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Hello Houston (June 29, 2026)
Today: We receive an update on the FIFA World Cup, explore the science behind the sport of soccer, break down all the upcoming changes affecting student loans, and more....
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Royalties. Teaching gigs. A concert in Puerto Rico. Financial forms offer view inside Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was gifted concert tickets in Puerto Rico last year as members of the high court continued to accept paid teaching gigs and receive royalties for books they have written, according to financial disclosure forms released Monday that provide in...
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Luigi Mangione gets stuck in an elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January
Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday at a hearing that started late because Mangione got stuck in a courthouse elevator.U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett said she...
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DC will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with 'Star Wars' song, record says
The District of Columbia has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a resident who accused police officers of illegally detaining him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his cellphone, according to a d...
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A timeline of events in the cases against Alex Murdaugh
A judge has set an April 5 date to begin the retrial of disgraced ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh on two counts of murder in the shooting deaths of his wife and son. The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the murder convictions in May, ruling the court clerk at the trial “egregiousl...
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Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis charged in gambling scandal
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government's gambling investigation.
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Woman killed by alligator while swimming in Florida's Econlockhatchee River: Officials
A 31-year-old woman was killed by an alligator while swimming in a river in Florida, officials said.
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Professor known for 'torture memos' will advise conspiracy probe focused on perceived Trump foes
A conservative law professor known for his expansive views of presidential power and for decades-old memos that justified harsh interrogation techniques after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks says he will be advising a team of prosecutors investigating whether former law enforce...
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Disney Celebrates America: What to expect on July 3 and 4 as ABC marks America's 250th anniversary
ABC is marking America's 250th anniversary with 24 hours of unparalleled programming called "Disney Celebrates America."
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‘No credibility’: FBI Houston releases statement on alleged threats against Houston Stadium during FIFA World Cup
Officials with the FBI’s Houston field office have released a statement regarding alleged threats made against Houston Stadium as the venue hosts FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.Shortly after noon on Monday, FBI Houston released the following statement:“FBI Houston is aware of a thre...
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Montgomery County authorities investigating crash that caused deputy’s death
Deputy Erika Serrato, 24, was directing traffic at a crash scene when she was fatally struck by the driver of a heavy-duty commercial truck, according to the sheriff's office....
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Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users location history
The Supreme Court held Monday that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant.Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the 6-3 court that people don’t forfeit expec...
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Free agency starts Tuesday in NBA, and LeBron James has all eyes on him once again
NBA free agency in 2010: Everyone waited for LeBron James to make a decision.NBA free agency in 2026: Everyone is waiting again for James to make a decision.James was the biggest domino to fall in the NBA's offseason player movement period 16 years ago when he decided to join Mia...
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Trump's power, birthright citizenship, trans sports among cases Supreme Court will rule on this week
Trump's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, fire the heads of most independent agencies at will and remove a sitting Federal Reserve governor are among the remaining eight cases the justices are expected to decide this week....
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Best times to be outside in Houston during summer heat
The summer heat isn’t just uncomfortable. It can become dangerous fast.Whether you’re planning a barbecue, taking the kids to the splash pad or training for a marathon, timing can make a huge difference during a Houston summer.With temperatures regularly climbing into the mid-to-...
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Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
Summer camp and other outdoor activities were canceled or delayed Monday as a heat wave held its grip on the Midwest and spread eastward. Communities opened cooling centers and urged people to take it easy and stay hydrated. “Overall, we’re looking at just a really hot and humid ...
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JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as flight approached landing at JFK Airport
A JetBlue Airways pilot reported hitting a drone as the flight was on approach for landing at JFK Airport on Monday morning.
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Harris County assault suspect taken into custody after chase into Leon County, sheriff's office says
The Leon County Sheriff's Office said that the suspect was accused of aggravated assault in Harris County and aggravated robbery in Walker County before the pursuit entered their jurisdiction....
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Authorities end a takeover at a North Carolina jail hours after inmates overpowered the guards
Inmates overpowered correctional staff and took over parts of a jail in eastern North Carolina early Monday, but the siege ended hours later when law enforcement officers entered the facility and seized control.Three guards and 88 inmates were inside the Bertie-Martin Regional De...
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Deion Sanders says he feels like his old self a year after surgery: 'I consider myself cancer-free'
Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders says he feels like his old — and younger — self again a year after undergoing surgery to remove his cancerous bladder.“I consider myself cancer-free," thanks to robotic surgery that also reconstructed his bladder using part of his intestine, Sanders to...
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Sewing Patriotism and Opportunity
Bestwork Industries for the Blind in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is a nonprofit dedicated to serving, training and employing those with visual impairments
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Penelope Keith, star of classic British sitcom 'The Good Life,' dies at 86
Penelope Keith, a comic performer who shone as flinty but loveable upper-crust characters in British sitcoms “The Good Life” and “To the Manor Born,” has died aged 86.Keith’s family said Monday that she had been diagnosed with cancer and died at her home in Surrey, near London.Ke...
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Jackie and Shadow's eaglet Sandy falls out of nest in accidental fledge in Big Bear
Jackie and Shadow's eaglet Sandy fell out of her nest on Sunday morning in an accidental fledge, video from the beloved Big Bear bald eagle nest shows....
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3 firefighters killed in blazes along Colorado-Utah border are identified
The three firefighters killed over the weekend in wildfires along the Colorado-Utah border were part of a crew that goes into remote areas to quickly put out new fires, federal officials said Monday.The three were killed and two others suffered burns when they were overcome Satur...
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Houston named one of the best large cities for recent college graduates, new study says
Houston is one of the nation’s best large cities for recent college graduates looking to launch their careers, according to a new study, though another Texas city landed much higher on the list.A report from CoworkingCafe ranked Houston No. 30 among the country’s best large citie...
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Texas, Oklahoma transportation agencies to share real-time traffic data under new agreement
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced Monday they have launched a new data-sharing agreement that will allow the two states to exchange real-time transportation information to improve traffic operations, trav...
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The full strawberry moon will rise in the night sky this week
The strawberry moon, which will be visible in the sky this week, will mark the first full moon of the summer.
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After an earthquake, how long can trapped victims survive?
For those trapped in rubble after an earthquake, survival depends on many factors, including weather and access to water and air.If their injuries aren't too severe, victims can survive for a week or more, assuming the weather isn't too hot or cold, experts say.In Venezuela, resc...
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Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with kimono inspired by Lucy Liu’s character in ‘Kill Bill'
Wimbledon's strict rules about all-white clothing didn't prevent Naomi Osaka from making another fashion statement as she walked onto the grass at the All England Club on Monday.Osaka, who has made a habit of creating a buzz with her creative outfits at recent Grand Slam tourname...
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Strawberry Moon 2026: June’s full moon is also one of the smallest of the year called a micromooon
Skywatchers will have a chance to see June’s full moon Monday night, commonly known as the Strawberry Moon. Despite its name, the Moon won’t actually appear pink or red. Instead, the name comes from the time of year when wild strawberries traditionally ripened and were ready for ...
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America 250 celebrations bring extraordinary security challenge to Washington
Federal law enforcement authorities are preparing for one of Washington, D.C.'s, largest and most complex security operations as the nation’s capital gears up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s freedom.With rising political violence, including recent incidents nea...
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Pride Houston announces new date for parade after initial event was cancelled due to severe weather
The Pride Houston 365 parade was postponed back in early June due to inclement weather.
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Star-maker Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick and others
Davis died June 22 in his Manhattan apartment at the age of 94, a few weeks after he had been hospitalized for an upper respiratory issue.
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OSHA proposes $3.5M in fines after Channelview sulfuric acid spill injured workers
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed more than $3.5 million in penalties against three companies after federal investigators found they failed to protect workers during cleanup efforts following a massive sulfuric acid spill at an industrial facility in Channelview.The depar...
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Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s widening gambling investigation, authorities said Monday.When he was playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, Beasley agreed to tailor his performance based on prop...
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Supreme Court says Fed’s Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings
The Supreme Court on Monday dramatically expanded presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception, the Federal Reserve.The justices allowed Fed governor Lisa Cook to stay in her job while she...
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Man killed, another injured in northwest Harris County shooting, HCSO says
Deputies said they found a car crashed into a ditch while responding to the shooting, which left a man dead and another injured.
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Former NFL RB Chris Johnson, known as CJ2K for his 2,000 yards for Titans in '09, reveals he has ALS
Chris Johnson, one of nine players in NFL history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season who made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three years with the Tennessee Titans, revealed in a television interview aired Monday that he has ALS.Johnson, 40, spent 10 seasons in the l...
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Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.The 5-4 decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed bal...
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Houston’s 2026 Pride parade rescheduled for Aug. 15
The annual event celebrating the city's LGBTQ+ community and its allies, originally scheduled for early June in downtown Houston, was called off a couple hours beforehand because of inclement weather....
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Gotham signs Australian striker Sam Kerr through the 2030 season
Australian striker Sam Kerr is joining Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer league after spending the past six-plus seasons with Chelsea.Gotham announced signing Kerr on Monday to a deal that will keep her with the team through 2030. The move marks a return to the NWSL for Ke...
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Supreme Court won't revive Alan Dershowitz's $300 million suit against CNN
The Supreme Court refused Monday to revive a $300 million defamation lawsuit filed against CNN over its coverage of a prominent attorney's remarks made while defending President Donald Trump during his 2020 impeachment.The majority declined to take up the case in a brief, unexpla...
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Supreme Court will weigh Trump-backed Republican push to enforce Arizona voting laws
The Supreme Court said Monday it will consider a Republican push to enforce strict Arizona voting laws passed in the swing state after the 2020 election.The high court has allowed some similar rules to take effect temporarily before, including Arizona's proof-of-citizenship requi...
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Viktor Hovland wins Travelers in Monday playoff when Scheffler misses short birdie putt
Viktor Hovland got all the validation he needed Monday that his game was on track again, and a whole lot more.He beat Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the Travelers Championship, had both parents from Norway watch him win for the first time and even did the “row” with the Norweg...
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Supreme Court rejects Trump’s push to toss $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push by President Donald Trump to throw out a jury’s finding that he sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed her.The high court declined to take up the case in a brief...
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One year after Texas Hill Country floods, UGRA and Kerr County roll out flood warning system
Central Texas residents got an update on a new flood warning system, but some still have questions about who will be responsible for it.
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Texas Democrats leave convention united in effort to end GOP’s 30-year hold on state politics
Texas Democrats spent their 3-day convention in Corpus Christi rallying party activists, training volunteers and making the case for Democratic policies and candidates across the state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections....
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Trump says Iran has requested a meeting, but Iranian officials say nothing has been scheduled
President Trump said Monday on social media that Iran had requested a meeting with U.S. counterparts, though Iranian officials said no such meeting was scheduled....
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Construction worker hits, kills co-worker on Gulf Freeway, Houston police say
A construction worker was hit and killed by a co-worker along the Gulf Freeway, Houston police said.
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Gender-bending is now part of menswear. Paris runways show how mainstream it has become
This was men’s fashion season. The women were everywhere.They walked the coed Paris runways at Amiri and Ami. At Vetements, women modeled many of the “menswear” looks, and Sharon Stone closed the show in thigh-high boots.Inside fashion, none of this was eyebrow-raising.The gender...
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The Latest: Trump says Iran wants a meeting. Tehran says nothing's scheduled
President Donald Trump says Iran requested a meeting that would happen Tuesday in Qatar, but Tehran says nothing’s scheduled. Trump’s social media post Monday comes as he tries to preserve an increasingly fragile interim deal as hostilities mount in the Strait of Hormuz. And with...
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Zelenskyy condemns 'horrific attacks' as Russian strikes kill 11 and wound 40 in Ukraine
Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “horrific attacks.”Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, its forces have conducted...
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The heartbeat of Hunt: Why rebuilding the Hunt store means rebuilding a community
Long before it became a symbol of recovery, the Hunt Store was the center of daily life in Hunt.“It was the one-stop shop,” said co-owner Vikki Dunn. “It had fuel, banking, groceries, food. People would leave packages here. Everybody came through the Hunt Store.”For nearly 80 yea...
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Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as aftershock rattles rescuers in disaster zone
With the window for finding survivors shrinking fast, Venezuelans combed Monday through more ruins of buildings toppled by last week’s devastating back-to-back earthquakes, and a 4.6 magnitude aftershock rumbled through the disaster zone in the northern state of La Guaira.Five da...
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Alex Murdaugh back in court after South Carolina Supreme Court overturned double murder conviction
Alex Murdaugh is back in court on Monday for the first time since the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his double murder conviction
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5 people have died in a shooting in Stade in northern Germany and police arrest 2
Five people were killed in a shooting on Monday at a youth welfare facility in the northern German town of Stade, police said. Two people were arrested, including the suspected shooter.Other people were wounded, police said, but they did not give a figure. Police said the shootin...
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YMCA of Greater Houston promotes water safety for children to prevent drownings this summer
Similar swimming lessons for all ages are available at YMCA locations across the greater Houston area.
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Houston weather: Hot, humid and hazy as Saharan dust moves into Texas Monday
A strengthening ridge of high pressure is in control, bringing hot temperatures, fewer clouds, and no rain. The high pressure will move east into the Midwest and East Coast for 4th of July weekend, boosting temperatures above average from Chicago to Baltimore. As the high pressur...
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Impact of immigration ruling (June 29, 2026)
On Monday's show: We discuss how last week’s Supreme Court decision allowing the president to end the nation’s Temporary Protected Status program might affect families, businesses, and industries across Greater Houston....
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Kara Swisher took Silicon Valley by force. Now she's eyeing influence in the 2028 campaign
Kara Swisher is everywhere.She's filling in for Joy Behar on ABC's “The View.” Appearing alongside Meryl Streep in “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” Starring in a CNN documentary. Preparing a national tour. And churning out four podcasts most weeks featuring long-form interviews and com...
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