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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.
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Goats on the go! Northaven Herd returns to grazing along Dallas trail
A different kind of crowd is gathering along Northaven Trail in North Dallas this week, and they are hungry! The “Northaven Herd,” a group of goats and sheep, was spotted grazing along the trail near Inwood and Midway roads. NBC 5’s Texas Sky Ranger captured an aerial view of the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf after nearly 10 year marriage
Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married. The petition filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court says the 32-year-old Goth and the 40-year-old LaBeouf have been separated since July 2025. The two met and became a ...
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NHC: Isaias strengthens into Cat. 1 hurricane, targeting northern Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Isaias strengthened into a hurricane late Wednesday evening. With a projected track that is targeting the northern Gulf Coast, forecasters are warning of dangerous coastal flooding, damaging winds and heavy rain....
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Afghan national pleads guilty to online suicide bomb threat in Fort Worth
A 32-year-old Afghan national living in Fort Worth pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 6, to transmitting a threatening communication in interstate commerce after threatening to carry out a suicide attack....
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Affidavit details abuse between minor, Christian author
Two best-selling Christian authors in North Texas were arrested after a teen accused one of physical and sexual abuse, and we're learning more details about the alleged incident. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more....
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Student, 6, dies after large video display falls at Florida school, district says
A six-year-old student died Wednesday after a large video display board fell on the child at an elementary school in Florida, according to the school district....
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NASA’s Curiosity shares dramatic glimpse of Martian dawn
The Curiosity rover snapped what NASA scientists are calling the most detailed view yet of the distant, wind-carved Martian cliffs at dawn, and leaving them asking more questions about what they see....
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Granbury leaders file lawsuit against city over recall
Some of the Granbury officials who are subject to a recall election have filed a lawsuit against their own city in an attempt to throw out the election. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more....
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Camp Mystic deadly flood probe: Eastland family calls search warrants a 'fishing expedition'
The Texas Rangers are investigating possible criminal conduct related to Camp Mystic’s preparation and response to the deadly July 4 flooding in 2025.
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This is the first question a therapist asks when diagnosing depression. Here's why
Depression can be caused by a range of factors, from family history to stressful events and lifestyle habits. That’s why psychotherapist Niro Feliciano has a go-to question when talking to a new client about potential signs of the mental health condition. Mental health tip of the...
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DFW-bound flight diverts due to lack of working bathrooms on plane
A plane carrying almost 300 passengers en route to North Texas was forced to divert after experiencing a plumbing nightmare in the sky.
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Granbury leaders hired lawyer to sue city, halting recall petition over data center concerns
Some of the Granbury city leaders who are subject to a recall petition are behind a lawsuit filed against the city, one that has halted plans to schedule the recall election....
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Christian author has history with victim he's charged with physically, sexually assaulting: affidavit
A newly-released affidavit states a best-selling Christian author had a history of abusing the juvenile victim he's been charged with physically and sexually assaulting....
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Diet soda vs water: Study reveals which beverage is better for weight loss
A new study reveals which is better for weight loss: water or diet drinks.
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Fall allergies or a cold? Here’s how to tell what’s making you miserable
As fall settles in across the U.S., millions of Americans may find themselves battling seasonal allergies, colds or the flu — illnesses with overlapping symptoms that can be difficult to tell apart....
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Trump says ‘we protect our cities' after saying Iran could ‘take out' Los Angeles or San Diego
After having faced fierce backlash, President Donald Trump on Wednesday sought to clean up incendiary comments he made earlier this week, when he said Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego . Trump’s original remarks , made at a campaign rally in Nebraska, seemed to refer...
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Trump administration proposes $70K fee to allow international students to work in US, reduce fraud
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed a $70,000 fee Wednesday for international students who want to work in the United States, a plan it says should "make it easier for American citizens to compete in the job market."...
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Trackdown: Oak Cliff robber steals cash, Newport cigarettes
Dallas Police are looking for a robbery suspect in Oak Cliff who was caught on camera stealing cash and cigarettes from a convenience store last month. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more in this week's Trackdown....
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Family seeks justice for Fort Worth flight attendant's murder
FOX 4's Eden Checkol has more on the court dates being set for the man accused of strangling and killing a Fort Worth flight attendant last year, and what the victim's family said in court today....
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Mesa homer, fan interference call help Rays complete 3-game sweep of Yankees in ALDS
Victor Mesa Jr. hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Max Fried in the sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 4-3 on Wednesday night with the help of a fan interference call for a three-game sweep of their AL Division Series. Ryan Vilade also homered for th...
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Incoming DART CEO under criminal investigation over spending at previous job
Incoming DART CEO Nathaniel Ford is in hot water as he leaves his former role in Jacksonville, Florida. State officials there launched a criminal investigation into executive spending habits under his leadership....
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Man jailed for smuggling 188 illegal migrants into US; judge says it’s ‘a wonder nobody died'
A Honduran national who was illegally living in Houston has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his role in smuggling close to 200 illegal immigrants into the U.S., the Department of Justice said....
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Incoming DART CEO under investigation in Florida
Nathaniel Ford, who is set to take over as the CEO of DART, is under investigation in Florida related to his previous job as the CEO of Jacksonville's public transit system. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more....
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FDA says it will complete safety review of abortion pill in March
The Food and Drug Administration expects to complete its safety review of the abortion pill mifepristone in March, according to a court document the Justice Department filed Wednesday. In the filing, the FDA said it plans to compare mifepristone’s safety to that of surgical abort...
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Texas man found guilty of smuggling migrants in cattle trailer behind hay bales
A 28-year-old Corpus Christi man was convicted of transporting people who were in the country illegally after authorities found eight migrants hidden behind hay bales in a cattle trailer, according to federal prosecutors on Wednesday....
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Trump says he'll award Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that he would award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to fireballer Roger Clemens, calling the seven-time Cy Young winner “maybe the greatest pitcher of all time.” Addressing a rally in San Antonio, Trump renewed his calls for Clem...
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Opal Lee celebrates on faith, family as she brings in 100th birthday
For years, Americans have watched Dr. Opal Lee lace up her tennis shoes and walk mile after mile, often in the Texas heat, on a mission to spread the story of Juneteenth across the nation. Now, the community is celebrating along with the woman known as the “Grandmother of Junetee...
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Arrest documents reveal moments before Northlake mother allegedly stabbed family
Newly released arrest documents reveal disturbing details about the moments leading up to a stabbing inside a Northlake home early Tuesday morning , where police said a woman attacked her two young children and husband with a knife. According to the documents, Justin Hommel told ...
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Michigan middle school fundraiser goes viral for hilariously direct approach
A Michigan middle school fundraiser is going viral for its hilariously direct approach after a student’s father shared a picture of a form his daughter brought home from school on social media. Dan Reese, whose daughter attends Saline Middle School in Saline, Michigan, just south...
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Trump wants to make his West Palm Beach golf club a permanent presidential retreat
President Donald Trump wants to add a presidential retreat to his club in West Palm Beach, Florida , with his golf course there becoming the “permanent United States Presidential Golf Course.” An attorney for the Trump International Golf Club proposed the designation and construc...
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Trial date set for man accused of killing Fort Worth flight attendant
A plea hearing date and a trial date have been scheduled for the suspect accused of killing a Fort Worth flight attendant and throwing her body in a river in Montague County....
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Texas schools banned more than 8,000 books, report says
Texas public schools banned 8,193 books during the 2025-26 school year, more than twice as many as any other state, according to PEN America.
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Cornell gang-rape accuser was ‘misled' about criminal investigation, her lawyer says
The woman accusing several men of raping her at a Cornell University fraternity party was “misled” about the status of the criminal investigation in the weeks after she went to police, her lawyer said Wednesday. Even as she took her allegations about a 2024 gang rape at the Chi P...
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Former Dallas officer Amber Guyger to be released from prison next week
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, convicted in the 2018 murder of Botham Jean, is scheduled to be released on parole from a Gatesville, Texas prison on Oct. 16....
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Honor our loved ones with a colorful display at the Dallas Día de los Muertos Parade and Festival
NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and Navarro Group invite you to the Dallas Día de los Muertos Parade and Festival on Saturday, October 31, from 4:00 -10:00 p.m. The annual event, hosted at Dallas City Hall Plaza, is a free, family-friendly event you do not want to miss! The Dallas Día de lo...
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Voters to consider property tax increase to address Dallas County homelessness
Dallas County leaders are asking homeowners to raise their taxes next month. It’s called Proposition A on your ballot and redirects more money to address homelessness. For the last five years, the focus on addressing homelessness has largely centered on downtown Dallas. Streets l...
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Trial date set for roommate accused of killing North Texas flight attendant
More than a year after American Airlines flight attendant Rana Nofal was reported missing in North Texas, a February trial date has been set for her roommate, who is accused of killing her and dumping her body in Montague County. Dennis Day, who was indicted for Nofal’s murder, i...
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Mall of America terror plot stopped, ISIS sympathizer arrested: charges
The U.S. Attorney's Office filed criminal charges Wednesday against an 18-year-old man who was allegedly plotting an attack at the Mall of America.
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Breast cancer patients and families make priceless memories at Universal Kids Resort
For breast cancer patients and their families, a morning at Universal Kids Resort in Frisco offered something special — a chance to step away from treatments, enjoy a few rides and make memories together. Universal Kids Resort and the National Breast Cancer Foundation joined forc...
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Talarico vs. Paxton: Who has the better approach to healthcare affordability?
With a little under a month before election day, polls still have Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton in a close race to become the next senator from Texas. Among the top issues on voters' minds is healthcare affordability....
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Behind the scenes: Cotton Bowl crews prepare for Texas-Oklahoma rivalry
Days before Texas and Oklahoma meet in the Red River Rivalry, crews are putting the finishing touches on the Cotton Bowl field in Dallas as the State Fair of Texas gears up for one of its busiest weekends. The Longhorns and Sooners will face off Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Cotton B...
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An AI-generated Rumpelstiltskin meme is freaking out much of the internet
Rumpelstiltskin famously spun straw into gold. Now, AI has spun the fairy-tale character into an eerie internet meme. In recent days, a clip began circulating widely online featuring what many described as a “creepy” imp-like character. The imp approaches a woman sitting in a hea...
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Trot along General Square at the Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot
NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth want you to get your best Turkey-themed costume and your running shoes and trot with us at the 45 th Annual Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot! Run in the 1K Gobbler Trot, the 5K, or the 8K race on Thanksgiving morning in Gene...
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FBI says it stopped a Mall of America terror attack by a teen after agents sold him an assault rifle
FBI agents thwarted a terror attack by a teenager on the Mall of America after monitoring him for nearly two years and ultimately supplying him with the assault rifle he planned to use, authorities said Wednesday. The 18-year-old had been on the FBI’s radar since December 2024, w...
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Trump administration proposes $70,000 fee for international students to work in U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the United States, the latest effort from the Trump administration to crack down on foreign enrollment. A proposed rule would require schools to pay the fee for e...
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Christa Pike survived 2 doses of an execution drug. How is that possible?
Christa Pike regaining consciousness and speaking a week after receiving two doses of execution drugs in Tennessee has astonished even some medical professionals and left many people wondering: How did she survive? Attorneys for Pike, 50, called her recovery “medically unpreceden...
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Hershey adds new disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins after lawsuit
If you pick up a bag of Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins this Halloween, there’s a new message on the wrapper that leaves very little to the imagination. The seasonal candy now comes with a disclaimer on the front of the package that reads: “Carving not on actual product.” The word...
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Nolan Wells’ friends sue NFL legend Terrell Owens for defamation
Three friends of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who died after a boat outing with friends in Mississippi, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation....
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Christa Pike has pneumonia and no function in her arms after failed execution, lawyer says
Christa Pike has a “long road to recovery” after Tennessee’s failed execution attempt that left her unconscious and on life support for six days, her lawyer, Randy Spivey said at a news conference Wednesday. In a miraculous development, Pike awoke and started speaking on Tuesday,...
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Woman, 42, who survived colon cancer three times shares big symptom she hid at first
At 42, Danielle Ripley-Burgess has survived colon cancer three times. She was first diagnosed at 17 , then at 25 and then again at 39, making her a part of the trend of colorectal cancer rates surging in younger people . The Kansas City, Missouri, mom shared her story with TODAY....
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Mavs in Macao: Dallas taking in unique experience 8,100 miles from home
The sound of basketballs thumping all around him was no different than the thousands of basketball practices he’s had in his 20-year life, but little else about Wednesday’s scene and circumstances was normal for Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. Let’s start with the obvious: The...
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Red River Rivalry guide: Everything you need to know ahead of the game
Here is what you need to know about parking, schedules, and the clear bag policy for the Red River Rivalry game at the newly renovated Cotton Bowl during the State Fair of Texas....
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‘RHOSLC' star Whitney Rose files for divorce from husband of nearly 17 years
Whitney Rose is embarking on a new healing journey. “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star has officially filed for divorce from husband Justin Rose after nearly 17 years of marriage, according to documents obtained by NBC News. The filing is dated Oct. 6 and was submitted ...
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Texas carries out nation's first execution since Christa Pike's failed lethal injection
A Texas man who fatally shot a convenience store clerk was put to death Wednesday evening, becoming the 30th person executed in the U.S. this year and the first since Tennessee’s failed attempt to administer a lethal injection to Christa Pike a week ago. Jamaal Howard, 46, was pr...