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Ex-NYPD officer guilty of assaulting police officer at US Capitol riot
A former New York City police officer was convicted Monday of assaulting a Washington, DC, police officer during the January 6 riot at the US Capitol.
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T. rex skeleton, the world's most expensive fossil, gets a new home
Stan, the world's most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, sold for $31.8 million in 2020 -- the highest price ever paid at auction for a fossil.
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Jeff Bezos' ship, named for his mom, will no longer be used to catch rockets
Jeff Bezos — the billionaire founder of Amazon and rocket company Blue Origin — made a grand public announcement a year ago that he purchased a ship to capture Blue Origin rockets after they return from space, and he named the vessel after his mother. But now the company says it is doing away with that plan, seeking a more "cost effective" alternative, Blue Origin spokesperson Linda Mills said.
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Janet Jackson's documentary: The revelations we can't wait for
The trailer for Janet Jackson's forthcoming two-night documentary is "All For You."
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Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre's 2009 settlement with Jeffrey Epstein released
A 2009 settlement agreement between sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Roberts Giuffre -- the woman who accused him of sexual abuse and of trafficking her to Prince Andrew and other men -- was unsealed Monday.
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Biden's infrastructure czar urges governors to appoint their own infrastructure implementation coordinators
President Joe Biden's infrastructure czar Mitch Landrieu sent letters to all the nation's governors on Tuesday urging them to appoint their own infrastructure implementation coordinators to smooth the rollout of the $1.2 trillion law.
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Country Star Chris Young to Headline Shell Freedom Over Texas
Houston's official Fourth of July celebration, Shell Freedom Over Texas, will feature country star Chris Young as the headliner, according to an announcement by Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor's Office of Special Events. The event, known for its tradition, family-friendly activities, and patriotic spirit, invites Houstonians to join in the festivities and create lasting memories.
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Sanders brushes aside concerns about Biden's age: 'Age is one thing. I think experience is another'
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday brushed aside concerns about President Joe Biden's age following the president's reelection bid announcement, saying "Age is one thing. I think experience is another."
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Arrest of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was illegal, top court rules
Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan was unlawful, overturning a lower court's ruling on Tuesday that it was legal.
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Trump appealing $5 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll civil suit
Former President Donald Trump is appealing the $5 million judgment awarded by the Manhattan federal jury that found he sexually abused and defamed former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll.
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Arlington's Magic Moment: Jose Altuve's Game-Changing Home Run Steers Astros Closer to World Series Glory
A city held its breath, and a hero delivered. On what can only be described as a cinematic Friday night, Jose Altuve further etched his name into the annals of Astros baseball with a legendary three-run homer that has the Houston fans buzzing in ecstasy. The stage was Globe Life Field, the stakes - a ticket to the World Series for the third consecutive year. And as the Astros trailed by a run, it was Altuve who stepped up, dispatching a scorching shot off the Rangers' star closer, José Leclerc. The result? A 5-4 jaw-dropping comeback win for the Astros in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series.
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Gun that killed Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid goes to auction
The gun used to kill the notorious Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid 140 years ago is going to public auction for the first time -- with an estimated selling price of $2-3 million.
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Michigan AG says she was among those targeted in threat to kill Jewish members of state government
A Michigan man allegedly threatened on social media to kill Jewish members of the Michigan government, the FBI said, and state Attorney General Dana Nessel says she was among those targeted.
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Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Celebrates Promotions and Awards
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office recognized the men and women within the department as well as partnering agencies for their commitment to public safety.
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Denver Broncos reportedly make deal with New Orleans Saints to hire Sean Payton as head coach
Sean Payton will join the Denver Broncos as head coach after they agreed compensation with the 59-year-old's former team, the New Orleans Saints, according to reports from ESPN and NFL Network.
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METRO President & CEO Announces Plans to Retire
METRO's longest serving President & CEO Tom Lambert has announced plans to retire from the agency at the end of this year. Lambert began serving as president & CEO in 2013.
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Man Accused of Killing an Off-duty New York Police Officer Charged With Murder
The suspect in the shooting death of off-duty New York Police Department officer Adeed Fayaz has been charged with murder, the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.
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Hall of Fame announcement gives Bears legend Steve McMichael hope during ALS battle
Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael was named one of three "senior" finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
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Baby makes his way into the world born in Utah parking lot
One-week-old Finnean made his way into the world in the middle of the parking lot at Browning Park in Ogden.
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'Horrifying': DCF called on couple after daughter's birthmarks mistaken for bruises
A Westlake couple was forced to fear having their child taken away from the state after their baby's birthmarks were mistaken for bruises.
