Austin, Houston included in NHL expansion chatter, reports say
The NHL is apparently considering both Austin and Houston as sites for a possible expansion hockey team, according to multiple reports.
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Federal appeals court allows the Trump administration to resume expanded use of speedy deportations
A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants throughout the United States, not just near the border.A divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Cir...
NCAA panel approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons
Eager to lessen the chaos of the transfer portal era and court fights with players trying to extend their careers, the NCAA approved a new eligibility model for Division I athletes on Tuesday that will allow five seasons of competition over a five-year period that begins with the...
Texas Hill Country floods hero Scott Ruskan to recieve Pat Tillman Award at ESPY Awards
U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2026 ESPY Awards.
US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.The team will still be required to leave after Friday's match in Seattle, a department...
Houston woman connected to $100M health care fraud case added to FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters List
A Houston woman has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters List after authorities accused her laboratory of generating more than $100 million in health care fraud.Emylee Thai, 41, is facing multiple federal charges, including conspiracy to commit health care fraud, conspi...
Disney+, Hulu announce 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' streaming date
Gird your loins. "The Devil Wears Prada 2" will stream exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu soon. See when you can start streaming.
NFL informs Brendan Sorsby it will not hold a supplemental draft this year
The NFL informed quarterback Brendan Sorsby on Tuesday that it will not hold a supplemental draft this year, saying it encouraged him to focus on preparing for possible entry into the league through the regular draft next year. The league told Sorsby of its decision in a letter t...
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to score in 6 World Cups after goal against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan....
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with goal against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday, getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal's match against Uzbekistan....
DOJ officials allowed to remain in prosecution of Correspondents Dinner shooting suspect
A judge rejected a bid to disqualify top Justice Department officials from leading the prosecution of Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner....
Thousands of Portugal, Uzbekistan fans march ahead of World Cup match in Houston, days after Dutch fan walk
Fans marched to NRG Stadium to cheer on Portugal — and its titan captain Cristiano Ronaldo — before what could be the team’s final match in Houston. Ronaldo scored a historic goal just a few minutes in....
‘Stop the bleeding’: Body camera footage shows moment deputy was shot during gunfight at Humble apartment complex
Editor’s note: The body camera footage attached to this article contains graphic scenes from an officer-involved shooting, including visible injuries, blood and strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.Newly released body camera footage from the Harris County Precinct 4 Cons...
Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with goal against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday, getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan.The 41-year-old Ronaldo made history when João Cancelo crossed it to him and he shot with his right foot...
New state-by-state ranking shows where Americans are most independent
As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, a new study reveals the most independent states in the nation, ranking them on everything from financial stability to government dependence....
Person hit by vehicle along feeder road of North Sam Houston Tollway at Antoine, HCSO says
The sheriff's office said it blocked the eastbound feeder road of the North Sam Houston Tollway at Antoine after a person was hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning....
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers. Energy Secretary Chris Wright cited “tremendous interest” among developers of data centers that would buy...
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply, lowering prices
The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill on Monday that aims to reduce federal regulations and expand local control, one of the most sweeping efforts in recent decades to increase supply and bring down prices....
Giraffe disappears from Texas ranch
Authorities in Texas are searching for a giraffe that went missing from a ranch Monday.
Infantino says FIFA will analyze using hydration breaks at future World Cups
FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play at this year's tournament.Gianni Infantino, the soccer body's president, defended the decision to introduce breaks — which come midway through each half — at this Wor...
Savannah Guthrie says family remains 'in agony' over missing mom, begs the public for tips
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.“We are in agony, and we cannot be a...
Justice Department withdraws subpoenas that sought reporters' grand jury testimony, sources say
The Justice Department issued and then withdrew subpoenas that sought to compel reporters at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal to testify before a grand jury, according to people familiar with the matter. The Washington Post confirmed that one of its reporters recei...
Edmoton Oilers hire Mike Babcock as coach after the NHL clears him following an investigation
The Edmonton Oilers hired Mike Babcock on Tuesday, clearing the way for the polarizing taskmaster to coach his first NHL game in more than six years after the NHL cleared him following an investigation into his aborted 2023 stint in Columbus.Babcock is now in charge of trying to ...
US military seeks another $80B to cover costs of Iran conflict
The Department of Defense is preparing to seek an additional $80 billion to cover costs from the U.S. war against Iran, according to senators briefed on the matter....
Supreme Court OKs Exxon Mobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro's government
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Exxon Mobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property on the island nation that was seized after Fidel Castro took power....
The Washington Wizards are on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
The Washington Wizards are on the clock as the next team to make news in a busy June around the NBA.The Wizards have the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Tuesday night, with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer among the options after strong freshman seasons in college.T...
Bucks must figure out how to move forward after trading away franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo brought the Milwaukee Bucks back to relevance and delivered the franchise its first title in half a century as the most impactful player in team history.Now the Bucks face the onerous challenge of retooling without the player who carried the team on his broa...
Justice Department announces hundreds of charges in multi-billion-dollar healthcare fraud crackdown
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced criminal charges against 455 people as part of a two-week healthcare fraud crackdown that officials say involved more than $6.5 billion in false claims submitted to insurers.Among those charged is a nurse practitioner accused in Texas o...
Overturned 18-wheeler releases at least 24 million honeybees, forcing Texas neighborhood lockdown
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to two million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said....
Supreme Court sides with Michigan county in a tax foreclosure case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an effort to change tax foreclosure sales to let homeowners to keep more money when their property is sold to recoup unpaid taxes.The high court ruled against a sweeping argument from a Michigan family whose house was sold for less than half ...
Iranian president lands in Pakistan as US-Iran teams work to finalize a war-ending deal
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Pakistani officials for talks mediating negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
Supreme Court OKs ExxonMobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro's government
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that ExxonMobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property on the island nation that was seized after Fidel Castro took power.The 6-3 decision was the second in as many months in favor of U.S. owners of Cuban property t...
Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can’t sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks
The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs.The justices condemned what happened to the former inmate, Damon Landor. But they ruled that a federal law designed...
From renter to owner, Sharpton locks in National Action Network's Harlem foothold for the long haul
The Rev. Al Sharpton’s staff and advisers stood around him just outside the doors of a cozy theater, where some of his most fervent supporters waited to greet him in the newly renovated headquarters of the National Action Network.When doors flung open, Sharpton entered to a stand...
These Amazon Prime Day mattresses are at their best price of the year
Elevate your bedtime game and save over 50% on mattresses that are at or below their lowest price of the year for Amazon Prime Day.
Texas’ big health priorities — dementia research, food labeling and ivermectin — have hit roadblocks
Priorities for Republican leadership last legislative session have either been stuck in the courts or left to linger in the state rulemaking process.
Judge blocks Trump administration’s SNAP restrictions on soda and candy in five states
The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C....
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The Latest: Pentagon asks Congress for roughly $80 billion to cover cost of Iran war
The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to an already sizable military spending boost sought by President Donald Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill ahe...
A tale of two tours: PGA Tour approves two-tiered system in 2028 with expanded fields
Tiger Woods said the objective was to create the best version of the PGA Tour. The answer Tuesday was a major shakeup to its model that effectively creates two tours, expanding the field for the elite tier and cutting in half prize money for the secondary tier.The new system is t...
Live updates: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan, FIFA World Cup 2026 Houston
Portugal and Uzbekistan will kick off for their second match in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The two will play at Houston Stadium, trying to continue their best to stay alive in their Group....
Houston Weather Forecast: From storms to dry with triple digit feels-like heat
Tuesday’s forecast: As soon as you step outside, you’re going to feel the sting of the heat and humidity, yet again. Welcome to summer in Houston. Even though actual temperatures will remain in the lower to mid-90s, the combination of heat and humidity will push “feels-like” temp...
Data centers and heat (June 23, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We’ve heard a lot about the toll large data centers might take on water and energy demand in Texas. But how might they also affect the weather and climate around them -- including here in Houston?...
Portugal vs. Uzbekistan in Houston: What fans need to know about today’s FIFA World Cup match
Houston is back in the global spotlight on Tuesday as another FIFA World Cup match takes over the city.Portugal is set to face Uzbekistan at noon at Houston Stadium, drawing thousands of soccer fans from across the region and around the world. Much of the excitement surrounds the...
Afghan Taliban to hold rare, closed-door talks with EU officials on deportations
A delegation from the Afghan Taliban is traveling to Brussels on Tuesday for closed-door talks with European Union staff, expected to focus on deportations, said a Taliban official.Afghans make up one of the largest groups of migrants seeking asylum in the European Union, but a g...
Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronation
Andy Burnham, Britain’s newest lawmaker and likely its next prime minister, was meeting Labour colleagues on Tuesday in preparation for a leadership contest in which he may be the only contender.Burnham is the strong front-runner to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announ...
Iran’s president heads to Pakistan as US-Iran teams work to finalize a war-ending deal
Iran’s president was traveling to Pakistan on Tuesday for talks with officials who have been mediating negotiations between Tehran and Washington on a permanent end to the war in the Middle East. President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Islamabad comes as technical teams are workin...
Turkey detains 209 in raids in the capital ahead of July's NATO summit
Security forces in the Turkish capital carried out sweeping raids on Tuesday ahead of next month’s NATO summit, and detained more than 200 people with suspected links to extremist groups, including the Islamic State group, officials said.Some media outlets, however, reported that...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3382: Disorder
Episode: 3382 Thoughts about coping with the disorder in our lives and the disorder in our world. Today, disorder.
From peace talks to Pennsylvania: Trump visiting Mack Truck facility
President Donald Trump is going to a Mack Truck facility in a battleground district in swing state Pennsylvania Tuesday, shifting attention to the U.S. economy in his first major public event beyond the capital since he signed an interim agreement to end the Iran war. Trump's tri...
Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster, AP source says
Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat.And the Heat finally have another superstar.Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo — a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star — from the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday nigh...
Trump is the frontman for his own party as rival groups vie to shape America’s 250th anniversary
The complexities of the American story aren't hard to miss.Just steps into the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, the gavel used by Nancy Pelosi when she became the first female speaker of the U.S. House sits next to a red “Make America Great Again” cap. A shirt e...
In New York's primaries, progressives face the establishment, and a Kennedy scion seeks office
Democratic incumbents are facing spirited challenges Tuesday in at least two of New York's congressional primaries, the latest proving ground in the fight by the progressive left against the party establishment.U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman and U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat are both seekin...
Maryland Democrats choose nominees for US House, including a successor for longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer
Maryland Democrats are choosing their U.S. House nominees in a handful of consequential and contentious primaries Tuesday, including a battle between a congresswoman and her predecessor and a crowded race to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer.And as rising party star Wes Moore see...
Former Oklahoma death row inmate has a new trial set for a 1997 killing of motel owner
A new murder trial has been set for a former Oklahoma death row inmate who was on the brink of being executed multiple times during the three decades he spent in prison for the 1997 killing of his former boss.The Supreme Court overturned Richard Glossip's conviction in 2025, and ...
The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture through
Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. signed an interim deal to end a war that constricted global oil supplies and fueled inflation, but questions surrounding control of the vital waterway and whether vessels will be charged tolls to cross it ...
Oklahoma rolls past Tar Heels 13-2 for 1st national championship since 1994 and SEC's 7th in a row
Oklahoma capitalized on North Carolina's uncharacteristic pitching struggles and got another clutch performance from LJ Mercurius out of the bullpen on its way to a 13-2 victory in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the College World Series finals Monday night, completing an improbabl...
Timberwolves trading Julius Randle to Nets as part of 3-team deal, AP source says
The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms said Monday night.The Timberwolves are sending the 28th pick in Tuesday's draft...
Asian shares are trading mixed amid caution about the war in Iran
Asian shares were mixed in subdued trading early Tuesday, as recent enthusiasm cooled and markets faced uncertainty about efforts to end the war in Iran. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 lost 0.9% in morning trading to 71,681.29.“We’ve had eight days of strong markets. The market was...
Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32
Erling Haaland and Norway rowed their way into the World Cup's round of 32.Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goals total to four, and the Vikings clinched advancement to the knockout rounds with a 3-2 win over Senegal on Monday night that was more of a slog than a sail....
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