100 million years off: UT Austin researchers say meteor hit Oklahoma later than thought
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin recently made a new discovery that rewrites a part of Oklahoma history.
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Dallas community calls on city to return colorful trash cans
A Highland Hills community group is asking Dallas leaders to return colorful, grant-funded trash cans removed by the transportation department.
Darth Vader's 'Empire Strikes Back' lightsaber goes up for auction
Darth Vader’s iconic lightsaber, featured in one of cinema’s most unforgettable moments, could fetch at least $1 million at auction.
Massive 2,000-year-old discovery from time of Jesus emerges remarkably intact
A remarkably intact discovery dating to around the time of Jesus has been unearthed in Israel.
Paxton launches tipline for Talarico sightings as rival fights the flu
Republican Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a tipline Friday, asking supporters for sightings of his Democratic rival and state Rep. James Talarico....
Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa admits to $9,000 demand in fraud scheme
Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa admitted Thursday to demanding $9,000 from a victim as part of a fraud scheme.
State Department watchdog probing Kimberly Guilfoyle amid alleged $100,000 demand
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and the embassy she leads are under investigation by the State Department’s Office of the Inspector General, two people familiar with the decision confirmed to NBC News. The government watchdog’s probe comes as legal consultant and lon...
Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds
Bolstered by steady gains in the stock market , families headed by someone aged 75 or older are now America’s wealthiest, while the youngest families saw their wealth decline in the past three years, a government report released Friday said. The finding from the Federal Reserve’s...
Thieves pull off Italy's biggest-ever wine heist, stealing 30,000 bottles worth 5 million euros
Thieves stole about 30,000 bottles of some of Italy’s most prized wines worth an estimated 5 million euros ($5.8 million) from a winery in Tuscany, in what the producer described Friday as the country’s largest wine theft on record. The theft targeted Marchesi Antinori’s facility...
Exclusive look at exotic cars forfeited in multi-million-dollar fraud case
Lamborghini, Maserati, Viper and Porsche: At first glance, a North Texas garage looks like a dream exotic car collection but the story behind how the rides got here is riddled with fraud. “These cars do not belong to the defendant and they were paid for by lying to investors, lyi...
Military aircraft head to Fort Worth as Hurricane Isaias approaches Gulf Coast
Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds. The hurricane is forecast to make landfall late Friday somewhere along the Alabama-Flo...
Alebrije sculptures bring Mexican folk art to Downtown Garland
Explore a vibrant world of imagination in Downtown Garland from Oct 2026 to March 2027. Discover larger-than-life alebrijes and Mexican folk art in this immersive outdoor cultural exhibition....
Trump eases Russia sanctions to allow Putin to release diesel fuel onto the global market amid price spike
President Donald Trump said Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin would “immediately” release hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel fuel onto the global market. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social and said the action would will help bring diesel prices down. It w...
Hurricane Isaias reaches major status as it approaches Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias has become a major storm Friday as it begins its final approach to the northern Gulf Coast.
Katie Zacharia will be the next White House press secretary
Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia is expected to be named the next White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt, two White House officials and a source familiar with the decision told NBC News. Zacharia currently serves as a senior communications adviser for Trum...
Powerful earthquakes and multiple aftershocks rock Panama
Two powerful 7.7 and 6.6 magnitude earthquakes and a series of aftershocks roiled southern Panama Friday afternoon, collapsing buildings near the epicenter and prompting evacuations across the country. The earlier quake, felt as far away as neighboring Colombia, was centered abou...
Popular frozen pizza brand discontinued after nearly 60 years in the freezer aisle
A popular pizza of the past is taking last spin around the microwave plate. Conagra Brands, the conglomerate that owns brands like Slim Jim, Duke’s and Orville Redenbacher’s, is retiring Celeste Pizza. But her kind face and lava-hot, post-microwave cheese will live on in our coll...
Southwest Airlines recovering from ‘brief' outage, nearly 900 flights delayed
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines operations were snarled Friday morning after a “brief interruption” with the Dallas carrier’s vendor Amadeus, the carrier told The Dallas Morning News in a statement. Southwest experienced delays at several airports on Friday after the carrier said...
Dallas Weather: Hurricane Isaias Gulf Coast impact & local weather forecast
Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast with 110 mph winds and rain, while high pressure keeps local weather warm, clear, and dry.
Mike Ditka, legendary Chicago Bears player and coach, dies at age 86
Mike Ditka , whose name and likeness became synonymous with the history of the Chicago Bears both as a player and coach, has died at the age of 86. His family confirmed the news in a statement to NBC Chicago Friday morning. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passin...
Darth Vader's lightsaber from iconic ‘Star Wars' duel goes up for auction
In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes Back” sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a “Star Wars” film according to the auction house. Now, someone can buy the saber that did the severing. A ...
Shark attack survivor says predator was ‘winking back' at him as he fought it off
As shark attack survivor Mel Ismail fought the predator that severed his leg, he noticed something odd: “I saw its eye … a big black eye,” Ismail said. “But it was winking back at me — I was trying to get my fingers in its eye and just pushing its eye as I was being dragged.” Whe...
Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane as it nears Gulf Coast
Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds. The hurricane is forecast to make landfall late Friday somewhere along the Alabama-Flo...
What will the Texas Rangers do with Corey Seager this offseason?
If it isn’t the biggest question facing the Rangers this offseason, it’s got to be near the top: What will the team do with Corey Seager? Over the past few weeks, as the Rangers fought for, and ultimately missed out on, a playoff spot, Rangers insiders Evan Grant and Shawn McFarl...
Irving, rookie QB Daniels help Bucs beat sloppy Cowboys for 1st win of season
Bucky Irving already had his first 100-yard game since his rookie year in 2024 when the Tampa Bay running back finished off the Dallas Cowboys with a run that gave him a career high. Jalon Daniels, the undrafted rookie filling in for franchise quarterback Baker Mayfield, enjoyed ...
Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice
The South African-born jurist and former U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay, who is currently an ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Pillay’s work “is a source of hope and...
FC Dallas takes shutout streak into matchup with Charlotte FC
FC Dallas (13-6-8, third in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte FC (12-8-7, fourth in the Eastern Conference), North Carolina; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. CST LINE: Charlotte FC +122, FC Dallas +184, Draw +270; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Dallas heads into a matchup with Charl...
Oettinger has his second straight shutout in the Stars' victory over the Sabres
Jake Oettinger made 26 saves for his second straight shutout, Mikko Rantanen had a goal and three assists and the Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 on Thursday night. Oettinger has 18 career shutouts. He stopped 13 shots Monday night in a 5-0 home victory over San Jose. Ja...
8 hospitalized after severe turbulence hits NYC-bound flight from Colombia
Several people were hospitalized Friday morning after a New York City-bound flight from Colombia was diverted to Miami International Airport due to severe turbulence, according to officials. Avianca Flight 42 departed from Medellín and was en route to John F. Kennedy Internationa...
Texas Free College Application Week Oct. 12–18: How to apply without fees
Texas residents will be able to apply to undergraduate programs at any public college or university in the state without paying an application fee during Free College Application Week, which runs Oct. 12–18....
The 10-minute ‘best anti-stress' habit a cardiologist does daily to calm her mind and body
Chronic stress takes a toll on the body, raising the risk of heart disease by increasing inflammation and blood pressure. So, you need to relax — but easier said than done, of course. Heart doctors often prescribe stress-reduction techniques for patients, but how do they reduce s...
Here’s where tornado activity is shifting across the U.S.
Tornadoes are shifting and striking across more months of the year, according to a new analysis.
What Christa Pike said when she woke up Tuesday
Christa Pike was "angry and confused about everything" after waking up in a hospital bed days after Tennessee's failed execution attempt.
Mother at loss after State Fair of Texas purse thief takes terminally ill child's medication
A Dallas mother is at a loss after her terminally ill son's medication was stolen along with over $1,000 in her purse at the State Fair of Texas this week....
844-pound alligator named 'Snaggletooth' killed after years-long hunt
A hunter captured a massive alligator in South Carolina ending a persistent four-year pursuit of the reptile.
Family mourns Arlington Smoke N' Ash BBQ co-founder after stroke, cancer battle
Patrick Hicks, the co-founder of Arlington’s acclaimed Smoke N’ Ash BBQ, known for blending traditional Texas barbecue with Ethiopian flavors, has died after suffering a stroke. His wife, Fasicka Hicks, said his death was sudden and left the family in shock, despite his two-year ...
Trump calls for Talarico to 'immediately report' to debate against Paxton
President Donald Trump on Wednesday night called for a debate between the two leading candidates in the Texas Senate race.
Kewon White’s lawyers seeking a new trial over sleepy juror
Defense lawyers for Kewon White, who was convicted of murdering Dallas rapper MO3, are requesting a new trial because of a juror who allegedly slept through hours of crucial testimony....
Ex-federal employee pleads guilty to $194M fraud scheme
A former federal employee pleaded guilty for allegedly using his high-level security access to siphon over $100 million in government funds, using the stolen money to buy gold bullion, luxury real estate, and high-end vehicles....
Former news anchor sentenced for murdering her mother last Halloween
A former television news anchor has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to fatally stabbing her mother in Kansas on Halloween.
Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
The firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed, the Pentagon said Thursday, a stunning revelation about plans for the first military execution in more than 65 years after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had described it as being “public.” Th...
Man shot by ICE agent in New York City, child was riding in back seat
A person was shot by ICE agents Thursday afternoon in an Upper Manhattan neighborhood in New York, according to three law enforcement sources familiar with the case. The shooting occurred during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation on Marble Hill Avenue around 4...
Dallas County reports first West Nile virus death of the year
Dallas County Health and Human Services confirmed its first West Nile virus death of the year after a resident in his 60s died from West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease....
What to know about Trump Accounts and automatic enrollment
Whether you realize it or not, your child may be enrolled in a “Trump Account.” Rolled out earlier this year, the Trump Accounts program allows parents to claim special investment accounts for children who are 18 years old or younger. And some babies and newborns are eligible to ...
Christa Pike now 'up and walking,' lawyer says: What's next?
Christa Pike's case is unprecedented: she’s believed to be the only person to ever survive two shots of lethal injection during an execution.
Fort Worth's Goldee's BBQ Receives Michelin Star
Goldee's BBQ in Fort Worth is being recognized for it's tender brisket, juicy turkey, and perfectly balanced jalapeno-cheddar sausage.
Colorado runner eats 10 Taco Bell items over 31-mile race and documents every bite
Most runners fuel a big race with energy gels, sports drinks and carb-heavy snacks. For Colorado runner Kate Gates, that meant eating her way through 11 Taco Bell stops while completing a grueling 31-mile race. The runner recently took part in the Taco Bell 50k, an unconventional...
FBI may investigate Nolan Wells' death, Trump says
President Trump says the FBI may investigate the death of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi 18-year-old who died on a July 4th boat outing with friends.
Oklahoma bracing for Texas' elite pass rusher Colin Simmons in Cotton Bowl clash
Even before his viral in-game celebration against Tennessee, Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons was making a name for himself as one of the best defensive players in college football. Simmons’ vulgar antics drew a penalty and a loud rebuke online. And it ultimately prompted an apolo...
Creepy Halloween display in Oak Cliff attracts attention online and in person
An elaborate Oak Cliff Halloween display is attracting attention online and in person with 40 moving mannequins dressed in hospital gowns staring at a bright porch light....
Public candlelight vigil scheduled for 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez
A public vigil is set for October 24 in Everman to honor six-year-old North Texas boy Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, whose mother faces capital murder charges following his 2022 disappearance....
Candlelight vigil to be held for 6-year-old Everman Boy
A public vigil is set for October 24 in Everman to honor six-year-old North Texas boy Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, whose mother faces capital murder charges following his 2022 disappearance....
New U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture
U.S. prosecutors unveiled sweeping new criminal charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Thursday, accusing him and his wife of heading a state-sponsored system of repression responsible for beating, asphyxiating, and delivering electric shocks to scores of v...
Four astronauts splash down on Earth after eight months in space
Four astronauts returned to Earth from the International Space Station in a scenic splashdown Thursday morning in the Pacific Ocean off the Southern California coast. The SpaceX crew capsule deployed its giant parachutes high above the ocean to slow its descent, landing in the wa...
Trump doubles down on 'let them hit' LA, San Diego comment before adding he won't let scenario play out
President Donald Trump doubles down on the "let them hit Los Angeles" comments from two days ago during Wednesday's rally in San Antonio.
NBC 5 Forecast: Pleasant and warm weekend ahead; Rain chances return next week
Sunny and pleasant weather continues this weekend, with comfortable mornings and warm afternoons. Temperatures will gradually climb into early next week before changes arrive. A storm system will bring rain chances to North Texas late next week, along with a cold front that will ...
DNC sues administration over taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads
The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its taxpayer-funded advertisements that portray President Donald Trump in a favorable light, alleging the ads violate federal laws on government spending and propaganda. The DNC cited a measure Trump s...
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in literature
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.” Ingrid Carlberg, permanent secretary of the Swedish Aca...
Incoming DART CEO Nathaniel Ford named in Florida subpoena over Jacksonville transit spending
Incoming Dallas Area Rapid Transit CEO Nathaniel Ford Sr. is among those whose communications are being sought by Florida investigators examining contracts and spending at the financially troubled Jacksonville Transportation Authority, which he previously led. The Florida attorne...
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.