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Deputies say that an electrical current surged through the home's wiring, prompting a small fire in the attic and electrocuting the homeowner's son while he was using a computer....
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Dwayne Johnson says he was entertained by fan comments about Maui's long-haired appearance in Disney's new live-action film, "Moana."
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Doctors are calling this gym supplement 'promising but not definitive' as a complement to depression care.
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Three men face federal charges after a multi-month investigation in Abilene led to the seizure of firearms and dozens of pounds of meth, cocaine, and counterfeit pills....
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Authorities announced charges against the leader of an Indian criminal group on Tuesday in connection with the political assassination of a prominent Sikh leader in Canada — a high-profile killing that strained the diplomatic relationship between Canada and India at the time.The ...
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Federal and local health officials are tracking a seasonal spike of the foodborne parasitic illness Cyclospora across 17 states, with Texas cases currently sitting in the low double digits. The microscopic parasite is commonly found on imported raw produce like cilantro, basil, a...
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Even the most common over-the-counter medications can become dangerous when they’re not used correctly.Health officials in Connecticut are investigating after three children died over the past two months from apparent overdoses involving diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in ...
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A child was injured after lighting struck a home in Harris County on Tuesday evening, officials said.
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Authorities say a child was shocked after lightning struck a home in Cypress and the current traveled through the home’s wiring into a computer the child was using.The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says it happened in the 14400 block of Cypress View Drive.Officials say ...
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A Grambling State University student working at a Houston café and a century-old downtown hotel are among the local businesses feeling the financial impact of FIFA World Cup 2026 and the numbers tell the story.Mia Gordwin works at Day and Night Wall Street Café, located on the co...
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Waymo called San Mateo, California police on teens for drinking and shooting toy guns from a driverless vehicle.
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U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May, the second straight month that fuel costs topped $6 billion, according to government data released Tuesday.The May figure was 84% higher than a year earlier. Airlines spent $6.47 billion on fuel in April, the Bureau of Transpo...
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State Representative Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, wants to give every Texas household $1,500.
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A ground stop has been issued for Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.
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The Texas General Land Office believes Galveston may not finish a flood mitigation project on time, and in a letter, has asked the city to consider a scaled proposal....
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate investigation into a South Texas hospital over allegations that it illegally marketed "birth packages" to foreign nationals to profit from birth tourism....
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A Houston City Council member and the League of United Latin American Citizens are calling for an independent investigation after an ICE agent fatally shot an undocumented immigrant during an attempted arrest Tuesday in east Houston.Council member Alejandra Salinas said she is de...
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More than 600 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began, according to the TSA.
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The ABC13 Loves Teachers School Supply Drive on Friday, July 31, 2026, will collect donations to help educators who spend out of pocket to stock their classrooms....
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Maryland lawmakers will meet for a special session next month to consider a constitutional amendment dealing with future congressional redistricting, legislative leaders announced Tuesday, following a failed effort earlier this year to redraw the state's maps to boost Democrats.T...
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The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office has confirmed a vehicle stolen by a domestic violence suspect on Sunday was the car shot at by Houston police on Monday....
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Deputy Erika Serrato, 24, was struck and killed by a truck on June 28 while directing traffic at a crash scene.
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Country star, Rodney Atkins chats with Lauren Leal on Houston Life to chat about the release of his new album, ‘True South,’ a 12-track project that reflects on his rural upbringing and the life lessons that have shaped his career.An Academy of Country Music Award winner, Atkins ...
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Houston Ballet is taking dance beyond the stage and into the community with Dance 2 Thrive, a program designed to help adults and seniors improve their physical, emotional and cognitive well-being through movement.The initiative combines dance, live music and creative expression ...
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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Tuesday fatally shot a man in Houston early Tuesday after he allegedly tried to run over the agent, according to the federal agency. Federal agents were conducting a vehicle stop as part of a targeted enforcement operation just befo...
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2 children were found living with dead animals in a squalid Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home.
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A ground stop has been issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.
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Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday.Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Ar...
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A spokesperson for the federal agency alleged that Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, whom ICE identified as a Mexican man without legal status in the U.S., attempted to run over an ICE officer before he was shot....
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A ground stop has been issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.The FAA says the ground stop is currently scheduled to last until 5 p.m. with a medium probability of being extended.Current radar as of 4 p.m. show thunderstorms near and just south o...
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Serena Williams could be up next in the Summer of New York.After the Knicks’ first NBA championship in more than 50 years, Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden and the World Cup final to be played just across the Hudson River, it looks like another circus is coming to ...
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Packages of pounded yams were recalled across multiple states this week because a “temporary breakdown” between the maker’s production and packaging processes resulted in an allergen not being included in the ingredient list....
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Deputies say that 20-year-old Noel Walker, of Conroe, Texas, is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography and one count of promotion or possession of a child-like sex doll....
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FIFA Fan Festival in Houston has announced they are closing early for Tuesday, July 7. According to a post on X, FIFA Fan Festival is closing due to continued weather conditions....
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The gym isn’t just a place to sweat anymore.Here in Houston and across the country, 24 Hour Fitness is rolling out a new generation of clubs designed around a simple idea: getting stronger isn’t just about how hard you train. It’s also about how well you recover.We visited the ne...
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The Heights home was turned over to the family of Christa Bauer Gilley, who was murdered at the home in 2024, according to Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen....
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Brittany Armstrong was charged with involuntary manslaughter after illegal fireworks started a fire that killed Cashmere Elijah Parker in Dunn, North Carolina....
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A man was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston on Tuesday morning, officials confirm.
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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark wanted to talk Tuesday about the league's upcoming season, not the Brendan Sorsby gambling saga at Texas Tech that led to a lot of legal wrangling and a since-dismissed court order that had sent shockwaves through college sports. Even though that...
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The small coffee house in Cairo was turned Tuesday into a tiny stadium.Several hundred people, mostly men and boys as young as 7, gathered around wall-mounted screens ahead of the kickoff whistle.The scene played out across the soccer-mad nation as Egypt faced the defending World...
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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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Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.
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Toyota is making one of its largest manufacturing investments in Texas, announcing Monday it will spend $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio assembly plant and move production of its popular Tacoma midsize pickup truck from Mexico.The investment is expected to create approximat...
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A National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., has ballooned during the celebrations of the country's 250th anniversary of independence, bolstered in part by contingents from Democratic-led states.That participation has sparked anger among some in the nation's capital who argue...
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Neighbors in the area told Eyewitness News that law enforcement, local and federal, has been out there since Tuesday morning. Authorities have not provided any details on the situation....
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KPRC2, the Graham Media Group-owned NBC station in Houston, is committed to elevating local investigative reporting, exploring stories that delve into the issues affecting our community. As an Investigative Reporter, you will have the opportunity to work within an innovative news...
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Today: We find out about a possible breakthrough in fusion energy, learn about how bilingual brains navigate between languages, preview a documentary that examines America’s gun debate, and more....
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The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.The Justice Department in April obtained a grand jury subpoena seeking the names an...
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A grand jury indicted an Idaho woman on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins. The mom is accused of suffocating her children in 2025....
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The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war. But the fallout from the conflict is being partially offset by booming investment in artificial intelligence and other tec...
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Enzo Fernández scored in stoppage time to give Argentina a comeback 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.
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'Star Wars: The Experience' will make its world debut in February, 2027 at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia as part of the Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration....
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law requiring age verification for app downloads.
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A man was rushed to the hospital after being shot Tuesday morning in east Houston, prompting a heavy law enforcement presence in the area.According to the Houston Fire Department, crews responded around 6:51 a.m. to the 6800 block of Canal Street, near 6825 Canal St., for reports...
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ABC's hit show "Shark Tank" is back with a new group of all-star guest Sharks, as well as permanent Sharks for season 18! ✨🦈✨
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Inside the Grand Palais in Paris Tuesday, Chanel's starry salon was swallowed by a garden gone wrong: giant beanstalks climbing to the ceiling and huge flowers blooming a little too brightly to be safe. Tilda Swinton, Michelle Yeoh and Catherine Deneuve were among the crowd, the ...
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Lionel Messi let the tears flow at the final whistle, succumbing to emotion after Argentina conjured up an incredible two-goal comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday and advance to the World Cup quarterfinals.Argentina's three goals came in the final 11 minutes of regulation and i...
business
George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family.Johnson died Monday at his home in downtown Chicago. A cause of death ...
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A new accusation that Graham Platner once sexually assaulted a woman he was dating has rocked the U.S. Senate race in Maine and cast fresh doubt on Democrats’ path to a Senate majority.Republicans currently have a 53-47 advantage in the Senate, and Maine is viewed as a necessary ...
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A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd....
