Dallas SWAT standoff ends with suspect dead inside burned home
A Dallas SWAT standoff ended Tuesday morning after the suspect threatened a woman and child, set a house on fire, and died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the home.
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Ken Paxton, James Talarico visit Fort Worth as campaigns ramp up
Texas U.S. Senate candidates Ken Paxton and James Talarico are both visiting Fort Worth on Tuesday to appeal to North Texas voters. Newly released data reveals vast differences in their campaign fundraising efforts.
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens in Gulf as it inches toward Texas
Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Gulf of America.
Why the US cyclospora outbreak is difficult to trace
Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient i...
United Airlines investigating worker who threatened to call ICE on passenger at SFO
An immigration and criminal defense said the confrontation could be grounds for a civil rights lawsuit.
Iconic candymaker to lay off hundreds, move US headquarters out of New Jersey
Mars Wrigley signaled it will lay off hundreds of workers as it relocates its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to an expanded facility in Chicago.
1 hurt, suspects on the run following Dallas shooting
Dallas police are investigating a shooting on Monday night where a man was seriously injured after a fight with two suspects who remain at large.
Vacant lots plague southern Dallas as builders balk at infrastructure costs
South of Interstate 30, vacant lots with “No Trespassing” signs scar the Dallas landscape. Some are overgrown with weeds. Others serve as dumping grounds, littered with tires, debris and discarded couches. They adjoin old homes and new construction sites on potholed streets with few streetlights,...
Pan Am's Clipper Endeavor found 74 years after plane crash that killed 52 people
An aviation search team has found the wreckage of a plane that crashed in the Atlantic Ocean more than seven decades ago, the Discovery Channel announced in a TODAY exclusive. The team, whose efforts are chronicled in an upcoming episode of Discovery Channel’s “Expedition Unknown,” located the Pa...
Judge to hear evidence against singer D4vd in killing of teen and decide on trial
A judge is set to decide at a hearing that opens Tuesday whether there is enough evidence to put singer D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl that authorities said had threatened to expose their relationship. Prosecutors have said the evidence will show that 21-year...
Asian Film Festival of Dallas celebrates 25 years this weekend
The Asian Film Festival of Dallas is marking a major milestone this week as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. There will be four days of films, filmmaker discussions, and special events highlighting Asian and Asian American storytelling. The festival runs July 23-26 at the Angelika Film Center ...
SpaceX set to launch Northrop Grumman MRV-MEP mission from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX is aiming to launch the Northrop Grumman Mission Robotic Vehicle and three Mission Extension Pods from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida Tuesday afternoon. According to Northrop Grumman, the MRV is a robotic spacecraft for satellite servicing missions and will install the MEPs,...
American Heart Association: Drinking coffee may lower the risk of heart disease
The Dallas-based American Heart Association (AHA) said drinking a cup of coffee a day actually might not be enough. A new study shows the relationship between caffeine and heart health is complex. “The latest research indicates consuming up to 5 cups (8 oz.) of caffeinated coffee per day (up to 4...
Dallas man dead after barricading himself inside home, setting house on fire
A man is dead after barricading himself inside a house on Delaware Avenue in Oak Cliff, police said. According to the Dallas Police Department, officers and firefighters responded to the 600 block of Delaware Ave. at approximately 6 a.m. after receiving a call regarding a “disturbance armed encou...
Weekend road closures around US 75 in Richardson due to bridge installation work
The city of Richardson says parts of US 75, the service road, and the President George Bush Turnpike will be closed this weekend for work related to the DART Silver Line Bridge. They’re installing the northside arch on the bridge; the Silver Line connects DFW International Airport with Plano thro...
Amazon Prime settlement deadline approaching: Here's how to file a claim
Some Amazon Prime customers are eligible to receive compensation as part of a $2.5 billion antitrust settlement, but the deadline is quickly approaching. Last September, Amazon settled with the Federal Trade Commission to pay customers after allegedly coercing them into enrolling in Prime subscri...
Democrats could take preliminary vote on presidential primary calendar later this week
Democrats could vote as early as this week on the order of their primary calendar for the 2028 presidential election, although the decision wouldn’t be final until the full Democratic National Committee agrees. The panel that sets the party’s voting order could make that determination as early as...
DART expected to announce CEO as agency looks to future
Dallas Area Rapid Transit is expected to announce the finalist for its president and chief executive officer position on Tuesday afternoon. It marks a major step in the agency’s search for its next leader as it works to address regional challenges and strengthen relationships with member cities. ...
Samsung laying off hundreds amid U.S. headquarters move to Plano
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics is laying off hundreds amid the move of its U.S. headquarters to Plano. According to an email from the company, 739 employees are being laid off or given relocation offers in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., the former location of Samsung Electronics America’s h...
WNBA All-Star weekend clouded by injuries to Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese
It was a rough week for WNBA All-Stars heading into the game this weekend. Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese both were injured Sunday. Bueckers had a rough collision with Nneka Ogwumike in the fourth quarter of Dallas’ game against Los Angeles. The second-year star guard won’t play Monday night agai...
Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu lead Liberty to OT win over short-handed Wings
Breanna Stewart had 33 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, Sabrina Ionescu scored 12 of her 21 points in overtime, and the New York Liberty beat the short-handed Dallas Wings 99-98 on Monday night to snap a four-game skid. After scoring just nine points in the third quarter — and trailing by 1...
Dallas visits Portland following Carleton's 22-point showing
Dallas Wings (17-9, 7-6 Western Conference) at Portland Fire (11-15, 3-7 Western Conference), Oregon; Wednesday, 9 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: Portland Fire plays the Dallas Wings after Bridget Carleton scored 22 points in the Portland Fire’s 101-93 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. The Fire are 3-7 in Weste...
Benintendi's 3-run double chases deGrom, helps White Sox to win over Rangers
Andrew Benintendi hit a go-ahead three-run double that chased Texas starter Jacob deGrom in the fifth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Rangers 10-3 on Monday night. Benintendi was hitless in 10 at-bats against deGrom before hitting a two-out, 2-2 pitch to right field to give the AL Cent...
White Sox play the Rangers in Arlington with 1-0 series lead
Chicago White Sox (53-46, first in the AL Central) vs. Texas Rangers (50-50, second in the AL West) in Arlington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Noah Schultz (3-6, 5.60 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 47 strikeouts); Rangers: Kumar Rocker (2-8, 4.40 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 80 strikeouts) LINE: Ran...
Nonprofit partnership opens surgical mentorship center to address veterinary shortage
A new training center in North Texas is aiming to help address the nationwide veterinarian shortage. Operation Kindness Humane Society and Mission Pet Health have opened a new surgical training center in Carrollton designed to help address the nationwide shortage of veterinarians while expanding ...
U.S. strikes for 10th consecutive night as Iran attacks tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, forcing its crew to abandon the ship, while the United States conducted yet another round of airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic as they struggle over control of the key waterway. The 10 consecutive nights of U.S. airstrikes have...
The first thing a dietitian looks at on a nutrition label to see if a food is healthy
Trying to find food that’s delicious and good for you can be a challenge, especially if you’re not sure what to look for on a nutrition label. But that nutrition label is a powerful tool . Even with so much healthy marketing on the front of a package, you can use the nutrition information on the ...
Realtor arrested in connection to 2012 Arlington killing
A DFW-area real estate agent was arrested last week and is being held without bond as police have connected her to a 2012 cold case murder in Arlington. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
Saginaw man pleads guilty for role in fatal fentanyl overdose
A Saginaw man will spend years in federal prison for selling fentanyl-laced pills that lead to a fatal overdose.
Parker County repeat child abuser sentenced for molestation cases
A Parker County man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being found guilty on multiple counts of child sexual abuse.
Haslet private school to close in wake of pastor's sex offender son controversy
A Haslet private school will close its doors several months after a sex offender controversy rocked the tight-knit community.
50% tariffs slapped on hundreds of Canadian imports: Here's a list
The price of hundreds of Canadian goods could soon go up dramatically as the Trump administration reveals massive new tariffs against the United States’ second-largest trading partner.
Father, son charged with kidnapping 2 U.S. Forest Service biologists at gunpoint
A man and his adult son have been charged with kidnapping two federal biologists at gunpoint in a Northern California forest last week, leading to an hourslong standoff with law enforcement . Joseph Charles Henrichsen, 49, and Phoenix Henrichsen, 23, appeared in federal court in Sacramento on Mon...
Teen shot at Little Elm house party
A teen is recovering after being shot at a birthday party in Little Elm last weekend, and it has residents asking why a party was being thrown at a rental property to begin with. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
North Texas soldier killed in Iran War strike
Pvt. Isabella Gonzales from Carrollton was killed by an Iranian strike while deployed in the Middle East. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more on Gonzales and the Iran War.
The best and worst school systems ranked state by state
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.
DFW real estate agent arrested after breakthrough in 2012 Arlington murder investigation
Investigators from the Arlington Police Department and the FBI Dallas Field Office have made an arrest in connection to a 2012 cold case murder in Arlington.
DNA breakthrough leads to arrest in 14-year-old Arlington cold case
For more than a decade, one question remained unanswered: Who killed Irasema Chavez? Now, Arlington police and the FBI say advances in DNA technology have led to a major break in the 2012 cold case. Authorities announced the arrest of 42-year-old Mayra Velasquez, who is charged with capital murde...
San Jose man drove 140 mph in Highway 87 crash that killed mom, toddler, prosecutors say
A San Jose man was driving more than 140 mph when his Tesla slammed into multiple vehicles on Highway 87, causing a fiery crash that killed a mother and her toddler daughter, authorities said.
Tropical Depression 2 moves across northern Gulf toward Texas
Southeast Texas is facing a heightened threat of tropical weather later this week, as a developing system in the northeastern Gulf is projected to march toward the Texas coast.