In his order, U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman found that conditions in Texas prisons without air conditioning violate the Eighth Amendment — which protects against cruel and unusual punishment — and that TDCJ’s current response to extreme heat is insufficient.
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35 years after its original debut, Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen revive Disney's Darkwing Duck character in newly greenlit series for Disney+.
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Three teens are accused of sexually assaulting underage students at a private school in Harris County, according to court documents.
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The president is also set to meet with Gulf leaders impacted by the war with Iran during his trip to New York City.
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Trump threatened other countries during his speech, asserting American dominance over the Western hemisphere.
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The new security measures come after a student at Willis High School was detained Monday for allegedly bringing a loaded gun to campus, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s office....
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After intense backlash from employees, Pasadena ISD Superintendent Toni Lopez removed the vote from the agenda just hours before the school board meeting and committed to keeping the current medical plan in place....
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Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental from drugs including fentanyl, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina....
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Authorities said all students will enter the campus through metal detectors and will have their backpacks searched.
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An 18-wheeler fire caused some backups for drivers along the Southwest Freeway near Fannin on Tuesday morning.
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The district called the lawsuit baseless, but says they still had to pay counsel with taxpayer money to defend the case.
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Music superstar Lionel Richie is taking time off from touring after undergoing a heart procedure, his representative confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday.
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Tuesday: Another round of scattered showers and storms are possible Tuesday afternoon. Heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds, and small hail are the main threats with the strongest activity. Severe weather is not anticipated. Storms should wind down around sundown, similar to Monday...
