Lawyer: Firing of officer who killed neighbor is premature

DALLAS (AP) — The firing of a white Dallas police officer charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her black neighbor inside his own apartment was premature and unfair, an attorney for the officer said. Robert Rogers, who represents former officer Amber Guyger, said Monday night that Police Chief...

AP FACT CHECK: O'Rourke 'Jim Crow' remark goes beyond police

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz accused Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke of making offensive comments about police officers during their first debate of the Texas Senate race. The attack came amid heightened attention in Texas on fatal shootings involving police officers. Last month, a white...

Stars ready for fun offense under coach fresh out of college

DALLAS (AP) — This is the third season in a row the Dallas Stars have a different coach and a different style. They're ready to have some fun with the guy fresh out of college. After the differing approaches of grizzled veterans Lindy Ruff and then Ken Hitchcock in a one-season return of their Stanley...

Dallas police officer who shot neighbor fired by department

DALLAS (AP) — A white Dallas police officer who fatally shot her black neighbor inside his own apartment was fired Monday, the same day the man was being buried in his Caribbean homeland. Police Chief U. Renee Hall dismissed Officer Amber Guyger during a hearing Monday, according to the Police Department....

The Latest: Dallas officer's attorney says firing unfair

DALLAS (AP) — The Latest on the firing of a white Dallas police officer charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her black neighbor in the man's own apartment (all times local): 10:35 p.m. The attorney for a white Dallas police officer charged in the fatal shooting of her black neighbor in the...

Dink and dunk isn't cutting it with Cowboys' passing game

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott has the fewest throws of at least 15 yards down the field among quarterbacks who have played all three games this season. It isn't really news to the leader of the Dallas Cowboys. "I don't think we've just attacked that area enough, simple as that," Prescott said after a...

San Antonio, Minneapolis, Dallas, Cleveland awarded Final 4s

The Women's Final Four will have a familiar feel to it for the next few years. The NCAA on Monday chose San Antonio, Minneapolis, Dallas and Cleveland to host the event from 2021 through 2024. All four cities have hosted before. The next two sites were determined a few years ago, with Tampa Bay hosting in 2019...

Dallas police say Officer Amber Guyger, accused of fatally shooting neighbor in his own apartment, has been fired

Carson Wentz leads Eagles to 20-16 comeback win over Colts

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz eluded defenders, scrambled, threw his body around and played the same way he has throughout his career. He's all the way back. Playing his first game since he tore two ligaments in his left knee last Dec. 10, Wentz had no fear and no hesitation, even on a wet, soggy field....

Report finds dozens of Texas gas leak explosions since 2006

DALLAS (AP) — More than two dozen homes in north and central Texas have blown up since 2006 along a network of pipelines operated by one of the largest natural gas companies in the U.S, leading to nine deaths and badly injuring at least 22 other people, a newspaper reported Sunday. The Dallas Morning News...