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Georgia's Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's done with Republican Party
Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer supports the Republican Party.
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The Latest: Trump will head to Capitol to speak with GOP senators who have grown frustrated with him
President Donald Trump is headed to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to meet with Republican senators who have grown increasingly frustrated with his efforts to divert their agenda. He has pressured senators to focus on his proof-of-citizenship voting bill, blocked them from confirming ...
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Trump orders DOJ to investigate oil companies for alleged price gouging
President Trump says he is going after big oil companies, accusing them of gouging prices at the gas pump.
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Houston weather forecast: Saharan dust brings hazy skies amid summer heat
More typical June heat continues across Southeast Texas with highs in the 90s and heat index values above 100 each afternoon. Saharan dust may give us hazy skies at times while helping keep rain chances low....
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Houston anti-trafficking groups ramp up awareness efforts ahead of FIFA World Cup crowds
As Houston welcomes massive crowds for FIFA World Cup events, local organizations and law enforcement agencies are working to address a less visible concern: human trafficking.Advocates say large-scale events can create opportunities for traffickers seeking to exploit an influx o...
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New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats
When Varun Venkatesh cast his ballot in New York’s primary this week, he thought about “a good litmus test for me as a voter.” He wanted to know what the candidates are doing for the Palestinian cause. The 27-year-old Brooklyn resident decided to support Claire Valdez, who was ba...
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House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs
The legislation represents one of the most sweeping efforts in decades to increase the supply of housing and bring down prices.
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Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks
A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda.
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Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor
The delayed opening of a bridge connecting Michigan and Canada is spilling into one of the country’s most closely watched Senate races, as Democratic candidate Mallory McMorrow launches the first major effort to turn the controversy into a political liability for President Donald...
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When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, “Don’t panic!” may be difficult to heed, even if that’s exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers an...
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French health ministry confirms Ebola virus in doctor who worked in Congo
A positive case of Ebola virus has been identified in France in a doctor traveling back from Congo, the French Ministry of Health said Wednesday.The individual, who has not been identified, returned from a humanitarian mission in one of the virus transmission zones in Congo and w...
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Sugar Land officer injured during traffic stop on Highway 6, suspect search ongoing
Sugar Land police are searching for a suspect who left the scene of a traffic stop on Highway 6 where an officer was injured.
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Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall
President Donald Trump sees America’s 250th anniversary as a chance to get the country excited again — about Donald Trump.The president is hosting a rally Wednesday on the National Mall in Washington. He has said it will be replete with a military flyover by stealth bombers, mili...
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13 Alert Traffic: Heavy truck crash blocking some lanes on I-45 SB at Greens Road, TranStar shows
Those driving southbound on the North Freeway near Greens Road may experience delays due to a heavy truck crash reported by Houston TranStar.
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Ukraine’s latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centers
Ukrainian forces struck a major natural gas processing plant and two key satellite communications centers in their latest nighttime attacks on Russia, Ukraine’s General Staff said Wednesday.The operation was part of Ukraine’s aerial campaign targeting energy facilities and milita...
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Teen survives traumatic brain injury after e-scooter crash, urges others to wear helmets
As electric bikes and scooters become more popular among teenagers, doctors are warning families about the risk of serious injuries, especially traumatic brain injuries.One Houston-area teen knows those dangers firsthand.Halle Neely was riding her electric scooter without a helme...
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FIFA World Cup fans’ obsession with ranch dressing prompts TSA warning
Move over, soccer stars. Ranch dressing may be the most surprising breakout star of the FIFA World Cup 2026.As thousands of international fans travel across the United States for the tournament, many are discovering a uniquely American obsession: ranch dressing. The condiment’s g...
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Frozen meatloaf meals recalled over undeclared soy allergen
Roughly 5,795 pounds of frozen meatloaf is being recalled due to undeclared soy allergen
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Texas lawmakers want fixes to statewide voter registration system ahead of midterms
This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here.Texas lawmakers on Tuesday asked the Texas Secretary of State’s Office for assurances that ...
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Trump heads to Capitol to speak with GOP senators who have grown increasingly frustrated with him
President Donald Trump is headed to Capitol Hill to meet with Republican senators who have grown increasingly frustrated with his efforts to divert their agenda....
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Premier says China’s tech advancements an 'opportunity' for the world, not a threat
China’s Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday defended the country’s technological advancements as an opportunity for the world rather than a threat.Li also said the country’s heavy state subsidies were not the main reason for the rapid rise of its high-tech industries, at a time when We...
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How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new polls
Duane Mitchell has big plans for the United States’ 250th anniversary.Mitchell, a 78-year-old veteran in Montana, plans to take a red, white and blue 1954 Chevrolet pickup that he restored and drive it in local parades for the Fourth of July. In honor of the country’s milestone a...
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President Donald Trump and the citizenship debate: A Tijuana story
Vivianne Petit Frere's brightly painted Haitian restaurant sits blocks from the towering U.S. border wall in Tijuana.Called Lakou Lakay, the name in Haitian creole means “home,” and it reflects her family’s deepening roots in their adopted homeland where her granddaughter was bor...
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Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Keir Starmer seeks a legacy
Andy Burnham took a step closer to becoming Britain’s next prime minister without a contest on Wednesday when Cabinet minister Darren Jones, touted as a possible rival, said he would not run.Meanwhile Keir Starmer, seeking to secure a legacy before he leaves office, faced the wee...
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Philippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith
Hundreds of Catholic devotees wrapped themselves in dried banana leaves and covered their bodies with mud on Wednesday in the Philippine village of Bibiclat, taking part in a display of faith honoring St. John the Baptist. The Taong Putik, or Mud People, festival is held annually...
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Rock legend Billy Idol and guitarist Steve Stevens are inducted to the Hollywood's Rockwalk
Give a "Rebel Yell" to rocker Billy Idol. He was inducted into the Guitar Center Hollywood Rockwalk.
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UN nuclear boss says inspectors will visit Iran sites. Tehran says only after a final deal
The head of the U.N.'s nuclear agency signaled Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim U.S.-Iran to reach an end to the war. But an Iranian diplomat promptly rejected this, saying such a visit can only com...
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Asian stocks are mixed after big tech sell-off
Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday following a sell-off in big technology stocks from Asia to Wall Street.U.S. stock futures were also trading mixed, as global investors monitor market movements in Japan and South Korea, which have seen big gains in recent months on the global ...
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Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members
U.S. Reps. Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler, two of the top Democrats in Congress, are retiring when their terms expire in January, but they will continue to make their imprints on Washington.The pair passed the torch Tuesday night to former aides who won the Democratic primaries t...
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In visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions
Olympian Jessie Diggins is visiting Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet.America’s most decorated cross-country skier is part of “Protect Our Winters,” an athlete-driven environmental group that sent a coalition to ...
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Archaeologists find huge Viking textile production site in Denmark
SØArchaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society.Experts from the Moesgaard Museum said this week that the sprawling 100,000-square-meter (more than 1 mi...
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NATO's Trump whisperer heads to the White House to soothe the president ahead of next month's summit
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will check in face-to-face with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, visiting the volatile U.S. leader two weeks before the annual summit of the military alliance at a time when the Pentagon is reviewing the size of the U.S. military footprint in...
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First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artists
On one side of the world, Xiangqi Chen can be punished for her LGBTQ+ activism. But on the other, the activist and artist is lauded as a trailblazer — the architect behind the first of its kind Chinese queer art museum.The irony that she left her home in China and found a public ...
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What is the 2026 song of the summer? AP offers some predictions
What is 2026's song of the summer?There's no easy answer. Algorithmic division is certainly a factor in why there isn't an obvious pick this year. Where have the songs like “Despacito” in 2017 or “Old Town Road” in 2019 gone? Last year, some even wondered if Alex Warren’s “Ordina...
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Lightning strike possibly sparked Webster fire that displaced 15 families
The Webster community is coming together to help more than a dozen families after a fire ripped through an apartment complex over the weekend. Officials believe a lightning strike may have caused the fire....
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Catalytic converter thefts surge in Harris County as critics question low bonds for repeat offenders
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise here in Harris County. If it continues, the number of thefts will double last year's total. The reason cited by officials is the rising cost of metal....
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Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post
The Army's commander of its forces in Europe and Africa — who was famously the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021 — is unexpectedly stepping down from his post after just 18 months in the job, the Army confirmed late Tuesday.Gen. Christopher Donahue, commanding ge...
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Fort Bend County Interim Judge Daniel Wong no longer legally county judge, commissioner says
Fort Bend County Interim Judge Daniel Wong is no longer legally the county judge, according to Commissioner Dexter McCoy.
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Cases tied to Houston police officer fired over racist video include murder, robbery and DWI
The Houston police officer who was fired after posting a racially charged and profanity-laced video on social media was involved in dozens of misdemeanor and felony cases, according to a review by ABC13....
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Family of woman killed after Tesla crashes into Katy home sues Tesla and driver
The family of 76-year-old Martha Avila, killed when a Tesla crashed into their Katy-area home, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla and the driver.The lawsuit, filed Monday in Harris County, comes just days after the June 19 crash that killed Martha Avila and left her...
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Crash victim's family files lawsuit against Tesla, driver
A lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Tesla was at least partially responsible when one of their cars slammed into a west Harris County home and killed a 76-year-old woman....
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Mammoth Metal Recycling managing director speaks out for first time after East End fire
For the first time since a massive fire tore through a Houston recycling facility, the managing director of Mammoth Metal Recycling is speaking publicly.Managing Director, Prateek Desai, told KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel that the company is making sure this doesn’t happen aga...
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'This isn't me': Man linked to brother's criminal history for 20 years
A Houston man says a 20-year-old identity mix-up has hijacked his life, leaving him unable to get a job, or even drive a car, without fear.
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Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump
A judge on Tuesday barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, ordering an end to a practice that took hold shortly after President Donald Trump took office last year.The Trump administration's reversal of long-standing policy against arrests at immig...
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San Antonio native Kingston Flemings drafted by Atlanta Hawks after stellar Houston season
University of Houston freshman guard Kingston Flemings has been selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA Draft after earning All-American honors and leading the Cougars to the Sweet 16....
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Tesla sued after Katy crash leaves 76-year-old woman dead
Tesla is facing a new wrongful death lawsuit in Texas after a crash that allegedly involved the company's Autopilot system left a 76-year-old grandmother dead inside her family's home....
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Influencer Jake Lang released on bond, ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours
Pardoned January 6th rioter Jake Lang has been released from jail on a reduced $250,000 bond and ordered to leave Texas within 24 hours following a felony terroristic threat charge....
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NBA Draft 2026: Chicago Bulls draft Texas standout Dailyn Swain at No. 15
Former Texas Longhorns standout Dailyn Swain has been selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft following a spectacular breakout season....
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Best deals for Amazon Prime Days under $100
Here are the best deals for Amazon Prime Days 2026 under $100. Shop now before they expire.
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A Kennedy scion runs in a crowded, pricey New York City congressional primary
A closely watched Democratic primary race pitted Kennedy scion and political novice Jack Schlossberg against a roster of other hopefuls — including two state lawmakers and a prominent ex-Republican — for an open congressional seat in the heart of Manhattan.Whoever ultimately wins...
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University of Houston point guard Kingston Flemings selected No.8 by Hawks in 2026 NBA Draft
Welcome to the NBA, Kingston Flemings! The UH freshman point guard was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night....
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Delta CEO Ed Bastian reveals what he says must happen for airline ticket prices to fall
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian is revealing exactly what it will take for elevated airline ticket prices to decline.
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Emylee Thai of Houston, Texas added to FBI most wanted fraudster list, accused of nearly $100M in healthcare fraud, genetic testing and kickback scheme
Emylee Thai of Houston, TX was added to an FBI most wanted list. She is accused of healthcare fraud through a medically unnecessary genetic testing and kickback scheme....
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Katy Tesla crash: Expert explains what investigators will be looking for as federal probe continues
As investigators work to determine what caused a Tesla Model 3 to crash into a Katy-area home, killing 76-year-old Martha Avila, both local experts and federal agencies are taking a closer look at the evidence....
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626 Day meets Prime Day: The best Stitch deals to shop now on Amazon
Calling all 'Lilo and Stitch' fans! Celebrate Experiment 626 (aka Stitch) with all-new Lilo & Stitch clothes, toys, accessories and more!