North Texas man executed for fatally stabbing girlfriend and her 8-year-old son in 2013
A North Texas man was executed for fatally stabbing his girlfriend and her 8-year-old son nearly 13 years ago.
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A North Texas man was executed for fatally stabbing his girlfriend and her 8-year-old son nearly 13 years ago.
The sheriff's office said the women admitted to being paid $40,000 to smuggle the items.
Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price believes it comes down to better pay.
The U.S. Embassy for Venezuela also announced Friday that all American citizens detained in Venezuela have been released.
Derrick Groves, 28, was sentenced Friday to two life sentences over a 2018 double murder, with the Louisiana judge rebuking him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run.
A photo from the prison showed a raw steak, crab legs and Old Bay with side plastic baggies of marijuana and a couple of cartons of cigarettes.
Officials in Louisiana say one of two inmates accused of violent crimes was recaptured after an audacious escape.
The prison picked nearly 30 inmates to participate in the "father-daughter" dance at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.
French authorities say one of two men who escaped a prison in Dijon by sawing through bars and then using bedsheets to flee has been recaptured.
Former NFL player Antonio Brown will return to Florida after deciding not to contest his extradition from a New Jersey jail on an attempted murder charge.
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Austin Maddox has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an underage sex sting.
Katrina Harris, a former inmate, leads her campaign "Survive," an effort to help rebuild and support women who face incarceration.
An internal review reveals that a former police chief, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," spent months planning his escape from an Arkansas prison.
Conflicts between cartels and other organized crime groups in Mexico are often replicated in prison populations, which struggle with overcrowding.
The judge acknowledged in her ruling that determining whether Abrego Garcia should be released is "little more than an academic exercise" because ICE will likely detain him.
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
The 10 men who escaped from a New Orleans jail in mid-May received help from at least 15 people, many of them friends and family.
Christopher Allen, 34, was convicted of aggravated assault against a public servant.
Alcatraz, a notorious former prison on an island in San Francisco Bay, once housed some famous gangsters like Al Capone and George "Machine-Gun" Kelly.
Prison officials in Virginia say five guards have been injured in an attack by inmates who are MS-13 gang members.
Earlier Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request by his attorneys to stop the execution.
Oland Maurice McKenzie, 43, of Euless, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison, the DOJ said.
A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don't have air conditioning is "plainly unconstitutional."
For the CBS Mornings series, "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," she takes a look at why so many people are converting to Islam behind bars.
Texas has executed a man convicted of killing two men as part of a 2004 dispute with his boss at a strip club.
Jaime Castro pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to a police officer.
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
Southwest Airlines announced Friday that it will stop operating flights out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport in June.
First Alert Weather Days are in place for both Sunday and Monday.
Samuel Ramirez Jr., 33, was wanted for his alleged involvement in the murders of two women on May 21, 2023.
Jaime Castro pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to a police officer.
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
Southwest Airlines announced Friday that it will stop operating flights out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport in June.
First Alert Weather Days are in place for both Sunday and Monday.
Samuel Ramirez Jr., 33, was wanted for his alleged involvement in the murders of two women on May 21, 2023.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Democratic nominee for Texas Comptroller, Sarah Eckhardt, discusses her primary win and her plans to win in November. She tells Jack Fink about her top priorities should she win the seat.
Democratic nominee for Texas Agriculture Commissioner Clayton Tucker discusses his plan to win against Republican Nate Sheets in November. He tells Jack Fink about his top priorities and how he hopes to implement them.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Jason Robertson had two goals and two assists to tie a career high in points and Jamie Benn also scored twice as the surging Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-2.
Khris Middleton scored 22 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, Daniel Gafford added a season-high 22 points as the Dallas Mavericks snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 120-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
A person with knowledge of Baltimore's decision told The Associated Press that Crosby failed his physical.
After a season of jarring change and inconsistent play, the Atlanta Hawks appear to be coming together at just the right time.
Jamie Benn's power-play goal lifts the Stars past Vegas 2-1 as Dallas extends its points streak to 13 games.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
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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