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Guardians rookie OF Ingle loses track of outs, tosses ball into the stands to give Rangers lead
Guardians rookie left fielder Cooper Ingle lost track of the number of outs in the seventh inning Tuesday night and casually tossed the live ball into the stands as a souvenir, allowing the Texas Rangers to score the go-ahead run.With a runner at second base and one out, Ingle, making just his se...
Trump made $1 billion from crypto, financial disclosure shows
President Donald Trump earned more than $1 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures, according to his personal financial disclosure released on Tuesday.
Worker dead, person hurt after car crashed into Nothing Bundt Cakes store in Atascocita: Deputies
One person is dead, and another person is injured after a vehicle crashed into a Nothing Bundt Cakes store in Atascocita on Tuesday, according to the Atascocita Fire Department.
'It provides connectivity': Could an abandoned underpass near downtown Houston see a new life?
Plans are in motion to explore reopening the point that connects St. Charles Street in Second Ward to Preston Street in East Downtown by renovating an abandoned underpass, organizers say.
Records reveal how long it took to share Fort Bend County primary voting issues
Records reveal how long it took to share information about a countywide voting problem during May's runoff election in Fort Bend County.
Court rules that family can not sue officer who fired fatal shots in Harding Street raid
The decision comes more than seven years after two people were killed inside their southeast Houston home during a Jan. 2019 no-knock drug raid that was based on false information.
Houston law enforcement seizes more than 27,000 fake FIFA-related items as World Cup nears end
Law enforcement has seized more than 27,000 counterfeit FIFA-related items worth more than $6.1 million across the Houston area in approximately the past two weeks, according to court records and officials — and with the tournament wrapping up in Houston on Saturday, experts are warning fans not ...
Tomball historic cemetery discovered while crews cleared construction site, police say
Police said the discovery was made while crews were clearing debris from the construction site. Construction workers reported finding what appeared to be headstones dating back to the early 1900s.
Major student loan changes take effect July 1: What to know
A major shakeup to the federal student loan system affecting millions of borrowers will take effect July 1.
Airbnb expands AI screening ahead of Fourth of July as Third Ward shooting renews safety concerns
As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, Airbnb is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to help prevent unauthorized parties after a Houston short-term rental gathering ended in gunfire, raising renewed concerns about neighborhood safety and enforcement.The company announced it i...
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods
Gov. Greg Abbott called for blocking new data center development in rural parts of the state during a campaign stop in East Texas on Tuesday.“We must prohibit them from building AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods,” Abbott said at the Bullard event, which primarily discussed his plan to ...
'You could lose your home': Cy-Fair Fire Department warns about fireworks disposal danger
It wouldn’t feel like the Fourth of July without fireworks. Most people know to be careful while lighting firecrackers, fountains, Roman candles, and more, but fewer realize that just as much danger lies in what happens after. Improper cleanup and disposal of spent fireworks is a leading cause of...
Summer heat remains with rain chances creeping up in July
Increasing moisture levels will lead to higher rain chances as we head into July.
Dashcam video shows alleged armed carjacker walking in traffic with a pitchfork
Only on 13, shocking dashcam video shows a man climbing in and out of a smashed truck window during an alleged carjacking involving a pitchfork.
Hawaii displays historic photos of Martin Luther King Jr. wearing flower lei during Selma march
Photographs of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. adorned with flower lei from Hawaii residents who traveled to Selma, Alabama, to join him on a pivotal Civil Rights march went on public display Tuesday in the state Capitol in Honolulu. The Selma-to-Montgomery marches galvanized passage of the Votin...
Great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark praises Supreme Court ruling affirming birthright citizenship
The great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark, the Chinese American at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court case that established the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, called Tuesday’s ruling a victory for all Americans, saying it reaffirmed that precedent.“I don't consider this stuff a pe...
Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0
Kylian Mbappé and France are sizzling — and not just because of MetLife Stadium's broiling conditions.Mbappé had his third two-goal game of this World Cup and set a career scoring record for the tournament's knockout rounds, leading Les Bleus over Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday to set up a round of 16 mat...
Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action
Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned.
TribCast: Can Ted Cruz save college sports?
Texas politics have become deeply engaged in the fight over the future of college football. In this week’s episode, the TribCast crew is joined by Ralph Russo, senior writer for The Athletic and host of The Audible podcast. We discuss the saga of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the influen...
Freight train derails in Bensalem, Pennsylvania; shelter in place recommended
More than a dozen train cars left the tracks after a freight train derailment on Tuesday afternoon in Bensalem, Bucks County.
Butler's iconic Hinkle Fieldhouse will play host to the next NBA Cup final in December
The NBA is going back to college this coming season, bringing the NBA Cup championship game to Butler's historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.Hinkle — one of the oldest arenas in the country — is iconic, and more than fits the billing that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and other league offici...
Moana's canoe sailing to the Jersey shore
As the excitement builds for Disney's live-action 'Moana,' fans of the franchise will get a chance to feel closer to the famous wayfinder and voyager.
How Catherine Laga'aia beat out 32,000 applicants to play live-action 'Moana'
Catherine Laga'aia won the role of a lifetime in the live-action "Moana." And we're finding out just how many others applied for the part! Watch her shine in "Moana" in theaters July 10.
Some Houston-area Venezuelan collection sites pause donations to deal with logistics of delivering supplies
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela’s northern coast last week, killing over 1,700 people, according to latest numbers from the Associated Press. Houston organizers said some relief donation sites have reached capacity and paused accepting supplies.
France forward Kylian Mbappé scores his 17th and 18th World Cup goals, one back of Lionel Messi
France forward Kylian Mbappé scored his 17th and 18th goals at the World Cup on Tuesday, moving one behind Lionel Messi on the tournament's all-time list and tying him with the Argentina star in the race for the Golden Boot at this year's tournament with six apiece.The 27-year-old Mbappé's first ...
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses.Mere startups when he took the oath of office, the new ventures have now eclipsed in revenue muc...
Judges strike down Trump administration's overhaul of student loan forgiveness program
A pair of federal judges struck down a Trump administration overhaul to a public service forgiveness program for student loans, ruling Tuesday in separate cases in favor of advocates who said the program risked becoming a tool for political retribution.U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Massachuse...
Maya Joint says 'I had the belief' to beat Serena Williams at Wimbledon
When Serena Williams accepted an offer to play singles at Wimbledon, Maya Joint got to thinking.The 20-year-old Joint had said there was “always a part of me that wanted to experience playing against her."After getting what she wished for — a first-round meeting with the tennis icon — Joint deliv...
United Against Human Trafficking helps lead efforts to prevent human trafficking as the world comes to Houston
For more than 20 years, United Against Human Trafficking (UAHT) has been on the front lines of one of the most urgent human rights crises in the country. Founded in Houston in 2005, the organization has grown from a coalition of passionate advocates into a leading agency in the Greater Houston Ar...
Luxury Living in H-Town: Inside Houston’s Most Extraordinary Homes, Dining, and Cars
In this special presented by Houston Life, the team explores spectacular residences from sophisticated urban high-rises to sprawling family homes in award-winning master-planned communities as well as upscale restaurants, a members-only social club, and the newest innovations in luxury automobile...
Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas in September
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of November's midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress. The convention will be held in Dall...
Mercury's Thomas says she has received online abuse following suspension for Caitlin Clark incident
Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas said she has received death threats and been called racial slurs in the aftermath of her one-game suspension after she made contact with her fist to Caitlin Clark’s throat in last week's matchup against Indiana.Thomas also criticized WNBA Commissioner Cathy E...
City of Houston scales back plans to install power generators as HUD secretary celebrates progress
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner praised the city's power backup generators — and criticized the "housing-first" approach to homelessness.
Penalty shootouts at the World Cup are a drama of 'inhumane' pressure
The World Cup is in the lose-and-go-home stage of the tournament and the pressure keeps rising with every minute of every match.The biggest pressure cooker of them all: the penalty kick shootout. Exhausted players and goalkeepers face off in a tense one-on-one confrontation that carries the hopes...
Adolf Hitler baby photo in Paramus, New Jersey East Brook Middle School yearbook sparks investigation
An Adolf Hitler baby photo in a Paramus, New Jersey East Brook Middle School yearbook sparked an investigation.
41-year-old man arrested after assaulting security officer in Galveston, jail records show
A suspect has been arrested after assaulting a security officer in Galveston, according to jail records.
New York City crash: 2 killed, dozens injured after bus carrying Royal Jordanian crew from JFK to hotel rolls over on Long Island Expressway
2 were killed and dozens injured after a bus carrying a Royal Jordanian crew from JFK to a hotel crashed on the Long Island Expressway in New York City.
Houston weather: July Fry heat blazes on for the 4th of July weekend
The Fourth of July forecast is looking very familiar for Southeast Texas: hot, humid, and only slightly damp at times.After several rounds of rain in recent weeks, Houston is settling back into a more typical summer pattern. That means warm, muggy nights, steamy afternoons, and only isolated show...
Houston native shares how being stranded at sea during COVID inspired a documentary, memoir and mission to help others
What was supposed to be a three-week sailing trip turned into an unforgettable journey for Houston native Angela Harger Thompson.In March 2020, Thompson boarded a sailboat in Panama, expecting an adventure across the Pacific. Just one week into the voyage, the world shut down as COVID-19 spread a...
Young female employee killed, customer injured after truck crashes into Nothing Bundt Cakes store in Atascocita
A young female employee was killed and a customer was injured Tuesday afternoon after a pickup truck crashed into a store in Atascocita.The incident happened at the Nothing Bundt Cakes store at 19250 W. Lake Houston Parkway. It happened at approximately 3:10 p.m.Construction work halted after wor...