Paris Olympics were targeted by three foiled attack plots, prosecutors say

In all, five people, including a minor, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the three foiled plots against the Summer Games. PARIS, France — French authorities foiled three plots to attack the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris and other cities that hosted the summer events, the national counterterrorism prosecutor said on Wednesday. Olivier Christen … Read more

TIMELINE: Remembering Sept. 11, 2001 — 23 years later

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information was provided by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and the George W. Bush Presidential Library. Wednesday marks the 23rd anniversary of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. That morning, 19 terrorists hijacked four California-bound commercial airplanes shortly after their departures from airports in Boston, Newark and the Washington, D.C., … Read more

San Antonio 110 9/11 Memorial Climb | Hundreds paying tribute to first responders who sacrificed their lives on 9/11

This is one of the largest 9/11 memorial climbs in the country and world. SAN ANTONIO — As we observe the anniversary of 9/11, the San Antonio 110 9/11 Memorial Climb is once again happening at the Tower of the Americas Wednesday morning. Hundreds in the community will be able to pay tribute to the … Read more

Big winner! 1 lucky ticket sold in Sugar Land hits Mega Millions jackpot worth $800 million

This is just the third Mega Millions jackpot won this year. Before the Sugar Land, Texas, winning ticket, the last winner was sold in June in Illinois. SUGAR LAND, Texas — The land of sugar got a little sweeter after someone who bought the ticket there won the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot! The winning … Read more

‘Now that he’s on our side, that feels good’ | What did the Cowboys think about what new DC Mike Zimmer brought to the table in Week 1?

Ed Werder explains how Dallas’ defensive performance against the Cleveland Browns showcased the differences between Zimmer and previous Cowboys DC Dan Quinn. FRISCO, Texas — The anxiety Mike Zimmer experienced as he stood on the sideline after a year removed from the NFL subsided the instant he made his first defensive call.  In the end, … Read more

North Texas teacher accused of tying up students, taping their mouths in classroom

On Tuesday afternoon, the Arlington Police Dept. announced the teacher won’t face criminal charges. The teacher remains on leave amid a district investigation. ARLINGTON, Texas — An Arlington ISD teacher is under investigation for allegations of tying up students and covering their mouths with tape. According to a spokesperson for Arlington ISD, the district is … Read more