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Maine Democrats are seizing on a new fatal shooting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in their state, fighting to link Republican Sen. Susan Collins to the embattled federal agency — and to shift the conversation away from the unrelated scandal that threatens to undermine th...
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The U.S. Department of State has deployed search and rescue efforts in Venezuela and deployed American-based teams to help repair critical infrastructure like the Simon Bolivar Airport in Caracas, where humanitarian aid from across the country, including Texas, have arrived....
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A Harris County grand jury has formally indicted a man on a murder charge just days after a magistrate judge ruled that there wasn’t probable cause to keep him jailed in the case. He is also in jail on a separate, second murder charge....
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Subaru of America is recalling more than 541,000 of its Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent SUVs due to an inaccurate label attached to the vehicles.According to a notice published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this week, the now-recalled vehicles were made wi...
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Sen. Lindsey Graham's pursuit of a Russia sanctions bill has taken on renewed urgency after his death as colleagues look to pay tribute and build on the progress he made in gaining the White House's support for the measure.Supporters of Ukraine have been working for more than a y...
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Billionaire Elon Musk likely broke Wisconsin law when he handed out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election, a bipartisan panel has found.The Wisconsin Elections Commission last week referred two complaints to the Brown County district attorney's offi...
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In the minutes after an immigration officer opened fire in a small coastal city in southern Maine, a now-familiar story began to unfold: another person had been shot and killed inside a moving vehicle during an immigration enforcement operation. The Department of Homeland Securit...
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Mando and Grogu are coming home! Experience Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" on digital platforms July 21 and 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Aug. 25....
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With Social Security's looming insolvency date roughly six years away, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a proposal Tuesday to grapple with one of the most consequential financial challenges facing the federal government.The Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Mainta...
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The legacy of martial arts legend, actor and philanthropist Chuck Norris continues to inspire a new generation.To celebrate his life and the impact of the nonprofit he co-founded, Raising Cane’s Founder and CEO Todd Graves joined Gena Norris and her children, Dakota and Danilee N...
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Heavy rain is raising the threat of life-threatening flooding across the Texas Hill Country, where local authorities are already reporting some cars stranded in high water. Forecasters say isolated rainfall totals of up to 15 inches are possible....
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Black Maternal Mental Health Week, observed July 19-25, is drawing attention to the mental health challenges Black mothers face during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, as advocates push for better access to care and support.According to the March of Dimes, about 1...
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The final trailer for Ridley Scott's latest epic "The Dog Stars" just dropped! Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin search for remnants of humanity in a desolate post-apocalyptic world....
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Pasadena’s Office of Emergency Management says it has received multiple reports of a chemical or gas-like odor in various parts of the city, prompting responses from the Pasadena Fire Department.Firefighters investigated several locations and, as of the latest update, officials s...
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Families in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area are paying more to raise a child in 2026, according to a new study from SmartAsset.The personal finance company ranked the Houston metro No. 42 among the nation’s largest metropolitan areas for the annual cost of raising a...
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Some Pasadena residents may notice a smell across the area on Tuesday afternoon. Here's what officials are saying.
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High-ranking Senate Democrat Ron Wyden has alleged that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. broke the law with recent phone calls urging third-party candidates to drop out of two Iowa congressional races.In a complaint to the U.S. Office of the Special Counsel filed Monday, Wy...
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Anyone under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 beginning at 3 P.M. Saturday, mall officials said.
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A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world's largest and most complete specimens sold for a record $50.1 million Tuesday.Sotheby's said the 67-million-year-old fossil, nicknamed “Gus,” is now the most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever auctioned off, besting the almo...
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Tanji Patton — host of Goodtaste with Tanji and the podcast Goodtaste for the Soul shares some protein-packed dishes and recipes on Houston Life. Casa do Brasil Tanji highlighted a bold, protein-forward stop in the Galleria/Uptown area: Casa do Brasil. Expect a visual churrasco t...
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Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.Canada has suspended several animal exports from Texas due to concerns about the New World screwworm, acco...
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From "The Mandalorian" to a professional cellist, Pedro Pascal shows off his musical skills in new Searchlight Pictures movie, "Behemoth!"
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Nevada's governor was pulled over by a Las Vegas police officer in May for allegedly failing to stop at a red light before making a right turn in his pickup truck. He wasn’t ticketed after identifying himself. “I’m Joe Lombardo,” he said as the officer arrived at the passenger-si...
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Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation's worst year for reported cases.More than 30 states have reported infections this year, and current data from them shows the number of infections...
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Darline Graham, the sister of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, will be sworn in by the Senate on Tuesday afternoon — filling the seat just three days after her brother’s sudden death. Graham was appointed by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday to fill the rem...
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Kylian Mbappé is in France's starting lineup for Tuesday's World Cup semifinal match against Spain after the striker exited in the 77th minute of the team's quarterfinal win over Morocco.Mbappé scored his eighth goal against Morocco and enters the semifinals even with Argentina s...
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On Monday, Michigan health officials said lettuce or salad greens could be the source of illnesses in the state.
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Harris County authorities have identified a 19-year-old who allegedly sexually assaulted and attempted to drown a woman in White Oak Bayou.
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Scottie Scheffler finally heard about the text his PGA Tour friend never sent, a reminder that even the No. 1 player in golf with four majors and more than 20 victories doesn’t know everything.It was a list of things to do on the weekend after missing the cut.“He was like: ‘Hey, ...
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The term weaponized vehicle has become commonplace at news conferences and in statements released by federal officials during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Federal authorities initially used that language Monday when talking to state officials about the action...
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A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.And on Wednesday, soccer's governing body said American rapper-singer Post Malone will headline the closing ceremony.The ceremony will take place 90...
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Level up back-to-school style with these 2026 backpack picks.
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Millions across Texas face the risk of flash flooding this week.
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The Texas energy grid will get some major upgrades in West Texas to better ready the grid for data centers and oil and natural gas development after the approval of a U.S. Department of Energy loan....
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Video shows a DoorDash driver completing her delivery despite being hit by a car that was fleeing from police in Houston.
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Beef prices are continuing to rise due to drought, low herd sizes and concerns about the new world screwworm in the United States, but business owners in Texas say that raising prices could drive away customers....
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A China-born American seismologist has been detained in China without trial for nearly two years, an advocacy group advising the family said Tuesday, a revelation that came a couple of months before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the U.S.The relatives of Youlin...
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The writer E. Jean Carroll has collected over $5.6 million that a jury awarded in her sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump, court records and her lawyers said. The payment — representing the $5 million jury award, plus interest — was made Monday from...
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been instructed to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide during immigration enforcement operations, according to federal sources....
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The Trump administration reversed decades of longstanding environmental law protecting endangered species on Friday
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has reportedly issued a nationwide directive ordering officers to stop pursuing people in vehicles following two fatal ICE shootings in the past nine days.According to NBC News, the directive was confirmed by one current senior Department ...
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The Texas Rangers say they have not been asked to investigate the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal ICE agent and are not involved in the case.The letter came after a group of Houston-area state lawmakers wrote to the Texas Department of Public Safety urging t...
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Mannino's Cannoli Express in Hammonton, N.J. was started as a blueberry-inspired idea and now has blossomed a flourishing business.
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Four-time champion Tadej Pogačar dealt his rivals another crushing blow by winning the 10th stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday to extend his already commanding overall lead.“You never know how long it lasts,” said Pogačar, who is on course to equal the record for Tour wins. O...
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El Niño conditions continue to intensify and are likely to be a strong event in the coming months, significantly influencing our weather, the hurricane season and global temperatures, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...
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The head of baseball's players' union chastised management on Tuesday for its advertising campaign in support of a salary cap while Commissioner Rob Manfred maintained the proposal was developed in response to fans.Bruce Meyer, who took over when Tony Clark was forced out in Febr...
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When women adjust to their recovery post-mastectomy, they can find an adaptive piece of clothing given to them by "Pockets of Hope."
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Former British politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe was killed in a “targeted attack,” though the motivation is still under investigation, counterterror police said Tuesday. A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes remains in custody as t...
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Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared before Congress on Tuesday.
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The home was determined to be a total loss after a lightning strike during storms that moved through the area, the Fort Bend County fire marshal said.
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A field hearing will be held in Houston for the deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo to hear from witnesses, examine facts, and demand answers....
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Hundreds of people protested in Maine on Tuesday over the killing of a Colombian driver by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, after federal officials appeared to shift their narrative about the deadly encounter.The Department of Homeland Security said an ICE officer, “f...
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Billionaire Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates ′ foundation from his annual donations this year after disclosures of the Microsoft co-founder’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He will donate about $6 billion to four foundations connected to his own family, but did ...
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New York will block the construction of any new large data centers for up to a year so the state can create rules to protect the environment and energy grid from the facilities....
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Todd Blanche is heading into a high-stakes test this week in his bid to become attorney general, with key Republicans still undecided about whether to back his nomination. Blanche will need the support of all GOP lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee in order to advance his...
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The district also is facing a federal civil rights investigation over its planned changes to special education services.
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Ryan Murphy's new series, "The Shards" explores the privileged world of an elite prep school in Los Angeles in the 1980s. See the trailer now and watch the first two episodes Aug. 5 on FX and Hulu....
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President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress, officially notifying them that hostilities against Iran have begun again.
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