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First lady arrives in Fort Worth talking about fitness

The first lady started her day in Iowa, with a stop in Little Rock and dinner at a Fort Worth Olive Garden restaurant.

Dallas police detective mishandled hundreds of cases

"It just makes me angry," a victim said. "Makes me upset that someone of his stature, someone that was put in that position to protect women and men, that he would just let this happen."

Parents of mauled North Texas toddler arrested

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Authorities have arrested the parents of an 18-month-old North Texas toddler who was mauled after he crawled through a doggie door into the backyard where the family's dogs attacked him.

Amber Alert canceled in New Mexico for missing Fort Worth girl

UPDATE The Amber Alert for 11-year-old Jessica Smith has been canceled in New Mexico. Authorities said there is no updated information that she may be in the state.

Pepsi and Plano's Frito-Lay to cut 8,700 jobs

PepsiCo will lay off 8,700 employees. That is three percent of the company's workforce.

Child dies after Dallas mom accidentally backs over son with vehicle

Dallas police say an Oak Cliff mother who accidentally ran over her 4-year-old son this morning is not facing charges.

New Mexico issues Amber Alert for missing Fort Worth girl

The search for Jessica Smith and her mother Kimberly has expanded into New Mexico, where authorities have joined in on the search and Amber Alert signs are now flashing on the interstates.

Instant Live 8: Call for increase police presence on DART Rail

Despite DART's pledge to make 200 uniformed officers more visible at stations and aboard trains, commuters have claimed the morning trains are ignored.

'D Magazine' Valentine's Day restaurant, chocolate picks

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First lady comes to North Texas to promote fitness

DALLAS (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama spends the next two days in North Texas as she makes a three-day national tour to promote childhood fitness and the battle against childhood obesity.