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Hawaii braces for Hurricane Lowell amid risk of dangerous winds, flash floods
Hawaii residents and visitors were urged to prepare for heavy rainfall and dangerous winds as Hurricane Lowell appeared set to hit close to Kauai and Niihau....
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A ‘Trumpapalooza’ in 2026. Reagan in 1984. Two GOP conventions in Dallas, but times have changed
Dallas hosted the 1984 Republican National Convention and a GOP midterm convention is about to start. The city — and the politics — have changed a lot....
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Houston native Regan Hutsell crowned 99th Miss America
Hutsell is the first Texan to win the Miss America crown in more than 50 years, after Shirley Cothran was crowned in 1975, according to People Magazine....
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Texas State Board of Education approves controversial curriculum that Muslims call discriminatory
The Texas State Board of Education approved an updated social studies curriculum that many Muslims says discriminates against them and ignores Islam's scientific and cultural contributions made through history....
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TSA pre-check gate access policy: Program allows non-travelers past security
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program that allows some people without a plane ticket to go through airport security.
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Ashley St. Clair and Alex Gibney on AI and the dangers of Elon Musk
A new documentary about Elon Musk uses a CGI avatar and artificial intelligence voice syncing to simulate an interview with the SpaceX and Tesla CEO using things he’s really said in interviews. The choice, filmmaker Alex Gibney said Tuesday in Venice before the film's world premi...
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UAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was directly warned by the president of the United Arab Emirates that Hamas was planning a major offensive just days before the militant group attacked on Oct. 7, 2023 , according to an Israeli newspaper report. UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed s...
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Texperts: Judicial Sanctions
In this episode, University of Houston political science professor and “Party Politics” co-host, Brandon Rottinghaus, breaks down how the state of Texas disciplines its judges and how Texans can hold them accountable....
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The 10 fastest-growing jobs in America over the next decade
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released a report projecting how the U.S. workforce will grow from 2025 to 2035 and what professions will see the largest increases in jobs as the economy evolves....
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Top FBI official warns 9/11 is still inspiring terrorists inside America 25 years later
Twenty five years after al-Qaeda struck inside the U.S. homeland, authorities are warning that the threat from foreign terrorist organizations has hardly gone away....
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Who killed Braylen Ezell? Houston family wants answers after teen killed
A Houston family is fighting for justice nearly a year after 17-year-old Braylen Ezell was stabbed to death in Bridgeland.
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Ancient Rome's biggest fresco and mosaic opens to visitors three decades after discovery
Authorities on Tuesday unveiled what is believed to be the largest fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome, a 1st-century AD depiction of a maritime city in what became the largest bath complex in the world. Mayor Roberto Gualtieri presented the recently restored “Painted City”...
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Harry and Meghan surprised by the way Buckingham Palace released letter on non-working royal status
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, were surprised by the way Buckingham Palace released a letter that made clear they remain non-working members of the royal family even though they have returned to the United Kingdom. The letter, sent on behalf of King Charles III to senior gove...
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More than 1,500 pounds of pork recalled over Listeria contamination risk
More than 1,500 pounds of imported ready-to-eat pork products have been recalled over concerns about possible listeria contamination.
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Lindsay Clancy's attorney Kevin Reddington asks Trump for pardon after mistrial
Lindsay Clancy pleaded not guilty to three murder charges for the deaths of her three children.
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Houston Texans Turn the Page From Training Camp to Season Opener
It’s now officially game week , and for the Texans it couldn’t arrive soon enough “It’s going to come down to who wants it more, first game, great team in Buffalo and I would like to say the same about ourselves as well,” said Safety Jalen Pitre Monday afternoon at his locker. La...
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Pilot seen jumping from Amazon cargo plane after crash at Miami airport
New video shows the moment a pilot escaped after an Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami's airport.
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Southeast Houston crash: Man in flipped vehicle on Hickok Lane possibly shot
A deadly early-morning crash in southeast Houston is being investigated as a potential shooting by Houston police.
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Artwork worth millions stolen from France's Renoir Museum, mayor says
At least two stolen paintings were abandoned, an official said.
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Singapore ministers, among world's highest paid government officials, get first raise in 15 years
Singapore’s ministers, already among the world's highest paid, are getting a raise for the first time in 15 years, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said, explaining the government cannot attract top talent into politics if salaries remain unchanged. Wong told Parliament on Tuesday th...
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Jerry Sandusky appears remotely in court as lawyers prepare a federal court bid to seek a new trial
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky appeared in court remotely Tuesday where he said he agreed with his lawyers not to go forward with testimony from an accuser who wants to recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him years ago. The hearing was part...
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Sherri Shepherd to join Broadway's 'Aladdin' as the Genie, and she's 'beyond thrilled'
Her wish is being granted: Sherri Shepherd plans to join the hit musical “Aladdin” as the Genie . The Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host and NAACP Image Award winner will slip into the magical role from Oct. 16 to Jan. 3. “I’ve taken my family, my nieces and nephews, to se...
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Houston real estate market (Sept. 8, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We take a closer look at a contradiction in the Houston real estate market. And we offer listeners a chance to vent their pet peeves about life in our city....
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Keep an eye to the sky: Rain chances ramp up for midweek
Early Week Forecast: We saw a mostly dry Labor Day but rain chances will be ramping up. Tuesday should start off mostly dry but rain chances will steadily increase as we get into the early afternoon. Coverage won’t be widespread but scattered showers and storms will be possible s...
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2 Newsletter: More rain on the radar this week. Here’s what you need to know
Hello, Houston.☀️ Welcome back! I hope you’re ready to get your news fix of the day because we have a lot of things going on. Also, if you missed the announcement on Monday, KPRC2 has a new meteorologist joining our team, and if you’ve been around the Houston area in the past few...
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EU leaders condemn Serbia's funeral honors for Ratko Mladic, raising doubts over membership bid
Top European Union officials on Tuesday expressed shock after Serbia gave a hero’s funeral to Ratko Mladic, a Bosnian Serb general who died while serving a life sentence for war crimes, and questioned Serbia’s fitness to join their bloc. Mladic was buried in Belgrade on Monday wi...
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Trump threatens Canadian jetmaker Bombardier, which has an extensive US footprint
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to ban the sale of aircraft from Canada’s Bombardier unless it manufactures planes in the United States. In response, the maker of private jets noted that many components for its planes, including the wings, are produced in the U.S. and ...
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Houston’s Regan Hutsell crowned Miss America, makes history for Texas
Houston has a new reason to celebrate. Regan Hutsell, a Houston native and former Miss Texas, was crowned Miss America 2027 Sunday night, making history as the first woman from Texas to win the national title in more than 50 years. Hutsell is the fourth Miss Texas to ever win Mis...
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‘Star Trek’ turns 60: How fans are celebrating the iconic franchise around the world
Star Trek marks a major milestone Tuesday as the beloved sci-fi franchise celebrates its 60th anniversary with events and tributes planned worldwide. The original Star Trek premiered on television on Sept. 8, 1966, introducing audiences to Captain James T. Kirk, Mr. Spock, Lt. Uh...
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Barnes & Noble is opening more stores across Texas. Here’s where new locations are coming
Barnes & Noble is continuing its Texas expansion, with several new bookstores opening across the state in 2026, including a new location in San Antonio opening this week. The bookseller announced plans to open 60 new stores across the U.S. in 2026, continuing a major brick-and-mo...
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US strikes Iranian tankers plus other key Mideast news
The U.S. on Tuesday destroyed five Iranian tankers in response to attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship, marking the latest tit-for-tat strikes between the two countries. Earlier, Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignited fires at several oil facilities and wounded dozens of p...
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Husband dies after flight instructor, 2 sons killed in Sierra Sky Park plane crash in California
Craig Eady has died from injuries he suffered in Saturday's plane crash near Sierra Sky Park in northwest Fresno, family members confirmed Monday.
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Canada's retaliatory tariffs hit US products as Trump warns of escalation
Trade negotiations broke down last month, setting off tit-for-tat tariff threats.
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Texas state leaders aim to crack down on alleged birth tourism, as Trump’s executive order hits legal barrier
Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are leading related efforts target businesses they say are encouraging noncitizens to come to Texas to give birth, in order to gain U.S. citizenship for their children....
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Possible homicide under investigation after deadly crash in Houston
Houston police are investigating a deadly crash as a possible homicide after finding evidence that the victim may have been shot. The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 3800 block of Hickok Lane, according to police. Harris County Judge calls for special session o...
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American family missing in apparent crash of small plane off Bahamas coast
An American family from Miami is missing in the apparent crash of a private plane crash off the Bahamas coast.
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Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptable
Hungary ordered 10 members of Russia’s diplomatic mission to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptable for diplomats, the government said Tuesday, and Russia said that it planned to respond. The Russian ambassador was informed that “according to the assessment of the ...
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UK government will ban goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank in a toughening of its stance
Britain is set to ban goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank in response to an expansion program that is imperiling efforts to establish a Palestinian state, the U.K. government said Tuesday. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is due to give details in the House of C...
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Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms
Australian social media users would be given a choice to opt out of algorithms under proposed laws announced by the government Tuesday that would let users have more control over what they see on their social media feeds. “We’ll require social media platforms to provide user empo...
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The Champions League returns with Real Madrid back in action. Aston Villa starts with a win
Aston Villa put its domestic problems behind it with a 3-2 win over Club Brugge in the Champions League on Tuesday. Victory in Belgium ended Villa's winless and goalless start to its 2026-27 season, after early struggles in the Premier League. John McGinn recorded the first goal ...
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Most states prompt schools to teach about 9/11, but the details differ, AP finds
For three days this summer, teachers converged at the Flight 93 National Memorial in remote western Pennsylvania to talk about 9/11 . How best to educate a new generation about the attacks 25 years ago ? Which details are appropriate for young kids? What do victims' families want...
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Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian capital kill 2 people, ending pause in attacks
Two people were killed and at least 10 injured after Russia struck the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with drones and missiles overnight on Tuesday, local authorities said. The attack comes after a pause over the weekend as U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Kyiv for ...
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An Elon Musk documentary and a Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem thriller premiere at Venice
A slew of high-profile films are debuting Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival , including Alex Gibney’s Elon Musk documentary, a psychological thriller with Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a drama from Casey Affleck. With a runtime of nearly four hours, including an intermis...
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Asian shares and US futures decline, while oil prices press higher
Asian shares and U.S. futures skidded Tuesday as flaring conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher. A wave of Houthi attacks on oil facilities and utilities in Saudi Arabia's southern region has escalated a renewed conflict between an important U.S. ally and Iranian-ba...
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Erik and Lyle Menendez granted early parole suitability hearing for March 2027 after denial last year
Erik and Lyle Menendez were granted an early parole suitability hearing on Monday, tentatively scheduled for March 2027.
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EU warns of a chilling new terror menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youths seek violent thrills
A quarter of a century after the Al-Qaeda attacks on the United States, jihadist groups still pose a major threat to security in Europe, but a new menace has surfaced that is driven mostly by young people online and the authorities are worried. The exact size of the network behin...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2999: Hannibal’s Grand Strategy
Episode: 2999 Hannibal’s Grand Strategy: Genius or Failure? Today, Hannibal at the gates.
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No. 19 SMU beats Florida State 27-24 on Nick Reed’s late field goal
Kevin Jennings shook off a pair of interceptions to lead No. 19 SMU’s winning scoring drive, capped by Nick Reed’s 20-yard field goal with 21 seconds to play, to wrap up a 27-24 win over Florida State on Monday night. Jennings completed 26 of 36 passes for a career-best 430 yards...
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30 years after her death, Gilda embodies Argentina’s enduring faith in folk saints
Thirty years ago this Monday, Argentina was left stunned when a tour bus carrying a beloved cumbia singer, known by her stage name Gilda, collided with a truck. Miriam Alejandra Bianchi died at age 34, but she lives on in legend as a miracle-working folk saint. At a chapel near t...
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China's Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New York
Huawei Technologies , a leading Chinese tech company, faces a criminal racketeering trial in New York over charges that it stole technology, plotted to steal U.S. trade secrets and committed wire and bank fraud, among other crimes. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday. Th...
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Parched summer in the Rockies sends hungry bears into urban areas and confrontations with people
Patrick Sullivan was sure it was a “crazy neighbor” honking a car horn nonstop while Sullivan was up feeding his infant son at 3 a.m. one night this summer. It was a neighbor all right, but not a human one. A black bear had opened the door of a Toyota SUV and gotten trapped insid...
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New Hampshire voters pick nominees as Sen. Shaheen’s exit sparks a scramble for key seats
New Hampshire primary voters are choosing candidates for Congress, governor and the 424-seat state Legislature on Tuesday, and incumbents aren’t the only familiar names on the ballot. U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision to not seek reelection created a cascade of competitive race...
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What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention
Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his supporters ahead of this year’s midterm elections. Trump has said he wanted to channel the kind of political extravaganza that each party holds every four years...
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Americans' satisfaction with schools is at a low point, new Gallup poll shows
Americans' satisfaction with the quality of K-12 education in the country has hit a low point, driven by a growing political divide and concerns that schools are not preparing children for college and future jobs. Just 32% of American adults say they are “completely” or “somewhat...
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Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections
A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American pl...
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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people, officials say
The Iranian-backed Houthi rebel group in Yemen launched a wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding more than 70 people and igniting fires at oil facilities and utilities in the kingdom, authorities said. The attack was a major escalation in renewed fighting between an...
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Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride
President Donald Trump is embracing his inner cowboy, seeking to gallop into this week's Republican convention in Dallas and save the midterm elections for his party just in the nick of time. As first-of-their-kind festivities open Wednesday, Trump wants to stoke his core support...
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The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open
Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the Senate heading into the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term. But with less than two months until Election Day, control of the chamber is now up for grabs. Democrats have found themselves competing in states that once se...
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Old Texas law could cut James Elmore's 20-year Killing Fields sentence short
James Elmore Jr. was sentenced to a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison for his role in the 1984 death of 16-year-old Laura Miller, but that 20-year sentence may not mean 20 years behind bars. Andy Kahan, Crime Victims Director and Crime Stoppers of Houston, says an old Texa...