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Man falls to his death during Goose concert at Madison Square Garden
A concertgoer died Saturday night after falling from the 300 section at Madison Square Garden.
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Seahawks tackle, Super Bowl champ Josh Jones holds youth camp at George Bush HS: ‘Football brought us together’
Josh Jones walked back onto the football field at George Bush High School on Saturday morning at his youth football camp with a message about what’s possible.One decade ago, the Richmond native was a high school football standout accepting a scholarship offer from the University ...
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Discovery Green stays quiet under police watch a week after hundreds of teens flooded the downtown Houston park in teen takeover
Discovery Green Park closed early on Saturday night under police watch, one week after 100 Houston police units responded to what they described as a "teen takeover."...
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Dos hombres hallados muertos dentro de una miniván en un taller de carrocería en Aldine, dice HCSO
Detectives de homicidios de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado Harris investigan luego de que dos hombres adultos fueron encontrados muertos dentro de una miniván que había sido llevada a un taller de reparación en el norte del condado Harris, informaron las autoridades.Lea este ...
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FAA investigates incident that forced a Delta flight to abort landing
A Delta Airlines flight has to abort landing, to avoid an American Airlines plane departing from an intersecting runway, according to the FAA.
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Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden
A 51-year-old Connecticut man fell to his death from an upper deck of Madison Square Garden during a concert on Saturday night, police said.Officers responding to a 911 call around 9:51 p.m. found the man unconscious and unresponsive with injuries indicating a fall from an “eleva...
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Thunderstorms impacting flights at Bush Airport. Check here for flight delays, closures
Thunderstorms prompted an FAA alert affecting flights to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston Saturday morning, including a ground stop for some inbound traffic.The FAA issued a ground stop from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. CDT (June 21) for departures to IAH bec...
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Houston police investigating major crash on I-10 after SUV goes airborne over embankment
Houston police are investigating a major crash that happened around 2:17 a.m. Sunday on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 (East Freeway) between Waco Street and Lockwood Drive.Witnesses told investigators a blue Ford SUV was speeding along the nearby service road when the driv...
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Woman hit and killed by vehicle at Eastex Freeway exit, HPD says
A woman was killed in a crash late Saturday night along the Eastex Freeway in Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.Investigators said the collision happened around 8:54 p.m. near 14835 Eastex Fwy. Preliminary information indicates the driver of a vehicle was leavin...
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Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales
Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula.Gov. Sergey Aksyonov, the Kremlin-appointed head o Crimea, said that overnight Ukrainian strikes killed four people and wounded 28...
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Claude Guillemot, co-founder of 'Assassin's Creed' maker Ubisoft, killed in plane crash in France
A founder of Ubisoft, the global gaming company behind Assassin's Creed, has been killed in a plane crash in western France.
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JD Vance arrives in Switzerland to launch talks with Iran on its nuclear program
U.S. Vice President JD Vance landed Sunday in Switzerland to help formally launch negotiations with Iranian leaders over curbing Tehran's nuclear program and building out the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran....
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The Latest: Vance and Iranian negotiators are in Switzerland to work on deal's details
U.S. and Iranian negotiators were in Switzerland on Sunday for talks on their interim agreement to end the Iran war. Pakistani and Qatari mediators attended the technical-level discussions on resolving the conflict that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.The U.S. team is ...
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Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the UK leader to resign
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a career-defining decision: step down or fight a possible challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.Starmer has publicly vowed to stay in office, but pressure is building as more and more Labour Party colleagues conclude that his ti...
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Colombians vote in a presidential runoff that pits an outsider against a progressive
Deeply divided voters in Colombia are choosing the country's next president in a runoff Sunday that pits a progressive against a conservative outsider, with both candidates tapping into fears of a renewed internal conflict in the country.Their choice is between businessman and la...
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In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift’s Watch Hill estate this week, it didn’t take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet. Soon, fans were swapping theories online...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1592: Specialized Language
Episode: 1592 In which we use fancy words instead of simple ones. Today, the quotidian denominator.
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Vance meets top Iranian officials as US looks to prod Iran to 'turn over a new leaf'
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was an opportunity to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as the sides held talks aimed at building out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week.Vance and U.S. negotiators met with Iran's parliamentary ...
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France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
France endured sizzling temperatures on Sunday, with trains, concerts and sports events canceled and authorities cracking down on drinking alcohol in public, as an exceptional heat wave unfurled across parts of Europe. Multiple drownings were reported as people sought relief in w...
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2 men found dead in vehicle bought at auction, bodies had been decomposing more than 24 hours, HCSO says
Two men were found dead inside a vehicle at an auto body shop in North Harris County on Saturday morning, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
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2 bodies found in vehicle brought to north Houston auto shop
The vehicle was reportedly dropped off at an auto body shop, and mechanics found the bodies.
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Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet
Newly released footage that was shown in court captures the moments after a Texas teen fatally stabbed another teen during a high school track meet last year....
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‘Show Your Stripes Day’: These cities had the most higher-than-average temperatures
As communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century....
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Argentina vs Austria World Cup 2026: North Texas fan hubs buzzing before Messi kickoff
North Texas is buzzing as Argentina and Austria fans pack local watch spots ahead of Monday's massive World Cup clash in Arlington
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LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to ensure the city gets the resources it needs to fight a large warehouse fire that has sent large plumes of smoke into the air. “The city and county have opened spaces for families seeking relief from the smoke, and we ...
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This Week in Texas: KP George sentence, DACA, ballot access lawsuit
This Week in Texas, we follow the sentencing of suspended Fort Bend County Judge KP George after his felony conviction for money laundering. You'll hear from special prosecutor Brian Wice and political insiders, Angel Carroll and Jacey Jetton....
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Too hot for hops: France bans booze at music festival, many public places
Festival-goers in France who were looking forward to having a beer during the country’s major musical celebration, Fete de la Musique, may have to find something else to sip on....
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US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again
U.S. and Iranian negotiators headed to a Swiss venue Saturday for talks on adding key details to their interim agreement to halt the war, hours after Tehran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel's attacks in Lebanon and warned that little might be achieved if the ...
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Netherlands beats Sweden in Houston FIFA World Cup match
The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in their FIFA World Cup match in Houston on Saturday. The city's Fan Festival was shut down for Saturday due to storms....
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2 Harris Co. Pct. 4 deputies shot, 1 hospitalized after 'ambush' in Humble apartment complex: Pct. 4
Investigators said when deputies arrived at the apartment complex, they were ambushed by the shooter, with two deputies struck by gunfire. One deputy was rushed to the hospital for his injuries, authorities said....
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Weather-related ground stops end for Houston airports
Delays are being reported for flights arriving at Bush Airport.
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USDA updates border policy for pet owners traveling to Mexico with their dogs
The USDA is now allowing dog owners to bring their pets across the southern border into Mexico, under certain requirements.
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Thousands of Dutch and Swedish fans march to Houston Stadium ahead of World Cup match
The two teams brought thousands of fans from their European homes to the famous Houston heat. Fans walked miles to get to the match.
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Rehabilitated bald eagle released in Anahuac after 3 months of medical treatment for head injury, Houston SPCA says
After three months of medical care for a traumatic head injury, a rehabilitated bald eagle was released back to its natural habitat, Houston SPCA officials said....
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Live updates: Tropical Storm Arthur brings rain, wind to Houston
Tropical Storm Arthur formed off the coast of Texas on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of Southeast Texas. In its wake, the flood watch for the area has been dropped...
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At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacuated
At least one Italian tourist is dead with several more injured after a massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town Bayahibe on Friday.
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'Moana' featurette shows how Dwayne Johnson congratulated Catherine Laga'aia on getting the role
"Moana" featurette offers behind-the-scenes look at the music and interviews with the cast of the live-action film.
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Two men found dead inside minivan at Aldine auto body shop, HCSO says
Harris County Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating after two adult men were found dead inside a minivan that had been dropped off at a repair shop in north Harris County, officials said.Read this article in Spanish View this post on Instagram D...
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Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf recalled due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a recall for Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens....
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Summer solstice 2026: When is it and what to know
The first day of summer arrives this weekend. June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac....
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Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy shot by suspect in Humble, suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after a Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy was shot on Friday night, officials said.
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Tourist dead after massive fire breaks out at Dominican Republic resort, officials say
At least one person is dead after a massive fire broke out at a resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, officials said.
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Harris County woman killed after Tesla crashes into Katy-area home, investigators say
A 69-year-old Harris County woman has died after investigators say a Tesla crashed into her Katy-area home Friday night while operating with an automated driving-assistance system engaged.According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 8:03 p.m. Friday,...
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Deputy shot during gunfight at Humble apartment complex; suspect taken into custody
The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office responded shortly after 10 p.m. Friday to multiple calls reporting gunfire at an apartment complex in Humble.Callers reported a man walking through Pavilion at the Groves at 15951 Woodland Hills with a shotgun and firing it, Precinc...
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Defense attorney for Andrea Yates, who drowned her children near Houston, reflects on the case 25 years later
After initially being convicted of capital murder, Yates appealed and was found not guilty by reason of insanity. The case brought awareness to maternal mental illnesses such as postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis....
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Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for Christians for her care of migrants
SANT'Pope Leo XIV on Saturday exalted the first American saint, Mother Frances Cabrini, as a model for Christians today to care for migrants in need, as he visited her birthplace during a day trip to northern Italy.Leo, who has clashed with the Trump administration over its migra...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1591: Completed Technologies
Episode: 1591 Baroque violins and the notion of a completed technology. Today, let’s talk about complete technologies.
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Katy crash: Tesla crashes into house on Rose Hollow Lane, elderly woman killed
Two people were taken to the hospital after a Tesla crashed into a home in Katy on Friday night, officials said.
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Woman shot, killed by neighbor she was dating in housing complex near Sharpstown, HPD says
Investigators said the two were neighbors in the housing complex and were dating when the suspect shot and killed the woman. The suspect then fled the scene after the shooting, police said....
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Pearland clinic owner indicted in alleged $906 million Medicare fraud scheme, court records show
Prosecutors said a Houston-area clinic owner and other co-conspirators submitted $906 million in fraudulent Medicare and Tricare claims, with much of the money going to her lavish lifestyle, including a multi-million dollar home in Hawaii and the construction of a $4.6 million re...
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Homeowners in Cypress pay tens of thousands more for new homes for lake view that's yet to happen
Several homeowners in a Bridgeland neighborhood say they spent tens of thousands of dollars extra for homes advertised with lake views, only to find months later that the promised water feature has not been built....
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Fry Pie Factory recalls pepperoni rolls for undeclared milk allergen
Fry Pie Factory's pepperoni rolls are being recalled over an undeclared allergen and concerns about improper storage. Here's what to know.
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Poll reveals how public support for Iran war compares to other US conflicts
A new Gallup poll found U.S. military action against Iran received lower public approval than most major military operations since the 1980s.
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Texas hits record 14.4M jobs in May, outpacing national growth
Texas just hit a new record high of 14.4 million jobs after adding 17,800 positions in May, continuing to outpace national job growth.
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Paxton says he supports IVF in pivot from Texas GOP platform
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he supports in vitro fertilization and would co-sponsor a bill to secure access if elected to the U.S. Senate.
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Houstonians face dangerous heat this weekend with heat illness warnings. What to know and do right now
Meteorologists say the combination of heat and moisture will make outdoor conditions feel significantly hotter, increasing the risk of heat-related illness for anyone spending extended time outside.“I learned a few things myself out in the heat today,” a reporter noted while cove...
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Qantas to launch world's longest nonstop commercial flight
Qantas plans to launch a nonstop flights in 2027 using a specially modified Airbus A350 aircraft.
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“Mass euthanasias”: Screwworm could have deeper implications for Texas’ already-crowded animal shelters
Most stray animal shelters are already at capacity. Adding a deadly parasitic infestation could create an even more dire situation.
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‘Still standing today’: Galveston’s Reedy Chapel keeps 161-year tradition alive on Juneteenth
The historic church is one of the places where enslaved Texans learned they had been freed on June 19, 1865.
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Houston fans cheer for U.S. World Cup team despite heat advisory
Hundreds of fans visited the FIFA Fan Festival in East Downtown to cheer for the U.S. men’s soccer team on Friday. Many of them were seen strutting through misters, fanning themselves, and sitting in the sun....