As FIFA draws fans from around the world to Houston, many international visitors are spending America’s 250th Independence Day experiencing an American Fourth of July for the very first time at the City of Houston’s Freedom Over Texas celebration.The annual event transformed Eleanor Tinsley Park ...
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A performer at the funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump before a crowd of hundreds of thousands of people Sunday in the capital, Tehran. The comment represents the first, direct call for Trump's death by an emcee at the ...
Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo are champions once again at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest at Coney Island.
Avoid tragedy on America's 250th anniversary by properly disposing of any leftover fireworks - whether you used them or not.
The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs were delayed by fog at Wrigley Field for 15 minutes after the sixth inning Saturday night.The Cardinals led 2-0 when play was stopped and won 3-0.The crowd of 38,872 joined in singing John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” as the delay began. The song...
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a young child was found unresponsive in a community pool in Cypress and rushed to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
As FIFA draws fans from around the world to Houston, many international visitors are spending America’s 250th Independence Day experiencing an American Fourth of July for the very first time at the City of Houston’s Freedom Over Texas celebration.The annual event transformed Eleanor Tinsley Park ...
This steamy holiday weekend continues with a few pop-up showers and storms possible Saturday and Sunday.
A pastor of a prominent underground church who was detained in China in October has been released, less than two months after U.S. President Donald Trump brought up his case when meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, his family and rights advocates said Saturday.Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri arr...
A child was rescued from an Humble-area pool and is in serious condition, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. He urged the public to practice water safety after deputies responded to two separate water-related incidents involving children.
A parasite outbreak causing "explosive diarrhea" has been reported in 17 US states, the CDC warns.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the apartments on Wortham Boulevard just after 7 p.m. They performed CPR at the scene.The boy was transported to a hospital and was pronounced deceased.Homicide detectives are responding to the scene near the Northwest Freeway and FM 1960 to in...
<p>Harris County authorities are on the scene investigating after a child has died after being found unresponsive in a community pool in northwest Harris County. </p><h2>Child found unresponsive in community pool in NW Harris County, pronounced dead</h2><p>According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Go...
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.
Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes, Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski and the Dodgers' two-way star Shohei Ohtani all could miss All-Star mound appearances because of starts next weekend, while four players from the World Series champion Dodgers were voted to the National League’s starting lineup.Los Angeles A...
<p>The hot and humid conditions will remain across the area for your Sunday.</p><h3>HOT END TO THE WEEKEND</h3><p>The heat and humidity will remain as highs soar to the mid/upper 90s with heat index values over 106 to end the holiday weekend. </p><h3>WATCH FOR ISOLATED STORMS</h3><p>Most of us st...
Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled — and scored, of course — when Paraguay tried to bait him and his French teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record.After the final whistle, Mbappé kept on walking and left P...
The people who were about to become United States citizens sat in folding chairs on George Washington's lawn at Mount Vernon on Saturday, 250 years after the Declaration of Independence. The sun beat down and the well-dressed crowd was a flutter of paddle fans stamped with American flags. Their f...
Kylian Mbappé of France scored his 19th career World Cup goal, finding the net on a penalty kick in the Round of 16 against Paraguay on Saturday and moving within one of record holder Lionel Messi of Argentina.Mbappé stutter-stepped on his way to his 19th goal in 19 World Cup appearances, beating...
The university said Dr. Sloan led HCU for two decades of unprecedented growth and that his death was sudden.
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, members of the country's Indigenous communities explain what the holiday means for them.
The husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run in California that left a parked car with “major” damage authorities said Saturday, and he could face misdemeanor charges.Paul Pelosi was driving his brown convertible Friday in Yountville, a town in the heart of wine ...
<p>Houston Christian University has announced the sudden passing of its president, <a href="https://hc.edu/contact/robert-sloan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Robert. B Sloan Jr.</a> He was 77 years old.</p><h2>Houston Christian University president dead at 77</h2><p>In a letter, the univer...
Reed Hoffmann has been a freelance photographer for The Associated Press for more than a quarter of a century. Before moving to the Kansas City area, he was a newspaper photographer for more than 20 years. He covers breaking news in addition to various sporting events for the AP. Why this photo?A...
<p>During the entire month of July, Foodies and Friends will be previewing menus from many of the restaurants participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026.</p><p>In this episode, coastal elegance meets charitable dining as Chef Matt Drennan walks Katie through some of the items on Liberty Kitch...
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.
Morocco is heading back to the World Cup quarterfinals and coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes his team has established itself among soccer's elite.Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the Round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the...
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 helped launch the isl...
The superstar singer dropped a single titled "Morning Dew (Donk)," her first music since the 2024 album "Act II: Cowboy Carter."
Looking back, it seems perfectly understandable that it took Serena Williams some time to settle her nerves in her first singles match in nearly four years.Rennae Stubbs, one of Williams' coaches, pin-pointed a moment about an hour into the 44-year-old's defeat to an opponent less than half her a...
Mexico has spent 40 years chasing a return to the World Cup quarterfinals. On Sunday, its best chance in a generation arrives. Playing on home soil in a venue that has become an almost impregnable fortress, El Tri will face England in the Round of 16 — in what is arguably the most important match...
Houston Christian University President Robert B. Sloan Jr. has died, the university announced Saturday. He was 77.HCU Board Chairman Ramiro Peña said Sloan’s death was sudden and happened Saturday morning. In a statement to the university community, Peña credited Sloan with steering HCU through w...
The tropics remain relatively quiet for July, no complaints here.
A man is injured after getting shot and crashing into a home in Cypress on Friday morning, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.
Serena Williams withdrew from her doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon on Saturday due to a right knee injury.The 44-year-old Serena was injured during her singles return earlier in the week — in a three-set loss.“I’m heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles. Coming back to compete ag...
July 4 marks one year since the devastating Hill Country floods that killed at least 138 people, including 119 in Kerr County. For one Kerrville family, the grief of losing a son and brother still feels as raw as the day it happened.After the Storm: The flood that changed the Hill Country Outside...
David Montgomery busted through the line of scrimmage, his momentum and acceleration carrying him past the defense.Although there’s no contact during the Texans’ practices until training camp, the violence behind his shoulder pads is unmistakable. Montgomery is a downhill, punishing running back ...
Alexandra Eala didn't have the option of playing on grass courts growing up in the Philippines.Instead, she used one that also doubled as a basketball court.“There would be the basketball hoops, so I couldn’t really step back a lot because then I would hit the basketball hoop,” Eala said.The 21-y...
With Fourth of July weekend underway, beach communities along the Texas Gulf Coast are ramping up safety measures to protect holiday visitors.Galveston deploys 30 lifeguardsOn Galveston Island, the Galveston Island Beach Patrol will have 30 lifeguards stationed along the beach. Officials are urgi...
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch after his team's victory over Australia in the World Cup, saying he was dedicating it to both Egyptians and Palestinians. “My heart and soul are with them,” he said in an emotional postgame interview. Egypt won its debut in the elimi...
<p>Highs soar to the mid to upper 90s with heat index values between 106 and 110. There is a <a href="https://www.weather.gov/hgx/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heat Advisory in Harris County today</a> from 11 a.m. to 7 a.m.</p><p>It is a muggy morning for any Fourth of July Parades, hot for af...
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