Suspected Houston serial killer in custody after crime spree: police
Houston police on Tuesday arrested a suspected serial killer who they believe murdered at least three people in a weekend crime spree that had prompted city authorities to warn residents of Texas’ largest city to be on “high alert.”
California woman expected to survive ‘head to toe’ bee ordeal
A California woman who was stung hundreds of times when a swarm of bees covered her “from head to toe” was left in critical condition but is expected to survive, authorities said.
Suspected Houston serial killer arrested, police say
Houston police have arrested a man suspected of killing at least three people in a weekend crime spree, authorities said on Tuesday.
Hawaii tours face new limits after ‘lava bomb’ injuries
Hawaii lava tour boats faced tighter restrictions on Tuesday after 23 passengers were injured by a volcanic explosion, as authorities investigated whether a vessel hit by “lava bombs” went too close to molten rock oozing into the Ocean.
Texas to execute convicted killer despite clemency plea by victim’s family
Texas plans to execute a man on Tuesday convicted of murdering a store owner during a 2004 robbery despite calls from some relatives of the victim to spare the life of the inmate whom they say they have forgiven.
Lawyers welcome U.S. court order to slow deportations of separated families
Lawyers for immigrant families separated at the border by the U.S. government said a federal judge’s order barring rapid deportations until at least next Tuesday would give them breathing room as they struggled for access to clients.
Indiana authorities to release more information on 1988 murder case
Indiana authorities were expected on Tuesday to release more details about a cold case they say has been solved after DNA led them to a man who they arrested and charged for the assault and murder in 1988 of an 8-year-old girl.
Reviving supersonic passenger flights to harm environment: study
Reviving supersonic passenger flights will harm the environment as the jets will not likely be able to comply with existing fuel efficiency, pollution and noise standards for subsonic aircraft, according to a study released on Tuesday.
Judge rules for Trump administration in suit over family-planning program shift
A federal judge ruled on Monday against birth control organizations that sought to block the Trump administration from shifting a federal family-planning grant program toward prioritizing groups that are faith-based and counsel abstinence.
U.S. Treasury moves to protect identities of ‘dark money’ political donors
The U.S. Treasury said on Monday that it will no longer require certain tax-exempt organizations including politically active nonprofit groups, such as the National Rifle Association and Planned Parenthood, to identify their financial donors to U.S. ta…
