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Which Bible passages are in Texas' proposed student reading list? Here's what the selections reveal
The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife warns 3 million hunting, fishing license customers about data breach
Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) is alerting more than 3 million people who have purchased Texas hunting or fishing licenses that their personal information may have been exposed in a cybersecurity incident tied to the outside company that runs the state’s license sales system.TPW...
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Krispy Kreme data breach settlement claim deadline is June 22
Thousands of Krispy Kreme customers impacted by a data breach have until the end of today to file a claim as part of a class-action settlement.The doughnut chain agreed to pay $1.6 million following a 2024 data leak that exposed sensitive customer information, including Social Se...
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Precinct 4 deputy released from hospital after being shot during Humble apartment gunfight
A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy who was shot during a chaotic gunfight at a Humble-area apartment complex has been released from the hospital.In a statement, Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman called Deputy Dante Zepeda’s progress “a milestone” and said his recovery will continue...
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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100. He died on Monday from complications of Parkinson’s Disease, said his wife of 29 years, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell. “To me he was my husband, who shaped my life from our very first date in 1984," Mi...
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Deadly crash involving SUV and motorcycle under investigation in west Harris County, HCSO says
The sheriff's office confirmed one person had died in the wreck on Mason Road at Katy Briar Lane on Monday morning.
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Houston weather: Humid Monday, heat index above 100
The summer heat has arrived Monday and it can be felt! Summer heat takes control Hot and humid weather settles in across Southeast Texas with highs in the 90s and heat index values climbing above 100 each afternoon. This is the kind of steamy pattern that will stick around for se...
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s state primary runoff
Two of South Carolina’s top officeholders will compete one-on-one for the Republican nomination for governor in a primary runoff election on Tuesday. Voters will also select nominees for a handful of congressional races and other contests in which no candidate received a majority...
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New York’s state primary
Democratic nomination contests for New York’s seats in the closely divided U.S. House take center stage Tuesday in a state primary where relatively few of the state’s top officeholders will appear on the ballot.One incumbent who is not up for election but has emerged as a key fig...
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2 Newsletter: Waitlists for Houston-area public housing reopen today + more heat
Good morning, Houston.☀️It’s going to feel like full-on summer today, with sunshine and heat indices pushing well into the triple digits—so pace yourself and stay hydrated. In today’s headlines: public housing waitlist applications open today for the first time in nearly three ye...
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Child allegedly exposed to feces, urine, gasoline inside NW Harris County apartment, court records say
Court records accuse a 20-year-old woman and a 17-year-old male of exposing a child to dangerous living conditions inside a northwest Harris County apartment, conditions investigators say were so severe the child later underwent decontamination procedures twice before receiving t...
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US and Iran wrap second day of talks after rough start
The talks hit turbulence after President Donald Trump made remarks that Iran called insulting, prompting a temporary pause, according to Iranian state media....
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More Bible stories in public schools, changes to history lessons before Texas education board today
Texas students may soon attend social studies and reading classes that minimize racial, geographic and cultural diversity while emphasizing the Bible. The State Board of Education has two pivotal votes slated for this week that would usher in these changes: one on a rewrite of Te...
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A Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills 3 from one family, including a 13-year-old boy
A Russian drone strike on the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine killed three members of the same family, including a 13-year-old boy and his father, and wounded another two, a regional official said Monday.Russia has pounded civilian areas of Ukraine with drones and missiles s...
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The Latest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits and will stay on until successor is chosen
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh prime minister in just over a decade. He said he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party but will remain caretaker prime minister until a new Labour leader is cho...
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France braces for a week of punishing heat as red alerts spread
France gritted its teeth Monday for a week of record-busting temperatures, sweltering under a grueling heat wave that combines daytime highs above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) and sleep-robbing sweaty nights.The national weather service, Meteo France, said that most of the...
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say
Confirmed cases in the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said in a statement late Sunday.A total of 100 people have recovered in the outbreak concentrated in the Ituri province since it was declared on May 15, Congo’s Ministry of ...
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Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU
Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados. Mike Hawes represents Britain’s carmakers as the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.The business leaders were on...
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Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand
While Mohamed Salah's club career is still undecided, he's building his legacy with Egypt. Salah scored his 68th goal in international play, a total now just one goal shy of current Egypt coach Hossam Hassan’s career record for the Pharaohs, in a 3-1 World Cup victory Sunday nigh...
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Asian shares are mixed and US futures fall as Iran talks make progress
Asian stocks were mixed Monday with markets in Japan and South Korea trading higher, while oil prices edged lower on fresh optimism over progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations.U.S. futures were trading lower.Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 jumped 1.6% to 72,364.82, after reaching a new all-time r...
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2 young suspects in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3
Two young students opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were armed with one pistol each. They were arrested. The suspects and the victims were student...
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Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war
Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” as they negotiate bringing a permanent end to the war that the U.S. and Israel began in late February.“The final deal is t...
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New York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary
New York's congressional candidates have a final chance to make their case Monday on the last full day of campaigning before a primary election in which an ascendant progressive left is taking on establishment Democrats.The races have become bellwethers of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's ...
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Starmer seen as likely to announce an exit timetable as rival Burnham heads to UK Parliament
Expectation is building that U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will set out a timetable for his resignation as soon as Monday, conceding to pressure from his Labour Party to hand over the reins of power.If he does, Starmer will be the sixth prime minister in a decade to stand outs...
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Trump-endorsed de la Espriella holds slim lead in Colombia's election as his rival challenges vote
A polarized Colombia gave conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella a razor-thin lead in a runoff election that will be challenged in the coming days by the ruling party’s progressive candidate.De la Espriella, a business owner and lawyer who earned U.S. President ...
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Texas man fatally shot following fight outside Southwest Houston convenience store
A young man was fatally shot following a fight outside a Southwest Houston convenience store Sunday evening, and police are searching for a suspect who fled the scene. Officers responded around 7 p.m. to the 8900 block of Braesmont Drive, where they found a man suffering from a g...
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China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to American defense firms
China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts.The Commerce Ministry said that Chinese companies would be blocked from exporting “dual-use” items ...
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Video appears to show Tesla speeding, jumping curb before slamming into Katy-area home
Newly obtained video shared with ABC13 by the victim's family shows the moments before a Tesla crashed into a Katy-area home, killing a 76-year-old woman inside....
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US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors, in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The U.S. military has conduced another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, immediately killing two people and leaving six survivors amid an ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America.The latest attack — whi...
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FIFA Fan Festival attendance tops 107,000 as Houston welcomes visitors from around the world
Houston's FIFA Fan Festival is drawing larger crowds than expected as visitors from around the world gather downtown to celebrate the FIFA World Cup. According to the Houston Host Committee, the festival welcomed 107,622 attendees between June 11 and June 17, surpassing attendanc...
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2 charged after child found living in filthy conditions requiring hospital decontamination
Two people have been charged after authorities said a young child was found living in severe and unsanitary conditions. Prosecutors described the individuals as requiring extraordinary medical intervention. Harris County suspects face child endangerment 20-year-old Tannis H......
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Man found shot dead outside southwest Houston convenience store, suspect missing, HPD says
According to HPD, the man was found lying in the grass outside the store with a gunshot wound by a person who then called 911.
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Wyndham Clark quiets a US Open crowd that rooted for him to lose
Wyndham Clark heard it all day from the Shinnecock Hills crowd. Fans shouted for his golf ball to go in the bunker and the rough. One was ejected after yelling: “Don’t choke, Wyndham!”He quieted them with a 52-foot putt to tap-in range for his second U.S. Open title in four years...
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Mother arrested after 4-year-old found alone in hot vehicle while shopping at Costco
A woman has been arrested after deputies say she left her 4-year-old daughter unattended inside a parked vehicle while shopping at a Costco in northwest Harris County.According to Harris County Precinct 4, deputies responded to the Costco located in the 26900 block of the Northwe...
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Pasadena Police Department vehicle struck while responding to crash near Beltway 8 in southeast Harris County
A Pasadena Police Department vehicle responding to a major crash was involved in a second collision Sunday afternoon near Beltway 8, authorities said.The incident happened around 2:59 p.m. on southbound Red Bluff Road approaching Beltway 8.Footage from the scene was shared on Fac...
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Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations
An explosion tore through Qatar's key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that killed at least 13 people and hurt dozens more.The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause fur...
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Surveillance video shows Tesla flying through Katy neighborhood before slamming into home, killing 76-year-old woman
Neighbors of a 76-year-old Katy woman are devastated after her sudden death Friday night when a Tesla slammed into her family’s home.New surveillance video shared with KPRC 2 News shows the Tesla Model 3 seconds before the crash, speeding down Rose Hollow Lane before hitting a cu...
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Deputy shot after 'ambush' in Humble released from hospital, Pct. 4 Constable's Office says
Deputy Dante Zepeda was shot in the upper hip and arm while responding to a call about a man firing a weapon at an Humble apartment complex, according to investigators....
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One dead in SW Houston shooting, homicide detectives investigating
A homicide investigation is underway after a deadly shooting in southwest Houston on Sunday evening.According to Houston Police Department, officers were dispatched to a shooting call around 6:52 p.m. in the area of Braesmont Drive and Birdwood Road.Authorities confirmed one pers...
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Corey Heim outduels Tyler Reddick for first NASCAR Cup win at inaugural San Diego race
Corey Heim slammed into the wall twice while destroying his tires during the first few runs Sunday in the inaugural NASCAR race at Naval Base Coronado.It was no problem for Heim, whose No. 67 Toyota inexplicably kept getting faster on the way to his first career Cup Series victor...
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Alvarez hits AL-leading 25th homer, Astros beat Guardians 2-1
Yordan Alvarez hit his AL-leading 25th home run, Kai-Wei Teng threw six solid innings and the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1.
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Houston weather: Summer heat, low rain chances for the new week
The Heat Advisory has been dropped for now, but Southeast Texas will still be hot this week. Keep safe in the heat The heat index values will climb above 100 this week. World Cup events will feel especially steamy, so anyone spending time outside should take breaks, drink plenty ...
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Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon in her tennis comeback at age 44
It's been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced nearly three weeks ago that she was returning to professional tennis after almost four years away from the sport. At age 44, Williams will play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon....
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Scheffler gets some help from Clark, but can't take advantage at the US Open
Scottie Scheffler got part of what he needed — a crack in Wyndham Clark's game that might have kickstarted his own run at completing the career Grand Slam. But Scheffler never nailed down the other part — namely, applying any pressure of his own on the player who left the door op...
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A big moment for a tiny island nation: Cape Verde gets 1st World Cup goal
Cape Verde's magical start to its first World Cup isn't over.The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain in last week's opener took a 1-0 lead over Uruguay early in their match on Kevin Pina's free kick. It was Cape Verde's first-ever goal in the World Cup.After...
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Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk getting traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk, AP source says
Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster.The Panthers and Ottawa were finalizing a deal where Florida would send four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk, a person familiar with the t...
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North Carolina forces winner-take-all CWS final after Lynch, Glauber cool off Oklahoma's hot offense
North Carolina coach Scott Forbes had to make a quick pitching change when starter Ryan Lynch tweaked his left oblique midway through Game 2 of the College World Series finals.No worries. Forbes called on freshman Caden Glauber for the 29th time this season, and for the 29th time...
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Jets were 300 feet apart in Boston close call that forced Delta flight to abort landing, expert says
A Delta Air Lines jet was roughly 300 feet (90 meters) from an American Airlines plane during a close call at Boston's airport that forced the Delta aircraft to abort a weekend landing attempt, an aviation expert said Sunday.The Federal Aviation Administration said it was investi...
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‘A good time,’ Texans Pro Bowl corner Kamari Lassiter holds inaugural celebrity softball game at Space Cowboys stadium
Kamari Lassiter took a mighty swing, many of them, during a home run derby Saturday night, as did Calen Bullock and Azeez Al-Shaair.There were a few whiffs, ground balls and not a lot of blasts from the Texans’ players during a celebrity softball game, the inaugural one for Lassi...
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Houston-area teen found dead in submerged vehicle in East Texas creek, sheriff says
A 17-year-old is dead after his vehicle was found submerged in a creek following heavy rain in East Texas, the Houston County Sheriff's Office said.
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Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic playoff after Woad lips out 3-footer in regulation
Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole.Five strokes behind third-round leader Jing Yan and four back of Woad going into the d...
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For Niemann, it's 71 solid holes, one thrown club and a return trip for next year's US Open
The U.S. Open summary for Joaquin Niemann looks like this: 71 holes of solid golf, one really bad one, a thrown club, a two-shot penalty and the willpower to not spend too much time wondering about what might have been.“If my grandmother had tires, she'd be a car,” Niemann said S...
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Miles Russell, 17, has his dad caddie to finish his US Open debut in a Father's Day surprise
Miles Russell had quite a Father's Day gift for his dad: the chance to be caddie in his son's U.S. Open debut.The 17-year-old amateur surprised his father, Joe, on the 18th hole Sunday when his caddie brought Russell's clubs to him outside the ropes to carry them the rest of the ...
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Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation
Serena Williams will play singles at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation, the All England Club announced Sunday.The move comes after the 44-year-old Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.And it mean...
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Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West
Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions fueled several wildfires in the West on Sunday, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City.The Iron Fire in Utah’s Juab County was first detected Saturday and had blackened 3...
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7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
A spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening, police say, prompting President Donald Trump to renew his call for a military intervention in the nation's third-largest city.“Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I...
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Mourners gather in Beirut to pay respects to Lebanese conservationist who died after Israeli strike
Mourners gathered Sunday in Beirut to pay their respects to a much-loved Lebanese conservationist who died after succumbing to wounds sustained in an Israeli strike on her home on the country’s southern coast.Mona Khalil, who spent more than two decades protecting sea turtles alo...
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Woman, 17-year-old male charged with endangerment after child exposed to feces, gasoline, bugs: docs
According to court documents, the conditions of the child were so severe that two decontamination baths were required before the child could be treated by hospital staff....
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Shelter-in-place lifted for parts of Texas City after plant fire was put out, city officials say
The shelter-in-place order for Texas City was lifted on Sunday morning after the reported plant fire was extinguished, city officials said.
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Spain star Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first start at the World Cup
Lamine Yamal needed just 10 minutes of his first start at a World Cup to get his first goal on soccer's biggest stage.The 18-year-old forward slid in at the far post to touch home a low cross and put Spain 1-0 up against Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday.Yamal missed the end of B...
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