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UNT student on alleged gang rape: 'I was just some piece of meat'

She says after members of the basketball team sexually assaulted her, they asked her to join their escort service. UNT says it investigated, and no coaches were linked. But WFAA found otherwise.

Originals

Tragic jail birth prompts question: Could baby's death have been prevented?

His name was Cashh. He was laid to rest in a little white coffin. He lived just nine days. He was born to his mother, Shaye Bear, on the floor of an Ellis County jail cell on May 17.

Originals

Drugged and Dying: Despite FDA warnings and settlements, nursing homes still push anti-psychotics

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Criminal Caretakers: Lax regulations put violent offenders at nursing home residents’ bedsides

Nursing homes can hire certified nurse aides with serious criminal histories -- and in some cases, it's legal.

Originals

That rented couch you’re sitting on could land you in jail

In Texas, if customers enter into a rent-to-own contract, failing to pay can become a criminal matter.

Crime

Suspected gunman who shot Dallas firefighter had long rap sheet

Court records show the suspected shooter has a long criminal history, including an assault charge, several DWIs and gun offenses.

Originals

Two child sex offenders explain how they picked their targets

Last year, we brought you stories of predator teachers being passed from school to school. But we never heard from any of the educators. Now, we bring you their unsettling stories, and hear how they would protect children -- from themselves.

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Residents allege racism revival in Paris, Texas

Paris, Texas, exudes a small-town charm – a city of 26,000 with a quaint public square and stately Victorian homes on historic Church Street.

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WFAA finds millions in additional giveaways for proposed Arlington stadium

A WFAA-TV analysis has determined the actual costs and possible giveaways for the proposed $1 billion, retractable-roof stadium for the Texas Rangers may be much higher than the “50-50” private-public partnership touted by City of Arlington officials.

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Documents: Dallas cop killer had violent outburst, gun taken while in Army

Micah Xavier Johnson told Army investigators that he had “no friends and not enough money” and that he once punched out a car window in a fit of frustration after a female friend and fellow soldier backed out of seeing a movie with him, newly released military documents show.

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News 8 analysis: Arlington could give away millions in stadium deal

City of Arlington officials have touted a “50-50” private-public partnership to build a proposed $1 billion retractable roof stadium for the Texas Rangers. A WFAA-TV investigation, however, has found taxpayers may instead pick up to 80 percent of the tab, which amounts to hundreds of millions of dollars more than initially promised by city leaders.

Man faces felony charges in fiery crash that killed Pct. 5 deputy and her 7-year-old daughter

West Houston neighbors hope proposed city ordinance on short-term rentals passes, brings them peace

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Houston Forecast: Starting off nice and cool with highs expected in the low-70s

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UNT student on alleged gang rape: 'I was just some piece of meat'

Tragic jail birth prompts question: Could baby's death have been prevented?

Drugged and Dying: Despite FDA warnings and settlements, nursing homes still push anti-psychotics

Criminal Caretakers: Lax regulations put violent offenders at nursing home residents’ bedsides

That rented couch you’re sitting on could land you in jail

Suspected gunman who shot Dallas firefighter had long rap sheet

Two child sex offenders explain how they picked their targets

Residents allege racism revival in Paris, Texas

WFAA finds millions in additional giveaways for proposed Arlington stadium

Documents: Dallas cop killer had violent outburst, gun taken while in Army

News 8 analysis: Arlington could give away millions in stadium deal

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