Clashes broke out inside a prison in the outskirts of Sri Lanka’s capital, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 100, officials and a TV station reported Monday. Police said the unrest at the prison in Negombo, about 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of the capital, Colo...
Before becoming one of the Middle East’s most acclaimed cooks and food writers, Anissa Helou had no intention of either path. She entered the world of cooking and writing almost by accident when she was in her late 30s.Now 74, Helou has a wide following in the region and elsewher...
The Philippine Senate, acting as an impeachment court, opened the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday in a politically volatile event that will unfold with the backdrop of her bitter political feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.More than 6,000 police officers, inc...
A Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday.The pilot of Delta flight 1076 notified air traffic controllers just before landing at Chicago Midway International Airport ...
New court records are revealing details of what led up to the death of Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato , who was struck by a vehicle whi...
Two Tennessee National Guard members assigned to a crime-fighting patrol in Memphis fatally shot a man Sunday who turned toward the soldiers with a gun during a downtown pursuit, authorities said. The Guard members were part of a troop deployment the Trump administration launched...
Two people are in recovery after police say an argument over fireworks in a south Houston neighborhood led to people pulling guns on each other. South Houston: Shooting between neighbors The shooting was reported at about 1 a.m. Sunday <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/6...
Just days after thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of fireworks from two family-owned stands in Huffman, both businesses were back open an...
The sheriff's office said a 9-year-old was rushed to the hospital after the child was struck in the arm by celebratory gunfire in east Harris County.
A family gathering in the Channelview area turned frightening overnight after a 9-year-old child was struck by a bullet while outside in the backyard, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said the incident happened at a home in the 1500 block of Park Drive. In...
A nine-year-old child in Channelview was sent to a hospital after being hit by a bullet during July 4th festivities, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Channelview: Child hit by potential July 4 gunshots <a href="https://x.com/SheriffEd_HCSO/status/20737941602937529...
A Fourth of July celebration turned dangerous overnight in northwest Harris County when a home caught fire in the Copperfield subdivision, and investigators say discarded fireworks were to blame.The Cy-Fair Fire Department said crews were called late Saturday to a reported house ...
The Cy-Fair Fire Department said that no one was injured in the house fire before advising the public to soak all used fireworks before disposing of the debris....
A shooting at a Fourth of July cookout near New York's Coney Island beach wounded eight people, including four children, police said. One of the victims, a 21-year-old woman, was in critical condition while the others were described as being stable and expected to survive, Police...
With wildfires burning across many Western states, wildland firefighters gathered Sunday to pay tribute to three of their own who died after they were trapped by flames a week ago.Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson and Sydney Watson were remembered for being courageous public servants...
Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal, Greece and Spain on Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal to help with a massive blaze burning for more than three days.Authorities urged residents in parts of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest ...
Fourth of July celebrations ended in gunfire for some neighbors in Houston’s South Side after a fireworks-related dispute escalated into a shooting that injured two people, according to the Houston Police Department.HPD said officers were called to the 6800 block of Winton Street...
One person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, Moscow-installed officials said in the early hours of Sunday, as Russian and Ukrainian leaders held separate calls with U.S. President Donald Trump on ending the war, now in its fifth year.Two others were inj...
Avoid tragedy on America's 250th anniversary by properly disposing of any leftover fireworks - whether you used them or not.
ICE arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June. The arrests translate into roughly 2,000 per day, a sharp increase over previous periods....
The Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office said the fire started after residents discharged the fireworks, picked up the debris, and placed it in the bed of the pickup truck....
Along Galveston’s waterfront Friday night, Battleship Texas did more than provide a backdrop for a holiday crowd — it served as the main symbol of the celebration.Houston’s Fourth of July guide: everything you need to know for America’s 250th celebrationThe legendary warship help...
A man is injured after getting shot and crashing into a home in Cypress on Friday morning, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.
Highs soar to the mid to upper 90s with heat index values between 106 and 110. There is a Heat Advisory in Harris County today. It is a muggy morning for any Fourth of July Parades, hot for afternoon barbecues and remains steamy for evening fireworks shows. Isolated storms possib...
Harris County deputies are investigating after a driver was discovered to have multiple gunshot wounds after crashing into a home. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said deputies responded early Saturday morning to a home on Mountain Dale Drive. When they arrived, they found a car crashed into...
Harris County Precinct 5 deputies were called to a crash early Saturday after a vehicle slammed into a home in the 19700 block of Mountain Dale Drive, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.When deputies arrived, they found the driver suffering from multiple gunshot wound...
Delegates at the national convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany party on Saturday overwhelmingly reelected its leaders, including Alice Weidel, as tens of thousands of protesters aimed to disrupt the meeting and some clashed with police.Alternative for Germany, or A...
The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.The signing of the Declaration ...
The man arrested for blasting strangers with water guns defended it as a harmless prank before expressing regret.
A man was arrested and charged with attempted sexual assault and armed robbery after he allegedly attacked a woman in a downtown Houston parking garage, court documents indicate....
Investigators are working determine how a Houston Fire Department unit hit a METRORail train earlier this evening north of downtown Houston.Captain Raul Reyes with HFD tells us Engine 9 was on a call with lights and siren activated when it happened around 6:50 p.m. at Hogan Stree...
An investigation is underway after a Houston Fire Department engine struck a METRORail train off its tracks near downtown. Houston firetruck hits METRO train METRO Police responded to the crash at about 6:45 p.m. Friday near <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/N+Main+St+%2...
Whether you're planning to watch Houston's last World Cup match and/or some July 4th fireworks, your plans are expected to stay mostly dry. Typical July heat Highs stay in the mid 90s through the next several days with heat index values between 100 and 107. Mornings stay m......
Texas’ emergency management chief has repeatedly recommended that lawmakers require minimum training, but a bill proposed after the disaster failed.
A person was killed and two children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a heavy truck on I-45 Friday morning, according to officials.The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Broadway Street and Interstate 45 South. The southbound lanes of I-45...
A skydiver survived a scary crash landing that was all caught on camera at the Folsom Pro Rodeo on Thursday.
A third person has been charged in connection to the I-45 crash that killed Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato last weekend. Montgo...
A person has died and others were sent to a hospital following a crash on the Gulf Freeway on Friday, according to Galveston Police. Deadly Galveston I-45 crash The crash was reported at about 11:40 a.m. on I-45 near <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/71st+St+%26+Broadway...
Michael Butler was charged with manslaughter after a Tesla crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing a woman.
According to Houston police, one person was shot during a funeral being held at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
An investigation is underway after a fight inside a church led to shots being fired Friday morning in southeast Houston.The incident was reported at a church located at 8305 Brandon Street.Mother, 2 young children dead in apparent murder-suicide near Houston’s NRG StadiumThe Hous...
An investigation is underway after a mother and her two young children were found dead inside a motel Friday afternoon in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The shooting was reported at 11:43 a.m. at the Marriott Residence Inn, located at 7807 Kirby Dri...
Houston police are investigating a shooting at a Sunnyside church on Friday, officials confirm. According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting was reported shortly after noon at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church on Brandon Street. It's unclear if anyone was injured. <....
A former Liberty Police Department officer has been indicted for official oppression and indecent assault, according to Liberty County Jail records.Jason Grindstaff resigned while under investigation earlier this year, the City of Liberty said in a statement posted on social medi...
A mother and her two children are dead after a reported murder-suicide at a hotel in Houston's Braeswood area. Murder-suicide at Houston hotel Houston Fire Captain Reyes confirmed the shooting happened at the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/7807+Kirby+Dr,+Houston,+TX+7...
A heavy truck crash is blocking multiple I-45 southbound lanes at 71st Street in Galveston County, TranStar shows.
A preliminary report issued by federal safety investigators did not flag any serious safety failures that could have led to the fiery crash of a plane last month on a skydiving outing in Missouri that killed all 12 people aboard, including several very experienced jumpers.The Nat...
A former Liberty police officer turned himself in on Friday after a grand jury indictment last month, officials say. Jail records show Jason Grindstaff is being held on a charge of official oppression and a charge of indecent assault. FOX 26 is gathering details about the allegat...
A wildfire burning southwest of Denver has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties.The Aspen Acres fire is one of about 40 uncontained large blazes burning most...
A Houston man has been arrested and is facing assault charges after allegedly shooting multiple people with a water gun. Water gun assault charges Christopher Cayce is charged with two counts of assault with bodily injury out of Harris County. According to police, they inve......
Police said the 34-year-old man is charged with two misdemeanors after attacking people with water guns and posting about it online.
From Downtown Houston to Galveston Island, communities across the Houston area are planning parades, concerts, festivals and fireworks displays to celebrate the Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday. Houston’s official 4th of July celebrations Some of the state's largest In...
Thousands are expected to attend Houston’s Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July celebration on Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re attending the celebration. Freedom Over Texas 2026 entertainment lineup Los Lonely Boys and Collective Soul wi......
Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting after officers were called to the 8400 block of Broadway Street around 1 a.m. Friday.According to the Houston Police Department, officers arrived and found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound. The Houston Fire Department ...
Good morning, Houston.☀️The Fourth of July holiday weekend kicks off tomorrow, and if you’re making plans—fireworks, cookouts, travel, or just trying to beat the heat—we’ve got you covered. In today’s newsletter: the top local stories, a few “Things 2 Know,” and a powerful new KP...
A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth. Northrop Grumman launched Katalyst Space Technologies’ Link spacecraft from the Marshall Islands in the Pacific. The Pegasus rocket blasted off from the bell...
With the nation’s 250th Independence Day right around the corner, a Houston Methodist ophthalmology expert is urging families to take a closer look at fireworks safety — specifically when it comes to protecting their eyes.Dr. Andrew Lee, the Herb and Jean Lyman Centennial Chair i...
Interpol on Friday named the suspect in the Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia. It identified Anastasiia Berezovska, a 39-year-old woman from Ukraine, as the suspect in a Red Notice posted on its website seeking her arrest. The Interpo...
Despite severe fuel shortages across Russia, President Vladimir Putin appears unbothered by Ukraine’s increasing attacks on his country’s oil refineries.He has shrugged off the setback for one of the world’s leading oil producing nations as “not critical,” dismissed ceasefire pro...
George Finney, senior pastor of New Life Kenefick Church, was arrested Monday. KPRC 2 News reporter Corley Peel reviewed court documents revealing disturbing details about the allegations.The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation began after the child, made an ou...
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