Criminal investigation launched into Astroworld deaths
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Authorities say they plan to watch video, interview witnesses and review concert protocols to determine how eight people died at a Houston music festival when fans suddenly surged toward the stage to watch rapper Travis Scott.

What happened at Travis Scott concert: How crowd surges can kill people

The crowd deaths at Astroworld Music Festival add to the long list of people who have been crushed at a major event. Here’s a look at how that happens.

The Latest: At least 8 dead, several others injured during Astroworld music festival, officials say

At least eight people died during the late-night celebrations of Travis Scott's third annual music festival Astroworld, according to Houston officials, and several other people were injured.

Justice Department files voting rights lawsuit against Texas

The United States is alleging the new voting restrictions violate Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act and Section 101 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Jan. 6 rioter who tweeted she was ‘definitely not going to jail’ gets 2 months

Jenna Ryan, a Jan. 6 rioter bragged she wasn’t going to jail because she is White, has blond hair and a good job, was sentenced on Thursday to two months.

Christian radio host gets 3 life prison terms for bilking listeners

A North Texas radio host was sentenced to three life prison sentences Monday for a Ponzi scheme in which he bilked elderly listeners out of millions of dollars.

Texas woman points gun at 7-year-old for trick-or-treating outside her home

Monica Ann Bradford, 35, reportedly exited her home with a loaded weapon and pointed it at a 7-year-old child who was walking in front of her property.

Supreme Court questions Texas law banning most abortions

The Supreme Court heard three hours of arguments in two cases that challenge a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.

Man arrested for murder of Dallas woman who may have been stalked

22-year-old Abigail Saldaña was shot and killed just a few weeks after she told her mother she found a tracking device on her car and that she thought someone was following her. Police confirm the reported tracking device is part of the investigation.

Abandoned Houston children found living with skeletal remains of 9-year-old brother: Police

Police found three siblings in a Houston apartment, as well as the skeletal remains of their 9-year-old brother, authorities said. The boys appeared to have been abandoned and malnourished.

2 killed, 5 hurt after drag racer slams into Texas spectators

A driver lost control during a Texas drag racing event and slammed into a crowd of spectators, killing two and injuring at least five others Saturday, authorities said.

Supreme Court doesn't block Texas abortion law, sets hearing

The court's action leaves in place for the time being a law that clinics say has led to an 80% reduction in abortions in the nation's second-largest state.

Texas urges Supreme Court to leave abortion law in place

Texas is also opposing the Biden administration’s call for the court to take up the abortion law and rule on its constitutionality, even though the 5th Circuit has yet to do so.

DOJ asks Supreme Court to block Texas abortion law

The Justice Department asked the high court Monday to lift an order imposed by a conservative federal appeals court that has allowed Texas to continue enforcing the nation's strictest curbs on abortion.

Southlake Carroll ISD teachers told Holocaust lessons need 'opposing viewpoints'

The superintendent of the Carroll Independent School District in Southlake is apologizing after an administrator told teachers they had to offer an opposing viewpoint on books about the Holocaust.

Court again lets Texas continue banning most abortions

The decision Thursday night keeps the law known as Senate Bill 8 in place as the Justice Department tries halting the law.