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Inside the World Cup knockout stage bracket: Some teams have an easier path than others

If the World Cup was the NCAA basketball tournament, then teams like Morocco and the Netherlands would have some serious anger toward the selection and seeding committee right now. England, Mexico, Portugal and Spain might not be all that happy, either.Lionel Messi and Argentina,...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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In blow to DC Studios, 'Supergirl' is no match for 'Toy Story 5' at box office

In a setback for Warner Bros.′ revamped DC movie operations, “Supergirl” was absolutely no match for “Toy Story 5” at the box office, opening a distant second to the Pixar blockbuster. After a near-record debut for an animated movie, “Toy Story 5” remained No. 1 at the box office...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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At least 117 dead dogs found in 'horrific scene' at California 'no-kill' shelter

The remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California “no-kill“ animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds, authorities said.The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that it also discovered 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones and other remains d...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide

Israel’s Cabinet unanimously approved a proposal on Sunday to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide.The step, which still needs approval in Parliament, reflects deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey. Turkey has fiercely...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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High-speed crash on Old Humble Road leaves one driver dead

A woman was killed early Sunday morning after losing control of her car at a high rate of speed and colliding with a pickup truck in northeast Harris County, authorities said....

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - NewsJun 28, 2026

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Man dies in hospital after being found shot near Cloverleaf, sheriff's office says

A man is dead after deputies found him inside a vehicle with what was described as a possible gunshot wound Sunday in the 1100 block of Freeport Street, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Montgomery County deputy killed by vehicle on I-45 North near The Woodlands, of...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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Aramco oil company helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board

All 14 people on board were killed in Saudi Arabia when a helicopter belonging to the world's largest oil company crashed on Sunday morning, according to the Saudi Ministry of Energy.The accident occurred around 6 a.m. in Ras Tanura, and everyone killed was a Saudi national, the ...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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Democrats wrestle with race, populism and ideology in clashes with lawmakers of color

After democratic socialist Claire Valdez defeated an establishment-backed candidate in New York's congressional primary last week, her elated supporters quickly turned their attention to a new target.“You're next!” they chanted when an image of House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeff...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

safety

HPD: Man shot in the foot during firefight at southwest Houston gas station

Houston police are investigating a shooting that broke out around 1 a.m. Sunday at a gas station in the 6500 block of the Southwest Freeway near Hillcroft. Officers responding to a report of gunfire found an adult man with a gunshot wound to his foot.The victim was taken to a nea...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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A skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board

Families watched in shock as a skydiving plane carrying their loved ones on what was meant to be a thrilling introduction to parachuting crashed in northeastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said. The dead included five parachuting instructors, fiv...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

safety

Woman killed in overnight crash after car crosses median in northeast Houston

A woman was killed early Sunday in a two-vehicle crash in northeast Houston after a southbound sedan allegedly sped out of control and crossed into oncoming traffic, authorities said. The wreck happened around 1:20 a.m. in the 14700 block of Old Humble Road, according to informat...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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Houston Police: 'Altercation' leads to deadly shooting in the Heights

Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting that unfolded early Sunday morning outside the Heights Drive Inn at 6700 N. Main Street.Officers were called to the scene around 2:30 a.m. and located a man in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds, according to preliminar...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat sets European records

France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday, as new temperature highs sparked wildfires in Germany and Berlin police used water cannons to cool down the crowds. Temperature reco...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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Man shot and killed by roommate in inner Houston, police say

A man was killed in a late-night shooting at a residence in Houston’s South Central area, according to the Houston Police Department.Officers were called to the 1600 block of Vassar Street at about 11:55 p.m. Saturday. When they arrived, they found a man who had been shot in the ...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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Serena Williams gave herself a pep talk to play singles at Wimbledon at age 44

Serena Williams had to talk herself into accepting Wimbledon's offer to play singles.The All England club was holding one last wild card entry and the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion — who had already announced she'd play doubles with her sister Venus — had a decision to make...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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Ukrainian strike sets fire to an oil refinery in southern Russia

Ukraine kept up its heavy drone assault on Russia, setting fire to a major oil refinery in the south and killing at least two people, Russian authorities said Sunday. Kyiv's campaign of massive long-range strikes has choked Russian fuel supplies and military deliveries, in what a...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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Iraqi officials, including lawmakers, arrested on corruption charges in overnight raid

Dozens of Iraqi political officials have been arrested on corruption charges, Iraq’s state-run Iraqi News Agency reported Sunday.It said the arrests were based on a statement made by former Deputy Minister of Oil Adnan al-Jumaili, who was arrested last month, and “included member...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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George Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix to boost his F1 title chances

George Russell is firmly back in Formula 1 title contention after turning his controversial pole position into a dominant win at the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday.Russell controlled the race throughout and held off a challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen. His Mercedes teammate...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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Inside country legend Alan Jackson's triumphant finale concert

The time has come for country music superstar Alan Jackson to hang up his signature Stetson hat.The genre traditionalist from Newnan, Georgia, whose career kicked off in the 1980s and exploded shortly thereafter in the oft-cited '90s country wave with heartfelt songs for the work...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria's last-second goal

Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup, narrowly failing to advance past the group stage in a politically charged tournament where the team played its matches amid tight restrictions imposed by the United States.Iran missed the round of 32 by one spot in heartbreaking fashio...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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LGBTQ+ Pride parades set for Sunday in NYC and San Francisco

Pride Month celebrations peak Sunday with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which accelerated and transformed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Pride events often mix celebration and calls to action, r...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

safety

3 firefighters killed, 2 injured while tackling wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border

Three firefighters died and two were injured while tackling fires on the Colorado-Utah border, the U.S. Wildland Fire Service reported Sunday.The agency — created earlier this year to streamline firefighting and fire reduction across public lands — said the firefighters had been ...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

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Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockouts

Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan on Saturday night. The African nation was playing in soccer's biggest tournament for only the second time in its history after a 52-year absence. Two second-half g...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 28, 2026

safety

Private Selection chicken breast product target of health alert

The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants people who may have purchased a variety of Private Selection raw boneless chicken breasts to check their freezers or refrigerators in case they still have them....

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - NewsJun 28, 2026

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Hovland flips the script on Scheffler and takes the lead at Travelers Championship

Viktor Hovland feels he is headed in the right direction, and Saturday at the Travelers Championship was a big test. He played alongside Scottie Scheffler on a course that features plenty of water and shots that can cause some stress.A two-shot swing on the 18th hole — Hovland ma...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 27, 2026

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England beats Panama 2-0 on goals by Bellingham and Kane to win its World Cup group

Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and England's fervid fans made MetLife Stadium feel like Wembley. They hope for a repeat at next month's World Cup final.With supporters' red-and-white Cross of St. George signs circling the field on an afternoon of sporadic rain, Bellingham and Kane s...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jun 27, 2026

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Trump names Lance Schroyer as new ICE director nominee

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he's nominating Lance Schroyer, a longtime law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, to be his nominee for ICE director....

ABC13 Houston (KTRK)Jun 27, 2026