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Hundreds scammed in $105M fake truck Ponzi scheme: DOJ
A Georgia man has been charged in connection with a $105 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 500 investors nationwide.
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Ole Miss toxicology reports expected soon and results may trigger anti-fentanyl law, official says
Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tob...
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Classic car show rolls into Downtown Arlington
A classic car show took over the parking lot at the Vandergriff Town Center in Downtown Arlington on Saturday. Registration filled up ahead of time, with car enthusiasts looking to compete for awards and show off their wheels at the 2026 Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show. Cars ...
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Talarico's lead narrows over Paxton in Texas US Senate race
Democrat James Talarico is continuing to attract the support of independent voters in the race for U.S. Senate over his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton....
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After a premature birth, North Texas mom found help. Now state invests $4 million in maternal health program
A North Texas program designed to improve outcomes for mothers and babies is getting a big bump from the state. The Maternal Health Accelerator (MHA), a coalition created to address high maternal mortality and pregnancy-related complications, is receiving more than $4 million fro...
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New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections
A New Mexico jury on Friday found Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections on the platform in the latest legal setback against the social media giant that has already cost it billions of dollars. The jury found over 43 million violations of state consumer pro...
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‘Connection saves lives': What to know about veteran suicide prevention efforts
As Suicide Prevention Month comes to a close, mental health advocates say awareness efforts must continue, particularly as veteran suicide remains a nationwide crisis. An average of 17 veterans died by suicide each day in 2023, according to the 2025 National Veteran Suicide Preve...
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Police believe Tasia Fortune's hanging was staged as new details revealed in court
Authorities believe Tasia Fortune’s hanging was staged and that she was possibly killed at another location before being found behind an abandoned Mississippi home, a detective said in court Friday. New details about Fortune’s death last month were revealed during a court hearing...
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Jay-Z accuser says her rape claims against him were false
The woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13 has recanted her allegations against the music mogul. In a filing Thursday from lawyers representing Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, the former accuser says that her allegations against the rapper were “false,” add...
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Death penalty taken off table in Utah murder retrial after DNA findings
A man who spent years on death row for a 1985 murder is scheduled to stand trial again after newly analyzed DNA evidence tied to the crime scene didn't match him....
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Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Hwy. 287 reopens after crews demolish damaged overpass
U.S. Highway 287 in Fort Worth has reopened following a fatal dumpster truck crash that severely damaged the Erath Street overpass.
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Pittsburgh children's doctor stabbed to death by man who claimed to be God
A Pittsburgh children’s doctor was stabbed to death while sleeping in bed next to his wife, police said. His wife was also stabbed multiple times and sustained critical injuries,...
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Bill Gates says AI companies self-regulating isn't enough and governments should be involved
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Wednesday called for lawmakers in Washington to regulate the development of artificial intelligence , weeks after the CEOs of some of the nation’s biggest AI labs agreed on the need to slow the pace of AI progress....
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State Fair of Texas opening day guide: Big Tex’s new look, top foods, lower prices
The State Fair of Texas opens at Fair Park with lower prices, returning security screening policies, new foods, and a makeover for Big Tex.
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Serious crash injures three on DNT, related diesel spill prompts HazMat response
Dallas police and fire responded to a serious crash on the Dallas North Tollway at Northwest Highway (also known as Loop 12). On Friday around 11:08 a.m. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a major accident. Police say it was a multi-car crash involving a...
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Dwight Powell re-signs with Dallas Mavs ahead of training camp for 13th season
Dwight Powell is back. The Dallas Mavericks announced Friday morning that the organization has re-signed center Powell ahead of training camp. Per team policy, the terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Powell, a 12-year veteran who has spent the vast majority of his NBA care...
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Pope Leo delivers stark AI warning as he opens France trip
Pope Leo XIV warned Friday that a “paradise of machines” risked undermining humanity as he opened a trip to France by posing fundamental questions about what it means to be human in the age of artificial intelligence , a nuclear arms race and other threats to life itself. Leo rai...
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Dolly Parton Day celebrations take center stage in North Texas
Dolly Parton celebrations have come to North Texas. Across the world, communities are dedicating Friday to honoring the beloved country singer. The day is falling on Sept. 25, a wink at Parton’s hit song “9 to 5.” Parton, who died of cancer last month at age 80, built an impressi...
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Supreme Court lets Trump admin use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November’s elections , granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting. The court’s three liberal-leaning justices publicly dissen...
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Is it OK to bring iced coffee to a job interview? Recruiter sparks generational debate
Is it OK to bring your iced coffee with you to a job interview? That was the question posed by recruiter Caitlin Wehniainen on TikTok in February — and it’s sparked quite a bit of debate on the platform, months later. “My Gen Z candidates are showing up to their interviews with i...
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Ed Sheeran's shows at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium canceled due to nor'easter
Ed Sheeran was set to play two concerts at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, this weekend following weeks of controversy surrounding his tour, but the promoter has announced both shows have been canceled due to an impending nor’easter. “Due to the seve...
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Volkswagen and Audi recall over 208,000 vehicles in the U.S. See the affected models
Volkswagen Group said Friday it is recalling 2.86 million Volkswagen and Audi branded vehicles worldwide as a precautionary measure to replace a faulty screw that causes drivers to lose control of steering. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the reca...
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She started an allergy-friendly snack brand so her daughter wouldn't feel left out. Now, the Girl Scouts are selling her cookies
Denise Woodard remembers standing in her home kitchen in 2019, already thinking big. “We had one other employee, and I was like, ‘We’re going to make a Girl Scout cookie one day,’” she recalls. “I think she thought I had lost the plot!” But Woodard was right. As a dietitian and f...
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TWU marks 125 yrs. with new State Fair exhibit celebrating women who changed history
As fairgoers flock to Fair Park on opening day of the State Fair of Texas, Texas Woman’s University has unveiled a new exhibition celebrating 125 years of history, leadership and the women who helped shape Texas and the nation. The exhibit, “Blazing New Trails: 125 Years of Texas...
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B-52, F-35s to fly over State Fair of Texas on opening day
The State Fair of Texas has new attractions celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States spread throughout Fair Park. This year’s theme, “Stars, Stripes, and Howdies,” marks both America’s 250th birthday and 140 years of the State Fair of Texas. Special America 250 prog...
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Dallas officers disciplined over response to fatal crash involving fmr. union pres.
Atianna Washington lay bloodied and unresponsive in the roadway when a Dallas police officer arrived. A black Cadillac struck Washington on March 15, 2025, as she crossed a dimly lit stretch of West Northwest Highway. The officer, Cory Adams, ordered the bystanders around Washing...
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FC Dallas hosts Los Angeles FC in conference matchup of potential playoff teams
Los Angeles FC (11-8-8, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. FC Dallas (12-6-8, third in the Western Conference), Frisco; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. CST LINE: FC Dallas +127, LAFC +180, Draw +263; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Dallas and Los Angeles FC square off in conference ...
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‘Here, you are all welcome:' Pope Leo comments on Trump's attempt to bar media from White House
Pope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him, as he responded to the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House and affirmed the importance of journalists covering public figures. Leo spoke to reporters Friday on his way to France for a fo...
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Wings head to the Bay Area to open Round 1 of WNBA playoffs against Golden State
The Dallas Wings will play the Golden State Valkyries in Round 1 of the WNBA playoffs. Game 1 is Sunday at 8 p.m. CST in San Francisco. Game 2 will be Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Arlington at the College Park Center. The best-of-three series will return to California if needed. The Wi...
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Nepal's leader, at UN, says recent floods serve as a ‘warning to the world' about climate change
Nepal’s prime minister scolded fellow world leaders Thursday, saying the nation’s recent deadly flood reminds a warming world that climate change keeps hurting people who didn’t cause the crisis but now need help. The August disaster “was not just a local tragedy. It was a warnin...
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Rangers look to break 3-game skid, take on the Twins with playoff spot on the line
Texas Rangers (79-80, second in the AL West) vs. Minnesota Twins (75-84, third in the AL Central), Minneapolis; Friday, 7:10 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jacob deGrom (11-10, 3.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 196 strikeouts); Twins: Joe Ryan (6-10, 4.22 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 151 strikeouts...
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Revitalized Rangers win home finale to go into final weekend with AL West title chance
The mood had changed completely for the Texas Rangers by the time they got back to the ballpark for their home finale while still trying to get in the playoffs. “Coming into today, it just felt like … we still have a heartbeat, still have a pulse and felt like we’d come out and p...
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One year since deadly shooting at Dallas ICE facility
One year ago, two ICE detainees were killed with a shooter opened fire on a Dallas ICE facility. The shooter later committed suicide. FOX 4's Peyton Yager speaks with the widow of one of the men who was killed....
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British woman's death in Prosper prompts calls to reopen case
A British woman was killed by her father in Prosper in 2025, who claimed it was an accident. Now, there are growing calls from across the pond to reopen the case, and FOX 4's Amelia Jones has new details on the police's investigation from the time of the incident....
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Missing teen in Grand Prairie found, AMBER Alert canceled
Texas DPS says a missing teen in Grand Prairie has been found.
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Calls grow to reopen investigation into fatal shooting of British woman in Prosper
There are growing calls to reopen an investigation into the 2025 death of a British woman in Prosper, and FOX 4 has obtained police documents that detail the initial investigation into the fatal shooting involving her father....
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Michigan nurse accused of breaking bones and bruising premature infant at children's hospital
A nurse is accused of beating a prematurely born 4-month-old baby girl at a Michigan hospital, leaving the infant with broken bones and bruises, including injuries to her tongue, according to reports....
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Petition aims to save Dallas City Hall
Some influential names are getting behind the effort to save Dallas City Hall. They're also launching a petition to put the fate of the iconic building on the May ballot....
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Dallas Stars' proposed Plano arena divides residents ahead of November vote
Plano voters will decide in November whether to approve a proposition that would pave the way for a new Dallas Stars arena at The Shops at Willow Bend, as organized campaigns on both sides intensify their efforts over the proposed $3 billion development. The arena would be part o...
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Ted Cruz discusses Texas Senate race and college sports bill
Senator Ted Cruz discussed the tight Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, out-of-state campaign fundraising, and how the proposed Protect College Sports Act would regulate student-athlete transfers....
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Dallas City Hall petition drive seeks May ballot vote to save iconic building
Save Dallas City Hall launched a petition drive aiming to gather 20,000 signatures in 60 days to put the building's preservation on the May ballot.
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67-year-old sentenced to federal prison for mailing threatening letters, white powder to Texas judges
67-year-old Donald Ray McCray was sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for mailing threatening communications towards several judges in Fort Worth and Amarillo....
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Ohio man accused of hiding above college women’s soccer locker room to take photos
An Ohio man was arrested after allegedly hiding in the ceiling above a college women’s soccer locker room and photographing players as they changed.
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It's cute. It's cuddly. And it wants all your data.
Meta hopes its new AI agent will win people over by being cute. Muse, the tech giant’s cuddly, doll-like AI agent, shot to the top of the Apple App Store charts after it was featured this week at the company’s Meta Connect conference. The company is touting the tool, designed to ...
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Banana-themed menu comes to Globe Life Field for Banana Ball games in Arlington
Delaware North has unveiled a banana-themed food and drink menu, featuring specialty hot dogs, loaded nachos, and souvenir items, for the Savannah Bananas games at Arlington's Globe Life Field from Sept. 25-27....
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Veteran sentenced to 3 years in prison for defrauding Navy out of more than $9 million
A former Navy veteran has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after a yearslong scheme to rig contracts and defraud the Navy of more than $9 million....
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Groups that throw birthday parties for homeless, design clothes for disabilities receive NBCUniversal grants
Every child deserves to have a happy birthday. The nonprofit organization Birthday Wishes helps ensure that by providing birthday celebrations for families experiencing homelessness. “Everybody celebrates a birthday, so everybody can identify with this,” said Denell Nuese, execut...
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Arlington resident claims $1 million Texas Lottery scratch off ticket prize
A resident of Arlington is $1 million richer after claiming a winning ticket in a Texas Lottery scratch off game.
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13-year-old killed in school bus rollover crash; Sanger community grieves
The Sanger community is mourning the death of 13-year-old Julian Amador, a Sanger ISD student killed in a school bus crash Thursday afternoon. The Texas Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation into what caused bus driver Jesse Padgett to veer off the roadway with...
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Jim Copenhaver, man shot in Trump assassination attempt, dies 2 years later
A man who was injured two years ago in an assassination attempt on Donald Trump has died, according to a statement from his family on Thursday. He was 76. Jim Copenhaver suffered what his family described as “life-altering” injuries after being shot in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Ju...
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Sarkisian expecting communication issues with Trump attending Texas-Tennessee game
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian knows what to expect when President Donald Trump attends Saturday’s game at Tennessee. Apart from the extra security measures, Sarkisian is anticipating problems communicating with his team. “The one thing that you have to be aware of when the presiden...
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NorthPark pumpkin patch brings fall fun and a charitable mission
NorthPark Center’s annual pumpkin patch returns Oct. 1, transforming CenterPark into a whimsical fall display while raising money to help children and families across Dallas County. Crews are putting the finishing touches on the elaborate display, turning plans on paper into a sp...
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Teacher, 10-year-old student die at lake during school outing
A fifth-grade teacher and her 10-year-old student died after being recovered from the water at Iowa’s Coralville Reservoir near Lake MacBride State Park....
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Convenience Store Employee Critically Wounded in Shooting
A convenience store employee is in critical condition after being shot during a confrontation Thursday morning. Dallas police said the shooting happened just after 6 a.m. at a 7-Eleven store in the 8200 block of East R.L. Thornton service road and Jim Miller Road. Officers respon...