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An Arlington police officer was placed on administrative leave Sunday after he shot at a passenger during a traffic stop, according to a department news release. Police say the passenger was holding a gun when he got out of the vehicle and one of two officers at the scene fired their service weapon at him. No one was injured during …

The Dallas Zoo announced the birth of a “much-anticipated” baby hippopotamus on social media Monday. The zoo said mom Boipelo welcomed the healthy calf around 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 30. “Both are doing well and have been bonding behind the scenes,” the zoo said on Twitter. The baby is unnamed for now, as the zoo’s staff usually waits to get …

BOWIE, Md. — President Joe Biden and ex-president Donald Trump headlined dueling rallies Monday night in a final push ahead of the midterms, each warning of cataclysm if their side should fall short. Trump, teasing a comeback bid in 2024, urged voters to back his handpicked candidates up and down the ballot to save America from decline and economic despair. …

Police are investigating a hit-and-run in northwest Dallas that killed a 82-year-old woman and left a teen in the hospital in serious condition Monday. Shortly after 11 a.m., a gray-colored 2005 Toyota Avalon that was eastbound in the middle lane near the 3900 block of Royal Lane struck a gray Honda Accord that was at a stop sign at the …

DES MOINES, Iowa — Powerball announced Monday night that the drawing “has been delayed due to a participating lottery needing extra time to complete the required security protocols.” “Powerball has strict security requirements that must be met by all 48 lotteries before a drawing can occur. When the required security protocols are complete, the drawing will be performed under the …

NEW YORK — Twitter on Saturday launched a subscription service for $8 a month that includes a blue checkmark now given to verified accounts as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the platform’s verification system just ahead of U.S. midterm elections. In an update to Apple iOS devices, Twitter said users who “sign up now” can receive the blue checkmark next to …

AUSTIN — Early voting statewide and in key North Texas counties this year was down significantly from the 2018 midterm election, according to the Texas secretary of state. Experts predict turnout to fall short of the record-smashing numbers four years ago, when former President Donald Trump was in the White House and voters were motivated to go to the polls as …

Officials are surveying the damage left behind after severe storms battered northeast Texas on Friday with heavy rain, damaging winds and multiple tornadoes. A tornado watch was issued for 36 Texas counties, including Dallas County, on Friday afternoon, but it extended all the way through Oklahoma and into parts of Arkansas before it expired at about 8 p.m. In that …

Sunshine continues on Sunday as warmer temperatures surge into North Texas. Highs will rise into the upper-70s to lower-80s. A warm front will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms on Monday. Our above-average temperatures will continue into the first half of the week. Our next cold front will arrive late week, bringing back a cool crisp fall feel by Friday. Latest …

FOREST HILL — A Sansom Park police officer is in critical condition after she was shot during an active shooter training exercise at David K. Sellars Elementary School, authorities say. Forest Hill police department was hosting the session, which was conducted by a third-party trainer. About 2:12 p.m., the officer was shot in a “training accident,” Everman chief of police …