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Crucial window for rescuing survivors narrows as Venezuela enters third day after deadly twin quakes
The situation has grown more desperate by the hour in Venezuela as people dig through the rubble of collapsed homes and apartment buildings.
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Looking at NRG Stadium's future as Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and Texans build new facilities
With the Texans building a new practice facility near Bridgeland and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo just announcing a new complex off Highway 288, the question remains of what will become of NRG Stadium?...
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Texans share their experience on the psychedelic that the state is spending millions to study
Texas patients are traveling across the border to get their hands on a strong, unregulated psychedelic drug that they say is bringing renewed hope for mental health treatment....
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Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know
Reports are swirling about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce possibly getting married at New York's Madison Square Garden.
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Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas....
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Man tied to Montgomery County ministries arrested, extradited to Texas on child indecency charges
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact investigators as they continue probing allegations of sexual abuse involving a man authorities say had ties to multiple religious ministries in Montgomery County and worked with youth-related grou...
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World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32
Going into the final day of group play at the World Cup, there are essentially eight teams vying for four spots in the round of 32.Tournament co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico have all advanced, along with France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Norway and others.Th...
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Controversy in Austrian GP qualifying as Russell sets fastest time after Verstappen crash
Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix ended in controversy as Mercedes' George Russell was credited with pole position despite a yellow flag for a dramatic crash by Max Verstappen on Saturday.Russell sped through the final two corners seconds after Verstappen went spinning off t...
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Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne lead Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame class in Knoxville
Candace Parker’s basketball journey has come full circle.It started when she led Tennessee to two national championships, then continued in the WNBA, where she was part of three titles and won two MVP awards. She also helped the U.S. win two Olympic gold medals.Parker will be ind...
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Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park....
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Lebanon's deal with Israel requires Hezbollah to disarm. That might be difficult
Hezbollah’s leader on Saturday criticized a framework agreement that Israel and Lebanon signed a day earlier to end months of conflict between the militant group and Israel, raising concerns about its effectiveness.Lebanon and Israel signed the deal in Washington on Friday withou...
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Star power: Serena Williams commands spotlight ahead of her Wimbledon return
Iga Swiatek is the defending champion. Aryna Sabalenka is the No. 1 women’s singles player.Serena Williams is the star, though, at Wimbledon.The 44-year-old Williams' presence has been emanating throughout SW19 — the famous post code of Wimbledon — as she prepares to play her fir...
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Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian siblings in a Gaza tent camp
An Israeli drone strike on Saturday killed two Palestinian siblings, including a 15-year-old girl, in southern Gaza and wounded at least seven others, according to Nasser hospital, where the casualties were taken.The strike targeted tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in the ...
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Pete Buttigieg and his kids were targeted by child services swatting call, police say
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false.
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5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan, no damage reported
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck parts of Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan on Saturday, sending panicked residents across Pakistan rushing out of their homes, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The epicenter was in the Hindu Kush regio...
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Tropical Trouble: Tracking a new area for tropical disturbance near Florida’s coast
Another homegrown storm is trying to develop off the east coast of Florida. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is placing a 20% chance of development over the next 7 days.This area of concern is due to a low-pressure system developing along a stalling front. This is not a home r...
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Chinese dissident who fled by dinghy to South Korea arrives in Canada, his friend says
A Chinese political dissident who had fled to South Korea last month in a dinghy has arrived in Canada, his friend said on social media on Saturday. Dong Guangping was aboard a 3.3-meter (10.8-foot) inflatable boat in the waters off a western South Korean island in May when he wa...
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At the Great American State Fair, you can find a dinosaur's rib cage. Unity is another matter
A dinosaur rib cage. A 7,000-pound sandcastle made with Jersey Shore sand. Two rocking chairs in an unstaffed booth as well as a number of empty spaces.This is the Great American State Fair. The fair kicked off this week and is a run by Freedom 250, an organization created by Pre...
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Free heavy trash drop-off, community cleanup planned Saturday in Houston’s East End
East End residents will have a chance to clear out bulky household items and help spruce up the neighborhood Saturday as Harris County Precinct 2 hosts a Keep2Clean Community Cleanup Event.Commissioner Adrian Garcia is expected to join community partners for the event, scheduled ...
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German highways are buckling under extreme heat as Central Europe sizzles
Authorities in Germany reported damage to highways and train cancellations on Saturday as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moves to central and eastern parts of the continent.Temperatures in Germany are expected to hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fa...
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Man shot in the head at southeast Houston corner store, police say
Houston police with the Southeast Patrol Division responded to a reported shooting around 11:30 p.m. Friday at a corner store in the 8900 block of Cullen Boulevard.When officers got to the scene, they found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, authorities said...
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Some paid the ultimate price to enact voting rights. Their survivors see America turning backward
Holiday gatherings and major life events have come with an empty seat. Certain dates on the calendar meant time at a cemetery, standing before granite stones. They are a relatively small group of people, scattered across different states, but they share a common bond that stretch...
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A Reflecting Pool that has long enticed visitors now gains police scrutiny under Trump
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is many things.Murky. Peaceful. Stinky. The backdrop for protests, vigils, celebrations and stunning sunrise photos. Beset by gnats and algae. Scenery for a run. A key part of the capital's carefully designed monumental core. The location of a...
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Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikes on Iran
Iran has launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came under attack.
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Driver dies after car hits stalled 18-wheeler on Loop 610 near Kirby
Houston police say a woman was killed in a crash that happened around midnight on Loop 610 near Kirby Drive.Investigators said a vehicle struck the back of a stalled 18-wheeler in the westbound lanes. The woman driving the car was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was later p...
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Could players' prize-money protest extend to US Open? Not full support at Wimbledon
Tennis star Jessica Pegula said a protest by top players over prize money at the French Open was “productive and worked well."Seemed to be, because Wimbledon then increased its prize money by 20%.But several players are continuing the protest — by limiting media appearances — thi...
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Brother fatally shot during family disturbance in southeast Houston, police say
Houston police said a family disturbance between two adult brothers escalated into a violent confrontation Friday night in southeast Houston.Officers with the Houston Police Department’s Southeast Patrol Division were called around 8 p.m. to the 2500 block of Craigmont Street, ne...
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Ukraine strikes industrial facility in Russia's Volgograd as Russian drone attack kills 1
Ukraine struck a major industrial facility in the Russian city of Volgograd, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday, while a Russian drone attack killed a man in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region overnight.Ukraine has stepped up its long-range aerial attacks on Ru...
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Houston weather: Heat, humidity and haze this weekend
Summer has officially settled into Southeast Texas, and the weather is starting to look the same day after day. A strong area of high pressure is parked over the region, bringing plenty of sunshine, limited rain chances and afternoon temperatures climbing into the mid-90s. When y...
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Sea route near Oman is expanding to facilitate more traffic through Strait of Hormuz, US Navy says
A maritime body overseen by the U.S. Navy said Saturday that a route through the Strait of Hormuz near Oman’s shores is expanding to allow for both inbound and outbound traffic.The announcement by the Joint Maritime Information Center serves as another warning to Iran that the U....
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Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills the pilot and injures 13, authorities say
Chinese authorities on Saturday said a small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing the day before had killed the pilot and injured 13 others.The authorities of the Chaoyang district, a vibrant business area, said a two-seat light sport aircraft collided with a high-rise b...
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Egypt survives with 1-1 draw against Iran, advances past group stage for 1st time at World Cup
Egypt advanced past the group stage at the World Cup for the first time while Iran, which had a potential late winning goal called back due to an offside, will have to wait one day to find out its fate after the two teams played to a 1-1 draw. At the conclusion of what was promot...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1594: The Mad Scientist
Episode: 1594 The Mad Scientist — he keeps coming back. Today, the mad scientist.
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Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policies
Britain looks set to get a change of tone at the top, replacing stolid, unpopular Prime Minister Keir Starmer with popular, affable Andy Burnham.But the charismatic Burnham may have difficulty — at least initially — distancing himself from policies set in motion by his predecesso...
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There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas
Drop thousands of Argentina fans into Texas for the World Cup and the debate is inevitable. It's not about who has the best team or whether Lionel Messi is the best player at the tournament. It's about who produces the best, most succulent steaks, and how to prepare the meat.That...
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Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules
A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for the August primary and can appear on the ballot, a judge ruled Friday.Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Dire...
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States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans
As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by reining in big companies that oversee prescription coverage for health insurers. Some of those companies, called pharmacy benefit managers, also own pharmacies, and one of them, CVS, has spent mi...
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Trump-backed Letlow faces Fleming in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff
President Donald Trump's preferred candidate for U.S. Senate in Louisiana is looking to clinch the GOP nomination Saturday and deliver another win for the president, who has sought to replace Republicans who cross him with hand-picked loyalists. U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, who was en...
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Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US
Hot, dry and windy conditions are fueling a fast-moving wildfire in Utah, forcing the governor to declare an emergency and restrict fireworks as critical weather across the West gives way to mounting concerns that anything could cause a spark. Firefighters are facing more challen...
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Cape Verde’s dream run continues in Houston as it becomes the smallest country into World Cup’s knockout stage
The next World Cup game in Houston is a round-of-32 match between Brazil and Japan on Monday, June 29.
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National PTSD Awareness Day: Houston-area combat veteran shares story of struggle and hope
Chris Fahey served our nation for 18 years. In that time, five deployments, including Afghanistan, commanding more than 100 missions. But when he left the service, he wasn’t the same person.“My transition out of the active duty military was traumatic in itself,” Fahey recalled. “...
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Mother pleads for answers after son killed in Harris County hit-and-run
More than two months after 24-year-old Kevon Clark was killed in a devastating hit-and-run crash on Interstate 45, his mother is making an emotional plea for the public’s help in finding those responsible.According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred on Apri...
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Venezuela earthquake: How you can help those in need
Following the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela this week, the need for support is growing in the region.
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Baylor teen health clinics provide free medical care, mental health services
According to the latest U.S. Census data, Texas leads the nation in the number of uninsured residents.Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones is reminding families that free, accessible healthcare is available to young people in need.“It’s called the Baylor teen health clinic, ...
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Major airline 'reluctantly' changes family policy amid investigation
Ryanair will "reluctantly" allow parents to sit with their children for free after an investigation into the practice was opened, bringing the airline in line with European industry standards....
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Cape Verde’s dream run continues, becoming smallest country into World Cup knockout round
Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout round following a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday night.The small island nation off the western coast of Afric...
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Spain wins World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Muslera’s error sends 2-time champion home
Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 after another goalkeeping mistake by Fernando Muslera to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup and eliminate the South American powerhouse on Friday.Uruguay, a two-time champion, will go home without any victories in its three Group H games. Sp...
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List: Houston’s top watch parties for Brazil vs. Japan that feel like home
Houston has just one week of FIFA action left in town, ending on Independence Day, and it all kicks off with one of the tournament’s biggest matchups: Brazil vs. Japan.Whether Brazilian or Japanese, or simply looking for a place to celebrate at places that feel like home with fan...
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4 people facing charges after violating flight restrictions near FIFA Fan Festival, US Attorney says
Four Houston-area residents are accused of violating temporary flight restrictions by flying drones near Houston's FIFA Fan Festival, Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck said....
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Ina Yoon widens her Women's PGA Championship lead to 5 strokes
Ina Yoon stretched her lead at the Women's PGA Championship with a 3-under 69 that put her five strokes up on the second-place pack after another strong South Korean showing Friday.Yoon, who shot a record 63 in the first round at Hazeltine National Golf Club, had two bogeys with ...
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2 juveniles rushed to hospital after car crashes into northwest Harris County home, Pct. 1 says
SkyEye13 was over the scene as a tow truck removed a vehicle from a home in northwest Harris County. The house sustained major damage to what appeared to be the garage....
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Fort Bend braces for legal fight over Daniel Wong’s status as county judge
Wong, the Republican nominee for county judge who was appointed to the role as part of a now-dismissed civil lawsuit, is at odds with the two Democrats on commissioners court who claim his appointment has been invalidated....
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Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway
A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children was convicted Friday on state child abuse charges after girls were found in an unventilated trailer he was hauling through Arizona.Someone alerted authorities about...
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Lionel Messi won't start Argentina's group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in
Lionel Messi, the top scorer in World Cup history, will not start when defending tournament champion and Group J winner Argentina plays Jordan on Saturday night in its last match before the knockout stage. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday, two days after Messi's 39th bi...
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Katy's Venezuelan community rallies after deadly earthquakes
In the Houston suburb known as “Katyzuela” for its large Venezuelan population, the help is not stopping.Roughly 50 pallets packed with food, clothing and water are staged and ready to ship to Venezuela after two devastating earthquakes — a 7.2 and a 7.5 magnitude — struck the co...
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StubHub canceled her World Cup tickets days before the match, 2 Helps You Mario Diaz: ‘Cancel Culture, Heck No!’
Since April, Lisa Coulter had been counting down the days.The sixth-grade teacher from Toronto and her cousin had planned a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Houston to watch their homeland, Cabo Verde, compete in the FIFA Club World Cup.Then, only days before Cabo Verde’s match with Sa...
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Saks officially emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with less debt and a new name
Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, officially emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday with fewer stores, less debt, a more focused strategy to pamper the affluent — and a new name.The company said Friday that the new entity...
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Texas Supreme Court rejects lawsuit by survivors of Uvalde school shooting
20 students and five teachers accused DPS and Uvalde County of negligence in the delayed response to the deadly 2022 shooting.
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Taylor Swift: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame displays artifacts from 'The Fate of Ophelia' music video
✨The life of a showgirl! ✨ A new Taylor Swift display debuted at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the "Legends of Rock" exhibit.
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Lamar CISD reinstates police chief and lieutenant weeks after firing them
Just weeks after firing its police chief and a lieutenant for what their attorneys called "conduct unbecoming of an officer," Lamar Consolidated ISD has reinstated both employees following appeals....
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