Houston METRO bus passenger shot with suspected pellet gun; 2 wanted
Police say two suspected minors shot the woman while she was getting off the bus Saturday evening.
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Flight set to depart from Houston evacuated after smoke detected in cabin, airline says
A United Express flight scheduled to depart Houston was evacuated shortly after pushback following the detection of smoke inside the cabin, according to Mesa Airlines....
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California election officials frustrated, rattled by DOJ demand to sequester 'noncitizen' ballots
Local election officials across California are confused and frustrated after receiving letters from President Donald Trump's Justice Department demanding that county registrars sequester ballots that the federal government believes were sent to noncitizen voters ahead of the midt...
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Explosion and fire erupt at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries
An apparent explosion caused a fire Saturday at a Quaker Oats plant in Iowa that the company touts as the largest milling facility in the world. No one was hurt, fire officials said. The Cedar Rapids Fire Department said firefighters responded to the call at about 4:45 p.m. Video...
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Soldiers guard center of Milan, Italy as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe
Thousands of young people marched Saturday through the streets of several Italian cities as authorities deployed large numbers of police and soldiers.
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This Week in Texas: Early voting, election strategy, Harris County outlook
This Week in Texas, early voting is underway. We break down the races at the top of the ballot as Texans head to the polls.
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Teen struck by Dayton ISD bus driver in hit-and-run has died, father says
A teen who was struck by a Dayton ISD school bus driver who allegedly left him injured at the scene died on Thursday, according to his father.
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli earns surprise pole for the US Grand Prix as he chases the F1 title
Kimi Antonelli came to the United States Grand Prix with his eyes on a Formula 1 season championship getting closer with every race. On Sunday at the Circuit of the Americas, he'll have the clearest view possible of the path to get there. And it could come fast. Mercedes' champio...
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N.C. State fires football coach Dave Doeren midway through his 14th season
N.C. State fired coach Dave Doeren on Saturday, ending a 14-season tenure in which he set the program’s all-time wins mark but could not make a breakthrough leap to higher success. The school announced the decision less than a day after the Wolfpack fell to 3-4 by losing on the r...
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Texas Renaissance Festival resumes operations after propane tank leak near property, officials say
Part of the Texas Renaissance Festival property was evacuated on Saturday morning due to a nearby propane tank leak, according to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office....
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Feds warn of shock, electrocution risk from brand of pressure washers: Here's what to do
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning owners of a brand of pressure washer sold online that using it could subject them to a serious electric shock or electrocution....
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Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders unionize after years of fighting for higher pay
The announcement follows years of the cheerleaders' fight for pay raises.
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Trump casts his midterm ballot early in Florida
President Donald Trump cast his ballot in the midterm elections Saturday, saying he voted for all Republicans in Florida before speaking at a Georgia rally. Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at their West Palm Beach polling location at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of...