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Arts organizations have some spectacular ways to celebrate Independence Day. SHAKESPEARE DALLAS Combine theater and fireworks for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration. Audiences for Shakespeare Dallas’ July 3 performance of Alice in Wonderland can watch the Fair Pa...
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Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 26, as Texas authorities issue a wave of emergency quarantine orders to contain the flesh-eating parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas....
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Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park....
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Holiday gatherings and major life events have come with an empty seat. Certain dates on the calendar meant time at a cemetery, standing before granite stones. They are a relatively small group of people, scattered across different states, but they share a common bond that str...
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Tensions flared Saturday as desperation grew among anguished residents of the Venezuelan state of La Guaira, where rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors amid a sharply rising death toll. Venezuela’s government said the number of people killed rose to 1,430 S...
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A South Carolina restaurateur is being hailed as a good Samaritan after he helped return $12,000 found in a sunglasses case to the store’s former proprietor. On June 20, NBC affiliate WLBT3 first spoke to Sak Yiengjuntuek, who owns Lemongrass Vietnamese Pho & Thai Cuisine in M...
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Independence Day marks the day in 1776 when America officially declared its independence from British rule, and Americans have been celebrating ever since. This year marks a special anniversary since the good ol’ U.S.A. is commemorating its 250th birthday. Whatever plans you’v...
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Loud fireworks and raucous holiday parties can easily spook pets on the Fourth of July, and animal-advocacy groups regularly urge people to protect their furry friends on the holiday to ensure they don’t run away and wind up in shelters. Dogs and cats can escape from small ope...
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You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching t...
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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins. According to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective ...
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Restaurants and retailers are celebrating Independence Day with limited-time deals and patriotic specials Whether you’re firing up the grill, heading to a fireworks show or gathering with friends and family, the Fourth of July is one of the biggest weekends of the summer. It’s...
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Planning on traveling to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday? If so, you’ll be joining a record number of travelers hitting the roads and skies for the Fourth of July. More than 72 million people are expected to travel for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 and Su...
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The U.S. military said Saturday it had struck 10 targets in Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the war’s uneasy ceasefire. U.S. Central Command, in a post to social media, said that U.S. military aircraft targeted Irania...
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With a flurry of of goals, Belgium finally found its footing at the World Cup. Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start in the tournament to advance to the knockout round atop Group G with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night. Belg...
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A cancer survivor’s unforgettable World Cup surprise proves some of life’s biggest wins happen far beyond the scoreboard.
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The situation has grown more desperate by the hour in Venezuela as people dig through the rubble of collapsed homes and apartment buildings three days after the devastating one-two punch of 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes, knowing time is running out to find survivors. Auth...
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Ryanair will "reluctantly" allow parents to sit with their children for free after an investigation into the practice was opened, bringing the airline in line with European industry standards....
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Tiny Cape Verde defied odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round behind the stellar play of Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who embodied the grit of his nation. “We are small,” he said. “But we have big hearts and we are fighters.” ...
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An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California, but ordered the trial judge who gave him 16 years in prison to resentence him. A three-judge panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal unanimously issued the ...
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Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike....
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Fort Worth animal shelters are well beyond capacity and urgently need adopters and fosters to help ease the overflow.
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Jordanian soccer fans are hosting a historic World Cup celebration at Arlington's Levitt Pavilion ahead of their team's final group stage match against Argentina at Dallas Stadium....
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Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.
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For Venezuelans far from home, boxing shipments of collected relief supplies felt like the only option. “So this is the best that we can do, being immigrants and being outside our country,” said Diana Gomez. Friday afternoon, the community gathered outside of businesses al...
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Texas animal health officials have confirmed a case of a contagious neurologic equine virus in a Parker County rescue donkey, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings for horse owners to monitor their animals....
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As North Texas prepares for triple-digit temperatures at the start of July, homeowners may also need to prepare for higher air conditioning repair and replacement costs. HVAC companies say tariffs affecting imported electrical components and changes in refrigerant rules, combi...
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With fewer people qualifying for SNAP benefits in Texas, local food banks and pantries are feeling the pressure.
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Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
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The Highland Hills community in southern Dallas is celebrating the start of construction on a new McDonald's restaurant. While that may not seem exciting to most people, it is for the people who live there. Their closest McDonald's is almost 6 miles away. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb said ...
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A 15-month-old pet emu named Temu is missing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after escaping from his home in Lancaster.
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An invasive species of shellfish has “infested" a lake near Amarillo, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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The Republican-led Texas State Board of Education is expected to cast final votes today on a major curriculum rewrite and a required reading list featuring Bible stories....
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More than 100 intact dogs in various stages of decomposition were found at buildings and grounds associated with Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Fortuna, California, the Humboldt Sheriff’s Office said on Friday. The sheriff’s office said they obtained a search warrant to...
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Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
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Frisco will soon have a new mayor for the first time in nearly a decade. Mark Hill will be sworn into office on July 7 after winning a contentious runoff election. The attorney and former Frisco ISD school board member said one of his top priorities is bringing the city togeth...
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Thousands of people are expected in downtown Dallas Friday night as Argentina fans return to Klyde Warren Park ahead of their team’s next match and another major event draws crowds just blocks away. The celebration comes less than a week after an estimated 20,000 Argentina sup...
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A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom....
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A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
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A massive plume of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa is bound for Texas.
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Members of the Frisco Triathlon Club are urging Texas lawmakers to strengthen protections for bicyclists after two club members were killed while riding near Pilot Point in January. The advocacy effort comes as club members continue waiting for answers in the crash that claime...
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The U.S. struck Iran on Friday to respond to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. It’s the most significant test yet to an interim understanding reached a week ago by the two countries to begin working to end their months-long war and reopen the p...
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Hundreds of Argentina fans are expected to gather at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas this Friday ahead of the team's World Cup group stage match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium....
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The World Cup isn’t just a global sporting event — it’s a cultural exchange that, in North Texas, introduces locals to countries, traditions, and communities they may never have encountered before. That’s the case for Jordan, a World Cup contender for the first time in its histor...
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Two historic buildings that have welcomed generations of Texans are once again entertaining visitors at Dallas Fair Park. Closed for the last 14 years, the Dallas Museum of Natural History is opening to the public on Sundays only during the World Cup. The museum spent decad...
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Zaire Wade, the son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in Los Angeles, law enforcement sources told NBC LA Burbank police were called to a home at about 5:30 a.m. Sunday, after someone called 911 because a woman was screaming, acc...
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A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
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A Utah father was days away from seeing his four children — the culmination of a years-long visitation battle — when he learned they had been killed in a heinous crime their grandmother is accused of committing. Brady Harmon said he was scheduled to pick up his children on Wed...
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Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states....
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Multiple people are in custody following a deadly shooting early Friday morning at a Dallas apartment complex on Linfield Road.
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A routine trip to buy baseball cards turned into an unforgettable moment, and a sizable payday for a 9-year-old collector in Arizona. For Mason Deane, opening packs of baseball cards with his dad is more than a hobby; it’s a tradition they enjoy together every month. The pair ...
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Colombia wins World Cup Group K and plays in Kansas City on July 3 as long as they do not lose to Portugal. Their opponent is still to be determined. Colombia would still advance to Toronto and play on July 2 with a loss. Portugal wins Group K with a win over Colombia; they wi...
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Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too....
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Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
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No, a storm didn’t roll through Sweden’s base camp at the World Cup. It’s just a home renovation. The Swedes were surprised to see mangled metal and other demolished construction materials on one side of Toyota Stadium — the home of MLS team FC Dallas — during their training s...
