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The Indian-American foster father of three-year-old Sherin Mathews, sentenced to life in prison for the death of the toddler who was found dead in a culvert in 2017, has begun serving the jail term in Dallas. (Photo: Facebook/ where is Sherin Mathews)

Indian-orgin adoptive father of Sherin Mathews begins life sentence in US

The father had reported Sherin missing after he put her outside October 7, 2017, because she wouldn't drink her milk.

26 Jul 2019 11:01 AM

July 20, 1969 Photo when astronaut Buzz Aldrin, lunar module pilot, walks on the surface of the moon during the Apollo 11 extravehicular activity (EVA). - On July 21, 1969, US astronaut Neil Armstrong is the first man to step onto the Moon, his teammate Edwin Aldrin joining him around 20 minutes later. (Photo: AFP | File)

Houston celebrates exact moment Neil Armstrong set foot on Moon 50 years ago

Thousands celebrated the ‘Moonversary’ with fireworks and music as a giant screen showed footage of the era-defining moment.

21 Jul 2019 1:37 PM

Houston, which has one of the largest concentration of the Indian-American community in the US, is the energy capital of the world. Energy security is a priority area for the prime minister. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Indian-Americans thrilled over PM Modi’s possible community address in Houston

This could be Modi’s third address to the Indian-American community after he became PM in 2014 and the first after his re-election in May.

15 Jul 2019 3:38 PM

He was living in the US without authorization and an immigration judge ordered his deportation that year. His wife and children are all US citizens. (Photo: AP)

American, 33, who was deported to El Salvador two years ago returns home

Jose Escobar was welcomed at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport by a group of supporters.

02 Jul 2019 5:34 PM

Ten people were killed after a private aircraft crashed into a hangar at a local airport in the US state of Texas on Sunday (local time). (Representational Image)

10 killed as plane crashes into hanger at airport in Texas

There was no one at the hanger at the time of the incident, reported CNN.

01 Jul 2019 9:32 AM

'Although I will leave it to you to determine whether I was successful, I can unequivocally say that helping support the amazing men and women of CBP has been the most fulfilling and satisfying opportunity of my career,' John Sanders' on his departure said. (Photo: AP)

Acting head border official resigns amid uproar over migrant children in US

In a message to employees, Sanders said he would step down on July 5. He did not give a reason for leaving.

26 Jun 2019 2:09 PM

Mathews had been charged with capital murder of a person under the age of 10 in the death of his special needs adoptive daughter, Sherin, in October 2017. (Photo: File)

In Sherin Mathews' death, adoptive father pleads guilty to lesser charge

If convicted, Wesley Mathews faced life in prison without the possibility of parole.

25 Jun 2019 8:16 PM

American astronaut Anne McClain at work at the International Space Station on March 22, 2019. (Photo: AFP)

NASA scraps all-women space walk

The historic walk has been cancelled for the lack of a well-fitting suit for the second woman astronaut.

26 Mar 2019 3:05 PM

Rajendra Bothra is accused of cheating Medicare and subjecting patients to needless, painful injections. (Photo:AP)

Indian-origin doctor charged in US fraud freed on record USD 7 million bond

Rajendra Bothra was charged along with five other physicians.

17 Jan 2019 9:24 AM

They have become an inspiration for youngsters across the world. (Photo: Twitter)

3 Indian-origin teens among Time Magazine's 25 most influential

Indian-American Kavya Kopparapu, Rishab Jain, and British-Indian Amika George are among the group.

20 Dec 2018 6:20 PM

Former President George H W Bush dies at the age of 94 on Friday, November 30, 2018, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (Photo: AP)

Former US President George HW Bush dies at 94

George H W Bush, the 41st president of the United States, lived longer than any of his predecessors.

01 Dec 2018 10:59 AM

At not even 30, Divya Nag is leading Apple's special projects focusing on health. (Photo: divyanag.com)

3 Indian-Americans named in Time Magazine's 'health care 50' list

The three Indian-Americans included in the list are Divya Nag, Dr Raj Panjabi and Atul Gawande.

24 Oct 2018 1:10 PM

Minal Patel Davis, special advisor on human trafficking to Houston mayor Sylvester Turner, received the ‘Presidential Medal for Combating Human Trafficking’ in the White House last week. (Photo: City of Houston/Twitter)

Indian-American awarded at White House for combating human trafficking

'It was unbelievable,' said Davis after winning the award, the country’s highest honour in the field.

19 Oct 2018 1:40 PM

Facebook did not respond to a request by Reuters for comment. (Photo: File)

Woman 'raped' by Facebook friend, sues social network; claims enabled sex trafficking

The woman, identified only as Jane Doe in court papers filed in Harris County District Court in Houston on Monday.

03 Oct 2018 10:15 AM

Jurors convicted Shafeeq Sheikh, 46, a former physician at the Baylor College of Medicine, of second-degree sexual assault after a trial that ended this past week. (Representational Image)

Indian-American doctor convicted for raping sedated patient won't serve jail time

DNA evidence collected from rape kit matched DNA sample of the guilty doctor's cheek swab.

20 Aug 2018 12:37 PM

Dhivya Suryadevara (Photo: General Motors)

Indian-American Dhivya Suryadevara named CFO of General Motors

Chennai born Dhivya Suryadevara, currently the vice president of corporate finance, will take over on September 1, the company said.

14 Jun 2018 1:19 PM

It's not clear why the 17-year-old had the item in his bag. Houston police said the state won't charge the teen but that he could face a federal fine. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Toy grenade causes bomb scare at Houston airport, led to temporary shutdown

A boy scout who packed the toy grenade in his carry-on bag caused the shutdown of security checkpoint at Houston's William P Hobby Airport.

08 Jun 2018 4:14 PM

Forty-one spellers advanced to the finals on May 31 out of a field of 516 — by far the largest in the 93-year history of the competition at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland to battle it out for the title of champion. (Photo: Twitter/@ScrippsBee)

Indian-American boy wins National Spelling Bee title, USD 42,000 cash prize

Karthik continued long-time trend by becoming 14th champion or co-champion of South Asian descent the bee has had in 11 consecutive years.

01 Jun 2018 3:56 PM

The incident took place at Santa Fe High School in the city of the same name, located about 50 kilometres southeast of Houston. (Photo: AP)

Ten dead in Texas school shooting, student arrested

This is the third school shooting in the past seven days, and the 22nd since the beginning of the year in the US.

18 May 2018 9:18 PM

Among those planning to attend are former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, current first lady Melania Trump, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former first lady Michelle Obama. (Photo: AP)

Ex-US presidents among mourners expected at Barbara Bush funeral

Bush will be buried on the grounds of the George H.W. Bush Library, next to her daughter, Robin, who died of leukemia at the age of 3.

21 Apr 2018 1:46 PM

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