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Freedom Over Texas draws record-breaking crowd, mayor praises Houston for successful America 250
Thank you, H-Town! Freedom Over Texas saw a record-breaking crowd, according to Houston officials.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by conservative activist
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an attempt by a conservative activist to obtain guardianship records in an effort to find ineligible voters in the presidential battleground state.The case has been wending its way through the courts for years and stems from attempt...
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Trump building granite helipad on White House South Lawn
Trump confirmed that he is constructing a granite helipad for Marine One on the White House South Lawn
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Reform UK’s Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek reelection amid donation allegations
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his seat in Parliament and seek reelection in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars’ worth of donations.The unexpected resignation is an effort by the anti-immigration...
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This Texas Suburb Was Just Named the Best Place to Live in the Southwest—and It’s Only 20 Minutes From Houston - Travel + Leisure
This Texas Suburb Was Just Named the Best Plac...
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Suspect hospitalized after being shot by HPD officers in Highland Village area, police say
A suspect was wounded after being shot by police officers in the Highland Village area on Monday night, according to the Houston Police Department.
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Whale causes catastrophic damage to New Jersey fire department marine unit
The whale struck the boat in the New York, New Jersey port area on Saturday afternoon.
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‘There was nobody out here. It was me.’: First responder recalls day the flood hit Hunt
When Sgt. Tyler Cottonware woke up before dawn that morning, he expected a busy day.The City of Kerrville Police sergeant had plans to work the Fourth of July festivities. He knew it had rained overnight. He knew flooding was possible.What he didn’t know was that within hours he ...
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Rahm Emanuel will assail Netanyahu in Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against Israel
Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate and longtime defender of Israel, will denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv this week and deliver a bracing message that the country's relationship with the United States is “at a crossroads.”“It cannot ...
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Woman suspected of Monaco bombing is found dead in Ukraine, authorities say
The woman suspected of trying to kill a Ukrainian business tycoon in a bombing attack in Monaco last week was found dead in Ukraine with gunshot wounds to the head, Ukraine’s Security Service said on Tuesday.A Ukrainian military intelligence officer confessed to killing the bombi...
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Houston-area home prices drop for the first time in 15 years. Here’s where buyers can find the best deals
For many families, summer marks the busiest time of the year to buy a home as they try to get settled before the start of a new school year.The good news for buyers? After years of rapidly rising home prices, the Houston-area housing market is beginning to shift.According to real...
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Why losing weight isn't just about counting calories — and what to do about it
When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up.Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away.In principle, ...
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The Latest: US strikes Iran as Trump meets with NATO leaders in Turkey
The U.S. military launched a series of strikes against Iranian targets early Wednesday after three merchant ships were struck in the waters off Oman. In a statement posted to social media, U.S. Central Command said American forces launched the strikes “to impose heavy costs for t...
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Headed outside this summer? Doctors say these sunscreen tips can help protect your skin
As temperatures rise and more families head outdoors, doctors say one simple habit can help reduce the risk of painful sunburns, premature skin damage and even skin cancer: wearing sunscreen correctly.Experts recommend using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30, applyi...
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YouTube defends video that falsely claims Sydney massacre survivor is 'crisis actor'
A Google executive told an inquiry on Tuesday that a YouTube video that falsely claimed a wounded survivor of an antisemitic massacre in Sydney was a crisis actor blooded with makeup had met the platform’s standards and would remain online.Google Australia manager Rachel Lord was...
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Missing 12-year-old girl at center of AMBER Alert in New Caney found safe
An AMBER Alert that was issued for a 12-year-old girl who disappeared Monday evening in Montgomery County has been canceled after she was found safe.Fort Bend County attorney files legal action challenging Daniel Wong’s authority to serve as county judgeThe Montgomery County Sher...
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Texas community colleges showing small signs of recovery after enrollment decline, report finds
Texas community colleges have struggled with enrollment over the past 15 years as many high school graduates opted to go straight into the workforce, but a new report points to signs of the campuses pivoting to stay relevant.More students are graduating from Texas high schools, y...
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State lawmakers to explore banning foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates
State lawmakers are exploring prohibiting foreign nationals from using Texas surrogates, elevating a niche fertility issue into a larger battle over immigration and birthright citizenship, surrogacy experts say.The Texas Senate health committee will hear testimony on Wednesday ab...
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AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians
After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime U.S. ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans.The survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Af...
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Explosions rock Syria's capital as French President Macron visits
Explosions rocked Syria's capital on Tuesday and injured at least 18 people as France’s president met with his counterpart in a landmark visit to the country rebuilding from years of civil war, Syria's Interior Ministry said.It was the second attack in Damascus in a week and a se...
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South Korean law targeting 'fake news' takes effect as journalist groups raise concerns
South Korea began enforcing a law Tuesday that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as journalist groups warned it could chill public discourse and invite censorship. Journalists and civil liberties groups...
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Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she’ll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced Tuesday to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement.The decision by the 57-year-old veteran of three presidential races sets up a fourth campaign like no oth...
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Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela's coast. Now they share its ruin
The rich and poor shared paradise in Caraballeda on Venezuela's Caribbean coast. Their apartments, a few with direct marina access and hundreds in public housing towers, stood on the same curving street and offered idyllic views of the white sandy beaches and crystal waters.The y...
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NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland
President Donald Trump on Tuesday insisted that the United States should be in control of Greenland rather than NATO ally Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe even as the trans-Atlantic military alliance was announcing billions in arms deals at a summit in an attempt to appease t...
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AI stocks sink and drag markets lower worldwide
The roller-coaster ride for AI stocks snapped back down on Tuesday and dragged Wall Street lower.The S&P 500 fell 0.4% even though the majority of stocks within the index rose. The drops for stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry dragged the Nasdaq composite down 1.2%, ...
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Judge dismisses Prince Harry's privacy invasion lawsuit against publisher of Daily Mail
Prince Harry's final lawsuit aimed at taming the British tabloids ended in defeat Tuesday as a judge said he failed to prove his privacy invasion claims against the publisher of the Daily Mail.Justice Matthew Nicklin rejected the broad inferences the Duke of Sussex relied on to t...
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Prepared, not scared: Dedicated volunteers in Nashville relay calm, straight-talk info during storms
Anyone who has watched an episode of “9-1-1: Nashville” could be forgiven for thinking the city is constantly beset by tornadoes that turn outdoor concerts into scenes of carnage and blow scooter-riding tourists onto the tops of water towers.That may be a TV exaggeration, but tor...
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Harris County crime: Man accused of stealing private ambulance taken into custody
A man was taken into custody after authorities say he stole a private ambulance with a medic inside Monday afternoon in northwest Harris County.
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Officer-involved shooting in Highland Village, suspect taken to hospital
Houston police are on the scene following an officer-involved shooting in the Highland Village area.
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Ongoing criminal investigation for man living at Heights home tied to murder case, Pct. 1 says
Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen said there's an ongoing criminal investigation into a man claiming adverse possession of the Heights home where authorities say murder suspect Lee Gilley killed his pregnant wife in 2024....
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US airlines are redesigning travel around their highest-paying passengers
They may arrive at the same destination, but two passengers on the same flight can have strikingly different travel experiences.One traveler breezes through a priority security lane and heads straight to an invite-only lounge for craft cocktails and a chef-prepared meal before bo...
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Walmart to pay $13M to settle Texas investigation into delivery driver pay
Walmart is paying over $13 million to settle a Texas investigation alleging it shortchanged Spark gig drivers on customer tips and base pay, marking a massive win for the state's grocery delivery workers....
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Officer shoots suspect during stolen vehicle investigation on Westheimer, Houston police say
A suspect was shot by a Houston police officer Monday night after officers investigated a stolen vehicle in west Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The shooting happened around 8 p.m. in the 4100 block of Westheimer Road.Police said a patrol officer ran the licen...
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Fort Bend County attorney files legal action challenging Daniel Wong's authority to serve as county judge
The legal battle over who can serve as Fort Bend County judge escalated Monday after the county attorney filed a new lawsuit seeking to remove Daniel Wong from office.Fort Bend County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson announced Monday that she filed a legal action in the name of th...
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Houston weather: Pop-up storms possible on Tuesday
More storms are possible on Tuesday across the Houston area.
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Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman
A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said.The attack was the latest targeting a vessel moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which a fi...
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Daniel Wong asks court to confirm he is still interim Fort Bend County judge; county attorney responds
Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong is asking a court to reaffirm that he still legally holds his appointed post as the county's chief executive amid a dispute over whether he can remain in the position....
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Toyota announces $3.6 Billion San Antonio plant expansion, 2,000 new jobs
Toyota is doubling down on Texas with a massive $3.6 billion expansion that will bring thousands of new jobs and shift production of its beloved Tacoma pickup truck from Mexico to San Antonio....
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Fort Bend County girl’s case raises bigger question: Would someone have helped if she hadn’t dialed 911?
As criminal cases move through the courts, child advocates say the case is a reminder that reporting suspected abuse or neglect can save a child’s life.When most people hear the allegations in this case, the first question is simple: How could this happen?Court records obtained b...
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Red card reversal of Folarin Balogun only latest example of politics entering sports arena
President Donald Trump talked about his conversation with FIFA President Gianni Infantino before the sport's governing body reversed the red card suspension against U.S. player Folarin Balogun....
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Houston Flock cameras vandalized, cut down and spray-painted near Washington Avenue, police say
Two Flock cameras were found cut in half and spray-painted at Washington Avenue and Westcott in Houston. However, it's a mystery who is behind the vandalism....
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Former Liberty police officer turns himself in after grand jury indictment, officials say
Jason Grindstaff, 45, turned himself in on Friday following a grand jury indictment and Texas Rangers investigation, according to city officials.
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Only on 13: Shirtless man carjacks ambulance on 4th of July in west Harris County, video shows
In a video you'll only see on ABC13, a shirtless man is seen walking around the front of the ambulance, climbing into the driver's seat before the ambulance driver realizes what is happening....
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Summer pool safety tips for Houston families
Drowning deaths are on the rise in the Houston area, and experts say families need to take water safety seriously this summer.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 5 to 14 — a sob...
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Spring neighbors describe desperate efforts to save 2-year-old, 74-year-old after neighborhood drowning
A day after a 2-year-old boy and his 74-year-old cousin died in a neighborhood pond in Spring, the quiet subdivision remains shaken as neighbors recount the heartbreaking moments they rushed to help....
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Cypress family gets to final World Cup match in Houston after StubHub fiasco saw tickets canceled to earlier match
Over the past 10 days, three separate families who experienced canceled StubHub orders ultimately received tickets after seeking assistance from 2 Helps You. In each case, family members were provided tickets to eventually attend a match, but not all received tickets for the game...
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Trump says Walmart cut prices at his request, but Walmart statement omits administration's role
President Donald Trump on Monday sought to take credit for recent price cuts by Walmart, but a statement by the retailer made no mention of the administration’s involvement in its decision.The president has faced public backlash over inflation rising during his watch, as prices c...
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Montgomery County DWI initiative honoring fallen Deputy Erika Serrato results in 54 intoxication charges
A July 4th weekend DWI enforcement initiative held in memory of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato resulted in 54 intoxication-related charges, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.Procession, funeral to be held for fallen Montgomery ...
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Former officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination
A former campus police officer testified Monday that he found an apparent "sniper pad" on a rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, as prosecutors sought to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to put a Utah man on trial for murder....
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Family, friends honor fallen Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato
Family, friends, fellow law enforcement officers and members of the community gathered on Tuesday morning to honor the life of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato, who was killed while directing traffic on Interstate 45 on June 28.Deputy killed while helping a...
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Houston nonprofit launches global volleyball event aimed at combating bullying
A Houston-area nonprofit is inviting people around globe to hop on the courts and help a cause: stop childhood bullying.Block the Bully is the nonprofit hosting the inaugural World Volleyball Day on July 7, founded by Houston native Steven Lockhardt.Lockhardt said that like many ...
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7-Eleven sues Nike over new Air Max 95s set for July 11 release
7-Eleven found something a little too familiar about the new orange, green, and red-striped Nike sneakers set to be released next week, and the convenience store chain is asking a federal court to do something about it....
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List: Best places around Houston to celebrate 713 Day
Independence weekend is over and now Houston looks toward its next celebration of history on 713 Day, highlighting all there is to love about H-Town.Although a lot has changed over time, 713 traces back to the city’s original area code created in 1947. Now, July 13, is marked as ...
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Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong wants a court to decide if he should remain in office
Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong said he filed a lawsuit against County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson after she said he should leave office....
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The family of a man shot by the Tennessee National Guard demands release of video
The grandfather of a man who was shot and killed by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis over the weekend says he wants answers from law enforcement.Evaniel Johnson said he is waiting to see if video footage supports the police narrative that his 20-year-old grandson, Tyrin Jo...
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Galveston DA to address uptick in domestic violence cases after three killings in 1 week
Galveston County District Attorney Kenneth Cusick and the District Attorney’s Office will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon following a recent uptick in domestic violence cases, according to a news release.The news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Galveston County...
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New World Screwworm cases rise to 32 as Texas battles outbreak
Federal and state officials have confirmed another New World screwworm case in Texas livestock, bringing the U.S. total to 32 infections as aggressive quarantine and containment efforts continue....
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Man arrested after private ambulance stolen with medic inside in northwest Harris County
A man was taken into custody after a private ambulance was stolen with a medic still inside Monday afternoon, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.The incident was reported around 3 p.m. near the intersection of Bold River Road and Doss Landing Avenue in t...
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has emotional reaction to live-action 'Moana'
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is stepping out of the recording booth and into the Hawaiian sun for the live-action 'Moana.'
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Trump's pardons for Jan. 6 rioters don't apply to DC pipe bomb suspect, judge rules
President Donald Trump’s mass pardons for supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol don't apply to a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, a federal judge ruled Mon...
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