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Tropical Storm Lala strengthens to hurricane, forecasters say
Hurricane Lala formed Saturday on a path to make a rare landfall on Hawaii's Big Island.
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'Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration' brings stars together for D23 concert
Disney princesses from across generations gathered for a star-studded concert celebration airing on ABC and Disney+.
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Harris County authorities find 8 tailgates during theft investigation
Officials say an investigation for one stolen tailgate led to them finding seven more at apartment complex on West FM 1960.
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Seahawks, CB Devon Witherspoon agree to 4-year, $132 million deal, AP source says
The Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Devon Witherspoon have agreed to a four-year, $132 million contract extension with $101 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because ...
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Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery
Construction workers in Belgium this week uncovered $10.4 million in gold while building a new sewer below a former brewery, according to local police....
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MSP investigating motive after six people found dead in northern Michigan
Michigan State Police are investigating after six people were found dead at three locations in northern Michigan Friday.
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Suspect steals deputy's patrol car, leads high-speed chase before rollover crash in Baytown: HCSO
A 35-year-old man is in custody after jumping into a deputy patrol vehicle and sparking a high-speed chase that ended in a rollover crash on Saturday morning, HCSO deputies said....
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Heights burglary suspect killed in crash while trying to evade police
The suspect sped off from an apartment complex and later crashed their vehicle.
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Three-time MVP Aaron Judge plays catch for first time in rehab from broken rib, return date unclear
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge played catch in New York on Friday as he continues working toward a return from a broken right rib. “Just part of the ramp-up to baseball activity,” manager Aaron Boone said of Judge before Saturday’s game against the Blue Jays in Toronto. “Hopefull...
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Kate Douglass swims 2nd world-best time in 50 free on same day at Pan Pacs
Kate Douglass lowered her own world record in the women's 50-meter freestyle for the second time Saturday, winning the final in 23.19 seconds. In the morning preliminaries, she swam 23.49 to take the mark away from teammate Gretchen Walsh, who finished second in the evening final...
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Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died in flooding across the state
Indiana authorities say at least five people have died in flooding across the state this week, as first responders worked to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods along the White River in Indianapolis. The state has been hammered over the past week by he...
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Hate crime charges filed in Manhattan synagogue attack
Hate crime charges have been filed against a man who disrupted Shabbat services in Manhattan's Central Synagogue and struck two people while being hustled outside Friday night. “As synagogue security was escorting him out, he struck a member of the congregation, damaged synagogue...
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How to watch the 2026 NFL Season — and how much it’ll cost
Watching the NFL in 2026 will require fans to navigate a mix of broadcast networks, live-TV packages and streaming services, with costs varying widely depending on how many games they want to see....
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Before the next flood, Harris County is changing how rescues begin
For years, Harris County first responders have had to leave the region to receive specialized swiftwater rescue training. That is about to change. County officials broke ground Friday on a new Swiftwater Rescue Training Facility at 1731 Hugh Road. The center will give deputies, c...
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Fire near Washington Ave may have started at pizza parlor before spreading to warehouse: HFD
A fire near Washington Avenue on Saturday morning may have started at a pizza parlor before spreading to a nearby warehouse, the Houston Fire Department said....
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Accused child sex abuse suspect arrested after fleeing Texas twice, using multiple aliases
A lengthy search for a Montgomery County man accused of sexually abusing a child ended July 27 when authorities found him in Louisiana, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced on Saturday. James Michael Nona was initially investigated after the sheriff’s office received ...
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Montgomery Co. deputies arrest man accused of child sexual abuse after months on the run
James Michael Nona was arrested July 27 after allegedly cutting off his court-ordered GPS monitor and fleeing.
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Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets of a Welsh village as her coffin is brought home
Hundreds of fans lined the streets of a seaside Welsh village on Saturday to bid farewell to late singer Bonnie Tyler as her coffin was brought home. The Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star, beloved worldwide for her 1983 chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart," died ...
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Houston weather: Scattered showers possible this weekend, some areas under heat advisory
It stays very humid across Southeast Texas for the next several days, with scattered showers possible throughout the weekend.
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Historic Tall Ship Elissa returns to Galveston after America250 voyage
After sailing thousands of miles to represent Galveston and Texas during America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, the historic Tall Ship Elissa is returning home Saturday . The public can gather at Pier 21 (2100 Harborside Drive) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to welcome the ship back t...
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After nearly 30 years, a man is on trial in the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur. Here's what to know
When Tupac Shakur was fatally shot at age 25 on Sept. 7, 1996, the presidential race between incumbent Bill Clinton and Bob Dole was in its stretch run. The Atlanta Olympics had just ended. The internet was in its infancy. In a booming music business, CDs were king, like Shakur's...
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Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here's what to do about them
Bedbugs are sometimes called the vampires of the insect world — hiding during the day and coming out at night to feast on human blood. Generations of children have been told: “Sleep tight. Don’t let the bedbugs bite.” Well, bad news: Bedbug infestations are increasing. This is th...
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Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope
Charlotte Touzalin was still a young teenager when she began struggling with weight gain, abnormal periods and unwanted facial hair — the same puzzling symptoms that plagued her mom for decades and that no doctor could piece together. “I’d go home and I’d cry,” said Touzalin, an ...
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High pressure heats up Houston near 100 degrees
Our weekend’s forecast: High pressure builds in this weekend, bringing a hot, humid and dry weather pattern that looks to stick around not only through the weekend but much of next week. Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s, with the potential to hit 100° on a few days next...
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Woman killed, 3 injured after argument leads to shooting in Sunnyside, HPD says
A woman is dead, three people are injured, and police are searching for the shooter, the Houston Police Department said.
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Hawaii's Big Island lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala closes in
Tropical Storm Lala was already whipping and soaking Hawaii’s Big Island early Saturday, with forecasts saying it could strengthen into a hurricane or at the least, bring hurricane-force winds as it approaches land. The National Hurricane Center issued a rare hurricane warning fo...
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5 injured, 1 critically, in shooting at Virginia State University: officials
A shooting at Virginia State University left five people injured, one critically, and prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday morning, school officials said....
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5 shot near Virginia State University residence halls; 1 critical, lockdown lifted
Five people were shot outside Virginia State University residence halls early Saturday. One is in critical condition, and the campus lockdown has been lifted....
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1 dead, 3 injured in southeast Houston shooting
Houston police said a woman is dead, and three other people were hurt in a shooting early Saturday morning.
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US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western Hemisphere
President Donald Trump's war against Iran is stretching the limits of U.S. aircraft carriers and leaving the western Pacific without one of the key American warships as China shows more signs of aggression . The USS George Washington is departing the Pacific and expected to repla...
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Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London....
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Florida cold case suspect allegedly confesses to 1987 murder and reveals secret crime-scene details
A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released....
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Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?
Democratic voters are showing up for this year’s primaries in numbers not seen in decades, a pattern emerging across several states that has the party optimistic about its prospects in November when control of Congress will be at stake. In Tuesday's primary , Wisconsin Democrats ...
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ERCOT says governor’s data center audit could take months to complete
Abbot has ordered a pause of new data center approvals until regulators can evaluate these projects.
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The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump's tendency to avoid blame when things go awry
It is among the most famous phrases in presidential history: “ The buck stops here .” Except with President Donald Trump , it almost never does. Concerns about a weak economy and still-high inflation ? His predecessor, Joe Biden , saddled him with that, he says, even though the D...
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Woman killed, 3 others injured in overnight shooting at Sunnyside home
A woman was killed and three other adults were hurt in a shooting early Saturday in Houston’s Sunnyside area, according to the Houston Police Department . HPD said the incident happened at a home in the 9300 block of Fairland Drive. Police arrived around 2:37 a.m. and found four ...
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While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
Taliban rulers and other officials gathered at Afghanistan’s traditional Loya Jirga assembly hall on Saturday to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their return to power , touting having brought stability and an end to conflict after decades of upheaval. A top United Nations offi...
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Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister and Inde Navarette will go Rogue in Marvel’s 'X-Men' reboot
Adam Driver will make a long-anticipated entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play super villain Mister Sinister, and “Obsession” breakout star Inde Navarette will play Rogue in Disney 's forthcoming film reboot of “X-Men.” Driver and Navarette were among the new cast m...
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Israeli strike kills 7 in Lebanon, a vessel attacked in Hormuz and other news from the Middle East
An Israeli airstrike killed seven people in Lebanon on Saturday, one of the deadliest since a shaky truce between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect on June 20. Meanwhile, a vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s a look at the latest developments in the Iran war a...
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Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people, Lebanese state media say
An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon killed seven people and wounded three early Saturday, one of the deadliest attacks since a precarious truce between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect on June 20. State-run National News Agency said the airstrike targeted a home on the ...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1616: Ivan Polzunov
Episode: 1616 Ivan Polzunov and early Russian steam engines. Today, the steam engine comes to Russia.
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What to know about Luigi Mangione's guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea on Friday to federal stalking-to-kill charges raised immediate questions about why he decided to enter that plea, how it’ll affect his parallel state murder case and what his lawyers might do to prevent Mangione from spending the rest of his life in p...
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Democrats' early 2028 primary calendar set to prioritize Black and Latino voters, organized labor
Democrats' process for picking a 2028 presidential nominee will likely kick off in states where candidates will need to appeal to key supporters such as Black and Latino voters and union members. It also may require fewer parkas for the winters in Iowa, which is out of the top sp...
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There’s a reason why Israel has done little to rein in settler violence. It’s not just Netanyahu
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra have huddled inside their homes for days on end , unable to leave because of the threat posed by Israeli settlers. The Israeli military, which over the past three years has displayed staggering military and intelligence capa...
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Austin County residents protest CleanSpark data center in Sealy
Dozens of Austin County residents gathered Friday evening to protest a proposed data center in the Sealy area, arriving at a CleanSpark community meeting in tractors, trailers and trucks. They met near Trenckmann Rd and FM 949 in Sealy and caravanned to Millheim Haromonie Verein ...
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Westbound lanes of I-10 shut down near Freeport Blvd due to fatal crash
A fatal crash has led to the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 being shut down in east Harris County. The crash was reported near Freeport Blvd and I-10. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says at least one person died in the crash. Seek an alternate route if in the area....
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2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe....
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3 students arrested after FBI flagged an online threat against Pasadena Memorial HS, district says
Three high school students are facing charges after the FBI flagged an online threat against Pasadena Memorial High School.
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Interstate 10 crash: Possible fatality reported following 3-car crash in westbound lanes after Freeport
Harris County authorities are on the scene following a three-car crash that occurred on Friday afternoon on Interstate 10.
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Southside Place officer attacked by bird outside police station, surveillance video shows
The surveillance video shows the bird diving and attacking the officer in the parking lot of the Southside Place police station.
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Deadly crash on East Freeway forces full closure of westbound, service lanes, authorities say
SkyEye13 was over the deadly crash that eventually forced the full closure of westbound lanes on the East Freeway on Friday afternoon.
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Gov. Abbott calls for review of Houston, Dallas airports over Muslim facilities: 'That is illegal'
Gov. Abbott is ordering a review that could potentially revoke current state funding and block future funding for the airports. He is also advising US Secretary Duffy to launch a federal review of the facilities and "take appropriate corrective action."...
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Army temporarily grounds all Apache helicopter flights after fatal crash
The Army on Friday announced it's temporarily grounding all Apache helicopter flights following the fatal crash near Fort Hood, Texas, earlier this week....
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Scottie Scheffler shoots 61 to take 3-shot lead in Memphis in playoff opener
Scottie Scheffler birdied the first five holes and shot a 9-under 61 on Friday to take a three-stroke lead in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. “Really just a dream start,” Scheffler said. “Probably one of the best starts I’ve had on tour, to be honest with you. I couldn’t tell yo...
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders review of state grants to Bush Intercontinental Airport over Islamic washing facilities
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a review of all state grants to entities that operate airports over what he says is “illegal religious discrimination.” Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport were specifically named in the...
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'This situation is heartbreaking:' 6 found dead, including suspect, in northern Michigan community
An investigation is underway in northern lower Michigan after six people were found dead in three locations.
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Deer Park officer disciplined after misusing Flock cameras, department says
The Deer Park Police Department said it took disciplinary action after an audit found that an officer had allegedly misused Flock Safety cameras.
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Sen. Warren demands answers from RFK Jr. over 'calamitous' response to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seeking more information about the administration's "calamitous" response to cyclosporiasis....
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Houston ISD's state takeover timeline could face step back with addition of four F-rated campuses
The Texas Education Agency has said state-controlled HISD must eliminate multi-year failing accountability grades at all campuses before the state returns control to the district....