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Monday morning sees light rain, but drier days are ahead for Houston
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Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years
Journal entries kept by Pope Francis before and during his papacy will be published this fall for the first time. Image, an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, announced Monday that “The Private Diary of Pope Francis” will be released in English and four o...
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Former Prince Andrew files a legal action to quash warrants that led to searches of his residence
The former Prince Andrew filed a legal action challenging warrants that authorized searches at his homes as police investigated allegations related to Jeffrey Epstein....
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CeeDee Lamb’s late TD caps a wild Cowboys rally to beat winless Texans 34-30
CeeDee Lamb shined in his first NFL game in the city he considers his second home to carry the Dallas Cowboys to a victory on Sunday. Lamb had a career-high 17 catches for 189 yards and his 12-yard TD reception with 40 seconds left lifted Dallas to the 34-30 win over Houston to k...
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Phone calls, records suggest some Cornell frat brothers tried to contain 'gang rape' allegations
ABC News has reviewed records from Cornell’s internal investigation — which began in November 2024 and lasted through May 2025.
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Houston police say they're investigating how a 1-year-old wound up unresponsive in bathtub
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NFL says it is looking into an official cursing at Cardinals tight end Trey McBride
The NFL is looking into the situation of an official swearing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, a league spokesperson said.
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7-year-old girl dies after being stabbed multiple times in Chicago, police say
A 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed on a sidewalk in a shopping district of Chicago over the weekend by an unidentified woman, according to police.
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As election looms, Supreme Court reconvenes to new wave of Trump cases
The Supreme Court formally begins a new term, taking on a wave of appeals from Trump along with major cases on guns, religious freedom, and climate change....
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Caleb Flynn was found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn.
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Coffee & Perreo brings a different kind of nightlife to Houston as young adults drink less
The reggaetón is loud, the dance floor is moving and a DJ is keeping the party going. But instead of bottles and cocktails, people are walking around with coffee and matcha. And instead of heading home at 2 a.m., some of them started their morning with a run. Coffee & Perreo is a...
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Privacy concerns put smart glasses under scrutiny as Norway seeks temporary ban
A trip to the park. A day at the beach. A workout session at the gym. All in public spaces where smart glasses can snap photos, record conversations or stream video online — without people in the line of their lenses and microphones knowing about it. Norway's government wants to ...