Man arrested in alleged plot to attack Texas State Capitol, DPS says
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Taylor County works through influx of voter registration records
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Former Ambassador says FlyDubai alleged crash attempt is 'absolutely a threat'
A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv plunged thousands of feet after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to crash the jet.