U.S. January 29 Jordanian national arrested after boarding flight in Arizona with invalid ticket, prompting evacuation A Jordanian man alleged boarded an Air France flight with an invalid ticket at the Phoenix airport in Arizona, prompting an evacuation from the plane.
Religion January 29 Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church remembers staff member killed in Maine plane crash: 'Beautiful spirit' Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church said a staff member who “possessed a beautiful spirit" was among the victims of a fatal private jet crash in Bangor, Maine.
Texas January 29 Second teen dies after Texas sledding accident that killed best friend: ‘They were holding on to each other’ Texas community mourns loss of two high school sophomores killed in sledding accident. Grace Brito was a cheerleader, Elizabeth Angle played soccer.
Texas January 29 Texas killer asks victims' families for forgiveness before becoming first execution of 2026 Texas carried out the nation’s first execution of the year, putting to death a man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend in a 1998 double murder.
Texas January 28 Career criminal accused of killing elderly woman in violent home invasion after skipping court days earlier Texas man with prior convictions allegedly kills elderly woman during home invasion days after missing court appearance. Both suspects shot by victim.
Donald Trump January 28 Crockett says there's 'more than enough to impeach Donald Trump' in Texas Senate debate Rep. Jasmine Crockett called for President Trump's impeachment as she campaigns for Texas Senate seat, citing tariffs and other issues during a Democratic debate.
NASA January 28 NASA research plane lands on belly, sending sparks flying, after 'mechanical issue' A NASA aircraft had to perform a "gear-up landing" in Houston due to a mechanical problem, a NASA spokesperson indicated in a post on X.
Border security January 27 Arizona man accused of human smuggling shot by federal authorities after firing at helicopter, agents: FBI A shooting involving the U.S. Border Patrol prompted a law enforcement response in Arizona’s Arivaca area on Tuesday, local authorities said.
Texas January 27 Young brothers die after trying desperately to help each other in icy pond during winter storm: report Three elementary school brothers, ages 6, 8 and 9, tragically died after getting into difficulty in an icy pond during a Texas winter storm, authorities said.
Texas January 27 Texas Gov Greg Abbott halts H-1B visas through 2027 after 'egregious schemes' allegedly displaced workers Texas Gov. Greg Abbott freezes new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies pending investigation into alleged program abuse and worker displacement.
Elections January 27 Dems see opening in key Senate race as bitter GOP infighting continues: 'Last remaining strategy' A Democratic operative in the Lone Star State said the choice of candidates in Texas’ critical U.S. Senate race is “very stark" amid GOP infighting