Satanic Temple to fight Texas abortion law, cites religious freedom

The Satanic Temple is arguing that women should be able to take an abortion-inducing drug as an expression of religious freedom within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Most parents want online or hybrid learning for students, survey finds

A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.

Uber, Lyft to cover drivers' fees if they're sued under Texas abortion ban

Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.

12-state human trafficking sting frees 59 victims, including 2 minors; 102 suspects arrested

The states involved in operation United Front include Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion ban in 5-4 vote

A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation’s second-largest state.

Durbin denounces new Texas abortion law: 'outrageous'

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin on Wednesday denounced a new law that just took effect in Texas, banning abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy.

Pritzker comes out swinging, blasts new abortion law in Texas

"An attack on reproductive freedom in Texas is an attack on reproductive freedom in Illinois and every state across the country."

WATCH: Freight train smashes through semi-truck hauling wind turbine blade

A freight train barreled through a semi-truck that was carrying what appeared to be a piece of a wind turbine as the 18-wheeler drove over the tracks at a rail crossing in Texas on Sunday.

Six-year-old Houston boy looking for family to adopt him

A six-year-old Houston boy is looking for a family to adopt him. His siblings have already found adoptive homes.

Hurricane Ida hits Louisiana on anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Ida made landfall Sunday, 16 years after Katrina hit the state costing more than a thousand lives and billions of dollars in damages.

30-year-old who led anti-mask efforts in Texas community dies of COVID-19

A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.

Human trafficking operation in 12 states rescues dozens

Twelve states participated in “Operation United Front,” resulting in the rescue of dozens and the arrest of more than 100 suspects.

Mother reunites with good Samaritan who leapt into action to save her son from choking

A good Samaritan came to the rescue after a woman's son began choking while they were driving in Texas City. The mother shares the frightening experience with us and her gratitude to the man for his heroic actions.

'Death is on the table,' 2 charged with capital murder of off-duty New Orleans PD officer killed in Houston

Two suspects, who were previously out on bond, were arrested and charged for capital murder of an off-duty New Orleans PD officer in Houston. Officials say they're working to ensure they don't get a bond this time.

19-year-old charged with murder, accused of setting Houston man on fire

Houston police are searching for 19-year-old Emma Presler, who has been charged with murder and is accused of setting a man on fire at a home in Kingwood.