A turning point has been reached in the decade-plus war in Afghanistan, which has taken a big toll on Fort Bliss over the years.

Chihuahua state investigators have arrested the alleged members of an extortion gang suspected of demanding weekly payments from more than 300 Juárez businesses during the past five years, officials said.

A Midland man was arrested Sunday for assaulting a police officer after biting, slapping and striking a female family member, according to his arrest affidavit.

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The Taliban have claimed responsibility for an attack in Afghanistan that killed four U.S. troops just hours after the insurgent group announced it would hold talks with the Americans on finding a political solution to ending the nearly 12-year war.

The World's Largest Swim Lesson, trying to break the world record, was hosted by the Drowning Prevention Coalition Tuesday morning at Wet N' Wild Waterworld. The event was held in conjunction with other swim lessons across the country being held at the same time. ›› Photos: The World's Largest Swim Lesson

Ruben Belloc, 31, of Odessa, was arrested Monday on a charge of violation of probation.

MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7.

WASHINGTON (AP) - About 8 million immigrants living unlawfully in the United States would gain legal status under sweeping legislation moving toward a vote in the Senate, the nonpartisan

It’s certainly no secret that Gov. Rick Perry is currently entertaining thoughts of another run for president of these United States, so it must be a bit disconcerting for Perry to learn he’s not even

More housing may be coming to northeast Midland as the city's Planning and Zoning Commission approved zoning for townhomes on North Lamesa Road on Monday.

A Midland man was arrested early Monday for breaking into a woman’s home through a “doggy door” while she was out of town, according to his arrest affidavit.

SANDY, Utah (AP) - Jozy Altidore scored a goal in his fourth consecutive international match, enough for the United States to edge Honduras 1-0 in a World Cup qualifying game Tuesday night.

Some Midland ISD teachers could soon have new housing options after district trustees authorized expenditures up to $3.5 million for the creation of a 70-unit temporary housing development Tuesday.