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A suspect in two stabbings on New York City streets was arrested Friday on attempted murder and other charges, including hate crime charges relating to one of the victims, a Jewish man, police said. Raul Morales, 51, allegedly yelled the Arabic phrase “Allahu akbar” while attacki...
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President Donald Trump is expected to speak Friday night at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Lawmakers called for an investigation of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a field hearing in Houston on Friday that featured Salgado Araujo’s two sons among the key witnesses....
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Simone Biles is reportedly back in the hospital after she revealed she “almost died" last month.
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U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia says the substance found inside of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s work van after the fatal shooting involving an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been confirmed not to be a narcotic. Garcia’s statement came late Friday as the Congressiona...
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A former Mississippi educator is in custody after authorities reported she had sexual relations with a student.
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If there’s anyone who knows where to find the best tacos in Texas, it’s José Ralat. As Texas Monthly’s Taco Editor , Ralat has spent years traveling the Lone Star State, tasting thousands of tacos and sharing the stories behind the restaurants, families, and traditions that make ...
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The social media pitch to bring LeBron James to Philadelphia was an almost naive one from Joel Embiid. “ @KingJames hey bro hope you’re having a good day...... Want to join us in philly?? Peace," Embiid wrote . His recruitment skills were on point and James — the four-time NBA ch...
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A'Zariah Miles' dream of attending Howard University was a few weeks from being realized. Then it all came crashing down. Miles, 17, of Knoxville, Tennessee, is one of more than 500 incoming first-year students at Howard who learned this week that they have been unenrolled from t...
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The judge found wildlife officials did not properly evaluate habitat restoration efforts before listing the species.
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Pearl Jam guitarist and rock legend Mike McCready has written a graphic novel and rock opera called "Mike McCready's Farewell to Seasons". It'll be available worldwide Oct. 6....
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The murder of a woman whose partially naked body was found by children playing at an Amarillo park nearly 30 years ago has been solved.
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Get ready, Philadelphia: Grab the LeBron James Sixers merch every fan needs.
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Omar Alvarado was found guilty for the 2024 deaths of Precinct 5 Deputy Constable Katherine Hutson and her 8-year-old daughter.
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Skydance-owned Paramount on Friday agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery well into next year.
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Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday a third person has died in the flooding that swept through much of the Hill Country and South Texas. The flood victim was swept away while driving July 20 in Val Verde County, Abbott said during a media briefing in Cotulla, a city about 90 miles south...
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Authorities said that additional arrests and charges are expected as investigators continue to identify those involved in the retail theft operation.
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Panorama Village police said officers arrested the operator of the unlicensed living facility after multiple search warrants and are seeking to identify former residents....
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The mother of a man shot and killed by Madison police said Corey Ruiz was an exceptional man who loved his daughter and the rest of his family. “He was my love. He loved his daughter, he loved his family. He did not deserve to be taken out like that. They took my baby from me,” h...
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More than 4,300 pounds of canned chicken noodle soup are being recalled after bypassing a required federal inspection before entering the U.S. Find out which cans are affected....
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Paramount on Friday agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery well into next year, as a judge continues to consider a challenge from 12 states seeking to block the deal altogether. In a court filing, Paramount said it wouldn’t close the merger until...
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A Houston family is searching for answers after an unprovoked attack left a loved one on life support—and court records reveal the suspect had a decade-long criminal history before the violence occurred....
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CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office’s arrest report, Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests after getting stopped...
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Two sons of a man shot by immigration officers in Houston testified at a congressional hearing Friday, describing the horror and confusion of learning their father had been killed and demanding a transparent investigation into how he died and why. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was kille...
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Venus Hair Salon has been a fixture on 19th Street for nearly half a century, but for owner Susan Venus, it's never been just about hair. It's a place where generations of families return, neighbors help neighbors, and the community has become family....
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Eligible Amazon Prime customers have until July 27 to claim refunds of up to $51 from Amazon’s $2.5 billion FTC settlement.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday that a third person has been confirmed killed by catastrophic floods this month that prompted more than 500 rescues, damaged homes and businesses, and are still making some areas inaccessible. Abbott said a person attempting to drive through flo...
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Friday, in a race with Abdul El-Sayed that has become a focal point for the party's fight between its moderate establishment and progressive wings. “As governor, I have one str...
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For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
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Virginia, the world’s largest data center hub , has released a long-delayed study that examined the state’s eastern region groundwater supply and the resource-hungry industry’s possible impact on it, finding declines are likely in a critical aquifer due to population growth and i...
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday that a third person has been confirmed killed by catastrophic floods this month that prompted more than 500 rescues, damaged homes and businesses, and are still making some areas inaccessible....
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Two critical South Texas lakes that supply water to drought-stricken Corpus Christi will rise significantly in the coming days as runoff from last week’s flooding rain flows downstream from the Hill Country. It is, however, too early to predict if it will be a true “drought buste...
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A now-former teacher in New Caney ISD has been charged with injury to a child over allegations she hurt a student while employed at Kings Manor Elementary....
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A Hermosa Beach, California homeowner says an Airbnb guest refused to leave after his reservation ended.
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A carjacking victim says he called 911 while trapped in a car with a suspect, who asked him for directions in Houston, Texas.
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The Houston-area district, which serves nearly 100,000 students, is banning the use of generative artificial intelligence chat tools in kindergarten through sixth grade while gradually introducing its use for older students....
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Houston’s sweetest fun run is back! If you need a reason to train between now and fall, Shipley Donuts is offering one — and it comes with a side of community impact. The company’s annual Donut Dash returns to Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, Oct. 17 , with organizers aiming to...
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CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office’s arrest report, Romo performed poorly on field sobriety tests after getting stopped...
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Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media....
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Politicians on the ballot this November from both sides of the aisle have pressed for greater scrutiny on data centers in Texas. Recent polling shows most Texans oppose them in their communities....
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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday on suspicion of operating while under the influence, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office....
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Today: We discuss where the U.S. currently stands on the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, learn about the Sickle Cell Association of Texas’s Camp Cell-A-Bration, and talk with Texas Southern University’s new Chief Financial Officer....
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Beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie received a life-saving transfusion from another eagle but remains in critical condition despite showing improvement....
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is calling on her November opponent, Gov. Greg Abbott, to issue a moratorium on new data centers until the state legislature can adopt statewide regulations....
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WASHINGTON — If she wins her race in November, GOP congressional nominee Alex Mealer will represent Houston’s Magnolia Park, the site where Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by a federal immigration agent earlier this month, potentially bringing the area under different par...
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Only open since last November, the center has already become a gathering place for community events and Houston civic life. "The goal is really to invite all of Houston," the center's director said....
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The death toll from flooding that ravaged Texas last week has climbed to three.
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U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk faces a vote Friday for a second four-year term but is running into opposition from critics and some countries for his criticism of Israel's attacks in Gaza and his approach to China’s crackdown on its Uyghur minority . Secretary-General Antoni...
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A contractor was killed while working on a project in Liberty on Thursday, according to officials from the City of Liberty.
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The mother of famed actors Ben and Casey Affleck has died at 83.
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Michael Kim carded the 15th 59 in PGA Tour history on Friday, making a 24-foot putt for birdie on the 18th hole at the 3M Open. Kim birdied the final four holes of his bogey-free round at TPC Twin Cities to get to 14-under for the tournament. Jake Knapp was the last to shoot 59 d...
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The two-story, 5,000-square foot toy museum opened in 2022 in the popular shopping district on 19th Street.
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The United States will open a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices, President Donald Trump said on Friday, claiming the bloc has unfairly levied billions of dollars of fines against Google, Apple and other U.S. tech giants. The Republican president made ...
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Eleven people were indicted in a human smuggling case that left seven migrants dead, including a 14-year-old boy.
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Walmart is recalling thousands of EnHomee 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers sold on its website between September 2023 and March 2026.
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Lawmakers are in Houston holding a hearing on the deadly ICE shooting in Magnolia Park.
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Data centers coming to Texas now face a more rigorous process for opening in the state after new regulations were announced by state agencies.
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The Trump administration wants soldiers to consider becoming truck drivers when they leave the military to help replace the tens of thousands of immigrant drivers who lost their licenses in a crackdown this year. A new campaign launched Friday will promote programs that let veter...
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Not all superheroes wear capes—some wear Spider-Man suits. A driver dressed as Spider-Man stopped at a busy Arkansas intersection to help a wheelchair user safely cross the street. Police praised the "web of kindness," and it turns out the good Samaritan was on the way to a super...
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As GLP-1 drug use surges nationwide, overall spending could soon drive up healthcare costs for everyone, according to a new study.
