The week in politics (July 1, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And foodies discuss their favorite places for happy hour food and drink.
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5-year-old killed, 2 others injured in shooting in NW Harris County, HCSO says
Hicks told ABC13 she stopped the car and tried to get her children out when she realized her youngest daughter, Zah'layah, was slumped over and not speaking....
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's growing civil war
A senior official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels is warning countries against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s revived civil war, telling The Associated Press on Sunday that his group has assured the Trump administration that it won’t attack U.S. vessels in the Red Sea. Mohame...
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Facebook Marketplace killing: Wife speaks out after Victor Gonzalez robbed, shot, killed in Rosharon, Texas
Victor Gonzalez was killed after attempting to sell property through Facebook Marketplace in Texas.
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'La Bola Negra' wins TIFF's People Choice Award, putting it on Oscar path
“La Bola Negra,” the Spanish queer epic about the intertwined lives of three gay men, won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, confirming its status as a major Oscar contender. TIFF's top award is voted on by festivalgoers, and it's beco...
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16-year-old arrested after reported assault at Magnolia High School
Officials say the teen is accused of sexually assaulting another teen during a football game.
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Trapped juvenile rescued from collapsed cave near Lake Alan Henry
A juvenile was rescued uninjured Friday night after becoming trapped beneath a collapsed cave near Lake Alan Henry in Garza County, authorities said.
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Far from shore, Tropical Storm Fay forms as Odalys eyes hurricane strength
A new tropical storm, Fay, has formed in the northern Atlantic Ocean but doesn't pose a threat to land.
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Box Office: 'Resident Evil' tops box office with franchise best debut of $60 million
Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” gave the North American box office a shot in the arm in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony Pictures release earned $60 million in ticket sales from 3,684 locations in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday. That’s a best for ...
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Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile.
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Gun pulled during Midtown fight; 3 bystanders shot
Police say a suspect fired shots during the fight, then continued shooting after getting in a vehicle.
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Trinidad Chambliss leads No. 8 Mississippi past No. 7 LSU 32-24 in Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss
Lane Kiffin reflective as LSU falls in coach's Ole Miss return
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IL Governor JB Pritzker says AI is dangerous ‘on the level of nuclear weapons’
With calls to regulate AI growing, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker urged Congress to pass federal guardrails on the technology.