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Sheldon construction site death: Man falls 30 feet down shaft
The sheriff’s office is investigating after a man fell 30 feet down a shaft at a construction site near Sheldon, officials say.
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EU rallies $1 billion in pledges for Gaza's recovery
The European Union has coordinated efforts to raise 900 million euros ($1 billion) in pledges of aid for Gaza's rebuilding following two years of Israeli bombardment that left much of the Palestinian enclave in ruins, a senior EU official said Monday.How much of the money will be...
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Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergency
The aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill.The aorta is our largest artery, like a highway that arches up from the heart and then curves back down through the abdomen — carrying oxygen-rich blood to the ...
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FIFA selling the field to be used for the World Cup final for $450 a piece
FIFA, accused of charging high prices for this year's tournament in the United States, is selling the grass that will be used for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at $450 per piece....
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US citizen is found guilty of helping export tech to Iran in violation of sanctions
A Massachusetts man was found guilty Monday of conspiring to unlawfully export electronic components to Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions.Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi, who worked at the global electronics company Analog Devices, was accused of helping an Iranian business associate ge...
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Anya Taylor-Joy is bloodied and battling in Apple TV’s crime thriller ‘Lucky’
Anya Taylor-Joy finds herself in a familiar setting this summer: In the desert, fighting to stay alive.She did it in “Furiosa” and the upcoming “Dune: Part Three.” Now she's under the blazing California sun for “Lucky,” a propulsive Apple TV crime thriller that has her trading bl...
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In a sweet discovery, astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars
The space between stars just got a little sweeter.Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that's also found in raspberries and self-tanners. The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between star...
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Nicole Kidman, Richard E. Grant, Cillian Murphy and more mourn the death of Sam Neill
Fellow actors and fans of Sam Neill mourned his passing after the actor died Monday following a diagnosis of a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.Neill achieved his highest level of fame in “Jurassic Park” playing paleontologist Alan Grant, who is summoned to an island off Costa R...
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Former grocery delivery man Joe Dean earns the final spot in British Open
Joe Dean of England delivered the goods Monday morning at Royal Birkdale by winning the inaugural “Last Chance Qualifier” with a 2-under 68 to become the last man into the field for the British Open.Dean was clinging to a one-shot lead when he hit into a pot bunker on the 18th ho...
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Regulators issue new guidance on bank lending risk tied to borrowers living illegally in US
The Trump administration is taking additional steps to prevent people living in the U.S. illegally from using the nation's banking system, cracking down on financial institutions that are lending money to them.On Monday, a group of financial regulators is set to issue guidance in...
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Maine House Speaker: 1 dead after shooting involving ICE agents
An investigation is underway in Biddeford, Maine following a deadly shooting Monday morning involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE), according to Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau....
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Police investigate the death of South Africa World Cup soccer player Jayden Adams
The midfielder was found dead at a property in Cape Town, weeks after playing in three of the country's World Cup group games.
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Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz, blames 'hostile action' by US
Iran publicly declared Monday the Strait of Hormuz to be closed again, according to an official Iranian maritime body.
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Invasive jellyfish washing up on Texas coast poses threat to local marine ecosystems
Research shows the Australian white-spotted jellyfish is considered invasive because it preys on native species, like plankton. It can also negatively impact the shrimp industry by clogging nets and damaging fishing equipment....
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Harris County DA, Commissioner Ellis to discuss independent investigation into fatal ICE shooting
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare are set to hold a news conference Monday to discuss the independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. The news conference is scheduled for noon Monday, July 13, a...
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An artist brought ‘I.C.E. pops’ to a Texas campus. The show was shut down in days
The Trump administration's executive orders have meant that administrators are questioning what art can — and can't — be seen on campus.
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Houston weather forecast today: Heavy rain could cause street flooding
Folks around Houston should stay weather aware on Monday as street flooding will be expected for low-lying and poor drainage areas. Street flooding will again be possible Tuesday....
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CDC: Cyclosporiasis occurs in many countries, past US cases linked to imported produce
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cyclosporiasis occurs in many countries and is most common in tropical and subtropical regions.
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Harris County Breaks Ground on $32.7 Million Flood Project
Harris County is taking a major step forward in the fight against flooding. Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined federal, state and local leaders Monday morning to break ground on the Poor Farm Ditch Project — a $32.7 million investment aimed at protecting roughly 500 homes in West U...
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Corpus Christi gave $100M in water discounts to industry giants. Locals picked up the bill
Residents and small businesses across the Corpus Christi region subsidized big industrial plants' water bills for years, city officials say. The companies are now fighting to keep the subsidy....
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The Latest: US and Iran assert control over Strait of Hormuz after latest attacks
It’s been 135 days since the start of the Iran War, and a diplomatic solution seems shakier than ever. President Donald Trump said Monday that “we’re taking over the Strait of Hormuz,” a day after announcing that “we bombed the hell out of them.” Iran also asserted control of the...
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Dozens at an Ebola treatment center in Congo strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses
Dozens of people working at an Ebola virus treatment center in northeast Congo went on strike Monday over unpaid salaries and bonuses, posing a new challenge for the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded on the continent.Congo since May has been battling the outbreak of a ...
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US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo
A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said....
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Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13 people in West Java's Indramayu regency
A truck carrying wedding guests has been struck on a busy highway in Indonesia, killing 13 people.
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The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states
Minnesotans are known for their niceness, but pleasantries are rare in the state's Democratic U.S. Senate primary.The two leading candidates, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, have clashed over electability, their ties to corporate interests and willingness to fi...
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary sale
Here's everything you need to know about the Nordstrom Anniversary sales event.
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Former Spanish leader is criticized for comments about France's World Cup team
A former Spanish prime minister is facing criticism for saying that France's World Cup team “does not have any French players," which French and Spanish leaders have called racist.Mariano Rajoy, a member of Spain’s conservative Popular Party, made the comment in a column for Span...
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Jannik Sinner keeps evolving his game. Just like Federer, Nadal and Djokovic before him
A perfectly-placed topspin lob winner that sailed beyond reach of his 6-foot-6 (1.98-meter) opponent and landed on the outside of the baseline in the second game.A delicate drop shot which made Alexander Zverev change direction so suddenly that the German player over-extended his...
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US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks
The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East....
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UK says an Iran-backed group was behind attacks on Jewish community, bans Revolutionary Guard
A series of arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain were the work of a proxy group backed by Iran, the U.K. government said Monday.The government said it is banning the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right, or IMCR, also known as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin a...
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa International Airport
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said Saudi airstrikes hit Sanaa International Airport on Monday, while the internationally recognized government in Yemen said they were meant to prevent an Iranian plane from landing.For years, a Saudi-led coalition based in Yemen’s south, i...
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Credit card interest rates remain near record highs. Here’s a simple hack that could help Houstonians
If opening your monthly credit card statement makes you cringe, you’re not alone.Credit card interest rates remain near historic highs, with the average annual percentage rate (APR) sitting at 19.6% — just below the record high of 20.8% reached in 2024.But consumer experts say th...
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2 Newsletter: It’s 713 Day. How are you celebrating?
Good morning, Houston.☀️I hope you had a great weekend! It’s 713 Day in Houston, which is an unofficial/official holiday where we celebrate everything HOUSTON! The day is named for the city’s original area code. There are so many ways to celebrate today, and so many businesses ar...
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Who could replace Lindsey Graham? South Carolina's next steps after senator's death
The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham began a tumultuous new chapter in South Carolina politics during a year that has already been full of upheaval.
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Challenges of changing legal status (July 13, 2026)
On Monday's show: Last week’s shooting by ICE agents of a Houstonian who had entered the country illegally more than 30 years ago raised, to some, questions about why he had only in recent years sought legal status....
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How Texans envision ‘inside and outside’ role for defensive lineman Logan Hall: ‘Sky’s the limit’
The Texans and Logan Hall share a vision for how he’ll fit into their top-ranked defense.A versatile role awaits the former University of Houston standout and Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-round draft pick.Beyond operating primarily as a three-technique defensive tackle, the 6-foot...
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Armed robbery investigation underway at Louetta Road Exxon, suspects flee toward I-45
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Sunday morning at the Texas Market/Exxon in the 1600 block of Louetta Road in Harris County.The robbery was reported at approximately 5:13 a.m. on July 13. According to preliminary...
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Some Texas Taco Bell locations remove fresh toppings amid parasite outbreak investigation
Some Taco Bell restaurants in Texas have temporarily stopped serving several fresh ingredients as health officials investigate a multistate outbreak of a foodborne parasite.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Texas is among the states reporting cases of C...
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Massive AI buildout poses latest inflation threat as consumers pay more for laptops and electricity
American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache. The gusher of investment in data centers — likely topping $700 billion this year — to power artificial intelligence has made memory chips, computer processors and other equipment, as wel...
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EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media
A top European Union official on Monday called for limits to be placed on children using social media as a special EU panel looking into the challenge recommended forbidding access for those under 13 until tech companies can prove their platforms are safe.Growing awareness of the...
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Gov. Greg Abbott activates Texas emergency resources as heavy rain, flash flood threat continue
As rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to threaten much of Texas this week, Gov. Greg Abbott has activated state emergency response resources ahead of the increased risk of flash flooding.The announcement comes as a moisture-rich weather pattern is expected to bring m...
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“Who do I vote for?”: Cornyn voters weigh Paxton, Talarico or sitting out in November
For months, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn battered each other in a nasty and expensive race for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination in Texas. Now that Paxton has emerged victorious, GOP leaders from Texas to Washington are urging intraparty peace and unity, w...
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Corpus Christi in legal fight with industries after rejecting demand for $80 million water refund
For at least a decade, Corpus Christi sold water to a handful of large industrial plants at a steeply discounted rate, according to documents and interviews with city officials. Residents and businesses paid more than $100 million to subsidize water for some of the world’s riches...
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Zelenskyy will discuss Ukraine support and air defenses with European leaders in Paris
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due in Paris on Monday for talks with two dozen European leaders helping Kyiv fight Russia’s invasion, with the war now in its fifth year.European foreign ministers were also meeting separately in Brussels where they were expected to di...
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EU targets Russian intelligence officers accused of running a yearslong cyberspying campaign
The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers and private companies, denouncing what it called a yearslong cyberespionage campaign to undermine the bloc.The move targeted nine people and four entities accused of links to an onli...
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Fire at a music bar in Bangkok kills at least 27 people
A huge fire tore through a music bar in Bangkok overnight, killing at least 27 people and leaving 25 hospitalized in critical condition in the Thai capital's most deadly blaze in 17 years.Photos from the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar in a northern part of the Thai capital showed peopl...
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Support for Israel isn't a high priority for younger Jewish Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
Support for Israel is a key component of the religious identity of many Jewish adults ages 45 and older in the United States, but younger Jewish adults are more likely to prioritize other forms of connection, like celebrating Jewish holidays, according to a new AP-NORC poll. That...
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New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says
Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” to playing Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died. He was 78. In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunobl...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1602: The Tragedy of the Commons
Episode: 1602 The tragedy of the commons revisited. Today, the tragedy of the commons.
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Greece awaits Nolan's 'The Odyssey' with anticipation despite casting controversy
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” opens Friday, to global anticipation and some controversy over his casting choices — but what do Greeks think?Conversation about adaptations often revolves around how closely they follow a source text. But in a country where Homer’s story is taug...
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Man who killed Dartmouth professors at 17 to get a chance at parole in about 20 years, judge rules
A Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed a pair of married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago will have a chance at parole in about 20 years, when he reaches the age of one of his victims, a judge ruled Monday.Lawyers for Robert Tulloch, now 43, and the prosecu...
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Is there such a thing as being too old to execute? Aging death row inmates are set to die in Florida
The last prisoner strapped to a table in Florida’s death chamber was 74 years old — the oldest the state has executed in modern times. The next two set to die are older still.The series of executions, due to be carried out by the end of this month, highlights the nation’s aging d...
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Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with uncertain agenda
Senate Republicans will return to Washington on Monday with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death of prominent Republican Lindsey Graham, a committee chairman and key player who served as a crucial ally with President Donald Trump. Graham, 71, died Saturday evening after a t...
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Oil prices jump and Asian shares slip as US and Iran carry out airstrikes
Oil prices jumped and Asian shares were mostly lower Monday after the U.S. carried out airstrikes and Iran retaliated. The price of Brent crude, the international standard, gained 4.7% to $79.59 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark crude oil added 4.8% to $74.85 per barrel. Prices fo...
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‘Justice for Lorenzo’: Candlelight vigil draws more than 100 people to Houston City Hall
More than 100 people gathered outside Houston City Hall Sunday evening, filling the plaza with candles, prayers and chalk drawings as they honored the life of 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and renewed calls for answers following his fatal shooting by an ICE agent.Instead of ...
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US ends latest round of airstrikes on Iran after Tehran strikes Gulf states
The U.S. military said Monday it ended its latest wave of strikes targeting Iran, insisting that Tehran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.The U.S. military’s Central Command said in a statement that it hit air defense systems, radar sites, missile and drone equipment and smal...
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Dallas Stadium prepares for France vs Spain World Cup Semifinal match
Dallas Stadium is gearing up for its ninth and final World Cup match on Tuesday as Spain faces France in a high-stakes semifinal.
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2 people dead after crash on the Eastex Freeway
Two people died in a fiery 2-vehicle crash on I-69 this afternoon in northeast Houston.HPD tells us that it happened around 4:45 p.m. near Beltway 8.The crash involved a heavy truck and a passenger vehicle.The southbound lanes of the Eastex Freeway could be closed for several mor...
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China’s 'Green Great Wall' tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over
For half a century, millions of workers have repeated a task across the deserts in northern China: inserting forearm-length sticks into shifting sand, first in a row, then in an intersecting line, gradually forming a grid. Then saplings are planted at the center of each small squ...
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Ryan Blaney wins 3-wide battle on final lap of overtime in NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta
Ryan Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime to cap a dominant victory in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta early Monday.Blaney won every stage of the race after starting on the pole, but the Team Penske Ford driver had to fight of...