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Tom Skerritt, actor known for 'Top Gun,' 'River Runs Through It' and 'Picket Fences,' dies at 93
Tom Skerritt, the beloved actor whose decades-long career was marked by roles in such films as "Top Gun," "A River Runs Through It" and "Alien," has died....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1645: Pi
Episode: 1645 Figuring out the value of Pi. Today, let’s talk about π — and not the kind you eat.
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Caleb Williams throws 2 TD passes as the Bears beat Drake Maye and the Patriots 30-24
Round 2 went to Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears. Williams passed for 308 yards and two touchdowns, and the Bears cooled off Drake Maye and the New England Patriots with a 30-24 victory Thursday night. It was the second meeting between the young quarterbacks since they were p...
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Prosecutors cite DNA evidence, defense questions investigation as Faith Hedgepeth trial goes to jury
Miguel Salgureo Olivares' guilt or innocence in the Sept. 2012 death of Faith Hedgepeth is now in the hands of 12 jurors.
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Gianni Infantino is endorsed by the Asian Football Confederation for another term as FIFA president
The Asian Football Confederation has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president in an apparent turnaround in its stance from two months ago when it criticized the head of soccer’s world governing body for a breach of trust. AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahi...
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Teen accused of stabbing girlfriend, killing her dog while under no-contact order: Charging docs
An 18-year-old is accused of stabbing his girlfriend twice in the back and killing her dog while under a court order to stay away from her, according to charging documents....
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Another high-profile defendant accused of ditching GPS ankle monitor, heading for the border
Fredy Arriaga was free on a $100,000 bond following his arrest in April 2025 for sexual assault. His bond conditions include wearing a GPS ankle monitor....
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Harris County Judge candidates face off in debate over ICE, Flock cameras, and the future of the Astrodome
In a debate presented by Houston Public Media, both candidates agreed that Harris County should branch out and expand their relationships with other elected bodies — but they differed in how that looks in practice....
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Fort Bend tax assessor-collector charged in alleged payroll fraud scheme, DOJ says
After more than a year of investigation, the Fort Bend County tax assessor-collector and two others now face federal charges for misusing taxpayer money, according to the Department of Justice....
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FIEL calls for Miguel Parra-Hernandez’s release after ICE SUV collision
FIEL and community members held a vigil Thursday calling for the release of Miguel Parra-Hernandez, who was struck by an ICE agent’s SUV in northwest Harris County earlier this month....
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$6,000 apartment rental lands Houston couple behind bars, officials say
The couple was arrested Tuesday on charges of engaging in organized criminal activity in connection with a scheme to lease homes and apartments using fake pay stubs and identities, according to authorities....
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Crash during ICE pursuit in Northwest Harris County sparks conflicting accounts from family, federal agents
Two conflicting accounts emerge about an early morning crash between ICE agents and a truck driver in Northwest Harris County, one from a federal agency and one from the man’s family. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened around 6:41 a.m. Tuesday in the 12...