Why is Christa Pike still on life support despite her death sentence?
As convicted killer Christa Pike reportedly remains unconscious after her failed execution attempt, questions are being raised as to why she's still alive?
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US monitoring suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia; one reported death
The death of a worker at an anti-plague laboratory in Russia has prompted officials to quarantine at least one hospital facility.
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GALLERY: Trump holds rally in Grand Island, Nebraska; signing diesel gas executive order
Trump holds rally in Nebraska, signs diesel gas executive order.
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Trump says he’ll stop using taxpayer funds for promo TV ads, shift cost to MAGA, Inc.
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will no longer use taxpayer money to fund promotional television ads.
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Wylie brings lessons learned into second half of 2026
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Wylie Bulldogs are ready to back into the fray in District 2-5A Division II this week. Head coach Clay Martin’s team went 3-2 overall and 1-0 in district play before their open date. It was a good five weeks of work with plenty of ups and downs, ...
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Paws & Prayers: Abilene church celebrates annual Blessing of the Animals
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Dogs, cats and their families gathered Sunday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Abilene for the annual Blessing of the Animals. The tradition is held around October 4, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and creation. S...
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Just 44% of young adults 'thriving,' 20-point drop since 2010: Gallup
Young Americans aren't "thriving" at nearly the rate of previous generations as depression rises, daily enjoyment declines and financial pressures mount, according to a new Gallup report....
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Controversy stirs over 'gender' of Snyder ISD mascot
SNYDER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The district approached the girl wearing the mascot costume and her mother about changing the mascot’s appearance from a girl to a boy. "I'm disappointed. I don't understand really why this was an issue," Stephanie Vantine, Boston's mom, said. Cheerlea...
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2 injured in North Abilene house fire
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Two people were injured in a house fire in North Abilene Monday afternoon. The fire was reported around 5:00 p.m. on Westview Drive near the intersection of North 6th Street. According to police, at least two people were inside the home when the fire ...
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Gridlock looms on congressional stock trade ban as parties clash over divestment
The Senate last week killed a bill that would ban members of Congress and their spouses from buying individual stocks.
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Fundraisers underway for Balvantin family after mom looses battle with breast cancer
At 19 and just starting college, Khloe Balvantin is stepping into a new role at home after the death of her mother...
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Vance links suspected terror plot to Iran with 'some confidence' after pulling B-1 bombers
Twelve U.S. B-1 bombers were pulled out of RAF Fairford in England, a move that comes just days after a suspected terror plot put the base in the spotlight....
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San Angelo installs Safe Haven Baby Box, offering mothers a safe, legal option
San Angelo marked a new addition at the city’s central fire station with a ceremony celebrating the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box.