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A Houston police officer resigned after his chief accused him of breaching the US Capitol
Tam Pham was an 18-year veteran of the Houston Police Department. He told the Houston Chronicle he …
Madison Hall
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A former Houston cop charged with storming the US Capitol changed his story in an interview with the feds. Now he says he was there to see 'historical art'
So far, more than a dozen off-duty police officers have been investigated or charged on suspicion o…
Azmi Haroun
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It's now totally legal to be a Swiftie
Courses on Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and "Succession" reshape traditional college classes with relatab…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert,Associated Press
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Legendary jazz crooner Tony Bennett dead at 96
The "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" singer died on Friday in New York City at age 96, according …
Olivia Singh,Angélica Acevedo,Rebecca Cohen
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Ellen DeGeneres said she's 'done' with fame after her upcoming Netflix special. Here's a complete timeline of the backlash she's faced since 2020.
Ellen DeGeneres built a career on being funny and likable. But her reputation was scrutinized in 20…
Olivia Singh
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Houston police say Ted Cruz's staff asked for security before he flew to Mexico from the storm-ravaged state
Police Chief Art Acevedo said Cruz's return to Texas would "likely turn into a media circus."
Jake Lahut
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The Houston Police police chief called it 'inexplicable' that 4 of his officers fired 21 shots at an incapacitated man during a mental health call. They've been fired.
The four Houston police officers have appealed their firings, even though Chief Art Acevedo made it…
Haven Orecchio-Egresitz
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Even though Texas' mask mandate has ended, people can still be arrested if they violate a business' mask policy, according to Houston's police chief
Texans who violate businesses' mask policies can be arrested for "criminal trespass," Houston's pol…
Grace Dean
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A police helicopter crashed outside of an apartment building, killing one officer and leaving the pilot in critical condition
The crash killed tactical flight officer Jason Knox, according to a statement from Houston Police D…
Allana Akhtar
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Houston wants police to fine people $250 for not wearing masks as the coronavirus ravages the city. The Houston police chief is urging people to wear a mask for the 'greater good'
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said people should stop complaining about their rights and wear a …
Sarah Al-Arshani
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Texas lawmakers call on Sen. Ted Cruz to resign following his push to contest the election results
The Texas Democratic Party chair said Cruz "undermined our democracy, inspired treasonous, seditiou…
Jake Lahut
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As protests over George Floyd's death continue to rage, police in some cities have turned up to demonstrate in solidarity
Police in several US cities have engaged in peaceful dialogue and have marched alongside protesters…
Tyler Sonnemaker
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Dozens of truckers shut down a busy Houston interstate to protest low pay
Police are investigating after the independent operators said they've been stiffed by brokers for w…
Graham Rapier
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Houston police chief sounds off on gun control and mass shootings in the wake of the Santa Fe High School massacre
He continued: "This isn't a time for prayers, and study and Inaction, it's a time for prayers, acti…
Bryan Logan
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2 dead in Texas storm that plunged the state below freezing and cut off power to emergency warming shelters
The police say both men probably died of exposure as freezing conditions hit the South. Power could…
Mia Jankowicz
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Forget Baby Yoda, 'The Mandalorian' fans' new favorite character is Frog Lady
The newest "Star Wars" fan-favorite character doesn't even have a name, but that didn't stop a slew…
Kim Renfro
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Some police chiefs genuinely want to fire their bad apples. Their department's history can make that almost impossible.
Without clear department policies and consistent discipline, the firing of a problem officer is unl…
Haven Orecchio-Egresitz
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Police have arrested more than 4,200 people nationwide in protests following George Floyd's death
The number of arrests per city seems to track with the intensity of that city's protests —and the w…
Isaac Scher
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'We're not going to work for free': Truck drivers protesting plummeting pay rates are 'slow-rolling' and stopping traffic across the US
The coronavirus has dragged rates in the trucking industry down to the lowest levels seen since 200…
Rachel Premack
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'The ultimate sacrifice': Houston Police Sgt. Steve Perez drowned in Harvey floodwaters
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast Friday night, bringing heavy rains and dange…