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Gunman fires on officer

***************** UPDATE Tyler police investigators continue to follow up on all information related to the shooting incident that occurred at 1919 W.

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Longtime Democrat switching parties

JACKSONVILLE — A longtime East Texas Democrat is switching sides.

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Authorities continue investigation into Fort Hood shooting

FORT HOOD, TX—Authorities continue their investigation Friday morning into the tragic shooting at Fort Hood, the nation's largest military post.

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Doctor-Owned Hospitals get Life Support from Texas Lawmakers

TYLER - Some Texas lawmakers are standing up to part of the healthcare reform plan, by trying to keep physician-owned hospitals prosperous in the country, especially in Texas.

Lindale grandmother sentenced to federal prison for fraud

TYLER - A 62-year-old Lindale woman will spend the next 21 months in federal prison for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from her employer.

ARMY OFFICIALS: Suspect in shooting is not dead, but in stable condition.

KILLEEN — In a shocking announcement at a news conference, Fort Hood officials announced Nidal Malik Hasan was not killed.

Police looking for almost burglars

***Press Release*** Burglary Of A Business On this date at approximately 4:23 am, Tyler Police responded to 617 W Front Street on a reported burglary in progress.

Man attempts to kidnap Hogg Middle School student twice

TYLER—Tyler police are looking for a suspicious man they say attempted to kidnap a Hogg Middle School student.

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National & World Headlines

Unemployment reaches 26-year high

WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983 and is likely to go higher.

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Hood victims at risk of death

TEMPLE, Texas - A doctor at a hospital where several of the wounded from the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas were taken says some patients are still at risk of dying.

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Fort Hood shooter's family releases statement

Here is a statement by Nader Hasan, cousin of Nidal Hasan, e-mailed from a spokeswoman for the family: "As Nidal Hasan's first cousin, and because his parents are no longer alive, I wanted to issue a statement on behalf of my family.

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Mystery over missing Obama voters

RICHMOND, Va. – Last year, 23-year-old Rashida Hill watched the presidential debates, visited the college political party meetings and put a Barack Obama bumper sticker on her townhouse door.

Maine repeals law governing gay marriage

PORTLAND, Maine - Supporters of same-sex marriage are vowing to continue the fight, after voters in Maine voted to repeal a law allowing such unions.

Republicans seek impetus From victories in N.J. and Va.

Savoring their victories in gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia, Republicans were trying on Wednesday morning to build momentum, in a time of economic concern, for a strong challenge to President Obama’s party in next year’s midterm Congressional elections.