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Frank Beard, longtime ZZ Top drummer, dead at 77
Frank Beard, longtime drummer for the legendary blues rock trio ZZ Top, has died at age 77.
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Minnesota sues Gov. Abbott as ICE agent charged in shooting faces possible release in Texas
The lawsuit seeks to force Gov. Abbott to approve the extradition of Christian Castro, who faces charges stemming from a January shooting in Minneapolis....
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Liberia agrees to take 1,200 deportees from the United States
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States, authorities in the West African country said Tuesday, in one of the largest such arrangements under the Trump administration’s policy aimed at deterring illegal migration. The deportees will ...
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Teen's non-profit partners with Texans quarterback for Back-to-School event
Her mission to spread joy to hurricane victims has grown to a warehouse with 20,000 toys for kids.
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Young man killed in Houston, Texas shooting after fight among middle school girls, police say
A young man was killed in a Houston, Texas shooting after a fight among middle school girls, police say.
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Congresswoman says target of ICE operation in fatal Maine shooting wasn't up for removal
The person Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents targeted in Maine last month when an officer shot and killed a motorist was a roommate who was not subject to a final removal order, a Democratic congresswoman from the state said. Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a 25-year-old...
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Texas mom arrested after scared 6-year-old left alone at Florida park
A Texas mom was arrested after police say her 6-year-old son was found alone and scared at a Florida park.
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Minnesota sues Abbott to force extradition of ICE agent accused of shooting Venezuelan man
Minnesota leaders on Tuesday sued Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of a federal immigration officer who is accused of injuring a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis earlier this year and lying about the circumstance leading up to the shooting. The lawsuit came nearly a week af...
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Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial
Minnesota’s attorney general sued the governor of Texas seeking to compel the extradition of an ICE agent charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime....
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ICE proposes offering insurance for local police that arrest immigrants
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests....
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AP Interview: Ralph Norman questions Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham in South Carolina runoff
U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman says it's a “head scratcher” that President Donald Trump endorsed Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina's Republican Senate runoff , saying his experience in Congress and business — and consistent votes for Trump’s priorities — make him the stronger candida...
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Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests
The Trump administration announced Tuesday it is moving ahead with plans to rescind a quarter-century-old rule that blocked logging, road building and other development on national forest lands, drawing the ire of environmentalists nationwide. The U.S. Forest Service is filing a ...
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Water main break leaves Bellaire HS, surrounding homes without water: Officials
The City of Bellaire told ABC13 there was a major water main break Tuesday morning at S. Rice Avenue and Pine Street along a pre-existing water line project....
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Former Venezuelan player working for San Diego Padres is detained by ICE
A former Venezuelan baseball player working for the San Diego Padres was detained by U.S. immigration officers after arriving in Texas on a work trip for the club, his family said Tuesday. Oswaldo Pirela, a catching coach in the Padres' minor league system, was being held in a de...
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Colorado school district rejects controversial reading curriculum because of errors, Texas focus
The Montezuma-Cortez district in southwestern Colorado scrapped plans to use Bluebonnet materials just days into the school year. It's still using the New Education System model it adopted from Houston ISD....
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Supreme Court asked to review Texas Ten Commandments in schools law
Civil rights groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Texas’ law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms.
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Texas news: Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Dallas, Houston airports’ grant funds over Islamic washing facilities
"Just as the government cannot favor the secular over the sacred, it also cannot favor one religious view over all others.” Gov. Greg Abbott said.
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Baby at center of surrogacy legal battle between Los Angeles, California couple, Alaska surrogate undergoes heart surgery, attorney says
The baby at the center of a surrogacy legal battle between a Los Angeles, California couple and an Alaska surrogate underwent heart surgery, an attorney says....
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Tupac Shakur murder trial from Las Vegas: Live streaming coverage
The trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of the legendary rapper, Tupac Shakur, is underway in Las Vegas.
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Raven's Calais Campbell says football 'brings me joy' amid family tragedy
NFL veteran Calais Campbell knew he wanted to keep playing, even after a family tragedy this summer resulting in his mother’s death and his brother being charged with murder. “I love the game of football a lot … it brings me joy,” the 39-year-old Baltimore Ravens defensive linema...
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Forensic pathologist details Tupac Shakur's fatal wounds at Duane 'Keffe D' Davis trial | LIVE
Some members of Tupac Shakur's family stepped out of the courtroom before prosecutors showed photos from his 1996 autopsy.
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FBI Houston reports arrests for school threats with new academic year just beginning
The new school year has just begun, but the FBI says multiple arrests have already been made in the Houston-area for school threats.
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Judge clears way for termination of Ethiopians' temporary protected status
A federal judge in Boston has cleared the way for the Trump administration to terminate temporary protected status for Ethiopian nationals.
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Shakira makes surprise visit in earthquake-damaged Colombia and commits to rebuilding schools
Shakira pledged to help rebuild at least 10 schools in a remote region of Colombia after a devastating earthquake.
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3 children killed in recent crashes across Texas
Three children were killed in crashes across Texas over the weekend.
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San Francisco's Chase Center, Valkyries to host 2027 WNBA All-Star Game
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will never forget the anticipation and energy she felt from an adoring crowd surrounding the Golden State Valkyries' first home game last year as a new franchise. “It was the Valkyries' first game ever, and somehow it felt like this arena was fil...
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Survey finds most workers skip lunch or spend break on screens
When was the last time you actually took a lunch break? Not eating while answering emails. Not scrolling through your phone. Not squeezing in a few bites between meetings. Actually taking a break. Houston-area pastor detained by ICE at Bush Airport while traveling with wife A new...
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Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
More governors are shifting their stances or taking more steps to squeeze data centers as the midterm elections near and public opinion sours on the energy-hungry behemoths that tech giants and developers are building to fuel artificial intelligence products and cloud computing. ...
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Gear up for National Park Week: Shop great gear that gives back
Support National Parks week with fresh gear that makes a difference.
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Water main break causes outage in City of Bellaire; schools impacted
The City of Bellaire is experiencing a temporary water outage following a water main break Tuesday morning. The city says crews are working to fix the busted pipe on South Rice Avenue and Pines Street. The water line break has impacted Bellaire High School and an elementary schoo...
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These viral TikTok dental hacks could be damaging your teeth, experts warn
From DIY teeth whitening to homemade braces, social media is filled with dental hacks promising a cheaper path to a brighter, straighter smile. But dental experts warn some of the most popular trends could cause permanent damage to your teeth and gums. Dental experts at hellodent...
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FBI increases reward to $50,000 in Cypress triple murder arson case on second anniversary
Two years ago today, three people were murdered inside a Cypress home that was intentionally set on fire, and investigators are still searching for answers. Kelly Masciarelli, her son Kolin Foster, and his girlfriend Cameryn Richard were found dead in their home in the 14600 bloc...
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Preservation group urges Supreme Court to suspend Trump's White House ballroom project
A historic preservation group that sued to block construction of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to suspend the project while it considers whether the work can continue. The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed its r...
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Rodri arrives hailing Barcelona's soccer values after a 'tough decision' to leave Man City
Barcelona made official the signing of Spain captain Rodri on Tuesday, with the midfielder celebrating his arrival to a club that understands “the values" of soccer and saying it was a “tough decision” to leave Manchester City. The midfielder who helped Spain secure its second Wo...
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Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, but why?
The world knows that U.S. President Donald Trump is angry with Iran . But he’s not happy with the small country lying across the Strait of Hormuz from the Islamic Republic, either: Oman. Oman has played a relatively low-profile role since the Iran war began, including as a mediat...
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Crash involving dump truck shuts down all westbound lanes on US 90-A near Beasley, Fort Bend County Precinct 1 says
A crash involving a dump truck has shut down all of the westbound lanes of US 90-A near Beasley Road, the Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable's Office said....
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Cancer treatment delays surge across US as doctor warns system ‘needs fixing immediately’
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
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Venus Williams gets a US Open singles wild card at 46, with maybe a spot being held for Serena
Venus Williams was given a U.S. Open singles wild card on Tuesday and the tournament is keeping one on hold — perhaps in case her sister Serena wants to join her. Sloane Stephens, the 2017 U.S. Open champion, was one of six other women to receive a wild card, and the U.S. Tennis ...
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Human remains discovered miles from Nancy Guthrie's home not connected to case
Authorities said there is no indication "at this time" that the remains, which appear to have been at the location for an extended period of time, are connected to the Nancy Guthrie investigation....
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Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say
Penn State fraternity pledges were made to cut and package cocaine for a drug ring that was run out of two off-campus frat houses, authorities said. The illicit initiation was revealed Monday as Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday charged 14 people — including 13 current or...
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Spring pharmacist convicted in $20M healthcare kickback scheme
A Spring pharmacist faces time in federal prison after being found guilty by a federal jury of conspiring to pay millions of dollars in illegal healthcare kickbacks....
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Najee Harris could be ready to help the Giants' running game 'just in time'
Coming off a torn Achilles tendon , Najee Harris had to wait until the middle of NFL training camps in August to sign a contract. Now that he has joined the New York Giants, the veteran running back does not anticipate making them wait for him to contribute. Fresh off signing wit...
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Acusan a sospechoso con máscara del muñeco 'Chucky' de aterrorizar a personas en Filadelfia
La policía de Filadelfia dice que busca a un individuo acusado de aterrorizar a personas mientras llevaba puesta una máscara del muñeco Chucky.
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ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease
LAND O’Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded ESPN in 1979 after being fired from a public relations job in the World Hockey Association, died Tuesday. He was 93. ESPN historian Mike Soltys said Rasmussen died at his Florida home from the effects of Parkinson’s disease. Rasmussen announc...
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Bill Rasmussen, sports TV visionary and founder of ESPN, dies at 93
Bill Rasmussen, whose vision and ambition fueled the 1979 launch of ESPN as the world's first 24-hour television network, died Tuesday. He was 93.
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Talarico pulls former Cornyn staff member to campaign team
James Talarico has hired a former member of Sen. John Cornyn's staff to work on his Senate campaign.
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Texas Rep. Jared Patterson proposes the "Save Our Summer Act" to push school start date back to September
Rep. James Patterson of Texas is preparing a bill to push the start date of the school year past Labor Day.
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Lindsay Clancy was ‘begging for help’ before killing her children, former mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy was “begging for help” in the months leading up to killing her three children and attempting to end her own life, Clancy's former mother-in-law testified for the defense Tuesday in the fourth week of her murder trial. ___ EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussi...
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Outshine Fruit Bars voluntarily recalled due to possible glass contamination
Dreyer's fruit bars have been voluntarily recalled due to a "possible foreign material contamination with glass," the company announced this week.
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Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high....
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Montgomery County deputies rescue theft suspect from burning vehicle after car chase
Montgomery County deputies rescued a theft suspect from a burning vehicle after a car chase that began at a Walmart in Porter, according to the sheriff's office....
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13 Alert Traffic: Heavy truck crash, spill blocking multiple WB lanes on I-10 East, TranStar shows
Crews can be seen cleaning up the aftermath of a crash along the East Freeway near Mercury Drive on Tuesday.
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FBI files reveal former Rep. Eric Swalwell admitted relationship with suspected Chinese operative
Former Rep. Eric Swalwell told FBI investigators he had a physical relationship with Christine Fang, the suspected Chinese operative at the center of a yearslong counterintelligence investigation, according to newly declassified records released....
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Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says
Flight attendants and pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers — even more than people who work with radioactive materials, according to a new study. Cosmic radiation comes from space. Only a small amount reaches the Earth's surface, but exposure is ...
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The Latest: Alaska, Florida and Wyoming hold primaries as California voters pick Swalwell successor
Voters in Alabama, Florida and Wyoming are deciding Tuesday which candidates to advance to the general election in key races for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House, as California holds a special election to decide who will serve out the rest of U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell's term. S...
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Volunteers pack book bags full of school supplies for families dealing with cancer
Volunteers pack book bags full of school supplies for families dealing with cancer at the Breathing Room Foundation
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Galveston County approves burn ban amid drought conditions, officials say
Galveston County is under a burn ban amid existing drought conditions, according to county officials.
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On Brooklyn's waterfront, a savory outpost of Havana by way of Michigan
We explore the restaurant's journey from its Michigan roots to NYC and showcase the food that helped make the business a destination for diners.
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Journey prepares for the last leg of what could be rockers' final tour together
The long, riding road once more beckons for the members of iconic rock band Journey. Is it the band's final journey together? The last leg of what is being billed as their farewell tour kicks off in September in Los Angeles and what likely will be an emotional homecoming is at th...
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Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he's unhappy with country's deal with Iran, officials say
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz , two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat. The officials said the Trump adminis...