like many players expressing their views Tuesday, disagreed with MLB's ban on the hazing ritual of dressing up rookies in costumes that could be considered offensive, including women's outfits.
That baseball hazing ritual of dressing up rookies as Wonder Woman, Hooters Girls and Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders is now banned.
Eight prospects in the Rangers organization are under investigation after a video showed them sexually assaulting an underage teammate.
Prosecutors said Keith Edward Wisakowsky entered the plea Thursday in Waxahachie and received a suspended one-year jail sentence.
Dean of Campus Life, Dr. David Cozzens sent the memo out to all students, faculty and staff, reminding them that hazing is not only against school policy, it's against the law.
Five University of Alabama fraternity members, including one from North Texas, have been arrested in Tuscaloosa on charges of hazing.
The former members of Emergency Service District 6 are facing charges of aggravated sexual assault, attempted sexual assault and tampering with a witness for a hazing incident that happened in January.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
The fog will begin to lift once the sun rises and mixing occurs in the atmosphere.
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
Families say love, forgiveness and coparenting turned animosity into friendship and a lifesaving gift.
Relatives say the 14-year-old's wheelchair rolled down concrete stairs. The district cites ongoing communication.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
The fog will begin to lift once the sun rises and mixing occurs in the atmosphere.
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
Families say love, forgiveness and coparenting turned animosity into friendship and a lifesaving gift.
Relatives say the 14-year-old's wheelchair rolled down concrete stairs. The district cites ongoing communication.
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At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
Republican consultant Vinny Minchillo tells Jack Fink the party wants Jasmine Crockett to run for U.S. Senate to run for the seat because they don't believe "that's going to work in general election." "I think she is too extreme and too far left for even Texas Democrats," said Minchillo. He also discusses the battle between Republican candidates.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discusses his campaign for a possible historic fourth term. He also tells Jack Fink about his thoughts on casino gambling and emphasizes his property tax plan.
Matt Angle, Director of the Lone Star Project, a Democratic PAC, discusses Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's potential entry into the U.S. Senate race. He tells Jack Fink that Crockett's potential entry is a good and bad thing. "Three of our very best communicators are all in the same race," said Angle.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC is believed to be a Trump supporter and has been speaking with investigators, multiple sources told CBS News.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
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Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
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Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The heavy metal band has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to their charity, All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
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.
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