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.
Runaway Bay is in recovery mode after a deadly tornado hit the edges of its southwestern, western, and northern corners, Mayor Herman White said.
Deputies say the infant's remains were found on the driveway of an unoccupied home.
The two overnight crashes happened just hours apart on opposite sides of the city, with one officer evaluated at a hospital.
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, dying of cancer, is using the time he has as "an opportunity to talk about bigger stuff." He reflects on America's future, and the importance of faith, community and family.
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
The Storm Prediction Center now has a slight risk for some of the same counties that were impacted by the storms Saturday night.
Runaway Bay is in recovery mode after a deadly tornado hit the edges of its southwestern, western, and northern corners, Mayor Herman White said.
Authorities in Wise and Parker counties confirmed two storm‑related deaths Saturday as rescue crews responded to major damage.
Deputies say the infant's remains were found on the driveway of an unoccupied home.
The two overnight crashes happened just hours apart on opposite sides of the city, with one officer evaluated at a hospital.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
Starting Monday, the Trump administration began processing an estimated $166 to $175 billion in tariff refunds for American businesses. But the rollout is already running into problems.
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and labor leader Marcos Velez both spoke recently with Jack Fink.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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.
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.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
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.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
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.
Matt Boldy scored on a deflection with 28.9 seconds left in the first overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday in Game 4 to tie the first-round NHL playoff series.
"I didn't want to be known as the girl with one arm that plays soccer," Denver Summit FC player Carson Pickett told CBS News. "I just wanted to be known for the girl that plays soccer."
Jacob deGrom had his 62nd career 10-strikeout game and the Texas Rangers hit two homers in a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Bill Jones: The Cowboys will knock it out of the park if they can land Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and then trade down for extra picks.
Wyatt Johnston scored on a power-play deflection at 12:10 of the second overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild early Thursday for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
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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