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The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Latino civil rights leaders are calling for transparency after Araujo was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Tuesday morning during an enforcement operation in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood.The shootin...
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In 2019, the Texas Education Agency took over Shepherd ISD, citing academic failure. When the state takes over a district, they promise to improve the district, but that hasn't been the case for Shepherd....
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Deputies say that 20-year-old Noel Walker, of Conroe, Texas, is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography and one count of promotion or possession of a child-like sex doll....
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ICE agents were involved in a deadly shooting that stemmed from a targeted enforcement operation on Tuesday, according to the agency.
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The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by hitting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf.The strikes came hours after U.S. President Donald ...
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A 13-year-old Cypress boy survived a terrifying lightning strike inside his own bedroom. Vlad Skuridin told KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel he was playing video games on his computer in his room off Cypress View Drive and Spring Cypress Road when lightning struck the home. The f...
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U.S. President Donald Trump said at a NATO summit Wednesday in Turkey that the U.S. will give Ukraine a license to make Patriot air defense systems to counter missile attacks from Russia in their more than four-year war, a huge coup for Kyiv which has long requested the technolog...
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Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer on Tuesday night, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen that made him the first Japanese-born player in the majors to reach the milestone.The Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar blasted a 409-foot line drive t...
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Tyler Tolbert grinned late Tuesday night and said he’d give himself until midnight before turning the page on one of the most historic stretches a batter has ever enjoyed.His place in the record books will probably last a lot longer.The Kansas City Royals outfielder, typically a ...
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A landslide buried and killed 21 forestry workers walking through a remote valley in the mountains of northwestern China, state media reported Wednesday after rescue operations ended.Twelve others survived, seven with minor injuries, state broadcaster CCTV said. The team was head...
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Deputies say that an electrical current surged through the home's wiring, prompting a small fire in the attic and electrocuting the homeowner's son while he was using a computer....
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State Representative Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, wants to give every Texas household $1,500.
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Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn has been playing baseball nearly all his life. Never has the left-handed slugger had a game quite like Tuesday's 12-4 win over Atlanta.Not in Little League. Not in high school. Not at Sam Houston State. Not in the minors. Not in Balti...
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The Galveston County District Attorney's Office says that in late June, they saw three separate domestic violence murders in a week.
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"Every summer has its dark side." FX's "The Shards" will feature music from Troye Sivan and collaborator Leland, as well as series star Hayes Warner. ✨...
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The suspect, identified as Michael Driver, allegedly told police he was involved in a fight, and during that fight, he took out a gun and fired it, wounding the 45-year-old victim, records state....
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The Texas General Land Office believes Galveston may not finish a flood mitigation project on time, and in a letter, has asked the city to consider a scaled proposal....
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Dwayne Johnson says he was entertained by fan comments about Maui's long-haired appearance in Disney's new live-action film, "Moana."
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The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office has confirmed a vehicle stolen by a domestic violence suspect on Sunday was the car shot at by Houston police on Monday....
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Authorities announced charges against the leader of an Indian criminal group on Tuesday in connection with the political assassination of a prominent Sikh leader in Canada — a high-profile killing that strained the diplomatic relationship between Canada and India at the time.The ...
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Federal and local health officials are monitoring a seasonal spike of a foodborne parasitic illness that has spread across 17 states, including Texas. Cyclospora in Texas: CDC tracking cases across the state, US The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 145 domestic ...
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A child was injured after lighting struck a home in Harris County on Tuesday evening, officials said. Child injured after lightning struck Harris County home According to Harris County Constable Precinct 4, the lightning strike occurred near the intersection of Cypress View Driv....
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Authorities say a child was shocked after lightning struck a home in Cypress and the current traveled through the home’s wiring into a computer the child was using.The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says it happened in the 14400 block of Cypress View Drive.Officials say ...
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An investigator says the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk strolled Utah Valley University in shorts and a T-shirt and bought a meal at Chick-fil-A on the morning of the conservative activist's assassination....
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'Star Wars: The Experience' will make its world debut in February, 2027 at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia as part of the Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration....
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A ground stop has been lifted for Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms in the area. Ground stop issued at Hobby Airport until 6:15 p.m. According to the FAA, the ground stop was in effect until 6:15 p.m. If you are traveling out of Hobby Airport on Tuesday, you're urged to ......
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Houston leaders and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) are calling for an independent investigation after an ICE agent fatally shot an undocumented immigrant during an attempted arrest Tuesday in east Houston.Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who was in...
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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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President Donald Trump, during the first day of the NATO Summit in Ankara on Tuesday, said he will consider allowing Turkey to buy American F-35 fighter jets....
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A Houston-area youth pastor has been arrested and accused of child exploitation, according to Montgomery County Precinct 3 officials. Houston-area youth pastor arrested, charged 20-year-old Noel Walker of Conroe was arrested and charged with five counts of possession of child po....
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HOUSTON — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a Houston man after he tried to run over a federal officer conducting a vehicle stop Tuesday morning, according to an agency statement issued hours after the incident.Federal agents were attempting to stop the ve...
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2 children were found living with dead animals in a squalid Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home.
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A ground stop has been lifted at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to thunderstorms in the area. Ground stop lifted at Bush Intercontinental Airport According to the FAA, the ground stop was in effect until 5 p.m. If you are traveling out of Bush Intercontinental Airport ......
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In a match with few fireworks, the Swiss were patient against the Colombians and their enthusiastic fans. After a scoreless draw, Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Colombia 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday.Swi...
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Serena Williams could be up next in the Summer of New York.After the Knicks’ first NBA championship in more than 50 years, Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden and the World Cup final to be played just across the Hudson River, it looks like another circus is coming to ...
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FIFA Fan Festival in Houston has announced they are closing early for Tuesday, July 7. According to a post on X, FIFA Fan Festival is closing due to continued weather conditions. Officials said FIFA Fan Fest will reopen on Thursday, July 9 at 1:30 p.m....
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A man was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston on Tuesday morning, officials confirm. According to ICE, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who was allegedly in the country illegally, was shot around 6:50 a.m. on Canal Street between...
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A National Guard deployment to the nation's capital has ballooned during the celebrations of the country's 250th anniversary of independence, bolstered in part by contingents from Democratic-led states.That participation has sparked anger among some in Washington who say the troo...
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The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.The Justice Department served a grand jury subpoena in April seeking the names and ...
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The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war. But the fallout from the conflict is being partially offset by booming investment in artificial intelligence and other tec...
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A 52-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday morning in east Houston by an ICE agent during what the agency called a “targeted enforcement operation.” They were trying to arrest Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. RELATED: Mexico to req...
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Inside the Grand Palais in Paris Tuesday, Chanel's starry salon was swallowed by a garden gone wrong: giant beanstalks climbing to the ceiling and huge flowers blooming a little too brightly to be safe. Tilda Swinton, Michelle Yeoh and Catherine Deneuve were among the crowd, the ...
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George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion-dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family.Johnson died Monday at his home in downtown Chicago. A cause of death ...
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This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for ProPublica’s Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox as soon as they are published.Two weeks before this year’s primary elections, Texas A...
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Houston criminal defense attorney Michael Stuart Driver has been charged with murder in connection with the June 27 shooting death of 45-year-old Jesse Reyes.According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to a shooting on June 27 and were flagged down by Driver, w...
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An under-construction Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday and some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted.“We’ve been monitoring the building for many hours and have not seen any movement," Ahmed Tigani, commissioner of the New York City Depar...
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Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart th...
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A Houston lawyer was arrested and charged with murder for the shooting death of a man in University Place. Michael Stuart Driver, 46, has been accused of shooting and killing 48-year-old Jesse Reyes at a home on Vassar Street on June 27. Court document reveals new details A......
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It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten.Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.“We have ...
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Russia has moved closer toward having a full team with its national flag and anthem at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday provisionally lifted a suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee and advised Olympic sports bodies to end a three-...
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Harris County officials are investigating after a crash between two vehicles killed one of the drivers north of Houston. Deadly crash kills 1 Sheriff Ed Gonzalez reports deputies were called to T.C. Jester Boulevard and Sablechase Drive for a deadly crash around 4 a.m. Acco......
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A funeral service will be held Tuesday for fallen Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato. Deputy Serrato, a six-year ...
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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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Muggy and steamy conditions are present for Tuesday with highs in the 90s. There is a good chance for some scattered storms around the Houston-area. Pop-up storms today Scattered afternoon storms develop again today with brief downpours, lightning and gusty winds. Coverage stays ...
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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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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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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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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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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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A man was taken into custody after authorities say he stole a private ambulance with a medic inside Monday afternoon in northwest Harris County. Harris County crime: Suspect in custody after allegedly stealing private ambulance with medic inside According to Harris County Precinc...
