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Prison Guard Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Inmates
Luis Curiel, 47, pleaded guilty on May 18 to two counts of sexual abuse of a ward.
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Luis Curiel, 47, pleaded guilty on May 18 to two counts of sexual abuse of a ward.
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Texas high court allows state to resume some abuse investigations into gender-confirming care for transgender youth.
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Federal safety inspectors say baby formula maker Abbott failed to maintain sanitary conditions and procedures at the manufacturing plant recently linked to a cluster of infant illnesses.
NASA has discovered more than 5,000 planets outside of our solar system.
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"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
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McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
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Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
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Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
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Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
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Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
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Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.