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Flood threat continues Friday as rainfall moves to West Texas
At least two people died after extreme flooding hit the Hill Country late Wednesday into Thursday morning.
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Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns match the major championship record with 62s at the British Open
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns each matched the major championship scoring record of 62 on Friday in the British Open, with one celebration far different from the other.Herbert missed a 5-foot par putt on the tough 18th hole at Royal Birkdale that would have given the Australian the...
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Texas Hill Country flood recovery begins after 2 killed, hundreds rescued
A long recovery begins after historic South Central Texas rains trigger widespread Texas Hill Country flooding, leaving two dead in Kerr and Uvalde counties....
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2 Newsletter: Dangerous floods in Hill Country, Texas braces for more rain Friday
Hello, Houston.☀️Today we are following the storms and flooding out of the Texas Hill Country. We have crews in place around Uvalde and Kerr Counties to bring you the latest on the dangerous floods that have already claimed at least two lives and hundreds of rescues.Where to find...
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Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here's how it attacks the body
Smoke from wildfires — which are burning more of the Northern Hemisphere as Earth warms — attacks nearly every system in the human body, killing tens of thousands of people a year, numerous medical studies show.It attacks the body immediately, spiking asthma cases with increased ...
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Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
Governments across Latin America are mobilizing firefighters, activating contingency plans and preparing water, energy and transportation systems as El Nino strengthens across the Pacific, raising concerns about drought, extreme heat, flooding and other climate-related disruption...
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Go on set of 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' with Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Liamani Segura
Wondering how Wonderland came to be? We went behind the scenes of "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland," with Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker and more to find out!...
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What is Code Purple air quality? What Code Orange, Red and Purple mean
Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside....
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Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast
Iranian strikes on Friday hit a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, damaging one of the key sources of drinking water in the small desert nation. It's the latest attack on essential infrastructure across the Middle East that have exposed extreme vulnerabilities in one o...
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DNA from bones on a Revolutionary War battlefield solves the case of 'America's oldest John Doe'
After 246 years, Pvt. John Pumphrey is unknown no more.Through DNA testing and old-fashioned sleuthing, the Maryland teenager who died in one of the last big battles of the American Revolution can now take his place in history, just in time for the 250th birthday of the nation he...
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The Latest: Trump doubles down on election fraud claims in primetime speech
President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation to elevate his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of U.S. elections and dispute his 2020 loss — this time, to justify his push to pass a strict voter ID bill.His allegations Thursday night of interfere...
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Texas attorney dead by suicide after arrest for prostitution-related charges
A Texas attorney has died by suicide after he was involved in an investigation by the Texas Rangers, according to the Lavaca County Sheriff's Office.
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World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the U.S. Bars in Boston reported needing emergency deliveries to keep taps from running dry on some game days. Fans downed a total of 290,000 stadium beers during the six matches in Philadelphia, FIFA organizers said.But all that froth...
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A Putin critic is convicted on charges that will keep him from campaigning for Russia's parliament
Boris Nadezhdin, who criticized Moscow’s military action in Ukraine and tried to challenge President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 election, was convicted Friday of displaying “extremist symbols” — an action that will keep him out of this year's parliamentary race.The charges agains...
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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday confirmed the source and ...
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Fairlife production halted across U.S. following network hack
The Coca-Cola Company has temporarily halted U.S. manufacturing operations for its fairlife dairy brand after discovering a cyberattack on its networks. An unauthorized third party gained access to a portion of the company's systems during a recent ransomware event....
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Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title
Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn't think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years later, when that infant blossomed into Lamine Yamal.Now those i...
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How a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace thrust a Texas monk and his rescue dog into the spotlight
Chien Le first met the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara in 2005, a few years before Pannakara became a novice monk at the Texas Buddhist temple where he is now the deputy abbot.What struck Le then, and amazes him still, is Pannakara’s iron-clad determination.“When he decides to do som...
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Sean Teare on ICE shooting (July 17, 2026)
On Friday's show: We get the latest on dramatic flooding in the Hill Country. And Harris County D.A. Sean Teare discusses his office’s efforts to investigate last week’s shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent....
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Texas Sen. John Cornyn appears on the fence about Todd Blanche’s nomination to be Trump’s attorney general
Cornyn, whose reelection defeat Trump ensured in May, expressed concerns during Blanche’s confirmation hearing about President Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund” – which Blanche helped craft as Trump’s personal lawyer....
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Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee World Cup final as FIFA picks a European for Argentina-Spain game
The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday will be refereed by Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia, two years after he was in charge of a Champions League final.FIFA announced the pick late Thursday. It's the second straight World Cup final where Argentina, now the defending...
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As smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the US, can wearing a mask help?
Wearing a mask can help protect you -- as long as it's the right kind of mask.
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Ukraine fights under an interim defense chief after Zelenskyy's contested government shake-up
Ukraine fought Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion under an interim defense minister Friday, a day after a government reshuffle exposed a deep split between the military’s old guard and young innovators over how to fight the war.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s major shake-up o...
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Surprise British Open leader Suber holds his own on a day of low scoring as Herbert targets record
Jackson Suber showed some nerves as the British Open leader in his debut, and then plenty of resolve Friday when he recovered from three straight bogeys for a 1-under 69. The way Royal Birkdale was playing, it wasn't enough to stay atop the leaderboard.Lucas Herbert of Australia ...
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Houston weather: Tracking isolated showers and storms Friday evening paired with high heat and humidity
Houston’s recent stretch of unsettled weather is beginning to wind down as high pressure builds across Southeast Texas. A few isolated showers and thunderstorms remain possible Friday evening, but rain coverage will continue to decrease this weekend.Friday’s Forecast:Friday will ...
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Kimi Antonelli reveals advice from Roger Federer to get back on track in F1 title fight
On the grass courts of Wimbledon or racing through the Belgian forests, what matters is staying in control.Kimi Antonelli heads into the Belgian Grand Prix with a piece of advice he picked up recently from Roger Federer. After a run of car problems cut into the Italian's Formula ...
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Andy Burnham is declared leader of Britain's Labour Party, will become prime minister on Monday
Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party on Friday, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week. The center-left party announced the result of a leadership contest to replace departing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, ...
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A school bus crash in Uganda kills at least 20 children and an adult
An elementary school bus returning from an educational trip to a scenic waterfall in Uganda veered off the road and overturned, killing at least 20 children and one adult and leaving at least nine children in critical condition, police and a government official said Friday.The bu...
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China's Xi calls for step up of global effort in AI, as US curbs squeeze China’s tech access
Development and governance of artificial intelligence should be a global effort, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday, while reiterating China’s objections to what he called the “overstretching” of national security concerns. Speaking at a conference in Shanghai, Xi said AI s...
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Landslide in southwest China traps people, rescue efforts underway
A landslide Friday in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing buried some residential buildings, trapping an undetermined number of people, state media reported.State broadcaster CCTV said at least eight people were rescued from the debris, and that search and rescue operation...
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A former prime minister who led Israel out of Lebanon fears mistakes are being repeated
It was just before sunrise when the last columns of Israeli tanks crossed from Lebanon back into Israel and then-Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who ordered the withdrawal, said the homecoming of Israeli troops sent “shivers down his spine.”That was May 24, 2000, the day Israel ended ...
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Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report of ICE officer shooting in Maine
Democratic members of Congress demanded answers about Homeland Security's vetting and training of immigration enforcement agents after it was disclosed Thursday that the ICE officer involved in a deadly shooting this week in Maine had a history of mental health issues and violent...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1603: Old Galileo
Episode: 1603 Galileo: An old man grieves his daughter and writes his last book. Today, an old man writes his most important book.
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Asian shares sink, with Tokyo down nearly 5% as slumping AI stocks drag world markets lower
Asian shares skidded Friday, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 down 5% as heavy selling of computer chipmakers and other AI-related shares dragged markets lower.South Korean markets were closed Friday, but shares in Taiwan also fell more than 5%.Stocks related to artificial intelligence ha...
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US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands
The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges and apparently collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to start striking infrastructure to pressure Tehran to ease its chokehold on ...
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Andy Burnham, a mayor from England's north, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister
Andy Burnham got to the top through a mix of patience and risk-taking.A decade ago, Burnham abandoned a 20-year climb up the Labour Party ladder in London to head north and run for mayor of Greater Manchester. A month ago, he returned to Parliament by winning a risky special elec...
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Houston mourns Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, calls for justice after ICE shooting
Hundreds of people filled a funeral home in Houston’s East End neighborhood Thursday night to pay their respects to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a husband, father of three and fan of the Mexico national soccer team. Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enfo...
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To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
As President Donald Trump threatened sanctions for those who didn’t cover his address live Thursday night, the nation’s broadcast and cable news operations wrestled with the thorniest of questions: To air or not to air?Networks and their news operations, broadcast and cable alike...
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Cast and crew of Hulu show 'Furious' walk the red carpet at the series' New York premiere
With the first three episodes of "Furious" hitting Hulu on July 27, the cast and crew walked the red carpet at the new series' New York premiere in Lower Manhattan....
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Why American elections are so complicated — and secure
In a speech to the nation Thursday evening, President Donald Trump said Americans deserve secure elections, and he claimed to be using federal authority to prevent them from being “stolen.” In fact, one of the strongest security features of U.S. elections is the fact that they ar...
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Katy church burglarized, nearly $15,000 in sound equipment stolen after Sunday service
A Katy church is asking for the public's help after thousands of dollars worth of sound equipment was stolen just hours after Sunday service. The suspect was caught on surveillance camera, and investigators are now working to identify him....
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Houston ICE shooting: Hundreds attend Lorenzo Salgado's visitation as Harris County DA seeks federal evidence
Hundreds of mourners, community leaders and elected officials gathered Thursday for the visitation of Lorenzo Salgado, the 35-year Houston resident who was fatally shot by an ICE agent....
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At a Houston funeral home, a community comes together to pay respects to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
HOUSTON — Two of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s sons received a steady stream of hugs, handshakes and besos Thursday evening from hundreds of people they’ve never met, who came to a funeral home in the city’s east side to grieve him as one of their own. At the public viewing at Forest ...
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Outrage after ICE agents tackle man at Las Vegas airport
Video footage of two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tackling a man at the airport in Las Vegas drew public outrage and criticism from elected officials.One video posted on social media showed a man yelling and crying on the ground in Terminal 3 at Harry Reid Internati...
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Trash removed in northeast Houston community after residents turn to ABC13
People in a northeast Houston neighborhood say they are fed up with illegal dumping that has been happening for years.
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Family discovers photo of themselves at San Diego Airbnb: ‘Insane’
A family staying at a San Diego Airbnb was shocked to discover a framed beach photo on the wall that appeared to feature themselves.
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Suspect charged after shooting inside Cypress Kroger; security expert shares tips on how to survive a violent situation
The man accused of opening fire inside a Kroger grocery store in northwest Harris County is now facing a felony charge as investigators continue piecing together what led to the shooting.According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, Kaden Ausbrooks has been charge...
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'Jeopardy!' champion Caleb Groen from Thousand Oaks, California tops $300,000 after 10 wins
Caleb Groen from Thousand Oaks, California has won 10 straight games on "Jeopardy!" and more than $300,000. The Harvard Law School student will try for win No. 11 next....
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Maine shooting and officer's background raise new questions about ICE's rapid hiring
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been rapidly expanding its workforce, hiring thousands of new officers as part of the Trump administration's attempt to ramp up immigration arrests and deportations.The supersizing of ICE -- fueled by an infusion of billions of dollars gran...
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TEA finds HISD to be out of compliance after some parents launch complaints
The Texas Education Agency has found HISD to be out of compliance after some parents filed complaints with the state over the district's special education changes....
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Palm Village inspection records detail structural concerns as tenants weigh options in Bay City
Weeks after FOX 26 first reported on complaints at Palm Village Apartments in Bay City, newly obtained public records reveal what city inspectors found, including structural concerns and code violations. FOX 26 also traced the property's ownership and spoke with Lone Star Legal A...
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Sunnyside residents say new housing development goes against deed restrictions
Residents in Sunnyside say a large new housing development violates the area's deed restrictions and should never have been allowed in the first place....
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Japan's parliament enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family
Japan’s parliament enacted Friday a historic revision to the 19th century Imperial House Law by insisting only paternal-lineage men can become emperor, sparking fear that it could doom the already shrinking imperial family.The revisions include adoption of distant male relatives ...
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Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle
President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle on Wednesday less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges....
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'More water than last year’s flood': Texas Hill Country dealing with another devastating flood
A 65-year-old man died after historic Texas Hill Country flash flooding triggered rescues and evacuations across Kerr, Uvalde, and Kendall counties following more than 28 inches of rain....
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Paxton and Talarico open battle for South Texas with dueling rallies, diverging pitches
McALLEN — As the general election ramps up, the top of each party’s ticket this week headed to the epicenter of President Donald Trump’s 2024 gains with Latino voters: South Texas. And their opening salvos to voters were markedly different.Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republi...
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US Attorney for Texas gives new details of deadly Houston ICE shooting
According to US Attorney Aaron Reitz, ICE agents tried to pull over the van one other time before the confrontation that led to Lorenzo's shooting death....
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations: Source
Recent cases of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis have been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations in the midwest.
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US Attorney Aaron Reitz speaks publicly for first time on fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado in Houston
U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz on Thursday issued his first public statement about the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal immigration agent in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, saying multiple agencies continue to investigate the incident and urging the public t...
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SpaceX Starship launch aborted on the pad at the last moment
SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket came within a second or so from blasting off on a test flight Thursday but some of the engines failed to start, triggering a launch abort.Elon Musk's company said it will have to figure out what went wrong before making another attempt to send Starsh...