Parent plunges more than 70 feet during family’s spring break hike in Utah

A family’s spring break trip near Moab turned tragic April 10 when a parent fell more than 70 feet while hiking near Pritchett Canyon, suffering critical injuries.

California has three new state parks: Here's where

Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.

Texas DPS arrests 40 in West Texas violent crime surge operation

A two-day surge operation targeting violent crime in West Texas resulted in 40 arrests and the seizure of multiple illegal firearms, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Wednesday.

Gun used in Shreveport shooting was stolen from truck, court documents say

A Louisiana man has been charged with supplying the gun that was used in the Shreveport shooting that killed eight children over the weekend, which court documents show had been stolen from a truck.

Tarrant County jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell

The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the year's first in-custody death after a 36-year-old inmate was found unresponsive in his jail cell.

Longtime Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80

David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office.

Best Buy names Jason Bonfig as next CEO, Corie Barry to step down in October

Best Buy announced Wednesday that Jason Bonfig will become the company’s next chief executive officer, succeeding current CEO Corie Barry, who plans to step down at the end of October.

2 San Antonio houses explode hours apart; 5 injured

Five people were hospitalized, including three in critical condition, after two separate homes exploded hours apart on the same street Wednesday evening.

New series to inspire future of aviation and aerospace
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The Frontiers of Flight Museum created a new program to inspire the future of aviation and aerospace. Here's what to know about the series.

Earth Day: Texas experts reveal 'Superstar' native plants to boost your garden

As Texans prepare to celebrate Earth Day, conservation experts are urging home gardeners to look beyond traditional landscaping and embrace "ecoregion specific" native plants to bolster the state’s local ecosystems.

Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.

Tensions rise after Iran attack on three ships as US blockade continues

President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire that was set to expire on Wednesday as the U.S. awaits a proposal from Iran.

DPD shows video of attack on officer before shooting
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The Dallas Police Department released body camera video of an officer-involved shooting that occurred after the suspect punched the officer in the face. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.