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Cowboys cutting LB Jaylon Smith with looming $9.2M guarantee

Cowboys cutting LB Jaylon Smith with looming $9.2M guarantee

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are releasing linebacker Jaylon Smith in what could be considered a cost-cutting move because of a guaranteed salary next season in the case of an injury. Smith’s role had been reduced after Micah Parsons was drafted 12th overall this year and the Cowboys moved free-agent pickup Keanu Neal…MORE

Opponents Of Texas Ban On Most Abortions Expand Challenges

Opponents Of Texas Ban On Most Abortions Expand Challenges

CHICAGO (AP) – Opponents of a new Texas ban on most abortions have asked a federal judge in Illinois to declare the law unconstitutional. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday. Courts have for weeks thwarted abortion providers’ efforts to block the nation’s most restrictive abortion law. The latest legal challenge comes as the Biden administration waits…MORE

FBI looking for Missing Houston Teen Believed to be Sex Trafficking Victim

FBI looking for Missing Houston Teen Believed to be Sex Trafficking Victim

HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The FBI Houston division is asking for the public’s help locating a 13-year-old girl who has been missing since last month. An amber alert has been issued for Leilana Graham last seen on Sept. 20th in Northeast Houston. The FBI believes she may be in danger and said they believe Graham is a…MORE

Firefighter, Three Others Hurt in Northeast Dallas Fire

Firefighter, Three Others Hurt in Northeast Dallas Fire

Four people, including a Dallas firefighter, were injured a fire a Northeast Dallas apartment complex on Tuesday morning. According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, units were assigned to a 911 call for a structure fire at the Legends of Lake Highlands Apartments just after 9 a.m. on Tuesday. When firefighters arrived at the apartment complex, they observed…MORE

Ex-Facebook Employee says Products Hurt Kids, Fuel Division

Ex-Facebook Employee says Products Hurt Kids, Fuel Division

WASHINGTON (AP) – A former Facebook data scientist is telling Congress that the social network giant’s products harm children and fuel polarization in the U.S. but its executives refuse to make needed changes because they elevate profits over safety. Frances Haugen is appearing for a hearing Tuesday by the Senate Commerce subcommittee on consumer protection.…MORE