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Dolly Parton left one final song for fans to hear in 2046
Dolly Parton planned the music for her final farewell, left a secret song for 2046 and asked that her Broadway musical move forward after her death.
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Ukraine's president coos over a puppy, starting a new volley in his war of visuals against Russia
Wait. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's war chief, holding a puppy? Yes, and it's no accident. In a collision of dog lovers, sports and ongoing war with Russia, the Ukrainian president on Tuesday was captured on video as never before — cuddling and cooing over a floppy, th...
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3 Secret Service agents placed on administrative leave after potential misconduct
Three Secret Service agents were placed on administrative leave with details of what may have occurred not revealed amid an internal review.
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Trump says the US doesn’t need Canada. The economy says otherwise
U.S. President Donald Trump says his country does not need Canada . But every day, roughly 4 million barrels of Canadian crude oil flow south, helping fuel American cars, trucks and airplanes and supply U.S. industry. And oil is only the beginning. Canada also supplies aluminum, ...
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Father says college student was killed by police in Pennsylvania after he went to wrong house
A 22-year-old college student killed by Pennsylvania police responding to a possible burglary had just realized he was at the wrong home and was waiting for friends to come get him when he was shot, his father said Wednesday. Police in Upper Pottsgrove Township, northwest of Phil...
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A robot sprinter shatters a 100-meter record again as sparks fly at China’s robot competition
A robot sprinter broke another 100-meter record on Wednesday at a showcase of China’s growing technological prowess. The record ended China’s five-day World Humanoid Robot Games , in its second year in Beijing, in which more than 2,000 humanoid robots competed in Olympics-style e...
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Houston police leaders face backlash for missing City Council discussing immigration report
The Houston Police Department's top leaders are facing criticism after they did not attend the city's Public Safety Committee meeting where they were listed to present the immigration report....
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What we learned at Tuesday’s tense, tearful Dallas hearing over Alaska-California surrogacy battle
Dallas judge Ashley Wysocki on Tuesday extended an order preventing McKenna West from seeing or making medical decisions for a newborn she gave birth to on behalf of his genetic parents, a California couple....
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Canada is bolstering its defense industry as US relations fray. A boom is on for local contractors
As Canada moves to reduce its dependence on American military suppliers, the push is on display inside a Toronto garment factory. Hunched over sewing machines, two workers rapidly stitch together pieces of camouflage-patterned fabric and Velcro strips. In the next room, workers s...
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Miley Cyrus remembers godmother Dolly Parton after her death at 80
Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton shared a close relationship and collaborated throughout their careers.
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Ted Cruz says on podcast it’s “no secret that I want to be president”
WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said “it’s no secret that I want to be president” on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s podcast Wednesday as chatter about the 2028 presidential field — and whether Cruz will run — intensifies. Cruz, who finished second in the 2016 Republican presidential...
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United passenger says weather diversion on flight to Chicago led to 20-hour travel nightmare
A United Airlines passenger says a weather diversion on an Edinburgh, Scotland flight to Chicago led to a 20-hour travel nightmare through Green Bay.
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U.S. Attorney on potentially prosecuting Houston ICE shooting: ‘We’ll follow the law … But I back the blue’
In an all-encompassing interview, the new U.S Attorney for the Southern District of Texas said his office will follow the law when deciding whether or not to prosecute — including whether or not the ICE agent who pulled the trigger has qualified immunity....
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Tom Brady's new California CardVault store burglarized 1 week after opening
NFL legend Tom Brady's new CardVault store in Palo Alto, California, was burglarized, just one week after opening.
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Tim Curry, 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'Clue' actor, dies at 80
Tim Curry, the star actor of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died. He was 80 years old.
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Transform your look with the hottest glasses in 2026
The ultimate guide to 2026 eyewear: Find your perfect pair.
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Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot
A Maryland court has ruled against a proposed constitutional amendment that could have paved the way for Democrats to redraw the state's congressional districts ahead of the 2028 elections. The ruling Wednesday by a judge in the state's capital city marks another setback in Democ...
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Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms
Democratic-controlled states filed another lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting in this year's midterm elections....
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It's MomTok drama in overdrive in 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' season 5 trailer
"This whole thing has spiraled." The MomTok chaos is in full view in the season 5 trailer for "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." The whole season drops September 10 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+....
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Pearland proposes balanced FY 2026-27 budget, discusses pay raises, new property tax rate
Pearland officials are proposing a balanced budget of nearly $137.8 million for fiscal year 2026-27.
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Tim Curry, iconic character actor and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80
Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and the smug concierge in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” has died. He was 80. Curry, who suffered a stroke...
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Harris County to launch new tool to protect property owners from deed fraud
When activated, property owners can enroll to receive an alert whenever a document is recorded under their registered name.
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Rutgers University dean arrested for invasion of privacy after allegedly taking 'upskirt' videos
The Attorney General's office says 51-year-old Josh Kohut used his phone to record "upskirt" videos without the victim's knowledge.
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and kids arrive in UK for extended stay
The family of four has moved from California to the U.K. for an extended period of time.
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Houston to confirm ‘no intention’ to annex Woodlands under $50 million agreement
The Woodlands Township would pay the city of Houston $50 million over the next three years to forestall the prospect of annexation.
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Texas House Democrats urge Abbott to call for closing of Dilley ICE facility
Texas House Democrats are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to request the closing of a Texas immigration processing facility.
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FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a groundbreaking new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, offering U.S. patients a more effective treatment against one of the deadliest types of cancer . FDA officials gave expedited approval to the first-of-a-kind pill , ca...
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Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show....
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Shipping holiday packages with US Postal Service to cost more this year - See the temporary price increases
It will cost more this holiday season to ship packages with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announcing plans for a temporary price change for some package shipping products for the 2026 peak holiday season....
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On The Red Carpet Icons Celebrates Dolly Parton
In 2023, Dolly Parton talked with On The Red Carpet about her book, "Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones," and how her iconic style evolved over the years....
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US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist
The U.S. government announced a drought disaster on Wednesday for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico as water woes deepen across the U.S. Caribbean territory, with no relief in sight. More than 33% of Puerto Rico is under extreme drought , and another 30% under a...
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Man convicted in murder-for-hire killing of Microsoft manager on Florida road
A man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of a Microsoft design manager on a Florida road was convicted Wednesday in a murder-for-hire scheme fueled by a stormy child custody arrangement between the victim and his wealthy ex-wife . Jared Bridegan was shot four years ago after...
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Vehicle fire causing delays on US-59 and Bissonnet Street, TranStar shows
SkyEy13 was above the scene, which showed the Jeep heavily damaged, as crews investigated.
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Meta to pay Texas $1 billion in child safety case
In 2024, the tech giant agreed to pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of using personal biometric data without users’ authorization....
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President Trump to visit Houston to award Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump will be traveling to Houston to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
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Olympic champion Alysa Liu takes season off after Milan gold, promises her return to the ice
Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu is taking the season off following her triumph in Milan. This time, she is certain she will be back.
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Texas' limits on certain drag shows ruled unconstitutional again
Texas once again cannot enforce its restrictions on some public drag shows after a federal judge on Tuesday declared a 2023 law unconstitutional for the second time....
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Ohio officer helps corral chickens across a road back to their enclosure
The question of “why did the chicken cross the road," now has a new answer thanks to an Ohio police officer.
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Ross Fire in Texas grows to 80,000 acres as winds shift
Crews are working around the clock to control a rapidly growing wildfire burning out of control in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, west of Fort Worth.
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California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates
DALLAS (AP) — A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect told a Texas court Tuesday that the child’s condition has worsened and they are anguished by attempts to deny them parental rights because they previo...
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A Thai woman suspected in Myanmar death of US diplomat gets 1-year prison term on immigration charge
A Thai woman accused of killing her ex-husband, a U.S. diplomat, has been sentenced to one year in prison for violating Myanmar's immigration laws, but she still might go to trial for murder, a lawyer familiar with her case said Wednesday. The court in Yangon’s Kamayut township o...
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CDC says Cyclosporiasis cases now top 17,000
Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.
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UEFA set to end threat of FIFA events boycott over Infantino's failed World Cup investor plan
European soccer body UEFA is set to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived. UEFA’s member federations are meeting Thursday in Monaco ahead of the Champions League d...
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Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together at the US Open
Serena and Venus Williams are teaming up again at the U.S. Open. The sisters will play doubles at the tournament after receiving a wild card Wednesday into the event they won twice. Serena Williams returned to tennis this summer after a four-year absence, and the sisters were set...
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Meta to pay Texas over $1 Billion, agree to new protections for children online
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that he says will provide more than $1 billion to the state while requiring the company to implement new safeguards aimed at protecting children on its platforms. According to the Texas Attorney Ge...
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Third Ward neighbors frustrated with city leaders, police over nightlife chaos
A Houston neighborhood says nonstop weekend partying is turning their streets into a nightmare and contacted city leaders who they say have been inconsistent on enforcement....
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FBI psychiatrist returns as Lindsay Clancy murder trial nears closing arguments
The prosecution resumed questioning its final witness Wednesday in the murder trial against Lindsay Clancy , with an FBI psychiatrist testifying that the choices she made while killing her three children indicated she remained in control of her actions. Dr. Gregory Saathoff, a fo...
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Fort Worth city council authorizes $11.25 million settlement in police fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson
The Fort Worth city council approved on Tuesday a $11.25 million settlement for the family of Atatiana Jefferson, who was fatally shot by a police officer in 2019....
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Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction
Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday. California, Colorado, Kentucky and ...
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Yordan Alvarez hits go-ahead triple in 8th inning as Astros outlast Yankees 9-7
Yordan Alvarez went 3 for 5 and lined a go-ahead triple in the eighth inning off Brent Headrick as the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night. Yainer Diaz hit a pair of solo homers, including a tying shot to the short porch in right field off Headrick’s fas...
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Empire State Building shimmers in pink in tribute to Dolly Parton
The Big Apple honored country music star Dolly Parton Tuesday night in a sparkling display.
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Free heart screenings available Sunday for teen athletes in Missouri City
KPRC 2, the Cody Stephens Foundation and Missouri City Fire & Rescue are teaming up to provide free heart screenings for teen athletes this weekend. The community heart screening is open to all athletes ages 11 to 25, regardless of their school, sport, or level of play. The event...
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Federal judge strikes down Texas law restricting drag performances
The ruling comes after an appeals court set aside the judge's earlier decision, allowing the 2023 law to take effect in March while the legal challenge continued....
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State Department preparing to cancel tens of thousands of visas held by asylum seekers: Officials
The State Department announced that it is preparing to revoke tourist and business visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to foreign nationals who have sought or are actively seeking asylum....
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Big Bend border construction pause will last at least through August, CBP says
Opponents have continued to advocate against border construction of any kind in the area, especially within the national park, a long-protected swath of pristine desert landscape....
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After dogs shot dead in California, activists push for oversight at rescue shelters
An attorney said that 138 carcasses have been exhumed from Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt County. The Sheriff's Office estimates roughly 725 dogs are missing, a tally reflecting data from 2025 to 2026 alone....
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City of Katy asks residents to voluntarily conserve water amid triple-digit heat
Nearly a week of triple-digit temperatures is putting additional pressure on water demand in Katy, prompting city officials to activate the first stage of the city’s drought contingency plan. The City of Katy says Stage One is a mild, awareness-level stage focused on voluntary co...
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The Kremlin says the CIA director held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts
The Kremlin said Wednesday that CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts, a rare and secretive visit at a time when relations with Washington remain strained over Russia's war in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ratcliffe di...
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The Woodlands, Houston to decide on $50M deal to end annexation possibility
A special meeting will be held on Aug. 26 to discuss permanently eliminating the possibility of Houston annexing The Woodlands Township.
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Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran conflict and ongoing US trade fights
An inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve was unchanged last month in the latest sign that many Americans are still struggling with higher costs . The Commerce Department's Wednesday report showed that prices rose 3.7% in July compared with a year earlier, the s...