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Tate brothers will fight extradition to the UK. But the law makes it difficult to win

Any extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the U.S. to the United Kingdom would ultimately rest with the State Department, but only after a judge determines whether the request complies with the law and a treaty between the countries.The U.S. has agreed since 2020 to send mo...

Speeding costs US drivers $22M, saves less than a minute, study finds

Researchers show that the costs of going over the posted speed limits do not appear to outweigh the time saved by speeding.

Heat advisory for Houston on Tuesday: What it means

A heat advisory has been issued for Houston and several Southeast Texas counties on Tuesday. Here's what it means and why you should take precautions.

Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 20, 2026)

For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.

FDA still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result

Federal health officials said Monday they remain focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite, despite inaccurate test results that the government briefly publicized over the weekend.Food and Drug Administration offici...

Hello Houston (July 20, 2026)

Today: We discuss plans to build a series of border walls across the Big Bend region of West Texas, receive an update on the cyclosporiasis cases in Houston, learn about the mission of Conscious Consumer Collective, and more....

Best moments of the 2026 World Cup

The World Cup produced hundreds of spectacular moments and The Associated Press covered all 104 games over 39 days in the United States, Canada and Mexico from every angle. Goal of the tournament Sidny Lopes Cabral stunned defending champion Argentina with a tying goal in extra t...

Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

Sen. Darline Graham said Monday she's running for a full term to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat.“I've made a decision," Darline Graham told Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity, according to a clip released of an interview set to air later Monday. “I'm in.”Th...

Attempt to save a struggling swimmer leaves 5 dead in an Ohio river

Five people have died on a river in Ohio after several of them went into the water to help another person who was struggling to swim, authorities said Monday.A motorist called 911 after spotting a frightened child who had been with the group and was running on a nearby road, Dela...

Texarkana region embraces lithium mining potential

Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.TEXARKANA — On Wednesday, a conglomeration of local, state and federal leaders came together at the first ...

Houston-area girl Debra Moore missing for one year

A Houston-area girl has now been missing for one year, and authorities believe she may still be in the area.

Alaska wants to seize a pilot's plane over a 6-pack of beer. The Supreme Court will hear his case

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review an Alaska bush pilot's claims that state authorities have tried to illegally seize his $95,000 airplane after a passenger brought a six-pack of beer on a flight bound for a dry village.The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, sued to block his plane's ...

Italian court blocks Lee Gilley's extradition for now over death penalty concerns

The Court of Appeal in Turin, Italy, has for now blocked the U.S. government’s request to extradite Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley over concerns about the death penalty, according to Italian court records obtained by KPRC 2 News.RELATED: Lee Gilley asks Italian j...

PHOTOS: Galveston Island’s 13th annual dog surfing competition

Big and small dogs alike battled one to two foot surf conditions at the 13th annual Ohana Surf Dog Competition in Galveston.

Tropical depression nearing US Gulf Coast set to become a tropical storm, forecasters say

A tropical depression drifting erratically in the northern Gulf of Mexico is expected to strengthen later Monday with rain that could trigger flooding and winds capable of downing trees and power lines in several states this week.The depression was centered about 110 miles (180 k...

Officials sought phone records of NYT journalists and their relatives in an effort to unmask sources

President Donald Trump's administration sought phone records of several New York Times journalists and even those of some of their relatives, according to a motion unsealed Monday — an unusually aggressive attempt to unmask the confidential sources of reporters who wrote about Tr...

US pledges to crack down on Haitian gangs making money off social media

The U.S. envoy to the United Nations said Monday that the U.S. government soon will move to stop violent gangs in Haiti from making money off social media posts.Gang leaders in the troubled Caribbean country are prolific users of social media and have celebrated killings, issued ...

Judge issues temporary restraining order in Paramount - Warner Bros. merger

A federal judge on Monday issued a 14-day temporary restraining order pausing Paramount's proposed $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The order comes after 12 states filed a lawsuit last Monday seeking to block the deal, arguing the merger would eliminate competiti...

Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states' request

A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks.

Logano hopes win at North Wilkesboro propels him back into hunt for fourth Cup Series championship

It was always in the back of Joey Logano's mind: the streak.The three-time season champion had won at least one race in each of his previous 14 seasons racing in the NASCAR Cup Series entering this past weekend, the longest such streak among active drivers and just five behind th...

Texas gas prices climbing as national average hits $4 a gallon

Gas prices in Texas are on the rise again after the national average hit $4 per gallon.

Thousands of Galveston gravesites now searchable online

The history here is literally under your feet, and now it’s a lot easier to find.The city of Galveston has launched a new online tool that allows residents, families, historians and researchers to search cemetery records that were previously buried in handwritten ledgers and hist...

‘Worth keeping tabs on’: Tropical depression in northeastern Gulf could impact Texas

The system could bring tropical storm conditions to parts of the Gulf Coast, from the Florida panhandle to southeastern Louisiana, by Monday night or early Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center....

Piper J3C-65 plane N92432 lands on Fulshear house: Pilot hospitalized after small plane lands on top of home, Texas DPS says

A pilot has been taken to the hospital after landing on top of a house in the Fulshear area on Monday morning, according to the Texas DPS.

Small dog missing since 4th of July rescued in San Francisco Bay

A dog that had been missing for weeks is now back with his owners after a harrowing journey, being spotted by drones swimming out into marsh water and even being attacked by seagulls in the San Francisco Bay....

Injured bald eagle rescued after eagle-on-eagle fight; believed to be Big Bear's Jackie

An injured bald eagle that was rescued in Big Bear after getting into a fight with two other eagles is believed to be Jackie, one half of the region's beloved bald eagle couple....

Man in custody after setting off 'incendiary device' outside federal building in Manhattan

A man with a history of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity set off an "incendiary device" outside a federal building in Manhattan, officials said....

Person in custody after smoke and flames erupt outside New York federal building, FBI says

A person who authorities say deployed an incendiary device outside a New York federal building Monday morning was taken into custody, the FBI said.The FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force was investigating the eruption of smoke and flames outside of 26 Federal Plaza, the FBI s...

WTA introduces gene testing for all players on women's tennis tour

The Women’s Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday – a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.The WTA updated its women’s eligibility policy to include gender screening “based on biological sex” thi...

US average gas price rises above $4 a gallon again

Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark....

Denied long-term disability? Consumer expert shares 3 steps that could help protect your claim

Long-term disability insurance is designed to provide financial support when a medical condition prevents someone from working. But for many people, getting those benefits can become a lengthy and difficult process.One Houston-area woman says she’s been fighting for two years aft...

Audience Engagement Specialist

KPRC 2 is looking for an Audience Engagement Specialist to help the station better understand and respond to the communities we serve.Audience expectations around local media have changed. People don’t just watch the news anymore — they react to it, share it, question it, and exp...

Sticking to its tactical identity and collective talent, Spain reigning supreme atop soccer world

Spanish soccer has reached a level of its own.Spain’s World Cup victory on Sunday added to the nation’s long list of recent triumphs across men’s, women’s and youth competitions, highlighting the dominance of a system that has stuck to a tactical identity and the development of c...

Houston evacuation routes, zones by zip code for 2026 hurricane season

Houston and Galveston area evacuation routes and zones by zip codes for the 2026 hurricane season. Know when to evaucate.

Up to 5 cups of coffee per day may potentially lower heart disease risk, doctors say

Drinking up to five cups of coffee a day is safe for most adults, and regular coffee consumption may be linked to a lower risk of stroke, diabetes and heart failure....

Texas’ bite of the microchip industry is growing thanks to public grants, incentives

For years, the state has been the leading exporter of semiconductor chips. After the Legislature invested more than $1.5 billion into incentives since 2023, the industry has been booming....

Apple Music subscription prices are going up. Here’s what you’ll pay now

If you’re an Apple Music subscriber, you may notice a higher monthly bill.Apple has increased prices for all of its Apple Music subscription plans in the U.S., marking the first price increase since 2022. The new pricing took effect July 17.According to Apple, the increase is the...

Number of college loan defaults soar in Texas and the nation

College borrowers in default have ballooned to a national record 9.2 million – up by 4.2 million since April 2025. In Texas, 878,000 are in default, the most of any state....

Medical examiner outlines how his office handles autopsies of the famous and everyone else

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has performed autopsies in many high-profile cases, including that of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who singer D4vd is charged with killing, and the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry.Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Odey Ukpo ...

State Department warns Americans traveling or living abroad to be extra cautious

Americans living or traveling anywhere outside the United States need to be extra cautious and pay attention to the news for any breaking events, the State Department warned in a travel advisory issued over the weekend....

Sinaloa cartel cofounder El Mayo faces life sentence in Brooklyn federal court

Ismael Zambada Garcia, known as "El Mayo," will be sentenced Monday in Brooklyn federal court after he spent much of his life as one of the most, if not the most, prolific and powerful drug traffickers in the world....

The Latest: US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Jordan by Iran

Video circulating online appears to show the moment Iranian missiles hit an airbase in Jordan, killing two American service members. Another remains missing after the Friday attack. And another U.S. service member was killed in Iraq on Saturday, reflecting how troops face lethal ...

North Texas soldier among two service members killed in Jordan drone strike

A 19-year-old soldier from North Texas was among two service members killed in Jordan during recent Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, raising the total U.S. military death toll in the conflict with Iran to 17....

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Monday announced they are imposing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in retaliation for a blockade on Yemen and a recent attack on Sanaa International Airport, threatening another vital waterway for global shipping and raising fears o...

Climate scientists have predicted greater flooding in Texas for decades. It’s happening now

Warmer air holds more water. When that air encounters the right weather conditions, bigger storms emerge.

Andy Burnham becomes UK's 7th prime minister in 10 years after meeting with King Charles III

Andy Burnham officially became British prime minister on Monday -- the country's seventh leader in 10 years

Nolan Wells' family, friends to gather at his funeral in Mississippi as death investigation continues

Family and friends of Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells will gather on Monday for his funeral.

FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations

FIFA opened an investigation Monday after Spain’s celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field.Video replays showed several players involved in a scuffle, including Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes.He app...

US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan as from Texas and Hawaii

The U.S. Central Command said two service members were killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks.

Fort Bend County leadership drama (July 20, 2026)

On Monday's show: We get an update on several stories in Fort Bend County, including how drama over the leadership of the county might affect the tax rate there and how developers are facing hurdles in their attempt to purchase land adjacent to the Sugar Land 95 burial site....

2 Newsletter: Tropical Depression set to form in the Gulf today. Here’s what we know

Hello, Houston.☀️Today we are following a tropical depression that is set to form in the Gulf and possibly be named Bertha. The soon-to-be-named storm may have some impacts on Houston, which our meteorologists are watching closely. Houston’s impacts will be determined by where th...

China's new AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity

The new, powerful Chinese artificial intelligence model Kimi K3, which has caused a stir in the U.S. tech industry, has suspended new subscriptions after a flood in demand overwhelmed capacity within days of the launch.The development highlighted challenges faced by Chinese AI mo...

Los Angeles medical examiner pushes for greater transparency in high-profile deaths

Autopsy reports rarely come with barbed comments. So eyebrows rose when the autopsy results of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were released with a statement from the Los Angeles County chief medical examiner saying it was “unfathomable” her grieving parents had to wait month...

How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out? How do I know they're OK? What should I a...

US gas prices hit an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks

U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks.According to motor club federation AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now back to $4. The average price a year ago was $3.14 a gallon.The price i...

At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

At least 930 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the country’s Ministry of Health said.The deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday, the health ministry said overnight into Monday. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours ...

Japanese beetle advances through northern Italy's vineyards and orchards, frustrating farmers

The iridescent green beetles native to Japan have become a growing menace in Italy, swarming through orchards and vineyards and leaving behind devastating lattice patterns in leaves that weaken the plants and reduce production.The Popillia japonica, or Japanese beetle, is a famil...

The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3388: Omar Khayyam

Episode: 3388 Let us see how much Omar Khayyam accomplished, beyond his having inspired poet Edward FitzGerald. Today, Omar Khayyam.

South Korea's Kospi drops 4.5% as some AI stocks swoon, while oil keeps climbing

Asian shares were mostly lower on Monday and South Korea’s Kospi fell 4.5% as investors unloaded more stocks linked to artificial intelligence.Japan’s markets were closed Monday for a holiday. U.S. futures edged lower. Oil prices jumped as the U.S. and Iran moved closer to resumi...