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Amid blood shortage, grateful man knows all too well that donors are heroes
The blood from a typical donation only lasts about 42 days, so the Red Cross and hospitals need a constant supply.
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Tiger Woods strikes plea deal in Florida DUI crash case; driver's license suspended for 5 years
A Florida judge suspended Tiger Woods' driver's license for five years and ordered him to pay a $1,500 fine on Wednesday, part of a plea agreement reached with prosecutors following his March 2026 arrest for suspected DUI after a crash on Jupiter Island....
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Viral 'Oreogate' parenting debate, likely sparked by sneaky ad on Instagram, strikes real nerve about over-stepping
What is "Oreogate?" The viral parenting debate on Instagram is striking a nerve about boundaries and over-stepping.
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Ye announces concerts at Houston’s Reliant Stadium, Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium
Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has announced Texas concerts at Houston’s Reliant Stadium on Oct. 31 and AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Nov. 7.
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Lawsuit says ICE agents racial profile during immigration crackdown in California
A new federal lawsuit out of Southern California challenges the way the Trump Administration carries out immigration enforcement.
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Court documents show Tiger Woods plans to change not guilty plea in DUI case in Florida
Court documents showed Tuesday that Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida.
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Woman says she was attacked in her car while stopped at a red light in downtown Houston
A northwest Houston woman says she was followed, then attacked while driving through downtown Houston early Monday morning.
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Doorbell camera captures dramatic moments when New York man struck by lightning
Dramatic video shows a man struck by lightning last week on Staten Island during strong storms.
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House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct toward former female staffers
The House voted Tuesday to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., following a House Ethics Committee investigation that concluded he engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers in his office. A censure registers the House’s deep di...
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Pearland police use Flock cameras to catch suspect within hours, officers say
A repeat criminal suspect is back in custody after Pearland police said flock cameras helped them catch the suspect in just two hours.
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Car crashes into downtown Houston building, police say
Authorities did not immediately disclose if anyone was injured or what led to the crash.
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Tiger Woods plans to change not guilty plea in DUI case in Florida, court documents show
Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida, according to court documents filed Tuesday. In March, Woods' Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and the legendary golfer was arrested, officials said. Woods plea...
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Watch: Smoke billows after chemical fire breaks out at Mississippi manufacturing plant
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
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Jackson Koivun added to American team for Presidents Cup 3 months after leaving college
Jackson Koivun was added to the U.S. team for the Presidents Cup on Tuesday just three months after leaving Auburn, one of two newcomers captain Brandt Snedeker picked for an American team that hasn't lost in 28 years. Koivun, who won the 3M Open in his third start as a professio...
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Texas A&M fans narrowly top UT Austin fans as Texas’ most obnoxious, survey finds
Texas A&M has officially been voted the most obnoxious college football fan base in Texas, though a major split among younger voters suggests a new rival might be coming for the crown....
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Pedestrian bridge set to honor Milby High School student who was hit-and-killed by train
The bridge, to be called the Sergio Ivan Rodriguez Memorial Pedestrian Bridge, will be located at Harding Street and Galveston Road, near the high school....
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"Scrubs" drops Operation-inspired teaser for Season 2 premiere on ABC and Hulu
The countdown to the return to Sacred Heart is on! Check out how J.D., Turk and Elliot get playful with an Operation-themed teaser ahead of the Season 2 two-episode premiere on ABC and Hulu!...
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Body of man found inside west Houston apartment was in a closet under the stairs, HPD says
Officers said the victim's roommate found the body in a closet under the stairs after being away from home for a few days.
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Tropical Storm Edouard: Houston-area school closures Wednesday
Tropical Storm Edouard is bring heavy rain and gusty winds to portions of the Houston area and Southeast Texas. In response, some school districts are canceling classes on Wednesday. See the list....
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Grand Canyon flooding shuts down tourist lodging, threatens economy after last year's fire
Deadly flooding at the Grand Canyon threatens to cause economic damage, with a washed-out pipeline severing the South Rim's water supply and shutting down lodging at the popular tourist vista for an indefinite period. The national park remains open but tourists who planned to sta...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 1, 2026)
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
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Venezuela’s main airport partially resumes commercial flights after deadly earthquakes
Venezuela's main airport partially resumed commercial operations Tuesday, nearly 10 weeks after two devastating earthquakes struck the South American country. A temporary area with metal structures was erected in the parking lot of the Simón Bolívar International Airport, located...
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SpaceX pledges up to $220M for Brownsville water projects after land de-annexation
SpaceX plans to invest up to $220 million in water and wastewater projects for the growing city.
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Man killed, teen and 10-year-old injured after head-on crash on Highway 90 in Fort Bend County, DPS officials say
Investigators said the 66-year-old driver of one vehicle was killed in a crash after the 16-year-old driver of another vehicle was driving in the wrong direction....
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Hello Houston (September 1, 2026)
Today: We break down what’s currently happening with mail-in voting, find out what’s behind Houston ISD’s teacher exodus, learn about a new art installation at the Menil Drawing Center, and more....
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Controller Hollins calls Houston’s anti-annexation agreement with The Woodlands a ‘bad deal’
In exchange for $50 million over four years, the city could lose as much as $173 million over the next three decades, according to Hollins' office. Whitmire's administration disputed the projection....
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Gusty winds expected in counties NE of Houston as Tropical Storm Edouard moves inland
Gusty winds are expected in counties northeast of Houston as Tropical Storm Edouard moves inland Tuesday afternoon and into the overnight hours. A wind advisory has been issued for northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, and Houston counties until 1 p.m. Wednesday. ...
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Last minute donations save historic Garden Oaks Theatre from demolition
Arthouse Houston is moving to close on the purchase of the Garden Oaks Theater.
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Thea Frodin, who was Serena Williams' body double in 'King Richard,' loses in her US Open debut
Thea Frodin once had to hit like Serena Williams in a movie . On Tuesday at the U.S. Open , she showed some pretty good power of her own in real life. The 17-year-old from California lost to No. 2 Elena Rybakina 6-3, 6-2 while playing her first WTA Tour match in a Grand Slam tour...
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Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
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Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook's 15-year tenure during which the company's value skyrocketed to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone's enormous popularity....
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Houston-area school districts closed Wednesday due to Tropical Storm Edouard
Several Houston-area school district have made the decision to cancel classes on Wednesday. Conroe ISD announced Tuesday afternoon that they will be closed on Tuesday. RELATED: Tropical Storm Edouard makes Landfall- Here’s the Timeline for winds and rain in Houston & SE Texas Wil...
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121 arrested in ICE raid at Memphis nightclub
A massive raid on a Memphis nightclub led to the arrest of more than one hundred people accused of being in the country illegally, including those who have a criminal record, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported....
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Teen who livestreamed California mosque shooting charged with murder
A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings....
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Haitian who just graduated high school takes his own life after losing TPS status, advocacy group says
A 20-year-old Haitian who had just graduated high school and had recently lost temporary protected status died by suicide on Monday, according to an advocacy group....
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Lake Tahoe swim instructor Lynnette Bellin recounts rare river otter attack, receiving 38 stitches
A Lake Tahoe swimmer is recovering after what's believed to be a river otter, attacked her during a swim.
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Tucson, Arizona, police investigate gay bar shooting as a possible hate crime
Police in Arizona say a shooting at a Tucson gay bar that left three people dead, including the shooter, is being investigated as a possible hate crime. Vincent Anthony Siqueiros, 42, and Cameron Davis Capara, 33, were shot in the parking lot of Venture-N shortly after midnight M...
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Bessent says 19 finance ministers agreed 'cheap exports' are unsustainable, but China dissented
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that 19 of the members of the G20 had agreed to address streams of “cheap exports” that cause global economic imbalances, but said China had dissented. Bessent made his comments at the end of a two-day meeting with finance ministers a...
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LIVE Updates: Tropical Storm Edouard tracker for Houston, SE Texas
The KPRC 2 Weather Team is monitoring Tropical Storm Edouard as it moves toward Southeast Texas, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and a risk of street flooding to parts of the Houston area. Flood watches and tropical storm warnings are active across coastal and inland counties. B...
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Meet the rescuers saving the stray cats of Brooklyn
These cat rescuers are saving Brooklyn's stray cats while inspiring rescuers-to-be around the world.
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House passes short-term funding bill to avoid federal government shutdown before election
The House passed a short-term measure Tuesday to fund the federal government into early December, a move designed to avoid a chaotic shutdown as lawmakers campaign for reelection....
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Video shows moment FBI agents surround Swalwell at SFO amid federal investigation
The video shows Swalwell getting off a plane wearing a black hoodie and baseball hat before investigators approach him. He appears to cooperate and hands over what is presumed to be his cellphone to a female agent....
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Underpass gates already up as Houston braces for Tropical Storm Edouard
As Tropical Storm Edouard approaches, city officials say heavy rain is the biggest concern for Houston, particularly in neighborhoods that already struggle with flooding. One of those areas is the intersection of Emancipation and Navigation in Houston’s East End, where crews have...
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Pennsylvania police officer charged with voluntary manslaughter in killing of college student
A Pennsylvania police officer who fatally shot a 22-year-old college student has been charged with voluntary manslaughter, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
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MLB's Los Angeles Angels to be sold to Rams and Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has reached a deal to purchase controlling ownership of the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno, expanding its sprawling empire of teams across every major U.S. professional sport with the addition of the beleaguered baseball club. The company led...
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Nicole Kidman shares excitement for ‘Practical Magic 2’ at premiere with Sandra Bullock in Los Angeles
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reunite as the Owens sisters in “Practical Magic 2,” sharing why they returned for the long-awaited sequel.
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Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at airport
The German government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures....
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Swimmers urged to watch out for 'purple meanie' jellyfish at Jersey Shore
A type of Jellyfish, known as the mauve stinger or "purple meany," has been moving along the New Jersey coast.
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Former NASA flight director plans her wedding with an out-of-this-world twist
NASA's first Hispanic female flight director, Ginger Kerrick, discusses how she incorporated Mission Control elements into her wedding, which ranged from countdowns to astronaut attendees....
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Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends
The effort is part of the implementation of President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail voting.
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Entergy positions crews to respond to Tropical Storm Edouard; urges customers to prepare and be cautious in aftermath
Entergy Texas says it activated its emergency operations center on Monday and have crews positioned to respond ahead of Tropical Storm Edouard. The company said Monday it has crews rotating shifts for 24-hour response coverage. It has also deployed more than 60 vegetation crews t...
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Couple arrested in Florida, accused of keeping 4 children captive, abused in tractor-trailer cab: Officials
A Georgia couple was arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly abusing four children they kept confined in the cab of a tractor-trailer that frequently traveled through Florida....
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Houston city leaders say 'all hands on deck' ahead of Tropical Storm Edouard's landfall in SE Texas
Among the preparations, leaders said barricades were placed at multiple locations that have flooding issues, and Lake Houston was lowered by one foot to retain any runoff water....
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House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The House passed a short-term measure Tuesday to fund the federal government into early December, a move designed to avoid a chaotic shutdown as lawmakers campaign for reelection. Lawmakers needed to act before the fiscal year concludes at the end of September to avoid a funding ...
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Bank of America worker killed in 'unprovoked' Times Square stabbing identified: Police
The NYPD said two people were stabbed in a "random and unprovoked" attack by 39-year-old Pamela Cisneros of Queens.
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AP Exclusive: Nurse who saved baby from Pakistan hospital fire wishes she could have saved the rest
Razia Noreen and her colleagues had just checked on the 15 newborns in their care at the hospital nursery in Islamabad and were preparing injections for some of them in an adjacent room when she saw noticed something unusual: flames. The nurse dropped the syringe and ran into the...
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North Carolina teen dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater: Health officials
State health officials say the teenager died Monday.
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Abbott pauses state funding as Texas cities ditch Flock cameras
Several Texas cities have recently canceled or reconsidered their contracts for the AI-powered license plate reader systems.
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Nationwide recall of pet food issued over salmonella concerns
Food and Drug Administration officials said the latest pet food recall covers Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe and Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe sold in stores across the country....
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UN report finds Syria was building a nuclear reactor in Deir el-Zour under former President Assad
Inspectors with the U.N. nuclear watchdog visited several sites in Syria in August and carried out verification work, according to a confidential report circulated to member states and seen Tuesday by The Associated Press. Based on this visit, the International Atomic Energy Agen...