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A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers have expressed "serious doubts" about the conviction of a killer and are calling for their execution to be halted.

The case against Robert Roberson was constructed on unreliable scientific proof, according to the petition.

Russian military aircraft spotted on Alaskan coast for the fourth time since 9/11.

NORAD stated that the aircraft did not enter U.S. or Canadian sovereign airspace, despite remaining in international airspace.

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In the early morning hours, Yemen launched long-range missiles that struck Israel, while Lebanon also fired 40 projectiles.

Israel has been repeatedly attacked by Hamas in Gaza, the Houthis in Yemen, and Lebanon's Hezbollah.

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Venezuela detains US soldier on accusations of plotting to undermine the nation

The State Department acknowledged the existence of unconfirmed reports about the detention of two more Americans in Venezuela.

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After a shooting threat, Wittenberg University in Ohio has canceled events and increased security measures.

In the past week, there has been an increase in threats directed towards local government, businesses, and schools in Springfield, according to the university.

Family claims that an Indiana toddler died after consuming a pill found in a thrift store backpack.

The girl's family stated that the pill was Suboxone, a medication used to treat opioid addiction.

A Maine man was detained by jurors after trying to escape from the courthouse in handcuffs following his conviction.

A 31-year-old man was convicted of assaulting a child in a severe manner.

College leaders in the Universities of Wisconsin are now required to maintain neutrality on contentious matters.

Faculty and staff are exempt from the new policy that restricts the expression of expertise or judgment outside of their academic field.

A lawsuit seeking to alter the DC police response to mental health calls can proceed.

Officers lack training for mental health crises, according to the judge.

Six protesters are arrested in DC after the release of body cam footage showing a deadly police shooting.

Six protesters were apprehended by police following the throwing of bottles, rocks, and other projectiles at officers.

A Phoenix juvenile was apprehended following accusations of pointing a firearm at a school bus filled with students.

No bullets were discharged at the bus, according to the police.

Five suspects were apprehended in Washington, DC following a series of burglaries that occurred throughout the city during the night.

Five individuals have been apprehended for burglary and evading the police.

A Chicago man who was wrongfully convicted of murder has been awarded $50 million in a lawsuit against the city and police detectives.

In 2011, Marcel Brown was wrongfully convicted and subsequently received $50,000 in punitive damages.

Two individuals from Indiana were apprehended for suspected theft of bronze markers from veterans' headstones.

Breanna Puentez, 25, and Terry Wood, 53, have been charged with felony theft and cemetery mischief.

A Louisiana mother was involved in a fight with students after being allowed into school.

No staff or administrators were present to halt the fight, as stated by a student.

A sheriff in Wisconsin announced the discovery of human remains on private property.

On private property, the remains of a deer were found by a local hunter.

GOP report on Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan met with response from House Dems.

Republicans were accused by Democrat Rep. Gregory Meeks of criticizing the Biden administration's withdrawal for political gain.

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South Carolina inmate elects lethal injection for execution after being compelled to make a choice.

Freddie Owens, 46, stated that he is unable to select his execution method because doing so goes against his Muslim beliefs.

Rideshare company and hospital sued by Texas Lyft driver after passenger choked him with seatbelt.

In connection with the attack, Ramiro Vella was accused of aggravated assault.

Florida city allocates $1 million in opioid settlement funds to nonprofits combating opioid crisis.

Over 18 years, St. Petersburg will receive a total of $6 million as part of the settlement.

The Starliner spacecraft, which has faced issues, returns to Earth without a crew.

The Starliner descended into New Mexico's White Sands Missile Range, touching down right before midnight.

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An ex-cop who is the brother of the NYPD commissioner is being investigated as an alleged 'fixer' for NYC clubs, according to a report.

James Caban's consulting work for Manhattan restaurants and clubs is being investigated by federal authorities.

A New Jersey man is accused of setting the home of his girlfriend's parents on fire while she was still inside following an argument.

Domestic violence and aggravated arson charges were brought against Leonard Jones, 50.

The GA Senate committee discusses school safety measures to prevent gun violence following the Apalachee High School shooting.

Nine people were injured and four lost their lives in the Apalachee High School shooting.

Indictment: Texas woman accused of attempting to drown girl and harming brother due to their Muslim beliefs

Elizabeth Wolf, 42, is accused of targeting children due to their perceived religious or ethnic background.

Two children were discovered chained up inside a Virginia home, leading to the arrest of the couple residing there.

Franklin Viera Guevara, 29, and Wendi Del Cid Rodriguez, 46, are both charged with two counts of child neglect, two counts of child cruelty, and two counts of abduction.

One arrested in connection to five shootings on the same interstate in Washington state.

All five shootings occurred on Interstate 5 in King County.

A new law in Texas has come into effect, mandating parental consent before kids can establish social media accounts.

On Sunday, certain provisions of the SCOPE Act, also known as House Bill 18, took effect.

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A boating accident in Connecticut resulted in injuries to 5 individuals and the disappearance of 3 others.

The Coast Guard stated that the three missing individuals were not wearing life vests.

In California, a fire blazes across hundreds of acres, prompts evacuations, and leaves several firefighters injured.

Fire officials concluded that the fire was caused by humans.

A New Jersey woman who was wrongfully arrested and jailed due to a mistaken identity cannot sue for damages, according to a court ruling.

Another woman with the same name as Judith Maureen Henry was mistaken for her.

The Florida transit agency is expanding accessibility to Narcan in order to counteract opioid overdoses.

Since 2018, the number of accidental opioid overdose deaths in Pinellas County, Florida, has been on a consistent rise.

Rescued from a sailboat offshore Hawaii were a woman, a child, a tortoise, and a cat.

The body of a man who had passed away was unable to be retrieved from the boat securely.

One teenager is killed and another is injured in a shooting at the Michigan State Fair.

In the parking lot of the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, two 14-year-old boys were wounded by gunshots.

An inmate on South Carolina's death row seeks to postpone his execution, alleging that his co-defendant lied about not having a plea deal.

On September 20, Freddie Eugene Owens, 46, will be put to death.

5 people, including Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, have been confirmed dead.

During Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, a 23-year-old man named Hersh Goldberg-Polin was abducted at a music festival in southern Israel.

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The city of Los Angeles has reached a $9.5 million settlement with the family of a woman who died in a 2018 police shootout with a gunman.

During the shootout, Melyda Corado, 27, tragically lost her life in the crossfire.

In the third round of the US Open, Alexei Popyrin surprised Novak Djokovic with an upset victory.