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A lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges that the Trump administration's immigration agencies have been sharing confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, violating national immigration regulations and endangering countless Iranians, court filings a...
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The weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk enters its second day on Tuesday. Prosecutors aim to show that they have enough evidence against Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial. After the hearing concludes, state District Ju...
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A Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy, Erika Serrato, was struck and killed last month while investigating a suspected DWI crash along I-45, authorities said....
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France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay’s loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup....
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The week-long preliminary hearing for the Utah man charged in the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk continues today as prosecutors present the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson....
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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 winding its way through the courts for years and stems from attempt...
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he’ll quit as a lawmaker and seek re-election to clear his name over financial allegations.Farage said Tuesday he will resign from his seat in Parliament, triggering a special election in which he will run. He said in a broadcast statement that ...
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Trump confirmed that he is constructing a granite helipad for Marine One on the White House South Lawn
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The whale struck the boat in the New York, New Jersey port area on Saturday afternoon.
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President Trump arrived in Ankara Tuesday afternoon for the NATO summit, as the transatlantic military alliance was announcing billions in arms deals in an attempt to appease the mercurial U.S. leader....
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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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Monday marked the first time Charlie Kirk's parents, Kathryn and Robert, and widow, Erika, were in the courtroom since the case began. Tyler Robinson's parents also were present...
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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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Ukraine’s Security Service on Tuesday said it found the body of Ukrainian national Anastasiia Berezovska, who had been wanted by authorities in Monaco in connection with the bombing targeting Ukrainian business tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev.The security service, also known by its local...
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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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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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U.S. President Donald Trump meets fellow NATO leaders at a summit on Tuesday as the alliance tries to persuade him that their countries are actively increasing their military capabilities even as the American focus shifts away from its defense of Europe toward Asia.Trump has been...
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Good morning, Houston.☀️I hope you had a great holiday weekend! In today’s newsletter: the top local stories, a few “Things 2 Know,” and a powerful new KPRC 2 documentary, After the Storm: The Flood That Changed the Hill Country—our full-length documentary revisiting one of the d...
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First Look Weather:Conditions are fairly quiet this morning, just warm and sticky as you head out the door on Tuesday. Below you can check out the current radar sweep and temperatures in your area. Tuesday’s forecast:Tuesday will bring more of the same: hot, humid, and mostly sun...
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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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In the wake of the report, a number of Democrats across the country called for Platner to get out of the race.
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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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For Jalen Pitre, his roots as the Texans’ hometown guy are truly unique. His high school, the hallways, the classrooms and the football field of the Stafford Spartans, are practically sacred ground for him and his family.This is the community where he met his future wife, Juliann...
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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 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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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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A man is stable at a local hospital after Houston police officers opened fire on him during a stolen-vehicle investigation that turned into a nearly half-hour standoff Monday in a busy shopping-center parking lot near Westheimer and Suffolk. According to the Houston Police Depart...
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Explosions rocked Damascus on Tuesday as France’s president met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit, wounding at least four people according to Syrian state media.Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the exp...
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AN AMBER ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE GENESIS MILLS-WHITE FEMALE-BLACK HAIR-BROWN EYES-5′-3″-140 LBS-WEARING BLACK LONG SLEEVE SHIRT-BLACK SHORTS- LAST SEEN AT 6:25 PM ON 7/6/26 AT VALERO GAS STATION-20816 LOOP 494 IN NEW CANEY–POSSIBLE SUSP...
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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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The FIFA World Cup 26™ may have moved on from Houston, but the excitement surrounding the tournament is still going strong. Along the way, one cocktail has been popping up on menus at bars across the city: the Buchanita.Made with just two ingredients, it’s Buchanan’s signature ma...
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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen ’s political future is on the line Tuesday as a Paris appeals court rules on her eligibility to stand in the next presidential election. The verdict will be delivered from 1:30 p.m. and could take several hours to read. It could reshape the 2...
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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 on Tuesday will showcase a series of new military projects worth billions of dollars in an attempt to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that the allies are stepping up defense spending and converting investment into real firepower.At an event dubbed the “big reveal,” seve...
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Asian shares have retreated, with South Korea's Kospi shedding nearly 8% despite a rebound for AI stocks that lifted stocks on Wall Street.Oil prices rose and U.S. futures were mixed. In Seoul, the Kospi lost 7.6% to 7,444.13 as shares in both Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix slu...
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Prince Harry ′s longtime battle with the British tabloids reaches its climax Tuesday.A judge in London’s High Court will rule on the Duke of Sussex's privacy invasion lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail, ending a trio of lawsuits that accused the news media of unlawfu...
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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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The Houston Rockets formally announced Monday that have traded forward Dorian Finney-Smith to Charlotte along with three second round draft picks. In return the Hornets receive Memphis’ pick in 2027 along with Houston’s in 2028 and 2033 in exchange for cash considerations.In 10 N...
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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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LIBERTY COUNTY, TX- Cleveland Police arrested six people on charges ranging from Criminal Trespass and Burglary of a Vehicle to Assault and Violating a Protective Order during a series of incidents between June 29 and July 2. On June 30, officers arrested 30-year-old Christian Br...
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For most people, birthdays are about receiving. For Trae Tha Truth, they’re about giving.Every summer, the Houston rapper and humanitarian transforms his birthday into Trae Day, a weeklong celebration packed with free community events, family activities and opportunities to help ...
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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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HARRIS COUNTY, TX- A suspect allegedly stole a private ambulance with a medic still inside before leading deputies on a brief chase that ended with an arrest Tuesday in north Harris County. The incident ended near the intersection of Bold River Road and Doss Landing Avenue in the...
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Folarin Balogun's presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans' 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday.The 25-year-old striker, who had three goals in...
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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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Law enforcement is responding to a shooting involving a police officer Monday night, according to the Houston Police Department.The incident was reported around 8 p.m. in the 4100 block of Westheimer Road,Police said the suspect was shot by an officer and is in unknown condition....
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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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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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Houston police are on the scene following an officer-involved shooting in the Highland Village area.
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More storms are possible on Tuesday across the Houston area.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., a funeral procession will be held in honor of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy Erika Serrato. Traffic delays and temporary road closures are expected along the procession route. The procession will begin at Cashner Fu...
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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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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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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....
