The week in politics (July 22, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup, and we talk with comedian Dulcé Sloan of "Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!"
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Mass held at Ukrainian church in Los Angeles honoring NBC4 helicopter pilot George Marciniw, reporter Eliana Moreno
A community is in mourning as they remember their beloved friend, NBC4 news helicopter pilot George Marciniw.
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Patrick Clancy speaks out after mistrial in ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial
Patrick Clancy opens up about the loss of his children and the high-profile case surrounding their deaths.
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Pope Leo XIV in France to find a secular country at odds with Catholic teaching on life
Pope Leo XIV opens a four-day visit to France this weekend that is expected to touch on church teaching about the value of all human life.
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Man charged with capital murder after 5-year-old killed in alleged road rage incident
As of Monday morning, Porter was being held in the Harris County Jail and his bond had not yet been set, according to court documents.
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Road rage leads to crash and shooting involving several people on West Loop, police say
Two people were shot, and a third person was hurt after a road rage situation led to a crash and a shooting on the West Loop Sunday night, according to HPD....
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Passenger goes overboard on Carnival Panorama cruise ship from Puerto Vallarta to Long Beach, California
A passenger on a Carnival cruise ship went overboard, prompting a lockdown.
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Houston weather: Hot, humid Monday; isolated rain chances this week
Monday stays hot, with highs in the mid 90s and heat index values reaching triple digits. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon, with a few brief downpours possible....
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There's an easy way to get rid of all the reusable bags piling up in your home
When professional home organizer Britnee Tanner visits her clients, she often spots extra reusable bags buried under the kitchen sink or stuffed in a corner of the pantry. “They just are sneaky,” said Tanner, who lives in Salt Lake City. “I purchased a handful of these and then s...
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High costs, dwindling enrollment: Is Houston ISD’s playbook under takeover sustainable?
The high price tag, coupled with less state funding from students leaving the district, raises questions about whether the academic improvements are sustainable in the long run and whether other districts can afford to replicate it....
Local
Uvalde Road shooting: Husband dead, wife claims he was assaulting her
A deadly shooting in east Harris County is under investigation after a wife claimed she shot her husband because he was assaulting her.
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Federal immigration agent shoots and injures man in Austin, Texas
The man was identified as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, of Venezuela, by his attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch.
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50 years ago today, SCTV introduced us to John Candy, Catherine O'Hara, and more
“SCTV" is turning 50, celebrating the groundbreaking sketch series that launched the careers of comedy stars including John Candy, Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara....