2 in custody after scaling Empire State Building, flying banner, and appearing to get engaged
It wasn't immediately clear how they were able to get up there.
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2 in custody after scaling Empire State Building, flying banner, and appearing to get engaged
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Austin Fire responds to building fire in south Austin
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Prison bus flips during crash east of Waco
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$1M lottery winner running out of time to claim prize in Austin
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73,000 Texas school choice accounts get funded today, comptroller says
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Infant safely surrendered at Abilene Safe Haven Baby Box
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Driver charged with DWI after crash kills semi-truck driver on SH 130
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16 children removed from Ohio home, 4 adults charged: 'Pure evil'
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Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested
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$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Austin will expire if not claimed by Aug. 1
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Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods
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