Extreme cold killed Texans in their bedrooms, vehicles and backyards
New York Times: At least 58 people have died in storm-affected areas.
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How Ted Cruz became the most hated politician in America
New York Times: Senator Cruz has had a remarkable career in being universally disliked.
Texas, the land of wind and lies
New York Times: The politics surrounding the power outages in Texas is reprehensible.
Texas senator slammed for Mexico trip amid crisis
The high-profile Republican said his daughters asked to go on the trip to Cancun.
The 'Dr. Fauci' of the Texas border is counting the dead
New York Times: A crusading cardiologist is begging Texas to close down his city.
Police chief arrested amid 'cheating' storm
A married police chief has been arrested after being accused of having two affairs.
Grim details of influencer's mystery death
Her body was found by a worker who initially thought it was a mannequin.
Pro-gun NRA files for bankruptcy
NRA wants shot of "toxic political environment of New York", will incorporate in Texas.
'It's not unprecedented': Trump ally hints at using military to overturn election result
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn has suggested martial law as a next step.
It's over: Supreme Court rejects Trump allies' last-ditch election lawsuit
Lawsuit filed by Texas against 4 other states was Trump's last hope of reversing result.
'This is the big one': Trump pins hopes on new election case
Donald Trump has hailed a new election lawsuit as the one 'everyone has been waiting for'.
$2000 act of kindness leaves sour taste for restaurant staff
Intended as a 'random acts of kindness' the fallout was anything but kind.
Massive 'tornados,' lightning strike Texas
Two cars were crushed in the drive-thru of a Burger Box restaurant.
Covid-19: Morgues overflowing in major US city
Grim images show the reality of Covid-19's unrelenting grip on the US heartland.
Texas man executed for horror killing of buried-alive teen
Orlando Hall's final words were 'I'm okay'.
Texas rules out lockdowns as Covid-19 surges
"Statewide, we're not going to have another shutdown," the Texas governor said.
Texas baby with injection marks, positive heroin test, dies
The child was born at home in August and had never received formal medical care.
US actor shot dead aged 30
American actor Eddie Hassell has died in violent circumstances in Texas.
In Texas towns gutted by Covid, a fragile effort to sustain sport
New York Times: The Friday night lights of high school football have been dimmed.
'Unsurvivable' Hurricane Laura prepares to strike US 'in full beast mode'
The storm grew nearly 70 per cent in size in 24 hours to become "extremely dangerous".
Gamer drives 5000km to kill rival
Gamer drove more than 5000km in less than 72 hours to kill a rival over an online dispute.
'Nothing to fear' at Tokyo's distanced drive-thru haunted house
A Tokyo haunted house has adjusted to scaring guests at a distance in a post-Covid era.
'Not sparing anyone': Texas funeral homes can't escape virus
New York Times: The death toll is forcing funeral directors to buy refrigerated trucks.
Democrats set sights on Texas
"This virus is tough, but Texas is tougher," the Democrat says in the ad.
US holiday parties fuel virus surge
The US state of Florida is experiencing a Covid-19 surge after July 4 parties.
Horrific murder shocks America
Gruesome details have emerged about the murder of US soldier Vanessa Guillen.
US surprise party infects 18 family members
A surprise birthday party ended in disaster, leaving 18 family members with Covid-19.
Virus cases are soaring in Texas. But closing down again is a 'last option'
New York Times: The reopening has backfired putting the lives of Texans at risk.
Former Breakers player Glen Rice Jr left for Texas despite facing assault charge
A 198cm-tall American basketball player was missing from a court today.
Motorsport: Dixon wins season opener
Kiwi led for 157 of the 200 laps to claim his fourth victory in Texas.
Texas family of six found dead in their SUV in garage
Two cats were also found dead on the front seat of the SUV.
George Floyd protests: 19-year-old man shot dead
A 19-year-old man has been shot dead in Detroit after a gunman opened fire on protesters.
Climate change has already cost NZ almost $1b in droughts and flooding - experts
The cost of climate change is hitting us now, say NZ researchers.
Pregnant woman dies after falling from Texas border wall
The pregnant 19yo fell backwards from the top of an 18-foot-high span of steel fence.