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After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime U.S. ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans.The survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Af...
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Explosions rocked Damascus on Tuesday as France’s president met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit, wounding at least four people according to Syrian state media.Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the exp...
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South Korea began enforcing a law Tuesday that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as journalist groups warned it could chill public discourse and invite censorship. Journalists and civil liberties groups...
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The FIFA World Cup 26™ may have moved on from Houston, but the excitement surrounding the tournament is still going strong. Along the way, one cocktail has been popping up on menus at bars across the city: the Buchanita.Made with just two ingredients, it’s Buchanan’s signature ma...
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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen ’s political future is on the line Tuesday as a Paris appeals court rules on her eligibility to stand in the next presidential election. The verdict will be delivered from 1:30 p.m. and could take several hours to read. It could reshape the 2...
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The rich and poor shared paradise in Caraballeda on Venezuela's Caribbean coast. Their apartments, a few with direct marina access and hundreds in public housing towers, stood on the same curving street and offered idyllic views of the white sandy beaches and crystal waters.The y...
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NATO on Tuesday will showcase a series of new military projects worth billions of dollars in an attempt to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that the allies are stepping up defense spending and converting investment into real firepower.At an event dubbed the “big reveal,” seve...
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Asian shares have retreated, with South Korea's Kospi shedding nearly 8% despite a rebound for AI stocks that lifted stocks on Wall Street.Oil prices rose and U.S. futures were mixed. In Seoul, the Kospi lost 7.6% to 7,444.13 as shares in both Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix slu...
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Episode: 3387 In which an old handbook keeps teaching me for almost eight decades years. Today, an old book keeps informing me.
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Prince Harry ′s longtime battle with the British tabloids reaches its climax Tuesday.A judge in London’s High Court will rule on the Duke of Sussex's privacy invasion lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail, ending a trio of lawsuits that accused the news media of unlawfu...
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Anyone who has watched an episode of “9-1-1: Nashville” could be forgiven for thinking the city is constantly beset by tornadoes that turn outdoor concerts into scenes of carnage and blow scooter-riding tourists onto the tops of water towers.That may be a TV exaggeration, but tor...
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The Houston Rockets formally announced Monday that have traded forward Dorian Finney-Smith to Charlotte along with three second round draft picks. In return the Hornets receive Memphis’ pick in 2027 along with Houston’s in 2028 and 2033 in exchange for cash considerations.In 10 N...
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A man was taken into custody after authorities say he stole a private ambulance with a medic inside Monday afternoon in northwest Harris County.
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For most people, birthdays are about receiving. For Trae Tha Truth, they’re about giving.Every summer, the Houston rapper and humanitarian transforms his birthday into Trae Day, a weeklong celebration packed with free community events, family activities and opportunities to help ...
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They may arrive at the same destination, but two passengers on the same flight can have strikingly different travel experiences.One traveler breezes through a priority security lane and heads straight to an invite-only lounge for craft cocktails and a chef-prepared meal before bo...
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Folarin Balogun's presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans' 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday.The 25-year-old striker, who had three goals in...
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Walmart is paying over $13 million to settle a Texas investigation alleging it shortchanged Spark gig drivers on customer tips and base pay, marking a massive win for the state's grocery delivery workers....
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Law enforcement is responding to a shooting involving a police officer Monday night, according to the Houston Police Department.The incident was reported around 8 p.m. in the 4100 block of Westheimer Road,Police said the suspect was shot by an officer and is in unknown condition....
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The legal battle over who can serve as Fort Bend County judge escalated Monday after the county attorney filed a new lawsuit seeking to remove Daniel Wong from office.Fort Bend County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson announced Monday that she filed a legal action in the name of th...
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A suspect was wounded after being shot by police officers in the Highland Village area on Monday night, according to the Houston Police Department.
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Houston police are on the scene following an officer-involved shooting in the Highland Village area.
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More storms are possible on Tuesday across the Houston area.
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A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said.The attack was the latest targeting a vessel moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which a fi...
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Toyota is doubling down on Texas with a massive $3.6 billion expansion that will bring thousands of new jobs and shift production of its beloved Tacoma pickup truck from Mexico to San Antonio....
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As criminal cases move through the courts, child advocates say the case is a reminder that reporting suspected abuse or neglect can save a child’s life.When most people hear the allegations in this case, the first question is simple: How could this happen?Court records obtained b...
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Drowning deaths are on the rise in the Houston area, and experts say families need to take water safety seriously this summer.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 5 to 14 — a sob...
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A day after a 2-year-old boy and his 74-year-old cousin died in a neighborhood pond in Spring, the quiet subdivision remains shaken as neighbors recount the heartbreaking moments they rushed to help....
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Over the past 10 days, three separate families who experienced canceled StubHub orders ultimately received tickets after seeking assistance from 2 Helps You. In each case, family members were provided tickets to eventually attend a match, but not all received tickets for the game...
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President Donald Trump on Monday sought to take credit for recent price cuts by Walmart, but a statement by the retailer made no mention of the administration’s involvement in its decision.The president has faced public backlash over inflation rising during his watch, as prices c...
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A July 4th weekend DWI enforcement initiative held in memory of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato resulted in 54 intoxication-related charges, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.Procession, funeral to be held for fallen Montgomery ...
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In a video you'll only see on ABC13, a shirtless man is seen walking around the front of the ambulance, climbing into the driver's seat before the ambulance driver realizes what is happening....
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Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen said there's an ongoing criminal investigation into a man claiming adverse possession of the Heights home where authorities say murder suspect Lee Gilley killed his pregnant wife in 2024....
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Family, friends, fellow law enforcement officers and members of the community will gather Tuesday morning to honor the life of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato, who was killed while directing traffic on Interstate 45 on June 28.Deputy killed while helping a...
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A Houston-area nonprofit is inviting people around globe to hop on the courts and help a cause: stop childhood bullying.Block the Bully is the nonprofit hosting the inaugural World Volleyball Day on July 7, founded by Houston native Steven Lockhardt.Lockhardt said that like many ...
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Folarin Balogun is in the United States' starting lineup for Monday's World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium after his red-card suspension was lifted by FIFA in a decision that sparked an uproar across the sport.Balogun’s red card was assessed by Brazilian referee Raphael Cl...
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2026Monday, July 6Traeday 2026PopUp Bagels lands in Houston — grip, rip and dip your way to a viral bagel PopUp BagelsWhen a smile needs more than veneers: one Houston patient’s transformationTexas Dental Implant CenterYour Bucket List GuideFlora HoustonBucanita by Buchanan’sThur...
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7-Eleven found something a little too familiar about the new orange, green, and red-striped Nike sneakers set to be released next week, and the convenience store chain is asking a federal court to do something about it....
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The lawsuit seeks a court order affirming the validity of Wong’s appointment as interim judge, which stemmed from a now-dismissed civil lawsuit, in order to prevent what his attorney alleges is a politically motivated effort to remove Wong from office....
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Two Flock cameras were found cut in half and spray-painted at Washington Avenue and Westcott in Houston. However, it's a mystery who is behind the vandalism....
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Tim Walker, who operated the Neon Gallery for more than 40 years, died July 4, 2025, while vacationing with his family.
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Independence weekend is over and now Houston looks toward its next celebration of history on 713 Day, highlighting all there is to love about H-Town.Although a lot has changed overtime, 713 traces back to the cities original area code created in 1947. Now, July 7, is marked as th...
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PopUp Bagels has taken over social media teaching people to skip the knife and “grip, rip and dip” their bagels. The technique - tearing a warm bagel by hand, dipping it into a cloud-like schmear and enjoying immediate, gooey satisfaction - is simple, shareable and highly photoge...
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President Donald Trump talked about his conversation with FIFA President Gianni Infantino before the sport's governing body reversed the red card suspension against U.S. player Folarin Balogun....
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Teresa Dermit had the warmth, confidence and presence that make a great smile memorable. She smiled, spoke and carried herself beautifully - but her teeth no longer matched who she was. The goal wasn’t to remake Teresa’s identity, it was to restore the smile that reflected it. Dr...
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Jason Grindstaff, 45, turned himself in on Friday following a grand jury indictment and Texas Rangers investigation, according to city officials.
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Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong said he filed a lawsuit against County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson after she said he should leave office....
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The grandfather of a man who was shot and killed by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis over the weekend says he wants answers from law enforcement.Evaniel Johnson said he is waiting to see if video footage supports the police narrative that his 20-year-old grandson, Tyrin Jo...
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Galveston County District Attorney Kenneth Cusick and the District Attorney’s Office will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon following a recent uptick in domestic violence cases, according to a news release.The news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Galveston County...
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Federal and state officials have confirmed another New World screwworm case in Texas livestock, bringing the U.S. total to 32 infections as aggressive quarantine and containment efforts continue....
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The parasite is primarily found on contaminated raw food sources. It spreads through the contamination of raw produce and water with human feces.
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A man was taken into custody after a private ambulance was stolen with a medic still inside Monday afternoon, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.The incident was reported around 3 p.m. near the intersection of Bold River Road and Doss Landing Avenue in t...
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is stepping out of the recording booth and into the Hawaiian sun for the live-action 'Moana.'
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President Donald Trump’s mass pardons for supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol don't apply to a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, a federal judge ruled Mon...
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Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.Merino had just been knocked down, and a foul was called. While Portugal's Bernardo Silva argued, Merino played t...
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Jordan “Tiny” Wilmore, a 7-foot-3 former basketball player whose journey to becoming a police officer has inspired many across Texas, will officially be sworn in as a Kemah police officer Tuesday afternoon.The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kemah City Hal...
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An all-new "Star Wars" adventure awaits! ✨ "Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi" premieres Aug. 5 exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu. Catch up with Lah Kara and Margrave Juro's fellowship of Jedi-in-training in this eight-episode limited anime series....
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Go Knights! Disney's "Dragon Striker" Season 2 is slated to premiere in early 2027 and the first look was revealed at Anime Expo! ⚽🐉⚽
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A toddler discovered in a backyard pool in a Phoenix suburb in February was declared dead before being found breathing hours later in a room that serves as the hospital morgue, according to recently released police records. Two Gilbert police officers saw possible signs of life m...
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A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday. Platner denied the allegation and said he would be considering next steps for his campaign. “Reg...
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