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The U.S. Secret Service is aware of a video broadcast by Iranian state television discussing a potential plot to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son, according to reports....
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The company has shifted to fruit- and vegetable-based dyes as well as colors derived from spices like turmeric and paprika to give its cereals their customary bright colors....
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President Donald J. Trump will be arriving in Houston Thursday evening for a private fundraiser ahead of a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
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A new Texas poll finds Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton in the 2026 U.S. Senate race. The survey also found affordability and cost of living are voters’ top concerns....
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If you think waking up to a bad dream is scary, imagine waking up to a bat trying to crawl into your mouth. Yes, that actually happened to a Richmond, Virginia, doctor, and now her wild bedtime story is going viral. Dr. Krista Edelman, a Richmond gastroenterologist, shared the bi...
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent Christian Castro faces charges in Minnesota related to his alleged shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in northern Minneapolis in January. Gov. Greg Abbott has yet to sign an extradition warrant....
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Longtime children's sports announcer Lewis Kalb went viral after he appeared in the broadcast booth at a Phillies game.
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Over 1 million people have been educated about animals through "Garden State Tortoise," and their sanctuary is based in South Jersey.
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When West Philly kids seek to express themselves through art, they can do it at The Power of Paint, an art academy started by Teisha Brown
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A group of U.S. senators led by Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada urged Immigration and Customs Enforcement to cancel its plan to outfit officers with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks . In a letter to ICE's acting director Thursday, Cortez Masto and 15 of h...
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Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL is looking into whether San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York will be punished for violating the league's personal conduct policy after he was caught in a prostitution sting in Ohio....
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FORT WORTH — The Ross Fire has grown into one of the largest wildfires in the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s recorded history, scorching 85,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties in just three days. The fire, which began Monday near Palo Pinto, grew with extraordinary speed in t...
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Nearly 25,000 pounds of frozen buffalo chicken products are being recalled after they were produced without federal inspection.
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The U.S. Justice Department has charged more than 80 people in the takedown of a violent Puerto Rican gang, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Thursday during a visit to the island as part of the Trump administration's efforts to highlight its push to tackle violent crime. F...
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Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Leonard Williams and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed on a three-year, $90 million contract extension that includes $56 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymi...
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From notebooks to calculators, George Hays is delivering more than school supplies. He's bringing relief to educators across the city.
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A beluga whale died days after it was transported hundreds of miles to a Chicago aquarium from a shuttered Ontario park as part of an ongoing effort to rescue Canada’s last captive whales. The whale, a 23-year-old female named Peekachu, died suddenly Tuesday as caretakers tried t...
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NASA hopes a new space telescope will give astronauts a closer glimpse at the far reaches of space than ever before.
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As Republicans prepare for the party's first national midterm convention in Dallas, we asked Texas Republicans what — and who — defines the Lone Star State's GOP in 2026....
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Galveston County homeowners whose properties were damaged by Hurricane Beryl or other eligible 2024 storms may qualify for financial help through a Texas General Land Office recovery program. Assistance may include money to rebuild, reimbursement for certain repairs and other dis...
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An American Airlines flight bound for Charlotte was delayed after the plane experienced a tire issue while taxiing for departure at O'Hare International Airport....
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Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the middle of the Atlantic. Dolly is expected to continue to move westward at a quick pace as it gets steered around a strong area of high pressure. The latest forecast track from the NHC has Dolly moving west towards the Leeward Islands by Satu...
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The storm and its name had no connection to Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
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As the largest Feeding America food bank in the nation by distribution, the Houston Food Bank serves as a vital lifeline across 18 Southeast Texas counties....
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Georgia prison officials plan to execute a man next month who was convicted of fatally shooting two real estate agents in Atlanta’s suburbs more than two decades ago. Stacey Humphreys, 53, was convicted of malice murder in the 2003 killings of 33-year-old Cyndi Williams and 21-ye...
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The U.S. military is experiencing a “beyond critical” shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe largely driven by President Donald Trump’s war with Iran , a U.S. defense official in Europe and a NATO official told The Associated Press, raising concerns about vulnerabili...
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Parents and teachers at the epicenter of Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak are urging authorities to delay the reopening of schools as infections continue to outpace efforts to contain the disease. The Ebola outbreak centered in the eastern Ituri province is the fastest-growing ...
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Rain! Yes rain, is back in the forecast for your Thursday. We started off Thursday on a mostly dry note with just a few passing showers but rain should become a bit more scattered as we head into the second half of your day. Overall, we are looking at a 40% chance of rain so not ...
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Jake Reiner, the eldest son of Rob and Michelle Reiner, says the last several months have been a "living nightmare" during his first sit-down interview....
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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer being held in a Texas jail has been released despite an extradition request from Minnesota.
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Peter Cullen, a voice actor who starred as Optimus Prime in "Transformers" and as Eeyore in "Winnie the Pooh," has died at the age of 85.
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Location 1555 miles E of The Leeward Islands Wind 40 mph Heading W at 24 mph Pressure 29.74 Coordinates 38.7W, 13.6N Discussion At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Dolly was located near latitude 13.6 North, longitude 38.7 West. Dolly is moving toward the west...
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Tropical Storm Dolly formed Thursday in the Atlantic Ocean far from land, and forecasters said it could bring heavy rain to portions of the Caribbean. The storm was about 1,555 miles (2,500 kilometers) east of the Leeward Islands and had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (64 kph)...
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Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, becoming the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
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UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. UEFA said Thursday it filed documents in a Manhattan court requesting di...
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CenterPoint Energy says the I-45 northbound exit ramp to I-69 northbound and the I-69 southbound exit ramp to I-45 southbound will be closed through Saturday....
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Christian Castro was released at the break of dawn from a detention center in Brownsville. He motioned his hand toward a few camera operators and a reporter crowding around him and quickly got into an SUV that drove off....
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Tires on a DHL cargo plane caught on fire during an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday night.
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A petition to rename Nashville International Airport after Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton is gaining traction online.
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President Donald Trump said Thursday he is renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the U.S. as he exacerbates his trade war with Canada . The Republican president signed an executive order updating the lake’s name for the U.S. geographic naming service. Trump canno...
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These are the first deaths related to measles within the state in 35 years, and the first deaths reported this year in the U.S.
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Looking for a new spot for cocktails and a night out? Bar Moon is bringing creative drinks, live jazz and weekend DJ sets to Post Oak. Located on Post Oak, Bar Moon is an intimate cocktail lounge with a design inspired by the lunar cycle. You’ll find those details throughout the ...
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Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general who oversaw atrocities in Bosnia i n the 1990s, has died in prison at age 84, the Serbian state RTS television and the official Bosnian Serb television reported. The reports said that Mladic died in a U.N. prison hospital in The Hague, Nethe...
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On Wednesday evening, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), U.S. Reps. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-Florida) and Rudy Yakam (R-Indiana) visited a VFW near the Mission Marquee Plaza in San Antonio, where they mingled with veterans and local officials at a campaign event for first...
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Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Plymouth, Massachusetts, are hearing closing arguments Wednesday before deciding whether to hold the former labor and delivery nurse criminally responsible for killing her three children in 2023. While both sides agree she killed her c...
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The number of people filing for U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining at historic lows as layoffs are rare and most Americans enjoy job security. Jobless claims slipped to 203,000 last week from a revised 207,000 the week before, the Labor Department reported Thurs...
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Beginning September 8, the City of Houston says it will begin disconnecting water service for customers who are 90 days or more behind on their bills and owe more than $500. Houston Public Works Director Randy Macchi says notices are already going out to customers who could be at...
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A teen was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in Klein on Wednesday, according to Harris County authorities.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeatedly told lawmakers who held the key to his confirmation last year that a 2019 visit to Samoa before a deadly measles outbreak had " nothing to do with vaccines .” New documents obtained by The Associated Press and The Guardian refute ...
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A decades-old question surrounding The Woodlands could soon be settled permanently. The Woodlands Township has approved a proposed agreement with the City of Houston that would prevent Houston from ever annexing the community. Under the proposed amendment to the two governments’ ...
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Are you ready for some football? How about Houston’s Friday Football Frenzy on KPRC 2? We are back for our 21st season of bringing viewers the most comprehensive high school football coverage in Greater Houston. Buckle up because it’s that time again for all levels across Texas s...
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From a two-hour daily limit to nighttime blocks and hidden likes, here’s what parents should know about Meta’s new protections for teens.
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President Donald Trump is headed to Houston Thursday for a two-day visit that begins with politics and ends with a ceremony honoring the four astronauts behind a historic trip around the Moon. The White House schedule shows Air Force One is expected to arrive at Ellington Field J...
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At least 273 people have been confirmed killed by the massive flash flooding that ravaged the Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday.
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On Thursday's show: We learn why HPD Chief Noe Diaz was a no-show at a Houston City Council public safety committee meeting this week. And we get an update on developments in the bid for NHL expansion to Houston or Austin....
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Bill Gates is hitting the panic button on artificial intelligence.
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Prosecutors called more than 70 witnesses, including Clancy's then-husband, while the defense called 10 witnesses, including some of Clancy's friends and relatives....
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Thursday’s forecast: The incredibly strong ridge of high pressure that has brought us this hot and dry stretch is finally shifting west. That is opening the door for more clouds, rain and thunderstorms across Southeast Texas. During the morning hours, we’ll be watching as rain dr...
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KFC is taking the sweet-and-savory combination to a whole new level, and the internet has plenty to say about it. KFC and OREO have teamed up for a new Oreo Original Recipe Chicken Burger, but there’s a catch: You’ll have to travel to China to try it. According to Delish , the li...
