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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1629: Resisting Change
Episode: 1629 An old book tells about textile engineering and conservatism. Today, we resist change.
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Wisconsin GOP governor candidate swims from sinking plane after emergency lake landing
Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany said escaped with minor injuries after a small plane he was in lost power and made an emergency landing in a lake....
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Dominick Bianchi missing: Urgent search for diabetic man as wife Julianna Zyra pleads for newlywed to 'come home'
Dominick Bianchi was last seen Tuesday morning at his home in East Greenbush, near Albany, according to police.
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The secret ballot has been an article of faith in US elections. That's being tested in Georgia
Security researchers say rapid advances in artificial intelligence are making it more critical to address a flaw in Georgia's voting equipment that can allow voters to be matched to their ballots after they have been cast. The system's vulnerability has been drawing increased att...
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GOP congressman from Wisconsin tearfully recounts surviving emergency plane landing in lake
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, a candidate for Wisconsin governor, wiped away tears and laughed while sharing how thankful he was Sunday to survive a harrowing late-night emergency landing into a lake of the small plane he was riding in. The pilot “said we are going down,” Tiffany, a Rep...
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Inside a Philadelphia barbershop, Black men debate their political past and future
Ever since Democrat Kamala Harris lost the presidential election to Donald Trump two years ago, political strategist Khalil Thompson has been traveling the country to figure out why Black men inched toward a white Republican rather than a Black woman. Although Black men vote over...
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Irish leaders, local protests react after President Donald Trump says he'd 'love' to see a unified Ireland
President Donald Trump sparked the ire of some Irish leaders shortly after his arrival in Dublin Saturday when he expressed an interest in seeing a unified Ireland....
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Pope commemorates 9/11 attacks with prayers for peace and for those who died
Pope Leo XIV , history's first American pope, called for a renewed commitment to peace on Sunday as he marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on his home country. The Chicago-born pope made his first public comments to commemorate the anniversary , speaking in Englis...
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Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia
The conflict in Yemen intensified on Sunday, as government forces launched attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea and Houthis fired into neighboring Saudi Arabia , which supports Yemen’s government. The Yemeni government vowed to send more forces to the Red S...
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Antonelli wins first Formula 1 race in Madrid in 45 years after unlucky break for pole-sitter Norris
This time, Kimi Antonelli didn't have to work too hard for his Formula 1 victory. A week after having to come from the back of the grid for an epic win in front of his home fans at Monza, Antonelli was virtually gifted the victory at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday. The young It...
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Vamos! Team Europe regains Solheim Cup from the United States as Ciganda and Woad seal victory
Lottie Woad assured it. Carlota Ciganda — who else? — sealed it. Vamos! The Solheim Cup is back in the hands of Team Europe. The blue wave came early in the Sunday singles at Bernardus Golf and never went away, all the way through to Woad holing a putt from 2 feet on No. 17 to wi...
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At BRICS, India's Modi warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks threaten global stability
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned that rising geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and climate crises are increasingly affecting people worldwide and called for strengthened cooperation and support across the Global South . Addressing the BRICS summi...
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Oman postpones regional talks on Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments
Oman said it had to postpone a meeting with Iran and other regional countries to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, while an Iranian commercial ship was struck early Sunday near the waterway, with one person killed, Iranian state media said. Meanwhile, the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels...
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Iranian cargo ship is struck, and talks between Tehran and its neighbors are postponed
An Iranian cargo vessel was struck early Sunday off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz , Iranian state media said, and Tehran postponed a plan to brief neighboring countries on its contested efforts to manage shipping in the strait. The attack drew attention back to the strait ...
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Texas stakes its claim for No. 1 in AP Top 25; Oregon set for a big fall and Michigan could return
Get ready for a new No. 1 team when The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll is released Sunday afternoon. No. 4 Texas staked its claim after wiping out a 20-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat top-ranked Ohio State 24-23 on Saturday night in Austin. The comeback is th...
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Olympic rematch: US and France to meet for women's FIBA World Cup title
Breanna Stewart was part of the U.S. Olympic team that beat France by one point in Paris two years ago. The U.S. captain feels that victory has no bearing on the rematch Sunday for the women's FIBA World Cup title. “This is a completely new game and everybody has their own things...
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Benin bets on turning its cotton crop into clothes at home
The “Made in Benin” tags on Fatoumata Dosso’s fabrics represent an ambition much bigger than her fashion business: keeping more of the value of Africa’s largest cotton producer at home. The founder of DAF Collection said that the tag means her country is trying to take full advan...
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Trump loves the game of golf and takes pride in his relationships with some of the pros
President Donald Trump on Sunday presented the championship trophy to golfer Shane Lowry after the Irishman won the Irish Open tournament that was played at Trump's golf resort in the country. It's no secret that the Republican president loves the game of golf. He likes to watch,...
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Security stops trespasser at former VP Kamala Harris' Malibu home, sheriff's department says
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu home had an unexpected and unwelcome visitor on Friday night.
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No. 4 Texas Longhorns rallies from 20-point deficit to stun No. 1 Ohio State 24-23
Arch Manning and Hollywood Smothers sparked a 21-point fourth-quarter rally as Texas stunned No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 in Austin.
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Buhr hits 42-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to lift No. 21 Iowa past Iowa State, 16-13
Caden Buhr made a 42-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to give No. 21 Iowa a 16-13 victory over Iowa State on Saturday night. It was a moment Buhr, a second-year player in his first season as Iowa's starting kicker, has been thinking about for a while. “I think I probably ever...
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No. 4 Texas stuns No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 after erasing 20-point 4th-quarter deficit
Arch Manning and No. 4 Texas stole a 24-23 victory from No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday night, rallying from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to win it on Hollywood Smothers’ 1-yard touchdown run with 25 seconds left. The Longhorns' 20-point comeback in the fourth quarter is the la...
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No. 8 LSU and QB Sam Leavitt overcome a rash of turnovers in a 45-14 victory over Louisiana Tech
Sam Leavitt overcame three interceptions with three touchdown runs, and No. 8 LSU pulled away in the second half for a 45-14 victory over a Louisiana Tech team that gave the Tigers fits for the better part of their match-up Saturday night. “It’s a big reality check for us,” Leavi...
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Red tide along Bolivar Peninsula: What to know about breathing problems, seafood and symptoms
A red tide bloom along the Bolivar Peninsula is raising questions about what it means for people visiting the coast — and how exposure could affect your health. Red tide happens when microscopic, plant-like organisms in the water grow rapidly. When conditions are right — includin...
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Indonesia continues search for at least 129 missing after ferry capsizes, 6 bodies recovered
The search is continuing for at least 129 people missing after a ferry overturned in bad weather in Indonesia 's Java Sea on Sunday. At least 108 people were rescued and the bodies of six passengers were recovered as the search operation expanded around the vessel’s last known po...
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Former Ohio attorney convicted of trying to shoot ex-wife at restaurant
An Ohio man was convicted of trying to kill his ex-wife after prosecutors said he pointed a handgun at her head and pulled the trigger while she was dining with her parents....
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This Week in Texas reports from the 2026 GOP Convention
This Week in Texas, we're in Dallas for the midterm Republican National Convention - a first-ever effort by the GOP.
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Pastor dies after severe spinal injury during cruise celebrating son’s wedding
A Minnesota pastor died after suffering a severe spinal cord injury and nearly drowning in a pool aboard a cruise ship in Italy while celebrating his son’s wedding....
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Investigation underway after man’ body dumped from vehicle at Southwest Houston apartment complex, HPD says
Houston police are awaiting autopsy results after a 46-year-old man was found dead Saturday afternoon after a witness reported seeing his body removed from a vehicle near a Southwest Houston apartment complex. The incident happened around 3:25 p.m. Sept. 12 at 5720 Rampart Street...
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Federal judge rules Trump DHS plan for 50% FEMA staffing cuts was unlawful
A federal judge has ruled that a plan by the Trump administration to slash staffing at the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters by 50% was unlawful. The opinion issued late Friday marked a victory for labor groups who had sued the agency. The labor organization had ...
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Elena Rybakina wins the U.S. Open, beating Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets
Elena Rybakina wins the U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title and second of 2026, beating Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets.
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Man dead, investigation underway after body dumped in SW Houston apartment complex, HPD says
ABC13 obtained surveillance video from the complex that shows a Toyota pulling into the parking lot exactly where the body was found and leaving moments later....
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Houston-area restaurant forced to add fees as inflation strains business, owner says
The owner of Lankford's, a staple Houston restaurant, said he has implemented a 3.5% surcharge on credit card purchases because of rising costs for goods and services....
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C.J. Carr throws for 4 touchdowns as No. 3 Notre Dame routs visiting Rice 52-0
C.J. Carr threw for four touchdowns and No. 3 Notre Dame overpowered visiting Rice early on the way to a 52-0 victory on Saturday. Carr connected on 16 of 20 passes for 253 yards before being replaced by Noah Grubbs in the third quarter. Notre Dame outgained Rice 478-128 in total...
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Suspect wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting girl, Precinct 4 says
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 alleges Alex Donaldo Gonzalez Aleman provided alcohol to a female minor before sexually assaulting her.
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Man charged in death of Black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month....
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Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon 39-31, ending 21-game skid against FBS opponents
Drew Mestemaker was swarmed by delirious fans who rushed the field at Boone Pickens Stadium to celebrate the first true stunner of the 2026 season. Oklahoma State's quarterback made it off the field safely after leading the Cowboys to a 39-31 win over No. 6 Oregon on Saturday. Th...
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US women are back in the FIBA World Cup final after a gritty 76-66 win over Spain
The U.S. women are in a familiar spot — playing for another FIBA World Cup championship. Getting to a fifth consecutive title game was a little harder than the previous few, as they beat Spain 76-66 on Saturday in the semifinals. The Americans had averaged winning the previous fo...
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Former CIA official found with gold bars reaches tentative plea deal after charge of salary theft
A former CIA official found with $40 million of gold bars in his home has reached a tentative plea agreement after being charged with theft for fraudulently inflating his salary, according to court records. A federal judge on Friday extended a deadline to formally indict defendan...
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Red tide conditions detected in Bolivar Peninsula waters, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reported fish kills and respiratory symptoms near the Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County, with water samples indicating a "moderate concentration of red tide."...
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Ford to invest $1 billion in new Kentucky truck plant
Ford is investing $1 billion to build a new paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.
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Gunner Stockton ties school record with 5 TD passes as No. 2 Georgia crushes Western Kentucky 70-20
Gunner Stockton threw five touchdown passes, tying a school record, and No. 2 Georgia gained more momentum for its Southeastern Conference schedule by overwhelming Western Kentucky 70-20 on Saturday. Wearing all-white uniforms for the first time in team history, Georgia (2-0) led...
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up
The CEO of Anthropic says the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up.
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Michigan bounces back and beats No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10 after an INT late in game sets up go-ahead TD
Jordan Marshall scored on a tiebreaking 1-yard run set up by an interception midway through the fourth quarter and Bryce Underwood ran for a 38-yard touchdown to help Michigan bounce back and beat No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10 Saturday. “They were determined to have a lot more passion, e...
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Tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Hawaiian island in wake of Hurricane Lowell
Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell....
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Romania sets Guinness record with miles-long table, raises funds for pediatric psychiatry hospital
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Romania ’s capital Saturday to sit down at a miles-long table to break a Guinness record and raise money for what organizers said will be the country's first pediatric psychiatry hospital. The 5,055-meter (3.1-mile) “Uniting Table” was spra...
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Teen rescued after clinging to capsized boat for days in frigid Alaska waters
A 15-year-old boy was rescued this week after clinging for two days to a capsized boat in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska.
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California to change license plate sequence for 1st time in 40 years due to shortage of combinations
For the first time in 46 years, California is changing its license plate sequence after running out of available combinations.
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Raiders sign tight end Michael Mayer to a 3-year, $45M contract extension, AP source says
Tight end Michael Mayer signed a contract extension with the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday. Mayer agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with $30 million guaranteed, according to a person with knowledge of the contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition ...
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In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
Experts say children need to struggle with everyday problems to develop independence, emphasizing the importance of letting kids figure things out on their own....
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Police say more arrests coming in death of Mississippi woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police said Saturday they were still investigating the death of Tasia Fortune , a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month, a day after a man was arrested in connection with the killing. Loved ones also painted a picture of Fortune as a mother, athlete and wom...
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Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open title and punctuate her rise to No. 1
Elena Rybakina came to New York and took everything that had belonged to Aryna Sabalenka. First, it was the No. 1 ranking in women's tennis, then the U.S. Open trophy. The tournament that for so long was a struggle for Rybakina turned into the site of her coronation. Rybakina won...
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Arsenal goes clear on top of the Premier League, Liverpool and Chelsea stumble
Bruno Guimaraes sent Arsenal three points clear at the top of the Premier League with a moment of brilliance that was doubly painful for Sunderland. Not only did the Brazil midfielder set up a 2-0 win for defending champion Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. But, as a f...
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Fatal crash on South Beltway 8 shuts down westbound toll lanes
A fatal crash has closed the westbound main lanes of south Beltway 8 near I-59, after West Airport Boulevard, according to the Harris County Precinct 7 Constable’s Office. Houston TranStar reported the incident as a heavy-truck crash at 8:03 a.m. Motorists should expect severe co...
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Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Niño's might brings record slow storm season
The Atlantic hurricane season is unusually quiet this year due to a strong El Niño, which disrupts storm formation over that ocean.
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Sam Houston Tollway reopens in SW Harris County after deadly crash
The crash was reported in the westbound lanes of the tollway near I-59
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Deadly crash on South Beltway 8 shuts down westbound main lanes, Pct. 7 says
According to Transtar, the crash involved a heavy truck and is affecting four westbound lanes of the beltway after Bellfort Avenue.
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State orders Trinidad Police Department to shut down
The Trinidad Police Department will be disbanded following a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement investigation.
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Red tide detected near Crystal Beach on Galveston County’s Bolivar Peninsula
A red tide bloom has been reported along the Upper Texas Coast, including the Bolivar Peninsula near Crystal Beach. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, water samples collected in the area showed a moderate concentration of the algae, while fish kills and respira...
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India's Modi and China's Xi seek to reset ties on BRICS sidelines
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, the latest effort by the rival neighbors to repair ties strained by a deadly border clash six years ago. Xi said China has approached relations wit...