Former NFL Player Aaron Hernandez Commits Suicide In Prison
Former NFL player and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez killed himself in prison overnight, corrections authorities said early Wednesday.
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Former NFL player and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez killed himself in prison overnight, corrections authorities said early Wednesday.
A former gym employee opened fire inside the facility on Saturday, critically wounding a manager and another person before he killed himself, officials said.
Two people are dead, the result of an apparent murder-suicide in Prosper, police say.
An overnight standoff leads to the discovery of two bodies inside a home in rural Collin County.
Last November 29, a young Texas City woman committed suicide with a gun in front of her family after months of cyberbullying. Now two people have been arrested.
Police said Richard Ward told a 911 dispatcher he found his wife hanging in the garage.
In a sign of the new climate taking hold on gun issues under a Trump administration with a Republican-led Congress, a rule to keep guns out of the hands of certain mentally disabled people is on its way to being scrapped.
A truck driver from Texas who was accused of causing a 2014 crash in Oklahoma that killed four college softball players has died by suicide at his Fort Worth home. His trial was scheduled for March.
The Stephenville Empire-Tribune reports it happened one week after it was announced Bryant was under investigation.
Keelan Murray, was shot by the officer in his shoulder, and then shot and killed himself with his own gun.
A grieving family hopes some good can come from a very high-profile tragedy.
The largest-ever survey of transgender Americans paints a grim picture of widespread discrimination and harassment, to the point that many of them attempt suicide at some point.
Records show the number of suicides in county jails has declined since changes were implemented that include a more comprehensive mental health screening of inmates.
Family members of a Texas high school student who killed herself are rallying for tighter laws against cyberbullying.
The Department of Veterans Affairs says that an average of 20 veterans a day committed suicide in 2014, a slight decrease from a previous government estimate for 2010.
New information about a murder in Plano that played out with images posted to Facebook gives the accused killer's side of the story.
Fort Worth bike patrol officer Nick Guadarrama took matters into his own hands when he helped a man avoid falling to his death.
Police have identified the victim and suspect in a murder suicide in Grand Prairie.
Belgian prosecutors say six people were detained in raids around Brussels linked to this week's attacks on the city's airport and subway system.
It can give you directions or find the nearest deli, but how helpful is your phone's virtual voice in a health crisis? Researchers found alarming numbers when it comes to questions about rape, suicide, depression and other health problems.
If you or someone you know needs help, the center's hotline 214-828-1000 is answered 24 hours a day.
Students at Plano East High School are dealing with the shock of two suicides over the weekend.
It will be a somber and tough day for students at Plano East Senior High School. Administrators, staff teachers and students are all mourning the loss of two young women. Police think the girls both committed suicide over the weekend.
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says Sandra Bland would not have died in police custody if she had been white.
The death of a Texas teenager found in a parking lot with multiple cobra bites has been ruled a suicide. An autopsy report says the 18-year-old had "multiple separate bites" on each arm when he was found suffering from cardiac arrest.
Authorities say the suspect was arrested after investigators from multiple agencies spent months tracking him across state lines.
Fans gather at the Visit Jordan Experience for food, music, and community ahead of Saturday's match.
Southfork Ranch reports a 62% jump in foot traffic, while other DFW attractions see an 8% rise in out‑of‑market visitors.
Officials say no one was hurt when the city sanitation vehicle detached from a tow truck and emergency crews responded.
Police said the victim, whose name hasn't been released, was transported to the hospital for treatment but died hours later from their injuries.
Authorities say the suspect was arrested after investigators from multiple agencies spent months tracking him across state lines.
Fans gather at the Visit Jordan Experience for food, music, and community ahead of Saturday's match.
Southfork Ranch reports a 62% jump in foot traffic, while other DFW attractions see an 8% rise in out‑of‑market visitors.
Officials say no one was hurt when the city sanitation vehicle detached from a tow truck and emergency crews responded.
Police said the victim, whose name hasn't been released, was transported to the hospital for treatment but died hours later from their injuries.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
All military branches began requiring recruits to get flu vaccines earlier this month, an exception to Pete Hegseth's decision to lift the military's vaccine mandate, a Pentagon official said.
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
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.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Jerry Jones has vehemently rejected calls to put up curtains during NFL games, but FIFA was taking no chances.
The Wings were looking for their first sweep of the Aces since 2018 after winning the first two, both at Dallas.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Dallas FBI says drone confiscations are ongoing; the fines are stiff, too.
Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
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.
