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By Baileigh Sheffield Click here for updates on this story     HOUSTON (KXXV) — A federal judge has ruled in favor of a Texas A&M student group, blocking university officials from banning an upcoming drag show on campus. The judge cited First Amendment protections. Judge Lee H. Rosenthal of the U.S. District Court for the Southern

By Scott Noll Click here for updates on this story     AKRON, Ohio (WEWS) — A 23-year-old man has been charged for allegedly administering ice baths as a form of punishment to a 12-year-old boy in his care who later died. The man, Anthony McCants, was in charge of 12-year-old Jadako Taylor. According to the Akron

By Lily Celeste Click here for updates on this story     DONNA, Texas (KRGV) — A 10-year-old boy spoke exclusively to Channel 5 News after recording what he described as a man abusing a dog in Donna. The man in the video, Juan Pedro Becerra, is now in custody. At the request of the child’s mother,

By Tom Dougherty, Will Kenworthy, Dan Snyder Click here for updates on this story     ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania (KYW) — An Allentown City Hall employee was charged with planting a noose at their desk in January, according to police. LaTarsha Brown is charged with tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and false reports to law enforcement, Allentown

By Joseph Buczek Click here for updates on this story     SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, Michigan (WWJ) — A Shiawassee County man turned the usually ominous numbers of “6-6-6” into a record-setting $2.39 million Fast Cash prize while playing the Michigan Lottery’s Jackpot Slots Millionaire game. “I played 6-6-6 on a couple of Daily 3 tickets and won

By Sara Tenenbaum Click here for updates on this story     SUAMICO, Wisconsin (WBBM) — Two mischievous otters are still on the lam after escaping from the Northeastern Wisconsin Zoo. Louie and Ophelia slipped out of a small opening in a fence during last week’s snowstorm, and have since been spotted sliding through the woods and

By Courtney Shaw Click here for updates on this story     STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (WEWS) — An entire community is supporting a Strongsville bus driver who is battling pancreatic cancer. Students and staff of Strongsville City Schools threw a celebration to honor bus driver Janet Neal. Neal was originally diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August 2022. She

By Michele Gile Click here for updates on this story     California (KCAL/KCBS) — The toxic algae bloom spreading domoic acid across the Southern California coast has not only poisoned sea lions but also the birds flying above the waters. Two pelicans stranded in Dana Point and experiencing seizures have been brought to the hospital at

KCAL, KCBS By Michele Gile Click here for updates on this story     California (KCAL/KCBS) — The toxic algae bloom spreading domoic acid across the Southern California coast has not only poisoned sea lions but also the birds flying above the waters. Two pelicans stranded in Dana Point and experiencing seizures have been brought to the

By Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story     POLK COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — On Monday night, a smoky haze rests over the Green River Gorge; the Deep Woods fire is 0% contained. More than 2,700 acres have burned. Hundreds of feet below on Green River Cove Road, crews were hard at work

By Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story     HENDERSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Code Red Air Quality alert has expanded as wildfires in western North Carolina continue to burn. The North Carolina Department of Environment Quality (NCDEQ) said a Code Red Air Quality Action Day will be in effect Tuesday for

By Juli McDonald Click here for updates on this story     Massachusetts (WBZ) — Cambridge City Councilor Paul Toner was back inside city hall Monday, facing his colleagues and neighbors for the first time since he was publicly accused of paying for sex at a high-end brothel. “First I am ashamed to have my name associated

WBZ, OBTAINED BY WBZ, CNN By Juli McDonald Click here for updates on this story     Massachusetts (WBZ) — Cambridge City Councilor Paul Toner was back inside city hall Monday, facing his colleagues and neighbors for the first time since he was publicly accused of paying for sex at a high-end brothel. “First I am ashamed

KCAL, KCBS By Laurie Perez Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — A luxury RV company is trying to evict a group of squatters who took over a storage lot of campers in the city of Industry. “We’ve noticed that several of the trailers have been burning,” worker Marilyn Martinez said.

By Laurie Perez Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — A luxury RV company is trying to evict a group of squatters who took over a storage lot of campers in the city of Industry. “We’ve noticed that several of the trailers have been burning,” worker Marilyn Martinez said. “There’s homeless

By Jennifer Bisram Click here for updates on this story     NEW YORK CITY (WCBS/WLNY) — On Sunday night, during the holy month of Ramadan, a sacred time on the Muslim calendar, there was an attack and attempted abduction of a faith leader in the Bronx, and it was captured on nearby dash-cam video. Police say

WLNY By Jennifer Bisram Click here for updates on this story     NEW YORK CITY (WCBS/WLNY) — On Sunday night, during the holy month of Ramadan, a sacred time on the Muslim calendar, there was an attack and attempted abduction of a faith leader in the Bronx, and it was captured on nearby dash-cam video. Police

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     March 23, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, get ready! On Saturday, March 29, 2025, Finnigan Park will transform into a vibrant hub of health, hope, and healing as the Houston Area Chapters of The Links, Incorporated present the 2025 Black Family Wellness Expo

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     March 24, 205 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a nation where political courage can sometimes feel like a rare gem, two bold Texas Democrats are refusing to stay silent. U.S. Representatives Greg Casar (D-Austin) and Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) have stepped up to the national

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     March 24, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — When the voices of the people are ignored, true leaders grab a mic—and an open chair. On Thursday, March 27, two Democratic powerhouses—Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and former Texas Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke—are teaming up