Southwest
Suspected Mexico cartel member aims AK-47 at Texas DPS helicopter patrolling near border

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Footage taken from a Texas Division of Public Security helicopter reveals a suspected gunman aiming a weapon on the plane close to the southern border earlier than a lethal shootout between suspected cartel members and the Mexican army, authorities instructed Fox Information.
The almost 3-minute video was taken because the chopper was patrolling the Rio Grande Valley Sector in Starr County, which sits on the U.S.-Mexico border. It reveals somebody on the Mexican aspect standing subsequent to a car and showing to goal an AK-47 on the helicopter.
The pilot seems to try to maneuver the plane away from the road of fireplace.
The Mexican authorities stated its army responded and approached a suspected cartel compound within the space, Texas DPS instructed Fox Information. A gunfight ensued and 5 suspected cartel members have been killed.
One other 4 have been arrested and a number of other rifles and a purple automobile have been recovered.
The world the place the footage was taken has been the location of plenty of capturing incidents in latest months when American personnel have been focused. Closely-armed cartel members have turn out to be a extra widespread sight alongside the Texas-Mexico border in latest months as U.S. border officers take care of a surge of migrants.
A suspect cartel member seems to level an AK-47 at a Texas Division of Public Security helicopter patrolling on the U.S. aspect of the southern border.
(Texas Division of Public Security)
In February, Border Patrol brokers with the Border Patrol Tactical Operations (BORTAC) have been fired upon from Mexico. The brokers returned hearth however nobody was hit.
Moments earlier, the Mexican army had engaged in a shootout with cartel members and a person tried crossing into the US. When a Border Patrol agent jumped in a river to rescue him, the agent was fired upon, authorities stated.
In January, members of the Nationwide Guard have been shot at by doable cartel members within the space. Nobody was damage.
In October 2021, cartel members sporting tactical gear and wielding AK-47s close to the border have been taunting Nationwide Guard members, authorities stated.
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Los Angeles, Ca
Pedestrian dragged by vehicle, killed in hit-and-run crash in L.A.

A suspect remains at large after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.
The crash occurred on Jan. 29 at around 9 p.m. as the male victim crossed Venice Boulevard near St. Andrews Place within a marked crosswalk, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
That’s when the suspect, who was traveling westbound on Venice Boulevard, struck the victim. The violent impact pushed the person’s body underneath the vehicle, police said.
The victim was dragged underneath until the next street before he was dislodged and the suspect sped away, leaving the pedestrian lying on the road.
Paramedics responded to the crash and transported the victim to a local hospital where, despite life-saving measures, he later died.
The suspect’s car is described as a light-colored SUV or crossover vehicle. Police did not provide a physical description of the person.
The victim was only described as a male. No further details were released. His name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.
“Motorists are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves,” said LAPD. “Pedestrians are also reminded to use crosswalks and use caution when on the roadway.”
A reward of up to $50,000 is available to anyone who provides information leading to the suspect’s identification, apprehension, and conviction.
Anyone with information is asked to call West Traffic Detectives at 213-473-0234. The public can also call the LAPD at 1-877-527-3247.
Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
Southwest
Deeply disturbing statistics show Texas children under the age of 11 left state for abortion in 2023

Disturbing new statistics released by a Texas state agency revealed that more than 100 children aged 17 and younger – including some as young as 11 – traveled out of state to receive abortions in 2023.
During the state’s first year banning the procedure, data from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission showed six children aged 11 or younger, two children aged 12-13 and nearly 30 children aged 14-15 traveled out of state to receive an abortion. The rest were 16 to 17 years old.
The report only detailed the first portion of 2023, making the actual numbers likely to be higher than what was reported.
Texas’ ban on the procedure came about because of the repeal of Roe v. Wade in 2022. The state currently does not make exceptions for rape or incest either, causing many to go out of state even if they are under the legal age of consent.
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Demonstrators march and gather near the Texas state Capitol in Austin following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay )
A study published in 2024 shows that Texas held the highest rape-related pregnancies of all the states with total abortion bans. An estimated 26,000 became pregnant between July 2022 and January 2024 because of rape.
Before the ban in August 2022, approximately 1,000-1,400 minors received the procedure in Texas each year, according to the data. But none in that age group received the procedure in the state by 2023. Data from 2024 also shows no in-state abortion for minors in Texas either.

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, state supreme courts will be a key battleground in the fight over abortion rights. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Representative Mihaela Plesa, a North Texas Democrat, released a statement on the 52nd anniversary of the establishment of Roe v. Wade expressed concern over the ban.
“Today marks the 52nd anniversary of the establishment of Roe v. Wade. Texas currently has one of the strictest abortion bans in the nation, and doctors fear repercussions even if the life of the mother is in danger. In this legislative session, we must carve out exceptions to protect the lives of our mothers,” she said.
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Antifa gathers outside the Supreme Court following the landmark ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. (Photo by Joshua Comins/Fox News Digital)
She also took to social media in a post educating followers about the dangerous complications minors are facing.
“Children typically see more complications during pregnancy than adult women, doctors said, including high risks of premature delivery or preeclampsia, a serious condition that causes high blood pressure.”
“These are not just statistics,” said Plesa in her post. “These are real stories about people who are having these traumatic experiences. It’s happened right here in my district in Plano. This isn’t happening just in low socioeconomic areas or certain districts. This is happening all over our state.”
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Los Angeles, Ca
Applebee’s brings back Date Night Passes

(KTLA) – Applebee’s announced Thursday that it’s bringing back the coveted Date Night Pass, which went viral on social media during its debut last year.
This year, the chain is offering 3,000 passes that will be exclusively available to Club Applebee’s members. On Valentine’s Day, 3,000 randomly selected members will receive an email notifying them that they’ve been randomly selected to purchase a Date Night Pass.
Those interested in the pass must be Club Applebee members. For those just signing up, your welcome email will include an option to register for a chance to purchase one Date Night Pass.
This time around, the pass will cost $100, allowing cardholders to get up to $50 of food and nonalcoholic beverages once a month for the next year. Passes will be redeemable for 12 visits between March 1, 2025, and Feb. 28, 2026.
By the time the pass expires, members would have saved $500, according to the company.
Last year, the demand for the pass was so high that Applebee’s restaurant temporarily crashed and passes sold out in one minute.
More information about the pass can be found here.
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