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Plenty of power in West Texas this summer

Ashley Paredez — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:30:00 EDT

Amarillo, TX - Area residents are concerned about our power supply this summer as much of Texas is expected to run dangerously low and are vulnerable to rolling blackouts.

Charges dismissed against former Clovis police officer

Angelina Perez — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 17:24:00 EDT

Vehicular homicide charges are dropped against former Clovis police officer.

Muleshoe death investigation

Angelina Perez — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 17:22:00 EDT

Muleshoe police are looking for a man they believe may be involved in the death of a woman.

Area homes listed for rent on Craigslist without your knowledge

Eric Ross — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:37:00 EDT

Imagine locating your dream home online just to find out it's a scam.

Truck overturns at I-27 & Washington

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 18:41:00 EDT

Amarillo, Texas - Traffic near I-27 and S. Washington St. in Amarillo is now reopened to traffic. That's because a tractor trailer flipped onto its side just after 1:00 Monday afternoon.

Black bear euthanized after eating Canada murderer

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 18:08:00 EDT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Canadian conservation officers have euthanized a black bear that ate the remains of a convicted murderer.

Texas candidates for US Senate work to set debates

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 16:41:00 EDT

AUSTIN, Texas - The two candidates in a run-off for the U.S. Senate are finalizing their debate plans, and 1 of them could be in Spanish.

Feds to monitor NM polls on election day

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 15:28:00 EDT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Federal officials are planning to look out for any cases of voter discrimination in upcoming elections nationwide, including at polling sites in New Mexico.

Aggravated robbery at local cell phone store

Ashley Paredez — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 17:35:00 EDT

Amarillo, TX - Amarillo Police are investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred at a local cell phone store.

Novel drugs show early promise against several cancers

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 14:19:00 EDT

Two related "immunotherapy" drugs show early evidence of being able to thwart a variety of tough-to-treat, advanced cancers.

Hanoi opens 3 MIA search areas, releases letters

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:53:00 EDT

"If Dad calls, tell him I got too close to being dead but I'm O.K. I was real lucky. I'll write again soon."

Firefighting plane cause for concern in fleet

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:43:00 EDT

Once a Cold War-era submarine attack plane, the Lockheed P2V has for years been both a mainstay of the nation's aerial firefighting arsenal and a cause for concern.

Protect your home from summertime thieves

Diana Crawford — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 15:53:00 EDT

Amarillo, Texas - Summertime is here, meaning it's vacation season and the perfect time for criminals to break into your house.

24 Hours in the Canyon event canceled due to the rain

Ashley Paredez — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 15:02:00 EDT

An annual event that raises money for the Don Harrington Cancer Center was canceled due to the rain but there's still a chance for you to help.

Lane closures June 4th - June 10th

Ashley Paredez — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 14:10:00 EDT

Amarillo, TX - Before you head out to work there are a few delays in Amarillo you should know about.

Suspected drunk driver hits area pedestrian

Ashley Paredez — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 14:03:00 EDT

Amarillo, TX - An area man is in life-threatening condition after being struck by a suspected drunk driver.

Three wildfires near Portales, New Mexico

Ashley Paredez — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 13:57:00 EDT

Amarillo, TX - Crews continue to cleanup over two-thousand acres of land that were charred by three wildfires near Portales, New Mexico.

World stocks fall on dismal US hiring report

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 09:53:00 EDT

World markets took a beating Monday as another setback for the U.S. economic recovery sent investors fleeing from stocks.

Laughs: A part of the game for 'Feud' host Dawson

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 09:45:00 EDT

Richard Dawson brought a saucy, unabashedly touchy-feely style to TV game shows as host of "Family Feud."

British queen leads 1,000-strong jubilee flotilla

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 04:28:00 EDT

The River Thames became a royal highway Sunday, as Queen Elizabeth II led a motley but majestic flotilla of more than 1,000 vessels in a waterborne pageant to mark her Diamond Jubilee.

Fire destroys vacant house in East Amarillo

Ashley Paredez — Sat, 2 Jun 2012 23:53:00 EDT

Amarillo, TX - Authorities continue to investigate the cause of a fire that destroyed a vacant house in East Amarillo. The Amarillo Fire Department says seven units responded to the 3909 SE 12th Ave.

Life sentence for Egypt's Mubarak; sons acquitted

Sat, 2 Jun 2012 20:10:00 EDT

Former President Hosni Mubarak got a life sentence Saturday for failing to stop the killing of protesters during Egypt's uprising. But he and his sons were cleared of corruption charges, setting off protests for greater...

US employers waiting and watching before hiring

Sat, 2 Jun 2012 20:00:00 EDT

Business has picked up. Yet American companies are too nervous to step up hiring.

Teens breaking car windows

Jessica Abuchaibe — Fri, 1 Jun 2012 20:52:00 EDT

Teens are breaking car windows in Canyon. Police Chief Dale Davis says teens between 14 and 16 years old are out in the streets around midnight since school's let out.

Panhandle burglary investigation

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 20:47:00 EDT

Panhandle TX, - Panhandle police need your help finding whomever is responsible for two recent burglaries in the city.

Suspect in killing of boy, 10, to return to NM

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 20:45:00 EDT

SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico Attorney General Gary King says a man accused of killing a Clovis boy will be brought back to the state from Mexico to stand trial.

Wanted fugitive surrenders to authorities

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 20:37:00 EDT

Amarillo, Texas - A man wanted by police turns himself in after being featured on NewsChannel 10.

Police find two men hiding in business, detain both for questioning

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 19:33:00 EDT

Two men are being questioned after police say they were hiding inside a bar where police believe a shooting took place.

Google applies to buy 50 entire web domains

Kelly Neill — Fri, 1 Jun 2012 18:33:00 EDT

Google is looking to become the owner of more than 50 web domains including .lol, .docs, and .youtube.

Chinese man stands to profit on Romney gaffe

Kelly Neill — Fri, 1 Jun 2012 18:22:00 EDT

A Chinese man may soon be much wealthier thanks to a recent gaffe by the Romney campaign.

Businessmen make bad presidents?

Kelly Neill — Fri, 1 Jun 2012 17:51:00 EDT

Earlier this week, president candidate Mitt Romney lent his support to an idea from an audience member that has some crying foul.

Record-setting NM fire grows to 339 square miles

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 17:19:00 EDT

A wildfire burning in what New Mexico's governor called "impossible" terrain in an isolated, mountainous area of the state continued its rapid growth Friday as forecasters called for thunderstorms and dry lightning that...

Zimmerman must surrender; bond revoked

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 17:04:00 EDT

SANFORD, Fla. - A judge has revoked the bond of the neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and ordered him returned to jail within 48 hours.

Md. man accused of cannibalism ranted on Facebook

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 16:52:00 EDT

JOPPATOWNE, Md. - The college student suspected of killing and eating parts of a man staying at his home ranted months ago about "mass human sacrifices" on Facebook.

China may have seized American spy

Kelly Neill — Fri, 1 Jun 2012 16:41:00 EDT

China may have seized a man who has been leaking state secrets to the U.S. for years.

Big sodas today; bagels with a schmeer tomorrow?

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 15:59:00 EDT

Just how far would a government go to protect us from ourselves?

US employers still waiting for sales to pick up

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 14:29:00 EDT

The U.S. economy suddenly looks a lot weaker.

Worldwide cancer incidence predicted to rise 75% by 2030

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 14:19:00 EDT

The worldwide incidence of cancer is expected to increase 75 percent by 2030, with a projected increase of more than 90 percent in the poorest nations, a new study reveals.

Jurors talk about deliberations in Edwards trial

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 12:29:00 EDT

Jurors in John Edwards campaign corruption trial said Friday they were deadlocked on most charges because the former presidential contender never actually received any money from two wealthy donors to hide his pregnant...

Gout flare-ups rise sharply with certain foods

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 12:27:00 EDT

Meat, seafood and other foods rich in compounds called purines are associated with a fivefold increased risk of immediate gout flare-ups, a new study shows.

Venus takes center stage in upcoming rare sky show

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 09:49:00 EDT

It's a spectacle that won't repeat for another century - the sight of Venus slowly inching across the face of the sun.

Police: 'Hero' saved others in Seattle shootings

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 03:09:00 EDT

Someone inside an artsy Seattle cafe where a gunman opened fire threw stools at the assailant during a shooting rampage police described as "callous, horrific and cold," a move that allowed others to run to safety.

SpaceX Dragon returns to Earth, ends historic trip

Thu, 31 May 2012 21:29:00 EDT

Triumphant from start to finish, the SpaceX Dragon capsule parachuted into the Pacific on Thursday to conclude the first private delivery to the International Space Station and inaugurate NASA's new approach to...

Newton wins restraining order against landlord

Thu, 31 May 2012 19:19:00 EDT

A judge granted Wayne Newton a temporary restraining order against his landlord Thursday amid stalled plans to turn his lavish Las Vegas estate into a celebrity museum - a project that has sparked allegations of fraud,...

Trial begins for Clarendon dad accused of killing his son

Thu, 31 May 2012 18:55:00 EDT

Memphis, TX - A Clarendon dad accused of killing his four-year-old son is standing trial for murder in Memphis.

Edwards says he's responsible for his 'sins'

Thu, 31 May 2012 18:44:00 EDT

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Ex-presidential candidate John Edwards thanked jurors and his family after a mistrial was declared in his campaign corruption trial and says he is responsible for his sins.

Family Support Services offers classes on how to deal with life after domestic violence

Thu, 31 May 2012 16:12:00 EDT

Amarillo, TX - Area children traumatized after witnessing or being the victim of domestic violence will now have the chance to receive free counseling.

After gory incidents, online 'zombie' talk grows

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 09:34:00 EDT

First came Miami: the case of a naked man eating most of another man's face. Then Maryland, a college student telling police he killed a man, then ate his heart and part of his brain.

1 in 5 Americans has untreated cavities

Thu, 31 May 2012 14:19:00 EDT

More than one in every five Americans has untreated cavities, a new government report shows.

Smoke from NM fire being pushed into the Panhandle

Diana Crawford — Thu, 31 May 2012 11:20:00 EDT

Amarillo, Texas - The massive Whitewater-Baldy wildfire continues to burn. It's the largest fire in New Mexico state history, and its' smoke is impacting the Texas panhandle.

Laundry detergent making kids sick

Eric Ross — Thu, 31 May 2012 11:17:00 EDT

An everyday household item is now under scrutiny after making hundreds of children fall dangerously ill.

Obama's health care aid to small firms disappoints

Wed, 30 May 2012 20:50:00 EDT

Many small businesses struggle to afford health insurance for their workers, but a a new tax credit meant to help them seems to be turning into a disappointment.

Conchas Lake drowning

Kelly Neill — Wed, 30 May 2012 20:44:00 EDT

New Mexico - A 15 year old New Mexico teen is dead after authorities say he drowned at Conchas Lake in Eastern New Mexico.

Antwan DeLeon convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child

Kelly Neill — Wed, 30 May 2012 20:36:00 EDT

Amarillo, TX - A child molester is sentenced to two life sentences for sexually assaulting a 13 year old.

Many believe an active constable is needed in Randall County

Ashley Paredez — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:42:00 EDT

Amarillo, TX - It's a job that has been filled in Randall County for over ten years but has remained dormant. Some say an active constable for precinct 4 can benefit the entire community. Chris Johnson

Some Texas candidates forced to continue their campaign in runoff elections

Angelina Perez — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:10:00 EDT

Some candidate in the area's primary elections were neck and neck throughout the night, leading to some runoffs.

Spellers get first crack at national stage

Wed, 30 May 2012 18:30:00 EDT

In his fifth and final National Spelling Bee, Nicholas Rushlow had little reason to be nervous.

FDA warns of fake version of ADHD drug Adderall

Wed, 30 May 2012 14:19:00 EDT

A counterfeit version of the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drug Adderall, sold online, contains the wrong active ingredients, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Even police shocked by gore in face-mauling attack

Tue, 29 May 2012 23:39:00 EDT

It is being called one of this city's goriest crimes: A naked man was on top of another nude man along a busy highway, biting into the man's face, tearing it to pieces. A police officer arrived to help, but the...

New rules for children eligible for state-funded vaccines

Ashley Paredez — Tue, 29 May 2012 22:25:00 EDT

Amarillo, TX - The next time you get your child immunized, you may see a difference in the price.

Proposed ordinance to relocate homeless

Jessica Abuchaibe — Tue, 29 May 2012 22:20:00 EDT

The proposed ordinance that would prohibit overnight camping on public property was approved unanimously in its first reading by the Amarillo City Commission.

1400 Gardenia Assault

Kelly Neill — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:43:00 EDT

Amarillo, TX - Two men are recovering from injuries after a fight in East Amarillo last night.

Autopsy results on city employee killed in car crash

Kelly Neill — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:39:00 EDT

Amarillo, TX - Preliminary autopsy results have been released for the city employee who died in a car accident Friday.

Deterring a bad mosquito problem in the Panhandle

Angelina Perez — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:40:00 EDT

Your help is needed in avoiding what could be one of the worst mosquito seasons in decades because of weather conditions.

Wildfire close to being New Mexico's largest ever

Tue, 29 May 2012 18:39:00 EDT

Two lightning-sparked blazes that merged in a mountainous southwestern New Mexico forest are close to becoming the largest wildfire in state history, fire officials said Tuesday.

U.S. arming Italian drones

Kelly Neill — Tue, 29 May 2012 17:48:00 EDT

The U.S. may soon be arming Italy's Reaper drone fleet.

Woman found in bathtub at Houston home dies

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 09:37:00 EDT

Houston police say a woman found in the bathtub of a home has died and an injured man also at the residence has been taken to a hospital.

Settlement talks under way in listeria lawsuits

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:58:00 EDT

A settlement is in the works in lawsuits against a Colorado farm identified as the source of a nationwide listeria outbreak last fall that killed at least 30 people.

Foreign travel to Mexico rises despite warnings

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 18:46:00 EDT

Mexican tourism officials say there has been a 5.3 percent increase in the number of international visitors to Mexico from January to April.

Jury to be picked in South Texas corruption case

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 04:09:00 EDT

Jury selection is to begin in the federal trial of a South Texas lawyer charged with bribing a judge to get favorable rulings and appointments.

Settlement now governs Gulf oil spill claims

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:46:00 EDT

Thousands of victims of BP's 2010 Gulf oil spill will participate in a new process for economic-loss and medical claims associated with the accident.

Texas News Minute

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 18:50:00 EDT

The latest Texas news from The Associated Press

This Hour: Latest Texas news, sports, business and entertainment

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 18:10:00 EDT

The two candidates in a run-off for the U.S. Senate are finalizing their debate plans, and one of them could be in Spanish.

Trial opens for suit against Costner over BP deal

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 03:45:00 EDT

Two Hollywood stars could spend the next two weeks in a New Orleans courtroom rather than on camera, on opposite sides in a real-life legal drama.

Falling pipe kills truck driver at Port of Houston

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 17:26:00 EDT

A trucking company worker has died at the Port of Houston after a steel pipe fell on him as it was being loaded on a truck.

Police: Man shot fatally in back fought officer

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 17:10:00 EDT

Dallas police say a 21-year-old man fatally shot in the back during a weekend traffic stop was armed and was shot by the officer during a struggle for the suspect's gun.

Breaking years of silence, victims family speaks out

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:17:00 EDT

Pampa, TX -- Family members of three people murdered in Pampa are breaking years of silence.