Man arrested for deadly South Acres double shooting
Records say the suspect was trying to rob one of the suspects when he allegedly shot and killed a man and a woman in July.
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At least 1 injured in drive-by shooting in southwest Houston, HPD says
HPD is investigating a drive-by shooting that left at least one person injured in southwest Houston on Wednesday.
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Body camera video shows suspect smashing through window to evade deputy in Oklahoma
A dramatic escape was caught on body camera video after a suspected copper thief in Oklahoma jumped through a closed window.
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GlobalFoundries to open 2 new chip plants in New York with $21 billion in financing from Japan
Computer chip company GlobalFoundries Inc. said Wednesday it plans to open two factories in Malta, New York, financed by an investment of up to $21 billion from Japan. The company said the deal was made possible by the Trump administration's trade and investment agreement with th...
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Houston’s first “real” cold front blasts through Friday
Before the front arrives: It still feels like summer outside. We set a record high Tuesday with a high temperature of 96°! It will be hot and humid through Thursday with morning temperatures in the 70s and highs in the 90s. We also have a 20% chance of rain. Wednesday afternoon h...
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Questions swirl about new White House press secretary's resume
The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration. Katie Zacharia has long described herself as a lawyer as she has worked to establish herself as a comm...
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Cornell University investigation: Accused student asks for gag order
Lawyers for an accused Cornell student have asked the judge for a gag order to prevent public comments about the case.
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Voting rights groups sue Texas over delayed online voter registrations
Voting rights groups in Texas have filed a lawsuit alleging the state violated a 2021 settlement agreement after technical problems with the Department of Public Safety's web portal caused a delay in voter registrations for months....
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Yemen's Houthis look to build ballistic missiles with more Chinese supplies, report says
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are attempting to build a new advanced medium-range ballistic missile system with the help of Chinese parts, according to a new report released Wednesday by a group that tracks the use of weapons in conflict zones. The report by the U.K.-based Co...
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Suspect chase ends in crash near death investigation scene in West University Place area: Police
A police chase in West University Place ended in a crash in front of the iconic Cleburne Cafeteria, all while a separate death investigation was taking place only a block away....
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Man charged with aggravated assault for shooting another man in the face, police said
According to the Angleton Police Department, the shooting happened at about 1 a.m. Police said the caller reported that a man staying at the home had tried to shoot him....
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Fortis College prepares Houston students for careers in Sterile Processing
Sterile processing technicians play a critical role in health care, helping ensure surgical instruments are properly cleaned, disinfected and sterilized before they reach the operating room. Houston Life’s Derrick Shore visited Fortis College’s Houston South Campus to learn how i...
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Pope has 'peaceful' night in hospital following surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery.