Uber ordered to pay $40M to parents of Emily Normandin-Parker, woman fatally struck after being left on California freeway
The parents of a 23-year-old woman killed after being left along a California freeway are speaking out.
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Bournemouth beats Real Sociedad 2-1 in its first European match. Juventus, Crystal Palace win big
Bournemouth kicked off its first European campaign with a 2-1 over Real Sociedad, Crystal Palace beat Polish champion Lech Poznań 4-0 and Juventus routed Dutch team N.E.C Nijmegen 5-0 in the Europa League on Thursday. Celtic suffered a blow with a 3-1 loss at home to Ferencváros,...
Pete Alonso gets another ovation from Mets fans after hitting latest homer in return to Citi Field
Pete Alonso's storybook return to Citi Field was no surprise to Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz. Alonso hit another home run against his former team Wednesday night, sparking another important win for the late-charging Orioles and earning himself another ovation from New...
Houston street sign severely faded, unreadable in South Park neighborhood
According to 311 data, so far this year there have been more than 760 complaints about faded traffic markings, which includes crosswalks, street signs, and lane markers....
Is your tap water safe? Houston-area residents report green discoloration after Tropical Storm Edouard
It may be difficult to see in a drinking glass, but some Houston-area residents say the discoloration becomes much more noticeable when they fill a bathtub, sink or swimming pool. “I was wondering why my bath water was green last night!” one person wrote on Facebook. “Didn’t want...
Heritage Park woman fears loss of street lights, other services
The woman said she recently received an email that the Heritage Park Community Improvement Association has run out of money and will be cutting services as a result....
First look at 'The Swan: Behind The Mirror' digs into the legacy of controversial reality show
These women were sold that beauty is more than skin deep - and endured one of the most controversial reality show experiences ever. Watch the trailer for the new documentary, "The Swan: Behind The Mirror," coming to Hulu Sept. 29....
Park Service quietly awards contracts to work on Trump’s takeover of East Potomac golf course
The Trump administration has awarded contracts to begin work on President Donald Trump’s planned takeover of the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee said Wednesday. Rep. Jared Huffman of California, the panel's top Democrat, r...
Raphinha hat trick sparks Barcelona's 7-2 rout of Racing in La Liga, Man United upset in League Cup
Raphinha scored a hat trick as Barcelona earned yet another big win on Wednesday, routing Racing Santander 7-2 for its best-ever start to a season. The Catalan club had never won seven games in a row. It has won six straight in the league and another in the Champions League. Gabr...
What happened to Brownwood in Baytown? HGSD says subsidence sank the neighborhood before FEMA buyouts
There’s more to the Baytown Nature Center than what meets the eye. You can find evidence of the neighborhood that once existed there under the surface of the water that now dominates the landscape. From the 1930s to the 1980s the Brownwood subdivision was home to more than 400 fa...
Annie Dillard, Pulitzer-winning author of 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,' dies at 81
Annie Dillard, the Pulitzer-Prize winning author and essayist renowned for her poetic explorations of nature, love, spirituality and the art of writing in the “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,” “The Maytrees” and numerous other works, has died. She was 81. Her literary agent, Rob McQuilk...
Pete Alonso hits 300th homer to tie game in 9th against Mets and gets rare curtain call on road
Pete Alonso hit plenty of memorable home runs for the New York Mets. This one came at their expense — and still earned him a curtain call in Queens. Alonso launched his 300th career homer Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo’s ins...
Trump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contest
President Donald Trump tested his midterm campaign appeal Wednesday in North Carolina as he tries to help his handpicked Republican Senate hopeful and former national party chairman Michael Whatley shore up his campaign against Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper. The president and...
Alonso ties it in 9th with 300th homer and Orioles beat Mets 7-5 in 11 on Mayo's inside-the-parker
Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets. Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Jeremiah ...
FBI: Man accused of stabbing nurse in TMC parking garage now faces federal kidnapping, carjacking charges
The man accused of attacking and stabbing a nurse inside a Texas Medical Center parking garage now faces federal kidnapping and carjacking charges, according to the FBI’s Houston office. Perry Bernard Green, 46, is accused of attacking a woman with a knife inside a parking garage...
Grisly discovery from legendary Roman emperor's reign reveals soldiers' remains, weapons
A Roman military camp from the reign of Marcus Aurelius was unearthed near Šurany, Slovakia — with a soldiers' skeletal remains, weapons and rare gate designs found at the site....
Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports
An advertising campaign featuring American actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked widespread backlash from female athletes who say it is sexualizing women in sports....
Costco raises prices of Kirkland motor oil, limits how much shoppers can purchase
Costco shoppers who buy the Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil will now be paying more as the warehouse store has raised the price and placed limits on how much consumers can purchase....
Who owns it? Why has it been unattended for years? Abandoned commercial truck in Sugar Land sparks questions
If you’re heading to Whataburger in the 4500 block of Highway 6, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed the truck sitting just off to the side of the drive-thru window. It’s an unmarked commercial vehicle that appears to have been abandoned in the shopping center parking lot — and ...
Judge hits first homer since May 24 as Yankees clinch record 61st postseason berth, 9th in 10 years
A few minutes after Aaron Judge's first home run since May, the New York Yankees clinched their record 61st postseason berth and ninth in 10 years. “It’s exciting to be in this position. You don’t get to do it too many times. We know the ultimate goal,” Judge said as beer and spa...
A cello concert in the great outdoors? Free shows coming to two Texas state parks
What if your next classical music concert came with birdsong, a breeze or the sound of waves? That’s the concept behind Wild Notes Foundation , a Houston-based nonprofit offering free classical music performances in parks and other outdoor settings. Rather than separating music f...
Power outage at Pasadena chemical plant causes black smoke, 'unusual flaring'
Unusual flaring and black smoke were reported Monday afternoon at the TPC Group Houston Operations facility in Pasadena following a power outage, according to the City of Pasadena. The facility is located at 8600 Park Place Blvd. As of a 4:45 p.m. update, officials said the facil...
What to know about possible border barriers in Big Bend
Since President Trump returned to office in January 2025, his administration has renewed efforts to erect border barriers in parts of the U.S.-Mexico border that don’t currently have any. That includes the Big Bend region in far West Texas, home to the Big Bend National Park and ...
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Stephen Curry documentary 'Portrait of an Artist' drops first trailer, shot exclusively for IMAX
See the first look at the new Stephen Curry documentary, "Portrait of an Artist," following the star basketball player up to his record-breaking 4000th career 3-pointer. The movie comes to theaters exclusively in IMAX Oct. 9....
Michigan hiker rescue: Craig Berg, 70, rescued from Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior after missing for 1 week
There was a Michigan hiker rescue. Craig Berg, 70, was rescued from Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior after being missing for 1 week.
Sean McVay says Rams' season opener made it clear Myles Garrett needed knee surgery
After spending time during training camp trying to manage Myles Garrett's knee injury, it was the Los Angeles Rams' dismal season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers that made it evident to everyone that the star defensive end needed surgery. Garrett did not record a tackle o...
Tree snaps in half in SW Houston apartment parking lot, landing on at least 3 cars, images show
Crews are working Monday morning to remove a tree that snapped in half in a southwest Houston apartment parking lot.
Red tide detected at Bolivar Peninsula, Galveston Island; fish kills reported
Texas Parks and Wildlife says water samples collected from Bolivar Peninsula, Crystal Beach and Galveston Island indicated moderate to high concentrations of red tide. Fish kills and respiratory symptoms have been reported....
Africa's biggest oil refinery opens to public ownership, sparking excitement among retail investors
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote opened his refinery to public ownership Monday with plans to raise $1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent in Africa’s biggest initial public offering, or IPO . Dangote, Africa's richest man, dubbed the IPO one "for the people”...
Disney Jr., ESPN and ABC7 host free 'Take Back Sports' event for kids in Oakland
Ira Jinkins Park hosted a free sports event for young children, organized as part of a national initiative by ESPN, Disney Jr., and "Every Kid Sports."...
Texans fans celebrate return of NFL season with food, music and tailgating
After a long offseason, Texans fans returned to the parking lots Sunday as Houston hosted the Buffalo Bills. For many fans, the tailgate matters as much as what happens inside Reliant Stadium. Charles Randle Jr. said the atmosphere brings people together. View this post on Instag...
Irish leaders, local protests react after President Donald Trump says he'd 'love' to see a unified Ireland
President Donald Trump sparked the ire of some Irish leaders shortly after his arrival in Dublin Saturday when he expressed an interest in seeing a unified Ireland....
No. 4 Texas Longhorns rallies from 20-point deficit to stun No. 1 Ohio State 24-23
Arch Manning and Hollywood Smothers sparked a 21-point fourth-quarter rally as Texas stunned No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 in Austin.
Man dead, investigation underway after body dumped in SW Houston apartment complex, HPD says
ABC13 obtained surveillance video from the complex that shows a Toyota pulling into the parking lot exactly where the body was found and leaving moments later....
Red tide conditions detected in Bolivar Peninsula waters, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reported fish kills and respiratory symptoms near the Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County, with water samples indicating a "moderate concentration of red tide."...
Arsenal goes clear on top of the Premier League, Liverpool and Chelsea stumble
Bruno Guimaraes sent Arsenal three points clear at the top of the Premier League with a moment of brilliance that was doubly painful for Sunderland. Not only did the Brazil midfielder set up a 2-0 win for defending champion Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. But, as a f...
Red tide detected near Crystal Beach on Galveston County’s Bolivar Peninsula
A red tide bloom has been reported along the Upper Texas Coast, including the Bolivar Peninsula near Crystal Beach. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, water samples collected in the area showed a moderate concentration of the algae, while fish kills and respira...
Crypto billionaires give $97 million to Reform UK, fueling concerns about money in politics
Reform UK, the anti-immigration party led by Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, received 72 million pounds ($97 million) from two cryptocurrency billionaires this weekend, fueling concerns about money in British politics. After news broke that Ben Delo, a co-founder of the BitMEX cr...
15-year-old rescued after clinging to capsized boat for days in Alaska's Bering Sea
A 15-year-old boy survived on top of an overturned skiff in Alaska’s frigid Bering Sea for roughly two days, losing his older brother and then his cousin to the ocean after the boat capsized while they were out fishing. The teen, identified by a relative as Derek Parker Aghnaanga...
In Florida's 15th execution this year, man put to death for killing linked to 'Hog Trail Murders'
A Florida man convicted in one of a series of suspected killings that became known as the "Hog Trail Murders" in the 1990s was put to death Thursday, becoming the state's 15th person executed this year....
The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
Emma Bonino, leader of the abortion battle that changed Italy, dies at 78
Emma Bonino, who rose to political prominence in the 1970s as a leader of the Radical Party campaign to legalize abortion in heavily Roman Catholic Italy over the objections of the Vatican, has died. She was 78. Her party of recent years, +Europa, announced her death. “Her life w...
Former Galena Park ISD employee charged with indecency with a child
The allegation was reported by the family of a teen who “looked to him as a mentor.”
'AHS: 13' trailer: Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters reprise iconic roles in mega crossover
It's witching season. Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters return in the trailer for "American Horror Story: 13," premiering Sept. 24 on FX and Hulu....
Houston Chicken Wing Festival bringing full day of food to Buffalo Bayou Park
Chicken wing lovers in Houston are in for a treat as the Houston Chicken Wing Festival prepares to take over Buffalo Bayou Park over the weekend!
Rubio pledges US won't take unilateral action against drug trafficking despite recent strikes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged Thursday that the U.S. would not take military action against narcotics traffickers in Latin American countries without the approval of its allies, even as the Trump administration keeps up a yearlong campaign of deadly strikes against alleg...
Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America pledges $100M to cut US maternal mortality rate in half
Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America, a bipartisan campaign founded by philanthropists Olivia and Tom Walton, announced a $100 million pledge Thursday to make giving birth in the United States safer. The five-year commitment aims to cut the maternal mortality rate in the United S...
At midterm convention, Trump vows to campaign hard for Paxton after mocking his speech and looks
DALLAS — When Attorney General Ken Paxton took the stage at the GOP’s midterm convention early Wednesday evening, he was quick to heap praise on President Donald Trump. “The press, the courts and the establishment all tried to take President Trump down, but he’s won every single ...
Florida man faces execution for 1996 killing connected to 'Hog Trail Murders' in woods
A Florida man convicted in one of a series of suspected killings that became known as the “Hog Trail Murders” in the 1990s is scheduled Thursday to become the 15th person executed in the state this year . Daniel Owen Conahan Jr., 72, was sentenced to die for the 1996 kidnapping a...
Democratic Pa. Sen. Fetterman makes surprise video appearance at GOP midterm convention
Fetterman's appearance at a GOP event of this nature is highly atypical, but he notably made no announcement of any intention to change his party affiliation....
Houston's $3.2 million trail project moves forward, eminent domain on table for holdouts
A Houston trail project years in the making is now one step closer to becoming reality, and residents along the proposed route have mixed feelings about what’s coming. Arthur Storey Park already draws steady foot traffic on its existing trail. Soon, that path could connect to a n...
City of Houston on clock to remove Grimes Park improvements after spending $1.3M in construction
The City of Houston spent $1.3 million on construction at Grimes Park, which is now expected to be removed after HISD's lease on the property ends.
Heisman hopefuls Manning and Sayin to face off when No. 1 Ohio State meets No. 4 Texas in Austin
Arch Manning's 2025 Heisman Trophy campaign started and ended with a rocky season-opening loss at Ohio State. Over in the Buckeyes' huddle, Julian Sayin's first career start launched a standout season that found him, not Manning, among the Heisman finalists last December. Those t...
Two new Girl Scout cookies are coming in 2027 — one for you, one for your pup
Your dog may finally have a cookie order of their own. Girl Scouts of the USA is shaking up its cookie lineup for 2027 with two brand-new treats, including one made specifically for your four-legged best friend. The Girl Scouts announced Tuesday that Patch Pals and Girl Scout Spa...
Yamal scores as Barcelona routs Feyenoord 5-1 in Champions League. Demirović nets hat trick
Lamine Yamal scored with a free kick through the defensive wall as Barcelona beat Feyenoord 5-1 win Wednesday in its Champions League opener. Raphinha extended his prolific start to the season with a fast goal inside three minutes in the early kickoff at Camp Nou. The Brazil forw...
Sen. John Fetterman's isolation from Democrats grows stark in Pennsylvania
Around this time two years ago, Sen. John Fetterman was in high demand on the campaign trail, going county-to-county in Pennsylvania to help Democrats up and down the ballot. Now, after two years of crossing swords with Democrats and backing some of President Donald Trump's prior...
The Travel Mom takes us inside the brand new Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas
Universal’s newest theme park is their sixth in the world, their third in the United States, but this one is totally different: it is completely centered around the kids. Located in Frisco, just north of Dallas, the brand new theme park officially opened to the public in July 202...
Grand Canyon water supply to be restored in weeks, not months
National Park Service officials expect to restore a reliable water supply in the Grand Canyon in weeks — not months — as the deadly flash flood didn’t damage most of a near-complete pipeline project, they said Tuesday. Officials said that they were just over a month away from com...
14-year-old boy shot, 3 detained after robbery at northeast Houston park, HPD says
An investigation is underway after a 14-year-old boy was shot at Tidwell Park by three robbery suspects in northeast Houston on Tuesday evening, according to HPD....