President Donald Trump ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence on Friday with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about a sinister threat of communism that evoked one of the country’s ugliest chapters.“Commun...
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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 of Independence, ...
Although the 4th of July is a holiday, here are some of the stores and restaurants that will be keeping their doors open.
Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war. He was 86.Authorities unveiled the casket containing Khamenei’s body in a glass case at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran, Iran’s capital. Mourners we...
It's a spectacle of sights and sounds and a beacon of hope as Lady Liberty lights up like you've never seen before.
The man arrested for blasting strangers with water guns defended it as a harmless prank before expressing regret.
The plan for Colombia against Ghana on Friday night probably did not involve making a substitution just minutes into the match.That plan also went by the wayside when Jhon Córdoba appeared to hurt his groin.Forced into making a rare early move, Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo sent Luis Suárez onto ...
The iconic ball drops outside New Year's Eve for the first time.
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.
Nearly 71 years after Walt Disney opened Disneyland Resort in Southern California, the Happiest Place on Earth has welcomed its 1 billionth guest!
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 Street and North Main ...
As excitement builds for Disney's live-action 'Moana,' fans of the franchise are getting a chance to feel closer to the famous wayfinder.
Shohei Ohtani left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres in the seventh inning with a right biceps issue and is unlikely to pitch in the All-Star Game after the Los Angeles Dodgers adjusted his schedule.The two-way superstar was hitless in three at-bats before being lifted as a precaut...
Fourth of July weekend is here and the forecast for Houston and Southeast Texas is typical for this time of year. It’s going to be hot, humid with a few afternoon thunderstorms. It’s also going to be the final World Cup game in Houston with Canada taking on Morocco. Temperatures climb to the mid-...
<p>An investigation is underway after a Houston Fire Department engine struck a METRORail train off its tracks near downtown.</p><h2>Houston firetruck hits METRO train</h2><p>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...
Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.
As HFD's Engine 9 was responding to a call with lights and sirens, it was hit by the light rail train, HFD officials said.
President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles.The acts of clemency come as Trump has issued a slew of ...
All that Vozinha wanted out of this World Cup was for his mother to see him play.He got that — and so much more.Cape Verde didn’t win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn’t seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable, thanks largely to the 40-year-old goal...
According to Houston police, one person was shot during a funeral being held at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
The CCA Texas STAR fishing tournament is five weeks in, with plenty of time and life-changing fish left to be reeled in.
Deputies found the repairman shot to death after family members said they were worried when he didn't come home from work, according to the sheriff's office.
<p>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.</p><h2>Typical July heat</h2><p>Highs stay in the mid 90s through the next several days with heat index values between 100 and 107. </p><p>Mornings stay m...
Downtown Houston is gearing up for one of its busiest holiday weekends of the year, with Freedom Over Texas, Houston Astros games at Daikin Park, and FIFA Fan Fest all drawing large crowds.City officials and organizers are urging people to plan ahead, expect delays, and think carefully about tran...
A year after the floods devastated Hunt, claiming more than 130 lives and shattering treasured hometown businesses, there are signs of a comeback.Just five miles down the road, Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall is open again. For 101 years, it’s been a place where generations have come to celebrate, c...
According to authorities, the woman shot and killed her two children, who were 6 and 9 years old, before turning the gun on herself at a southwest Houston hotel.
The World Cup match between Mexico and England will kick off as originally scheduled on Sunday, sources have told ESPN, following lengthy talks between FIFA and the two national associations on Friday.
Lionel Messi wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief. His Argentina teammates did the same.A thrilling, unforgettable World Cup match with underdog Cape Verde was over — and the defending champions survived after being pushed to the brink.Cape Verde equalized in regulation...
<p>U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that officers seized more than $3.7 million worth of suspected cocaine, hidden inside a commercial tractor-trailer carrying a shipment of cucumbers in South Texas last Wednesday.</p><h2>Over $3.7M in cocaine found</h2><p>The seizure occurred June 24...
<p>Entry to Houston's FIFA Fan Festival is temporarily closed off for Friday after reaching capacity.</p><h2>Houston FIFA Fan Festival: Entry paused for July 3</h2><p>The Houston FIFA committee announced <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FWC26Houston/posts/pfbid0oLURYQxFMZWm8Dn65LUc5hvaHhGEikvUuD...
Texas’ emergency management chief has repeatedly recommended that lawmakers require minimum training, but a bill proposed after the disaster failed.
What was once the site of a family home is now a place where neighbors gather, grow fresh food and build community.As 2 Helps You discovered Beauty’s Community Garden in Houston’s historic Independence Heights has transformed a once-vacant lot into a space that provides fresh produce, gardening e...
The oldest standing church in New York State has witnessed the rise of colonial New York, the American Revolution and the history of the nation.
A parasite outbreak causing "explosive diarrhea" has been reported in 17 US states, the CDC warns.
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 were partially c...
From presidential visits to cross-country family trips, Yosemite National Park's majestic views have drawn visitors from all over the world.
Pope Leo VIX was awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony Friday in Philadelphia.
Increasing moisture levels will lead to scattered storm chances as we head through July 4th weekend.
The Small Ships Parade serves as the lead-up to Saturday's "Sail4th 250" event, which is expected to draw large crowds to the city's waterfront.
For the first time in 70 years, Porretto Beach in Galveston won't open for the summer.
A skydiver survived a scary crash landing that was all caught on camera at the Folsom Pro Rodeo on Thursday.
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