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Woman shot near downtown Houston, suspect fled, police department says
A woman was shot near downtown Houston while the suspect fled the scene in an unknown vehicle, according to police.
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Man killed outside Houston Heights bar, suspect on the run
Police say a gun was pulled during an altercation outside Heights Drive Inn early Sunday.
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South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit prompts fierce criticism from president
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned Sunday after the team's quick elimination from the World Cup drew a harsh condemnation from the country's president, who called the coach “incapable” and ordered a complete review of the national team program. South Korea won its opening m...
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Most Texas Hill Country summer camps reopen one year after deadly floods
Nearly one year after catastrophic flooding devastated the Texas Hill Country, most of the region’s summer camps have welcomed campers back, marking a significant milestone in the area’s long recovery.After the Storm: The flood that changed the Hill CountryRoughly 15 camps in the...
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Power outages in Fort Bend County neighborhoods due to knocked down power lines, Precinct 1 says
According to the Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable's Office, there are reported power outages in Jordan Ranch, Tamarron, and Firethorne West due to lines knocked down on Woods Road....
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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,...
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Heat wave and high humidity will blast much of the eastern US this week, meteorologists say
A long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the central and eastern United States this week, the National Weather Service said, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and feeling even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.Al...
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Man shot, killed by roommate at University Place home
Police say the suspect and victim lived at the Vassar Street home where the shooting took place.
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Dwayne Johnson is "protective" of 'Moana' live-action because "the animated film was so good"
Dwayne Johnson explains why he's "protective" of live-action "Moana!" 🏝️🍿🌊
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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...
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Nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medication recalled over foreign substance
Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a "foreign substance," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration....
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Skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board
A skydiving plane has crashed in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board.
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Teenager drowns in Lake Jacksonville while attempting to rescue 5-year-old child
A 15-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Jacksonville after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child who had drifted into deep water, police said....
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Khadijah Farrakhan, 'first lady of Nation of Islam' as wife of famous pastor, dies at 90
Khadijah Farrakhan, longtime wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died on Saturday, the Nation of Islam has announced. She was 90. “Mother Khadijah” worked alongside her provocative and charismatic husband for decades, helping lead their religious and sociopolitical mo...
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How Texans linebacker Henry To’oTo’o approaches fourth NFL season, leadership role: ‘Not a lot of guys make it this far’
Henry To’oTo’o takes time to reflect frequently, looking back at his growth from his rookie year to now as a veteran starting linebacker.The average NFL career typically comes to a screeching halt after three seasons. To’oTo’o has exceeded that as he heads into the final year of ...
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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...
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Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board
A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.
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10-year-old faces murder charge in baby girl's shooting death, police say
A 7-month-old girl was killed following a shooting in St. Louis on Friday, according to police.
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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...
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Homicide investigation launched after man shot inside car near East Freeway
Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside a vehicle in east Harris County early Sunday, authorities said.
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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....
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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...
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Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
Mel Brooks turns 100 today - a century of comedy from a Brooklyn legend who never stopped making us laugh.
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Deputy killed, another injured while responding to multi-vehicle crash on North Fwy: MCSO
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said a deputy was killed, and another was injured after they were hit by a vehicle while responding to a crash on the North Freeway....
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More supplements sold on Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target sites recalled
More TNVitamins products are being pulled from shelves over Salmonella fears.
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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 ...
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Montgomery County deputy killed by vehicle on I-45 North near The Woodlands, officials say
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were on scene of a multi-vehicle crash on I-45 North near Lake Woodlands when one of its deputies was hit by a vehicle overnight. Officials have not identified the deputy, but other agencies have expressed their condolences, in...
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NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission
NASA is racing to save an aging telescope from falling back to Earth with a daring rescue mission. The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver. NASA hired startup Katalyst Space Technologies to boost the Swif...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Humor laurels for comedian Bill Maher as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval
Comedian Bill Maher will be awarded the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday in what might be one of the last major onstage moments at the Kennedy Center for the next several years.The award has been presented since 1998 as a way to recognize those who have m...
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Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks to end the war
The statement issued Sunday also threatened a "complete halt" to negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks.
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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...
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America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump's presidency is testing how far it's come
The 250th anniversary of America's liberation from a king kicked off with a campaign-style rally on the National Mall by President Donald Trump, whose face already stares down from banners fluttering from federal buildings across the nation's capital.The images illustrate how the...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1595: Alfred Stieglitz
Episode: 1595 In which Alfred Stieglitz and 291 anticipate Modern. Today, Stieglitz and photography, art and reality.
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Austria, Algeria trade goals in stoppage time, both advance at World Cup with stunning 3-3 draw
Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament.The game was tied 2-all in the closing minutes, ...
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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...
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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...
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A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi. Advocates are alarmed
A new Mississippi law will authorize the state's top law enforcement agency to compile a list of all immigrants illegally living in the state. What's to be done with that information is a bit open-ended. But the law set to take effect Wednesday is sparking alarm among immigrant a...
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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 ...
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4 dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains in Kentucky, governor says
At least four people are dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Saturday.
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The ultimate guide to America 250 merchandise for an epic celebration
Show off your patriotic spirit with America 250 merchandise you can't miss.
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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...
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Saks Global comes out of bankruptcy with new name, fewer stores
The parent company for Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman stores emerged from bankruptcy this week with a lot less debt, a lot fewer stores, and a whole new name....
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BET Awards: Druski to make history as youngest host as show honors Lauryn Hill and Teyana Taylor
Druski made a grand entrance to kick off the BET Awards on Sunday, descending from the rafters in a harness as a choir filled Los Angeles' Peacock Theater with a rendition of Kirk Franklin’s “Revolution,” setting the tone for a night celebrating music, comedy and culture.The come...
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This Week in Texas: Confusion in Fort Bend County, new survey on economy and data centers
This Week in Texas, we head to Fort Bend County, where the only thing constant in the Judge's seat is change. We bring you the latest developments in the wake of KP George's most recent suspension....
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Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record
Lionel Messi didn't have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.Argentina's superstar did it anyway as a second-half substitute. Messi made it seven straight while extending the all-time men's World Cup scoring record with his 19th goal...
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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....
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Search for 17-year-old rafter underway along Texas City Dike, EquuSearch says
The Texas EquuSearch team was out on the water late Saturday afternoon searching for a missing 17-year-old rafter last seen along the Texas City Dike.
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Man involved with youth groups accused of years of indecency dating back to the 90s, MCSO says
A 65-year-old man involved in youth organizations in Montgomery County in the 90s was arrested in Arkansas and charged with two counts of indecency with a child, MCSO says....