It was just before sunrise when the last columns of Israeli tanks crossed from Lebanon back into Israel and then-Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who ordered the withdrawal, said the homecoming of Israeli troops sent “shivers down his spine.”That was May 24, 2000, the day Israel ended ...
Democratic members of Congress demanded answers about Homeland Security's vetting and training of immigration enforcement agents after it was disclosed Thursday that the ICE officer involved in a deadly shooting this week in Maine had a history of mental health issues and violent...
Episode: 1603 Galileo: An old man grieves his daughter and writes his last book. Today, an old man writes his most important book.
Asian shares skidded Friday, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 down 5% as heavy selling of computer chipmakers and other AI-related shares dragged markets lower.South Korean markets were closed Friday, but shares in Taiwan also fell more than 5%.Stocks related to artificial intelligence ha...
The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges and apparently collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to start striking infrastructure to pressure Tehran to ease its chokehold on ...
Andy Burnham got to the top through a mix of patience and risk-taking.A decade ago, Burnham abandoned a 20-year climb up the Labour Party ladder in London to head north and run for mayor of Greater Manchester. A month ago, he returned to Parliament by winning a risky special elec...
Hundreds of people filled a funeral home in Houston’s East End neighborhood Thursday night to pay their respects to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a husband, father of three and fan of the Mexico national soccer team. Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enfo...
As President Donald Trump threatened sanctions for those who didn’t cover his address live Thursday night, the nation’s broadcast and cable news operations wrestled with the thorniest of questions: To air or not to air?Networks and their news operations, broadcast and cable alike...
With the first three episodes of "Furious" hitting Hulu on July 27, the cast and crew walked the red carpet at the new series' New York premiere in Lower Manhattan....
In a speech to the nation Thursday evening, President Donald Trump said Americans deserve secure elections, and he claimed to be using federal authority to prevent them from being “stolen.” In fact, one of the strongest security features of U.S. elections is the fact that they ar...
A Katy church is asking for the public's help after thousands of dollars worth of sound equipment was stolen just hours after Sunday service. The suspect was caught on surveillance camera, and investigators are now working to identify him....
Hundreds of mourners, community leaders and elected officials gathered Thursday for the visitation of Lorenzo Salgado, the 35-year Houston resident who was fatally shot by an ICE agent....
HOUSTON — Two of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s sons received a steady stream of hugs, handshakes and besos Thursday evening from hundreds of people they’ve never met, who came to a funeral home in the city’s east side to grieve him as one of their own. At the public viewing at Forest ...
Video footage of two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents tackling a man at the airport in Las Vegas drew public outrage and criticism from elected officials.One video posted on social media showed a man yelling and crying on the ground in Terminal 3 at Harry Reid Internati...
People in a northeast Houston neighborhood say they are fed up with illegal dumping that has been happening for years.
A family staying at a San Diego Airbnb was shocked to discover a framed beach photo on the wall that appeared to feature themselves.
The man accused of opening fire inside a Kroger grocery store in northwest Harris County is now facing a felony charge as investigators continue piecing together what led to the shooting.According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, Kaden Ausbrooks has been charge...
Caleb Groen from Thousand Oaks, California has won 10 straight games on "Jeopardy!" and more than $300,000. The Harvard Law School student will try for win No. 11 next....
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been rapidly expanding its workforce, hiring thousands of new officers as part of the Trump administration's attempt to ramp up immigration arrests and deportations.The supersizing of ICE -- fueled by an infusion of billions of dollars gran...
The Texas Education Agency has found HISD to be out of compliance after some parents filed complaints with the state over the district's special education changes....
Weeks after FOX 26 first reported on complaints at Palm Village Apartments in Bay City, newly obtained public records reveal what city inspectors found, including structural concerns and code violations. FOX 26 also traced the property's ownership and spoke with Lone Star Legal A...
Residents in Sunnyside say a large new housing development violates the area's deed restrictions and should never have been allowed in the first place....
Japan’s parliament enacted Friday a historic revision to the 19th century Imperial House Law by insisting only paternal-lineage men can become emperor, sparking fear that it could doom the already shrinking imperial family.The revisions include adoption of distant male relatives ...
President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle on Wednesday less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges....
A 65-year-old man died after historic Texas Hill Country flash flooding triggered rescues and evacuations across Kerr, Uvalde, and Kendall counties following more than 28 inches of rain....
McALLEN — As the general election ramps up, the top of each party’s ticket this week headed to the epicenter of President Donald Trump’s 2024 gains with Latino voters: South Texas. And their opening salvos to voters were markedly different.Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republi...
According to US Attorney Aaron Reitz, ICE agents tried to pull over the van one other time before the confrontation that led to Lorenzo's shooting death....
Recent cases of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis have been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations in the midwest.
U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz on Thursday issued his first public statement about the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal immigration agent in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, saying multiple agencies continue to investigate the incident and urging the public t...
SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket came within a second or so from blasting off on a test flight Thursday but some of the engines failed to start, triggering a launch abort.Elon Musk's company said it will have to figure out what went wrong before making another attempt to send Starsh...
The NBA is investigating the circumstances surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks’ signing of Gary Trent Jr. that was officially announced Thursday.An NBA spokesman said that “the NBA is continuing to look into it.” ESPN first reported that the NBA was investigating the signing for poss...
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood and never should have been given a badge and gun to patrol American streets, several of his clo...
Houston Police tell us a motorcyclist died after a crash this afternoon just after 3:30 p.m. in Greater East End Houston.The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved.It happened at the intersection of Wayside Drive and Avenue W. Investigators are still on scene, working to determ...
A new WalletHub report reveals which states are facing the greatest financial strain, highlighting rising bankruptcy filings and lower credit scores.
The family of a man who was shot and killed by a federal immigration agent in Houston is holding a public vigil Thursday evening, in response to what the man's son says is an outpouring of support amid renewed criticism of enforcement tactics.The ceremony for Lorenzo Salgado Arau...
After failing to reach a quorum at last week's commissioners court meeting, enough members appeared in person on Thursday. Because of that, commissioners were able to meet for the first time in a few weeks....
Head back into Wonderland with stars Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Brandy and Rita Ora from "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland." It premieres July 16 on Disney Channel, next day on Disney+!...
A second death has been reported amid catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country, with Governor Abbott urging safety as more rain is on the way.
Looking for your next great read? Whether you’re heading to the beach, relaxing by the pool or staying cool indoors, Blue Willow Bookshop general manager Valerie Koehler and children’s/YA events coordinator Cathy Berner have curated a list of books to add to your summer reading s...
Since May 1, the CDC has received more than 1,600 confirmed domestic cyclosporiasis case reports, and is waiting to confirm more than 5,100 additional cases....
Long before sunrise in Texas, a shallow spot of the Guadalupe River rose above the height of a two-story house in just five hours on Thursday, sending a rush of water through a region still weary from last summer's fatal flash floods.The dangerous flooding for a second consecutiv...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is sticking to encouraging low-altitude military flyovers after a fighter jet buzzed a Florida beach during a show this week, raising new scrutiny after the Pentagon has dismissed a series of safety reviews of such flights.In the latest maneuver, vi...
The big top is back in Houston.UniverSoul Circus has returned to Sam Houston Race Park with its all-new production, “We All Belong,” bringing together world-class performers, high-energy entertainment and interactive fun for audiences of all ages.On Houston Life, Ringmaster Donal...
Principal Dana Green said in a statement to Nolan Ryan Junior High families that the incident involving the inappropriate physical handling of students occurred in May, at the end of the 2025-26 school year....
The largest D23 show floor EVER is coming to Anaheim in less than a month! Read about all the magical experiences happening August 13-16 exclusive to the largest gathering for fans of all things Disney....
Convicted murderer and fugitive Elvio Mancebo was captured in Brooklyn after years on the run, ending a manhunt that began when he failed to appear for sentencing in 2023, authorities said.Mancebo was charged in 2017 with capital murder in Harris County. Investigators say he late...
The Trump administration announced Thursday it will drastically shorten visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. to 240 days, down from years, and cut those for Chinese journalists to only 90 days, raising concerns over press freedom in the United States and retaliation against ...
With the World Cup drawing global attention, some New York area soccer players are breaking down stereotypes -- on the pitch
The United States intensified its strikes against Iran on Thursday, hitting targets farther north and firing into a ship the U.S. accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic....
The start time for the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Phillies on Thursday in Philadelphia was moved up an hour due to air quality concerns because of wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota, and an MLS game in Chicago was postponed.Heavy, pungent wildfire s...
Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, has provided new details about its plan to reshape its U.S. store network during fiscal year 2026.
Just over a year after the catastrophic Guadalupe River flood on July 4, 2025, Kerr County experienced yet another major flood along the river.Six months after last year’s flood, a groundbreaking flood detection system was installed at several camps along the river and on Thursda...
This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for ProPublica’s Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox as soon as they are published.Dallas-area Democrats are demanding that Republican Tex...
Giannis Antetokounmpo was watching Lionel Messi play in the World Cup semifinals this week, and a realization struck him.Messi, to him, is greatness. And Antetokounmpo wants to follow Messi's path.Antetokounmpo got his welcome-to-Miami ceremony Thursday at the team's arena, with ...
A cleanup operation is now underway in Los Angeles and West Hollywood, after a water main break flooded streets and underground garages, inundated a bus yard, and caused a massive sinkhole....
Netflix said Thursday its second-quarter profit grew thanks to new membership signups and price increases, which “had gone well and as expected.” But the company's shares declined sharply in after-hours trading as the video streaming company's forecast for the current quarter fel...
Police say a woman shot her dad in the hand, pistol whipped her mother, and fled to a camper with her son.
On Wednesday, officials with the Blue Angels said they were conducting a review after social media footage showed the jet flying low over a crowd of beachgoers....
Police said 42-year-old Melissa Rodriguez had shot her dad and pistol-whipped her mom, and after, took her 3-year-old son into the camper parked on the driveway....
There were no “I’m so bad at golf” exclamations from Rory McIlroy this time.The puzzled looks, shakes of the head and sagging shoulders said it all.McIlroy was just 10 holes into his bid to win the British Open for the first time since 2014 and he was veering dangerously close to...
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