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Baby among 2 unvaccinated measles deaths in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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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Bar Moon brings cocktails, live music and a night out to Post Oak
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, ex-Bosnian Serb warlord who oversaw atrocities, dies in prison at 84, state TV says
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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‘The whole enchilada’: House Speaker Mike Johnson says all eyes are on San Antonio’s new district
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 to hear closing arguments
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 Americans applying for jobless aid slips to 203,000 as layoffs remain low
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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Houston to begin water shutoffs for thousands of delinquent customers
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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14-year-old riding e-scooter hit by vehicle in Klein, hospitalized
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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Exclusive: RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that
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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The Woodlands agrees to pay Houston $50 million to permanently block annexation
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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Houston High School Football Is Back! Friday Football Frenzy Kicks Off Season 21
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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Meta settlement sparks social media changes for teens: What parents need to know
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 Trump headed to Houston for RNC event before honoring Artemis II astronauts
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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Nepal-Tibet flood deaths rise to 273 amid search for hundreds of missing tourists
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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HPD chief a no-show at safety meeting (Aug. 27, 2026)
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 diagnoses problems with AI, but an expert questions his prescription
Bill Gates is hitting the panic button on artificial intelligence.
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Closing arguments set to begin in Lindsay Clancy's trial in killings of her 3 children
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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Keep the umbrellas handy! Scattered storms are back in the forecast
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’s new Oreo chicken sandwich has the internet asking: Would you try it?
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...
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Republicans face a midterm verdict as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promised
Mike Gibbons sat out the presidential election two years ago, frustrated that Democrat Kamala Harris did not take a stronger stand against Israel's war in Gaza and unable to bring himself to cast a vote for Republican Donald Trump . That is not his plan this year. The 33-year-old...
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Panda Express CEO responds to criticism that chain’s food isn’t ‘authentic’ Chinese cuisine
Is Panda Express authentic Chinese food? That question has sparked plenty of debate over the years, and now the restaurant chain’s co-founder and CEO has weighed in. In an interview with TODAY , Panda Express co-founders and co-CEOs Andrew and Peggy Cherng addressed criticism tha...
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Where you can pay tribute to Dolly Parton in Houston and Galveston
Houston is finding its own ways to remember Dolly Parton. Following the death of the country music icon at 80, tributes are popping up at Houston-area bars, restaurants, music venues and even on the water in Galveston. Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, after a brief battle with cance...
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Loop 610 North shut down after deadly early morning crash near McCarty
A young Houston man died early this morning after losing control of his vehicle on Loop 610 North near the McCarty exit. The crash was reported at approximately 12:23 a.m. The victim, described as a man in his 20s, was the sole occupant of a Lexus four-door sedan. According to au...
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Russia bombards 9 Ukrainian cities overnight, calling the strikes 'massive'
Russia bombarded cities across Ukraine with missiles and drones in an overnight onslaught that ran into the daylight of hours Thursday, when explosions echoed around Kyiv through the morning. Ukraine is desperately short of U.S.-made Patriot air defense missiles that can counter ...
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NFL ends the Pro Bowl game, but players will still be honored as Pro Bowlers
The NFL announced the move Wednesday, bringing an end to an exhibition of the league's top players that was held in some form almost every year since 1951....
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Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments
Regional powers sought an off-ramp from the war with Iran as another tanker attack was reported in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Iranian government dismissed the Trump administration's latest sanctions. Elsewhere in the Middle East, a Jerusalem court acquitted a man accused of be...
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What to know about Mount Kailash, a sacred site for pilgrims missing after floods in Nepal and Tibet
More than 100 of the nearly 1,300 people missing after massive floods in a border area of Nepal and China were on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a sacred site in the Himalayas. The disaster left at least 168 people dead and displaced hundreds of people across the Himalayan region...
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People from more than 30 countries are missing after the flash floods in Nepal and China
A glacier collapse in Tibet caused catastrophic flash flooding in a border area of China and Nepal. Authorities in both countries have reported at least 273 deaths and more than 1,300 people missing as of Thursday. Many were foreigners in the area for trekking or a pilgrimage to ...
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Artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka dot art and 'infinity mirror' rooms, dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the renowned Japanese artist known for her famous "Infinity Mirror Rooms" and polka dot art, has died at the age of 97.
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Chinese foreign minister calls for US and China to 'overcome obstacles' ahead of presidential summit
China's foreign minister said his country and the United States should overcome obstacles between the nations ahead of an expected summit next month between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Wang Yi met with U.S. ambassador to China David Perdue on Wed...
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Pakistani investigators visiting hospital nursery where fire killed 14 newborns
Investigators appointed by Pakistan's prime minister were making a visit Thursday to the hospital nursery where a fast-moving fire killed 14 newborns , as grieving families and the public sought answers about the cause of the blaze and the safety measures at the major government ...
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Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street retreats following economic updates
Asian stocks were mixed on Thursday following modest losses on Wall Street, while oil prices declined. U.S. futures were trading higher after Nvidia’s latest quarterly earnings beat Wall Street’s expectations as demand for its advanced artificial intelligence chips surged. In Jap...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2753: Henry Gantt
Episode: 2753 Henry Laurence Gantt. Today, we chart new territory.
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Houston-area mother shot 5 times, daughter injured in northeast Houston shooting
A Houston mother who was shot five times while driving with her daughter is speaking out about the terrifying experience.
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Michigan Democrats want to fight Trump. First they have to stop fighting each other
When Democrats gathered this week in a West Michigan congressional district they're trying to flip blue, they wanted to talk about the cost of living under President Donald Trump . But it didn't take long for the conversation to turn to a controversy dividing their party. One att...
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After six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern
When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially forecast it would last four to five weeks. Six months later, there's still no off-ramp in sight despite Trump's repeated assertions that the war has been won or a deal to resolve it was nearly c...
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Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough
Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. states. Besides the money, which will be paid out over a decade, Meta has agreed to strengthen its a...
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Britons get the chance to read Jason Arday’s story for themselves as memoir is published in the UK
Britons who saw Professor Jason Arday’s life and death dissected by weeks of headlines covering allegations about his academic qualifications and personal accomplishments can now read his version of the story. Simon & Schuster will on Thursday publish Arday’s memoir “Great and Un...
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Zelenskyy's direct plea helped unlock Russia sanctions in the Senate. What's next is uncertain
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the U.S. Capitol hours after Lindsey Graham's funeral to an unusually attentive audience. Half the Senate gathered for the closed-door meeting. Senators set their mobile phones down and focused their attention. Along with represe...
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California and the federal government battle over hospice fraud, as victims lose coverage and care
At 71 and a few years into retirement, Linda Henry felt like she was in good health, and only went to her doctor in Southern California for the occasional checkup. So it was a shock when she found out in 2024 that she had been enrolled in hospice, a specialized end-of-life care u...
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Tate brothers' extradition fight is back in Miami court as brothers seek a release on bond
A federal judge is considering Thursday whether social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in jail as they challenge their extradition to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom. The Tates have remained in a federal detention center in Miam...
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For everything from troubled hearts to lost keys, Greeks bake cakes for a wish-granting saint
For the careless and despairing alike, there’s a special day on the Orthodox Christian calendar to provide relief — with the help of some orange-flavored cake. Thousands of pilgrims gathered late Wednesday and Thursday at the Church of St. Fanourios, 10 kilometers (6 miles) north...
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Closing arguments are set to begin in Lindsay Clancy's trial in the killings of her 3 children
Closing arguments are set for Thursday in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy , a Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children in a case that has drawn attention to postpartum mental health. Before closings began, Judge William Sullivan read instructions for...
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The Woodlands Fire: 1 dead following house fire, firefighter taken to hospital
One person is dead, and a firefighter was taken to the hospital following an afternoon fire in The Woodlands on Wednesday afternoon.
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North Shore football isn't focused on repeating as 6A D1 State Champions
Coming off their 7th UIL State Championship season, the North Shore Mustangs are just two days away from the start of their 2026 season on Friday night. But when speaking with the Mustangs, they made it very clear that they aren’t letting any pressure of repeating as state champs...
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University of Houston student says she was groped on the first day back on campus
A University of Houston sophomore says her first day back on campus took a frightening turn when a man allegedly groped her twice as she was leaving work at the Student Center South....
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Condo owners paying at least $800 a month in HOA fees for condos uninhabitable for more than 5 years
More than five years after a fire at Bayfront Towers, 11 condo owners remain unable to return to their units while all 74 owners continue paying special assessments and HOA fees tied to rebuilding the property....
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Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died, her studio said Thursday. She was 97. Kusama died Aug. 14 at a hospital in Tokyo, Yayoi Kusama Studio said. “She continued to paint un...
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47 confirmed New World screwworm infestations: Texas tracker and what you need to know
Track confirmed New World screwworm infestations in Texas and learn what the flesh-eating parasite is, which animals are at risk, how it spreads, what symptoms to watch for and what officials are doing to contain the outbreak....
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Nearly 1,000 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by a glacial collapse
China’s Xinhua News Agency said Thursday that mudslides in Tibet caused by a glacial collapse have left three people dead and 558 missing, while police in Nepal reported at least 162 were killed after massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China swept through communit...
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14-year-old girl taken into custody after bringing a loaded firearm onto Willis HS campus: MCSO
A 14-year-old student was taken into custody after bringing a loaded firearm onto the campus of Willis High School on Wednesday morning, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said....
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Dolly Parton
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered flags lowered to half-staff across the state in honor of Dolly Parton. The order states flags will be lowered for seven days in honor of the late country singer. The move comes one day after Parton’s death. The legendary country music singer...
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FDA approves breakthrough drug to treat advanced pancreatic cancer
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Wednesday a drug that could extend the survival of those with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
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Accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, 3 co-defendants set for 2028 trial
A military judge rejected prosecutors’ push for a 2027 trial date in the long-delayed case.
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Bencic and Cobolli knock out Svitolina and Monfils to reach the US Open mixed doubles final
Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli advanced to the U.S. Open mixed doubles final Wednesday night by rallying to end the run of spouses Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils . Bencic and Cobolli won 4-5 (7), 4-1 (10-5) and waited to return to the Arthur Ashe Stadium court later against ...
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Military judge sets June 2028 trial date for alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
A U.S. military judge on Wednesday set a summer 2028 trail date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three others accused of plotting the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks . The trial is scheduled to begin June 5, 2028, 18 months later than the January 2027 start that prosecutors had r...
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Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets after one pitch Wednesday night when he was hit in the upper back by A.J. Ewing’s line drive. Ewing’s 106 mph liner ricocheted off May as he whirled in an attempt to get out of the way. The ball ca...
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Daniel Tirado Pantoja reunites with family after ICE release
Daniel Tirado Pantoja is back with his family after being released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody — but his legal battle is far from over. The League of United Latin American Citizens, known as LULAC, shared a statement from Tirado Pantoja’s family following his...
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1 suspect in custody, 1 at large after fleeing crash involving Conroe ISD school bus, district says
Police arrested one man and are looking for another after the pair hit a school bus in Conroe, then ran off, a spokesperson with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said....
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Houston Police Department investigating officer usages of Flock camera system for potential policy violations
The Houston Police Department says it is investigating certain usages of the Flock camera system by officers for potential policy violations. The department didn’t disclose how many officers are being looked into, but said it has identified usage that is being investigated furthe...