Woman slain in San Antonio in July; police ask public for help finding her killer
San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a murder suspect.
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World chess federation bars transgender women from competing in women’s events
GENEVA – The world’s top chess federation has ruled that transgender women cannot compete in its official events for females until an assessment of gender change is made by its officials. The decision by Lausanne, Switzerland-based federation FIDE was published on Monday and has drawn criticism from advocacy groups and supporters of transgender rights. FIDE … Read more
Amber Alert issued for abducted 2-year-old from Beaumont, Texas
The Beaumont Police Department said they are searching for 2-year-old Braylon Harris.
Blue Alert issued for 2 men accused of shooting Harris County Deputy in Northeast Houston
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Blue Alert in connection to the shooting of a law enforcement officer overnight.
AP, other news organizations develop standards for use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms
NEW YORK – The Associated Press has issued guidelines on artificial intelligence, saying the tool cannot be used to create publishable content and images for the news service while encouraging staff members to become familiar with the technology. AP is one of a handful of news organizations that have begun to set rules on how … Read more
Britney Spears’ husband files for divorce, source tells AP
LOS ANGELES – Britney Spears ‘ husband Sam Asghari has filed for divorce from the superstar 14 months after a they were married, a person familiar with the filing said late Wednesday. The person, who is close to Asghari but not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed the filing happened Wednesday, hours after several outlets including … Read more
Three people accuse BCSO of contracting informant who planted evidence, sue Sheriff Salazar for false imprisonment
Each was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but released after just two when the DA determined an informant “had been implicated in planting evidence.” SAN ANTONIO — Three people are suing Sheriff Javier Salazar and other members of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, alleging they were falsely jailed in connection with a raid where … Read more