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Heat advisories extended across North Texas with heat index values nearing 108 degrees
Heat advisories remain in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday for North Texas and a large portion of the eastern half of the state.
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Wisconsin GOP governor candidate swims from sinking plane after emergency lake landing
Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany said escaped with minor injuries after a small plane he was in lost power and made an emergency landing in a lake....
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Pedestrian struck and killed on westbound Interstate 30 near First Avenue in Dallas
A pedestrian was struck and killed early Sunday morning in a collision on the westbound side of Interstate 30 near First Avenue, according to the Dallas Police Department....
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Sydney Sweeney's new sports trading ad draws backlash from female athletes
Sydney Sweeney is putting her focus on “Just Sports” in her latest ad campaign, but female athletes are less than impressed. The actress stars in Novig’s new national campaign promoting the sports trading platform ahead of football season. The campaign features Sweeney in a serie...
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Dallas Theater Center's new artistic director directs first show of the season
Jaime Castañeda is ambitious. The new Enloe/Rose Artistic Director at the Dallas Theater Center is beginning his tenure at the Tony Award-winning theater company with a world premiere production about a high-stakes Cold War summit set in Iceland. Reykjavik86 is now playing throug...
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Anthropic whistleblower says Congress should let AI companies regulate themselves until a regulatory body is established
Former Anthropic AI researcher Jacob Coxon on Sunday called for Congress to allow the nation’s leading frontier AI labs to regulate themselves while lawmakers come up with a long-term regulatory framework for slowing the pace of AI development. “My personal opinion would be to in...
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Why are Americans so tired so often? New CDC report highlights who is feeling it most
The cost of healthcare . Economic uncertainties . Fears of AI-associated end times . It’s enough to exhaust anyone. About 71.5% of adults in the United States say they experienced fatigue on multiple days over the past three months, according to a new report from the Centers for ...
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Got old electronics? Frost to host recycling events for Fort Worth residents
Fort Worth residents are invited to get rid of their old electronics at a Frost recycling event provided by Secure On-Site Shredding, Inc. The event will take place at any participating Frost Financial Center over four days, spanning from Sept. 16 to Oct. 2. “The electronic devic...
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Speaker Johnson says Congress would work to deliver $5,000 checks Trump promised to Americans
House Speaker Mike Johnson committed in an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that Congress would “work through” President Donald Trump’s promise to give $5,000 to American adults if Republicans keep the House and Senate after midterm elections. “I commit that Congress will work...
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USPS honors the U.S. Coast Guard Academy with a new commemorative stamp
The U.S. Postal Service dedicated a new stamp on Saturday celebrating the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy . The USPS said the 12 million USCG Academy stamps printed continue the long-standing tradition of honoring the nation’s premier military service institutio...
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Giotto's famed fresco cycle depicting St. Francis of Assisi restored in Florence
A cycle of frescoes by Italian 14th-century master Giotto, depicting key moments in the life of St. Francis of Assisi, has been unveiled after a four-year restoration. The newly vibrant “Stories of St. Francis” were shown to the public last week in the Basilica of Santa Croce, ju...
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No. 4 Texas Longhorns rallies from 20-point deficit to stun No. 1 Ohio State 24-23
Arch Manning and Hollywood Smothers sparked a 21-point fourth-quarter rally as Texas stunned No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 in Austin.
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One dead after commercial ship is struck near Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian media
An Iranian cargo vessel was struck early Sunday off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said, and a plan by Tehran to brief neighboring countries on its contested efforts to manage shipping in the strait was postponed. The attack, which the reports said kill...
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Multiple injured in overnight shooting in Oak Cliff
Dallas police said multiple people were taken to the hospital after an overnight shooting.
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Former Ohio attorney convicted of trying to shoot ex-wife at restaurant
An Ohio man was convicted of trying to kill his ex-wife after prosecutors said he pointed a handgun at her head and pulled the trigger while she was dining with her parents....
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Pastor dies after severe spinal injury during cruise celebrating son’s wedding
A Minnesota pastor died after suffering a severe spinal cord injury and nearly drowning in a pool aboard a cruise ship in Italy while celebrating his son’s wedding....
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What is the healthiest sport? The No. 1 pick, according to science
Tennis is often proclaimed to be “the world’s healthiest sport ,” with the slogan emblazoned on the court at the U.S. Open in previous years. “Tennis is uniquely situated to inspire healthier people,” Dr. Brian Hainline, a neurologist and former president of the U.S. Tennis Assoc...
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Five people shot in Southeast Oak Cliff
Gunfire erupted at an apartment complex in Oak Cliff early Saturday, sending at least five people to area hospitals, Dallas police said.
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Celine Dion breaks down during emotional first concert in 6 years: ‘I missed you'
The Queen of Power Ballads is BACK! Celine Dion made her return to the stage on Sept. 12 at the Plenitude Arena just outside Paris, France . It was the first concert in six years for the singer , who took a break after she publicly revealed her stiff person syndrome diagnosis. An...
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No. 4 Texas stuns No. 1 Ohio State after erasing 20-point 4th-quarter deficit
Arch Manning and No. 4 Texas stole a 24-23 victory from No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday night, rallying from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to win it on Hollywood Smothers’ 1-yard touchdown run with 25 seconds left. The Buckeyes had appeared in complete control after a dominant t...
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Man charged in death of Black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month....
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Ford to invest $1 billion in new Kentucky truck plant
Ford is investing $1 billion to build a new paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.
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Tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Hawaiian island in wake of Hurricane Lowell
Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell....
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Cowboys move quickly, sign Israel Abanikanda off practice squad after Malik Davis hip injury
The Dallas Cowboys placed running back Malik Davis on injured reserve Saturday, a day after he sustained a season-ending hip injury in practice , and added Israel Abanikanda to the active roster from the practice squad. Davis had the No. 2 job behind Javonte Williams before the i...
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Teen rescued after clinging to capsized boat for days in frigid Alaska waters
A 15-year-old boy was rescued this week after clinging for two days to a capsized boat in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska.
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Armed man shot by Saginaw Police by officers responding to a call about a man in crisis
A shooting involving Saginaw Police and an armed man is under investigation after officers were sent to a home Saturday morning for a welfare check. According to the Saginaw Police Department, officers were sent to a home on the 300 block of Asbury Drive at about 11:25 a.m., wher...
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Children's Health patient wins annual Volleman's Dairy milk bottle design contest
You might notice a new bottle of milk in Texas grocery stores. The special bottle from Volleman’s Dairy should be easy to spot — it features a colorful floral pattern on one of the dairy’s iconic glass bottles. The limited edition bottle was designed by a 7-year-old named Octavia...
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Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win the U.S. Open title
Elena Rybakina came to New York and took everything that had belonged to Aryna Sabalenka. First, it was the No. 1 ranking in women’s tennis, then the U.S. Open trophy. The tournament that for so long was a struggle for Rybakina turned into the site of her coronation. Rybakina won...
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Trump's teasing is the price Paxton had to pay to use Republican midterm convention to raise money
President Donald Trump said he wasn’t going to say it — and then he said it anyway. For the second night in a row at the Republicans’ midterm convention, he mocked Ken Paxton on stage. “I don’t really like the way he looks,” Trump told the laughing crowd in Paxton’s home state of...
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Deputies called after woman illegally entered property of Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff
Security team members stopped a person Friday night who illegally entered the Malibu property of former Vice President Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff, a spokesperson for Harris said. The former U.S. Senator and her husband were not at the residence at the time. “Last night...
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5 hospitalized after overnight shooting in Oak Cliff
At least five people were taken to area hospitals, including one in critical condition, after unidentified suspects fired multiple rounds into a southeast Oak Cliff apartment complex early Saturday....
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President Donald Trump's childhood home sells for $2 million
Donald Trump’s childhood home has sold for nearly $2 million after a renovation transformed the New York City residence from a mold-ridden cat den to a modern abode. The president lived at the Tudor-style Queens estate until age 4. His father, developer Fred Trump, built the home...
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State orders Trinidad Police Department to shut down
The Trinidad Police Department will be disbanded following a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement investigation.
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White House photographer recalls documenting Bush on 9/11
Much of what President George W. Bush saw and did on Sept. 11, 2001, was documented through the viewfinder of a man working just steps away from him.
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Brach's is turning its controversial seasonal candy into a fragrance
Usually at the center of debate every fall, candy corn is moving beyond the candy aisle. Brach’s announced it will be releasing a new fragrance, Ode to Candy Corn. The eau de parfum will feature notes of creamy vanilla, spun sugar and honey. The candy brand said the fragrance was...
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L.L.Bean embraces its old-school roots with brick-and-mortar stores, print catalogs, no AI
L.L.Bean’s origin story grew from the ground up — literally. The company, which sells everything from clothing and footwear to tote bags and home goods, was first established in 1912 after its namesake founder, Leon Leonwood Bean, returned home from a hunting trip with sore, wet ...
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Sam Altman backs Anthropic CEO's call to slow down the global AI race
The CEOs of two of the world’s leading AI companies are publicly agreeing that the race to build increasingly powerful AI systems needs to be slowed, continuing this week’s cascade of warnings from researchers working on the technology. Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, maker o...
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15-year-old girl charged with murder after man pushed from moving Chicago train
A 15-year-old girl was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a man who was pushed from a moving Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train Monday. Police originally thought the man had jumped off a moving Red Line train, but it was later determined that h...
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Your health insurance bills are about to go up
Most Americans can expect to pay significantly more each month for health insurance next year, whether they get it through work, Obamacare or Medicare. In some cases, the premium increases may be the largest in decades and are driven by numerous economic pressures. But they won’t...
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The Dallas Opera is coming to one of the country's oldest radio stations
Starting Monday, listeners can tune in to The Dallas Opera on WRR 101.1 FM, one of the country’s oldest radio stations. It’s part of the radio station’s Concert Hall program. The program will broadcast four shows from the 2025/2026 season. Those shows will lead up to the start of...
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Amon Carter Museum of American Art appoints new Executive Director and CEO
For a museum with many spectacular depictions of cowboys in its collection, a new sheriff is coming to town. The Amon Carter Museum of American Art (the Carter) announced the appointment of Robert Stein as its new executive director and CEO. The announcement comes one year after ...
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Cowboys RB Malik Davis is out for the season with a hip injury
Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis injured his hip in practice Friday so badly he needed surgery to repair it that night, DallasCowboys.com reports , ending his season before the season opener on Sunday Night Football on NBC 5. DallasCowboys.com said the injury puts Davis on...
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Fort Worth couple shares 9/11 survival story
Renee and Eric Brown were in their room on the top floor of the World Trade Center Marriott on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. They had decided to skip a workout in the glass-encased rooftop gym in favor of what they hoped would be a leisurely morning on a work trip. Moments later...
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Police seek tips in Fort Worth road rage murder
Fort Worth police are asking for help with the cold case murder of a DoorDash driver. Hamzah Foraj was killed in a road rage shooting five years ago today....
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First Republican midterm convention closes in Dallas
The first Republican midterm convention came to a close in Downtown Dallas, drawing support and backlash from both sides of the aisle.
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City of Dallas names new football field for longtime Oak Cliff youth coach
A football field in Oak Cliff now bears the name of a coach who touched hundreds of young lives through football. The late Coach Earl Thompson was the founder and longtime coach of the Redbird Raiders youth program. On Friday night, his name went up in lights. Many said it was a ...
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Dallas police and fire unions frustrated after city manager misses meeting
Dallas police and fire associations are expressing frustration after they said the city manager failed to show up for a scheduled meeting to negotiate pay and healthcare benefits....
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Fort Worth police seek tips in unsolved 2021 DoorDash driver road rage murder
Fort Worth police are asking the public for tips to solve the 2021 road rage shooting death of DoorDash driver Hamzah Foraj, who was killed while making a delivery with his wife in the car....
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‘I just want people to come forward': Mom seeks justice after son's killing
A Fort Worth mother is pleading for witnesses to come forward three months after her 18-year-old son was killed at a backyard party in Pleasant Grove. Dallas police arrested 19-year-old Charles Cooper on a murder charge last week in connection with the death of Isaiah Hernandez. ...
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Texas SNAP recipients affected by Edouard have until Sept. 21 to apply for replacement benefits
Texans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits that lost food during Tropical Strom Edouard now have more time to apply for replacement benefits....
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Fort Worth couple shares story of 9/11 survival at World Trade Center hotel
A Fort Worth couple shared their harrowing story of survival during the Sept. 11 terror attacks in New York City, recalling both the horror of that day and the profound acts of kindness that followed....
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North Texas marks 25 years since 9/11 with ceremonies and service
North Texas communities honored the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 with memorial ceremonies in several cities, along with a massive food packing service event....
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Abbott, Hinojosa deadlocked in new Texas governor poll
The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.
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Jury finds Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk not guilty in murder-for-hire case
Jurors on Friday found Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk not guilty on all charges in a murder-for-hire trial in connection with a deadly shooting near a Los Angeles shopping center. The federal grand jury began deliberations Wednesday and reached a verdict on Friday afternoon, acco...
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Caught on camera: youth hurls chunk of concrete at Denton pizza shop
After having both their peace and property destroyed over the past several weeks, the owners of a Denton pizza shop say someone is going to get hurt or worse if a group of menacing teens isn’t stopped. As if surviving as a small business isn’t hard enough, things have gotten down...
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Police investigate home of D.C. mother missing for a week
It’s been a full week since Antoinette Forbes was last seen near her home in Northwest D.C. The investigation into Forbes’ disappearance appeared to have intensified in the last couple of days as investigators could be seen going in and out of her home, taking photos and canvassi...
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Trial remains elusive for purported mastermind accused of plotting 9/11 attacks
Two decades after U.S. authorities locked Khalid Sheikh Mohammed away at a military detention center in Cuba, the purported mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks sometimes seems barely any closer to being put on trial than the day he arrived. A judge recently set a 2028 date for Moh...
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Galveston County cannot use new precinct map in November, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.