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.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
It's visually stunning and will cost billions of dollars to build.
An Amber Alert has been issued for a 14-year-old girl missing from Weatherford, Texas DPS said Monday night.
One homeowner says instead of getting rid of his bill, he's now paying even more.
"It was actually Halloween weekend 1987," said Laura Burns.
It's visually stunning and will cost billions of dollars to build.
An Amber Alert has been issued for a 14-year-old girl missing from Weatherford, Texas DPS said Monday night.
One homeowner says instead of getting rid of his bill, he's now paying even more.
Show off your home BBQ setup for a chance to win tickets to BBQ Homecoming 2026 in Grand Prairie and other prizes.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
Texas ex, RC Danle, reacts to the controversy involving Bo French's racially charged X post, which showed a photo of UT Austin students at a recent football game. Damle was the first Southeast Asian American to become the International President of a nationwide fraternity, for Delta Chi Fraternity. "For those that spoke up, thank you. For those that haven't, shame on you."
Jon Rosenthal, Democratic Candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, discusses the controversy surrounding his opponent, Bo French's, widely condemned post on X. The racially charged X post from French showed a photo of UT Austin students at a recent football game. He also discusses his campaign for office and priorities should he be elected.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.
Both conservative and liberal voices expressed alarm over the post, which showed a photo of UT Austin students at a recent football game.
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.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
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 Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
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.
Jaxson Dart connected with Isaiah Likely for two touchdowns and Devin Singletary on another, and the Giants opened the season with a 28-20 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.
Corey Seager homered for the fourth time in seven games and the Rangers won their first road series in two months with a 7-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Fans are hoping for a better season after missing the playoffs last season.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Despite the final score, this one wasn't easy; the Americans faced their biggest deficit in the tournament in a long time.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
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.
