Ex-jailer in Mississippi is charged in escape of inmate who had standoff with Chicago police
A former employee of a Mississippi jail has been arrested and charged in the June escape of an inmate who fled to Chicago.
Man wanted on murder charges is apprehended at Chicago restaurant just blocks from DNC
A man wanted on murder and armed robbery charges has been taken into custody after a 15-hour standoff with police at a Chicago restaurant just blocks from the Democratic National Convention.
Houston's Verlander to come off injured list Wednesday against Boston for first start since June 9
Houstonโs Justin Verlander is scheduled to come off the injured list and start the finale of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
Houstonโs former mayor is the Democratsโ nominee to succeed the late US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
Houstonโs former mayor is the Democratsโ pick to succeed the late Texas congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on the November ballot.
Texas launches new investigation into Houston's power utility following deadly outages after Beryl
Texas has opened an investigation into a Houston area utility provider over allegations of fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars during its botched response to Hurricane Beryl.
Valdez loses no-hitter with 2 outs in 9th on Seager homer as Astros beat rival Rangers 4-2
Houston pitcher Framber Valdez lost a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning when Texas slugger Corey Seager hit a two-run homer in the Astrosโ 4-2 victory over the Rangers.
Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killing
Family members of a 12-year-old Houston girl allegedly killed by two Venezuelans who entered the U.S. illegally are supporting legislation that would limit immigration authorities' ability to release immigrants they detain.
US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas fondly remembered as she lies in state at Houston City Hall
Houston area residents are remembering longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas as an advocate for human rights and for her community.
Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat
A rising number of heat-related deaths in Texas among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl has pushed the number of storm fatalities to at least 36.
Harris says she's ready to debate Trump and accuses him of 'backpedaling' from Sept. 10 faceoff
Vice President Kamala Harris has told reporters that sheโs โready to debate Donald Trump.โ.
Harris tells teachers union she's ready to fight for country's future โ 'bring it on'
Vice President Kamala Harris has blasted Republicans' views on gun control and public education in a speech to the American Federation of Teachers.
Anger over Houston power outages after Beryl has repair crews facing threats from some residents
Houstonโs prolonged outages following Hurricane Beryl has some fed-up and frustrated residents taking out their anger on repair workers who are trying to restore power across the city.
Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be mostly restored by Wednesday
The Houston areaโs main utility company says it expects to have power restored to most residents by Wednesday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after Beryl
With around 270,000 homes and businesses still without power in the Houston area almost a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott says heโs demanding an investigation into the response of the utility that serves the Houston area.
After Beryl, Houston-area farmers pull together to face unique challenges
The misery of Houstonโs lasting power outages extend beyond the big city and onto surrounding farms and ranches, where everything from animal bedding to feed is harder to come by since Hurricane Beryl turned off the lights.
Houston hospitals report spike in heat-related illness during widespread storm power outages
Medical officials in Houston say widespread power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl have flooded area hospitals with patients seeking treatment for heat-related illnesses and carbon monoxide poisoning due to using home generators improperly.
Houston keeps buckling under storms like Beryl. The fixes aren't coming fast enough
As Houston slowly struggles to recover after Hurricane Beryl left millions without power, experts say it's time to rethink how cities are preparing for and responding to weather disasters.
Half a million Houston-area homes and businesses still won't have power into next week
A utility company executive warns that about half a million Houston-area homes and businesses still won't have electricity into next week as wide outages from Hurricane Beryl drag on.
Hundreds of thousands are still without power in the Houston area. Here's how it happened
Hundreds of thousands of people in the Houston area likely won't have power restored until next week, as the city swelters in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Insurers hike rates as extreme storms like Beryl proliferate, bringing forecasts for fatter profits
Destructive storms like Hurricane Beryl that knocked out power to 3 million homes and businesses in Texas are growing more frequent and intense, and insurers are jacking up rates in response.
Pressure mounts on Houston power company to quickly restore service as city sweats after Beryl
Houstonโs primary utility company has come under mounting pressure over its response to Hurricane Beryl.
Godโs Pit Crew to send relief to those affected by Hurricane Beryl in Texas
Godโs Pit Crewโs Immediate Disaster Response team will travel to Houston, Texas, and surrounding areas Thursday to supply relief for those affected by Hurricane Beryl, according to Godโs Pit Crew.
Frustrations mount in the Houston heat after Beryl moves on and leaves millions without power
Frustration is mounting that Houston appeared to buckle under a storm not as powerful as previous ones.
Beryl weakens to tropical depression after slamming into Texas as Category 1 hurricane
After Hurricane Beryl slammed into Texas, knocking out power to nearly 3 million homes and businesses and killing at least three people it moved east and weakened to a tropical depression.
Crew of NASA's earthbound simulated Mars habitat emerge after a year
Four volunteer crew members who spent more than 12 months inside NASAโs first simulated Mars environment at Johnson Space Center in Houston have emerged from the artificial alien enviroment.
Argentina reaches Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw
Defending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw after conceding a tying goal in second-half injury time.
Astros shortstop Jeremy Peรฑa misplays pop fly while taking part in an in-game TV interview
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peรฑa misplayed a fly ball Friday night in a game against the New York Mets while participating in an in-game interview.
The first legal objection to the $2.8B NCAA antitrust settlement plan comes from Houston Christian
A small Texas university has gone to court to object to the $2.77 billion settlement proposal that would erase a set of antitrust claims against the NCAA and the nationโs largest conferences and clear the way for schools to begin steering millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as fall 2025.
Judge stops parents' effort to collect on $50M Alex Jones owes for saying Newtown shooting was hoax
A federal bankruptcy judge has stopped an effort by the parents of a boy killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting to begin collecting on some of the $50 million they won in a lawsuit against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Judge sets $10M bond for second Venezuelan man accused of killing a 12-year-old Houston girl
A second Venezuelan man living in the U.S. illegally and accused of killing a 12-year-old Houston girl has been ordered to be held on a $10 million bond.
Mexico beats Jamaica 1-0 in Copa America opener on Gerardo Arteaga's 69th-minute goal
Gerardo Arteaga scored from the edge of the penalty area in the 69th minute, and Mexico beat Jamaica 1-0 in its Copa America opener.
Astros' Ronel Blanco seeks another no-hitter, throws 7 hitless innings against Tigers
Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros hasnโt allowed a hit through seven innings Sunday against the Detroit Tigers.
Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94
Paul Pressler, a leading figure of the Southern Baptist Convention who was accused of sexual abuse and later settled a lawsuit over the allegations, has died.
Thefts of charging cables pose yet another obstacle to appeal of electric vehicles
Across the U.S., thieves have been targeting electric-vehicle charging stations, intent on stealing the cables, which contain copper wiring.
Texans receiver Tank Dell recalls 'traumatic experience' as victim of Florida restaurant shooting
As Houston Texans receiver Tank Dell recovered in the hospital after being wounded in a Florida restaurant shooting, one question dominated his thoughts.
Steven Kwan returns to Guardians' lineup after being out with hamstring injury
The AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians are getting one of their key players back with two-time Gold Glove-winning left fielder Steven Kwan being activated from the 10-day injured list.
Wander Franco's administrative leave extended through July 14 by MLB, players' association
Wander Francoโs administrative leave was extended through July 14 by Major League Baseball and the playersโ association.
Remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after deadly Astroworld concert has been settled, lawyer says
An attorney says the one remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after 10 people were killed during a deadly crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld music festival has been settled.
Most in Houston area are getting power back after storm, but some may have to wait until the weekend
Officials say power is expected to be restored to nearly all Houston area homes and businesses left in the dark by last weekโs deadly storm.
Head of FEMA tours deadly storm damage in Houston area as more residents get power back
The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has toured the Houston area to assess the damage from last weekโs deadly storms.
Power restored to most hit by deadly Houston storm with full service expected by Wednesday
Houston area residents affected by deadly storms last week that left at least seven dead have received some good news.
Hot weather poses new risk as thousands remain without power after deadly Houston storm
As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to hundreds of thousands after deadly storms left at least seven people dead, it will do so amid a smog warning and rising Texas heat.
Some in Houston facing no power for weeks after storms cause widespread damage, killing at least 4
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says it could take โweeksโ for power to be restored in some parts of Houston following fierce storms with winds of up to 100 miles per hour.
The Rev. William Lawson, Texas civil rights leader who worked with Martin Luther King Jr, dies at 95
The Rev. William โBillโ Lawson, a longtime pastor and civil rights leader who helped desegregate Houston, Texas, and worked with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, has died.
WBC strips Jermall Charlo of middleweight title following DUI arrest. Carlos Adames is new champion
The World Boxing Council has stripped unbeaten Jermall Charlo of his middleweight title following his arrest this week on suspicion of drunken driving in Texas.
9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says
An attorney says nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week.
From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere
In a world growing increasingly accustomed to wild weather swings, the last few days and weeks have seemingly taken those environmental extremes to a new level.
Texans owner McNair says Tank Dell will make 'full recovery' after being wounded in shooting
Houston Texans owner Cal McNair said Monday that receiver Tank Dell will make a โfull recoveryโ after Dell was wounded in a shootout at a Florida restaurant last month.
Floodwaters start receding around Houston area as recovery begins following rescues and evacuations
Floodwaters in the Houston area and parts of Southeast Texas are starting to recede, allowing residents to begin returning to their homes and assess damages after days of heavy rainfall.
Floodwaters start receding around Houston area as recovery begins following rescues and evacuations
Floodwaters in the Houston area are starting to recede, allowing residents to begin returning to their homes and assess damages after days of heavy rainfall.
Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in Houston
High waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that have already resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water.
The first wrongful-death trial in Travis Scott concert deaths has been delayed
The start of the first civil trial stemming from the deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld festival in Texas has been delayed.
US challenges 'bogus' patents on Ozempic and other drugs in effort to spur competition
The Federal Trade Commission is challenging patents on 20 brand-name drugs, including the blockbuster weight-loss injection Ozempic.
Texans receiver Tank Dell was among 10 people wounded in shootout at Florida party, sheriff says
Authorities say none of the 10 people who were wounded in a shootout at a Florida restaurant over the weekend, including Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell, suffered life-threatening injuries.
Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concert
A judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge.
Sign of the times: NCAA approves coach-to-player helmet communication for 2024 football season
Following a sign-stealing scandal that rocked college football and hung over Michiganโs championship run in 2023, the NCAAโs oversight committee approved the use of coach-to-player helmet communications in games for the 2024 season.
Attorneys for rapper Travis Scott say he was not responsible for safety at deadly Astroworld concert
Attorneys for rap star Travis Scott say he should be dismissed from hundreds of lawsuits filed over the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival he headlined in Houston.
Rangers reliever Brock Burke broke his non-throwing hand by punching a wall after a poor outing
Texas Rangers reliever Brock Burke broke his non-throwing hand while punching a wall following a poor outing Friday night against the Houston Astros.
No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say
Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts or actions.
1 dead and 13 injured in semitrailer crash at a Texas public safety office, with the driver jailed
Authorities say a Texas semitrailer driver rammed a stolen 18-wheeler though the front a public safety building where his renewal for a commercial driverโs license had been rejected, killing one person and injuring 13 others.
Houston police reviewing if DNA tests could have helped in thousands of dropped cases
Houston police say they are still reviewing if DNA testing in connection with thousands of sexual assault and sex crime cases that were dropped due to staffing issues could have led officers to potential suspects and possible arrests.
Who's really left-handed? In baseball, it can be hard to tell
MLB and its history are dotted with men who played out of their natural handedness, a phenomenon that is seen occasionally in other sports but is a regular occurrence on the diamond.
Blanco follows no-hitter with six 1-hit innings as Astros beat Rangers 3-1
Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco followed his no-hitter with one-hit ball over six scoreless innings, and the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-1.
Jonathan Loรกisiga put on the 60-day injured list by Yankees because of strained right flexor
Right-hander Jonathan Loรกisiga was put on the 60-day injured list by the New York Yankees because of a strained right flexor muscle.
Houston police chief won't say if thousands of dropped cases reveals bigger problems within agency
Houstonโs police chief is declining to say if recent revelations that more than 264,000 cases filed with Houston police in the past eight years were dropped speak to broader problems within his agency.
Houston's Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto
Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros threw the first no-hitter in the major leagues this season, blanking the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0.
Welcome, newcomers: Soto, Burnes and Chapman have made strong impressions after switching teams
The New York Yankees opened 2024 with a four-game sweep at Houston, and their new star outfielder made big plays the whole way.
Filipowski scores 16, Duke beats Houston 54-51 in Sweet 16 after All-American Jamal Shead hurt
Kyle Filipowski had 16 points and nine rebounds, and Duke advanced to the Elite Eight with a 54-51 win over top-seeded Houston.
Houston All-America guard Jamal Shead injures right ankle in Sweet 16 loss to Duke
Houston point guard Jamal Shead exited the Cougars' Sweet 16 loss to Duke with 6 1/2 minutes left in the first half after his right foot turned awkwardly on a move to the basket.
Beyoncรฉโs 'Cowboy Carter' reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation โ and country music
First, Beyoncรฉ arrived at the 2024 Grammy Awards in full cowboy regalia โ making a statement without saying a word.
Top-seeded Houston needs OT to avoid March Madness exit, gets by No. 9 Texas A&M 100-95
Emanuel Sharp started overtime with a 3-pointer that put top-seeded Houston ahead to stay as the Cougars advanced to the Sweet 16 by topping ninth-seeded Texas A&M 100-95.
Cavs All-Star G Donovan Mitchell has broken nose fixed, team's leading scorer could be out for week
Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell could miss at least another week after breaking his nose in Clevelandโs loss at Houston last weekend.
From ailing Jayhawks to injured Eagles, health could help to decide this year's NCAA Tournament
Bill Self feels pretty good about Hunter Dickinsonโs availability for the NCAA Tournament.
UConn back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of repeat bid in March Madness; Houston, Purdue, Iowa St next
Reigning national champion Connecticut is back at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll.
Houston lands No. 1 seed in South Region that also features Marquette, Kentucky and Duke
Houston claimed a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, but will have to navigate the likes of Duke, Kentucky and Marquette in the South Region if the Cougars are able to make their first Final Four since 2021.
No. 7 Iowa State blitzes No. 1 Houston in second half, wins Big 12 tourney title 69-41
Milan Momcilovic had 18 points and Keshon Gilbert scored 16 as No. 7 Iowa State used a big second-half to rout No. 1 Houston 69-41 in the Big 12 Tournament final.