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Colorado crime analyst sentenced to 10 years for manipulating DNA
A former forensic analyst was sentenced to prison after tampering with DNA evidence in cases, upending convictions and forcing reduced sentences for defendants....
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Could cutting Dallas Police overtime cost taxpayers more?
The Dallas Police Department says it overspent its overtime budget by nearly $3 million, prompting some city leaders to demand tighter controls on overtime spending. But department payroll records obtained by NBC 5 Investigates raise questions about whether cutting overtime for s...
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Family seeks public help after Oak Cliff hit-and-run leaves woman on life support
The family of Lisa Marie Martinez is asking for the public’s help after Dallas police said a driver struck her in Oak Cliff and fled, leaving Martinez critically injured. For 24 hours, Martinez’s family has held a vigil at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Her sister, Eve Martinez...
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Barry Melrose, hockey player and coach-turned-broadcaster, dies at age 70
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died. He was 70. ESPN announced Melrose’s death Wednesday after his wife informed the network. “From the flowing...
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Mother and son killed in accidental Vermont house explosion caused by propane leak
A propane leak caused an accidental house explosion in Granville, Vermont, killing a mother and son and critically injuring another person.
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Bernie Sanders-endorsed challenger defeats Providence mayor in a Democratic primary
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley lost his Democratic primary Tuesday night, NBC News projects, with Rhode Island state Rep. David Morales, a Bernie Sanders-endorsed democratic socialist, prevailing. Morales tapped into the progressive energy that has fueled a slew of challenges to i...
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Iranian hacker group claims responsibility for Dallas internet outage, AT&T blames cable theft
An Iranian-linked hacking group is claiming it knocked out AT&T's internet service across parts of Dallas for hours on Monday, but the company says that is not what happened....
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Apple unveils foldable iPhone called Duo, iPhone 18 Pro lineup
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday....
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Where to watch the Dallas Cowboys season opener in North Texas
Football Sundays are almost back, and Dallas Cowboys fans looking to watch the season opener with a crowd will have several options across North Texas. The Cowboys open the 2026 regular season on the road against the New York Giants on Sunday, Sept. 13, at MetLife Stadium in East...
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An appeals court is considering a push to restrict most common abortion method
A panel of federal judges heard arguments Wednesday over whether prescribing rules should be tightened for a key drug used in the most common abortion method in the United States, one of several ongoing efforts to restrict abortion access four years after the U.S. Supreme Court a...
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Frisco lab studies retired NFL players to change future of medicine
A lab in Frisco hopes to change the lives of thousands of former sports stars.
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US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies....
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High school student hospitalized after ingesting chemical mixture, officials say
A 15-year-old student was hospitalized Tuesday after authorities said he mixed and ingested several chemicals he brought to Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon....
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The story behind the sequined Trump jackets at Dallas RNC
FOX 4's Alex Boyer talked to the vendor who is selling the handmade sequined jackets outside the American Airlines Center for the Dallas RNC. She said each one takes six hours to make. There are also matching hats....
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Reptilian record: Fort Worth Zoo hatches 8 endangered gharials
Fort Worth Zoo has a few more snouts to feed after a record-breaking summer for one of the world’s most endangered crocodilians. The Zoo announced Wednesday that eight critically endangered gharials hatched this summer, marking its fourth consecutive year of successful hatchings ...
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Anthropic researcher resigns with a warning: AI ‘could kill us all'
An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology’s potential to elude huma...
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Major burger chain In-N-Out changes two key ingredients, sending fans into a frenzy
In-N-Out, which operates in 10 states, said it recently altered two ingredients. Here's what to know.
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Tesla driver arrested for Duncanville road rage shooting
Duncanville police arrested a Garland man after using license plate reader cameras to identify him in an August road rage shooting near Highway 67.
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Help raise awareness surrounding homelessness at Austin Street Center's Humble Beginnings Luncheon
NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and Austin Street Center invite you to attend the Humble Beginnings Luncheon on Friday, October 26, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. The luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. and will raise awareness surrounding the critical issue of homelessness. NBC 5 Today news an...
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Texas Democrats focus on economy, voting access as RNC meets in Dallas
As the Republican National Committee gathers at the American Airlines Center for a first-ever midterm convention, Democrats at all levels are also gathering in Dallas to organize counterprogramming to help spread their midterm messaging. The RNC convention in Dallas is a conventi...
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Members of the Lindsay Clancy jury open up on the holdout juror
Three jurors in the Lindsay Clancy case are speaking publicly for the first time about the highly publicized murder trial that ended in a mistrial last week....
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79 missing kids found in Ohio during monthlong operation
The Marshals Service says the operation focused on children reported missing through sex trafficking, physical and emotional abuse, neglect, runaways “and other forms of endangerment."...
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Fort Worth ISD parents criticize state takeover leadership at tense board meeting
Fort Worth ISD parents protested the TEA state takeover at a board meeting, alleging a culture of fear, while Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata defended academic progress....
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Elon Musk's ex Ashley St. Clair says she was offered $40M to not speak in documentary
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, said Tuesday that the SpaceX and Tesla founder allegedly offered her $40 million to not participate in a documentary about him that premiered this week at the Venice Film Festival. “I was offered the opportunity not to ...
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How bad will this flu season be? What to expect after ‘superflu' winter
Summer isn’t officially over yet, but respiratory viruses are already beginning to ramp up across the United States. Seasonal influenza activity is still low compared to COVID-19 , but experts are already urging people to prepare for flu season. Last winter, the country faced an ...
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Why the versatile PB&J remains king of the lunchbox after 125 years
If there is a single sandwich associated with childhood and school lunches in the U.S.A, it has to be the PB&J. Sweet and salty, inexpensive, easy to make (maybe the first sandwich many kids make for themselves?), peanut butter and jelly is as close to iconic as a sandwich can ge...
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Garland police investigating death of man found near Country Club Drive
Authorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered early Wednesday morning in Garland.
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Stalking suspect arrested near Los Angeles-area home of Kris Jenner
A man suspected of stalking was arrested Monday near the Los Angeles-area home of media personality and businesswoman Kris Jenner. Zenwilliam Robson, 25, was arrested Monday evening after he was detained by a security guard near the residence in the Santa Monica Mountains northwe...
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Jalen Brunson, Inde Navarrette and Dakota Johnson among ‘SNL' hosts for new season
Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks will host “Saturday Night Live” when the new season begins later this month, with future guests including Inde Navarrette, Gracie Abrams and Katseye. Brunson, who helped the Knicks become champions this summer for th...
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‘South Park' is now ‘South America' in dig at Apple and Google for observing Trump's Lake Ontario order
“South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone renamed their long-running animated TV show “South America” in a not-so-subtle dig at the White House, big tech and the pair’s own corporate bosses, the producers said Tuesday. And by Wednesday morning, Comedy Central’s website lis...
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Trump's keynote speech caps Day 1 of Republican Midterm Convention
The political spotlight is on Dallas on Wednesday for Day 1 of the inaugural GOP midterm convention.
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1 dead after vehicle crashes into rear of semi-truck on Interstate 635 in Mesquite
One person died Wednesday morning following a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck on Interstate 635, local authorities said.
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Victory Park transformed into high-security zone for two-day RNC Midterm Convention
Dallas' Victory Park is a high-security zone as thousands gather at the AAC for the RNC Midterm Convention. President Trump is scheduled to speak tonight....
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What to know about parking, shuttles for Dallas RNC Midterm Convention
Guests with general admission tickets to the Dallas RNC Midterm Convention must take a shuttle from Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie to the American Airlines Center in Dallas, according to the Republican National Convention website. According to the convention website, general adm...
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‘I didn't want us to lose our soul': George W. Bush, Condoleezza Rice remember 9/11
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on America, former President George W. Bush sat down with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Wednesday evening for an event at the George W. Bush Presidential Center at SMU in Dallas. At the start of the c...
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Trump says firefighters near ground zero carried him to safety ‘right after' 9/11 attacks
At an event ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 , President Donald Trump told a story Tuesday in which he said two firefighters picked him up off the ground near the U.S. Steel Building close to ground zero “right after” the terrorist attacks and whisked him away because they t...
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American Ben Shelton ends Carlos Alcaraz's reign in U.S. Open
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz’s title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out a 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) victory in a match that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday. Alcaraz had his 18-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments ended in a m...
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9 fruits with the most carbs for healthy energy
Fruits may be off the menu for people who focus on eating protein and following a low-carb diet for weight loss. But they’re missing out on important health benefits , dietitians say. “People are scared of carbohydrates,” confirms registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo , nutrition ed...
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Downtown Dallas residents upended by RNC security
People who live in Downtown Dallas have had their daily routines completely changed by security measures necessitated by the Republican Midterm Convention happening this week. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more....
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Fort Worth ISD parents frustrated with district leadership
It's been a month since Fort Worth ISD began its school year, but some parents still aren't happy with the district's new leadership. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more....
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Victory Park residents dealing with Republican Midterm Convention security protocols
Increased security near the American Airlines Center for the Republican Midterm Convention means Victory Park residents are dealing with the hassle of the event....
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Fort Worth ISD parents frustrated with new state-appointed leadership
One month into the 2026-27 school year, some Fort Worth ISD parents are still frustrated with the district's new leadership.
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UN approves new world map: What to know about 'Equal Earth'
The U.N. voted to endorse a new world map called "Equal Earth" that more accurately depicts the size of continents.
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"It’s pretty nasty": Edgewood residents dealing with discolored water
Edgewood, a city 60 miles east of Dallas, has been experiencing issues with its drinking water.
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Trump gave Natalie Harp and two other White House aides $45,000 holiday gifts
President Donald Trump gave sizable holiday gifts to four White House aides, according to new financial disclosures released by the administration. The gifts of $45,000 each to executive assistant Natalie Harp, communications adviser Margo Martin, and deputy director of Oval Offi...
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US warns Americans about exit bans and 'unjust' detention in popular destination
Americans who may be planning a trip to China are urged to take extra precautions, as U.S. officials warn travelers to "keep a low profile" while visiting the country....
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Is it healthy to eat peanut butter every day? This is the No. 1 thing to keep in mind, dietitian says
A scoop of salty peanut butter is one of life’s simplest and most delicious joys. And whether you eat it with other foods or scoop it right out of the jar, peanut butter is packed with nutrients . But is peanut butter healthy enough to eat every single day? It definitely can be, ...
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Watch: Supermarket manager races to save child from traffic
Security video from a supermarket in Mexico showed the store's manager saving a child from oncoming traffic.
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Final preparations for GOP midterm convention in Dallas
Tomorrow, the first-even Republican Midterm Convention will take place in Dallas. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more on the final preparations for the event and what a political science professor says about the convention....
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Arlington couple killed in Hill County crash
The North Texas community is mourning the loss to an Arlington husband and wife killed in a crash near Hillsboro this weekend. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more....
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Fairview LDS temple vandalized twice during construction
An LDS temple under construction in Fairview has been vandalized twice in the last month, and police still don't have a suspect identified.
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Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy following mistrial
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, asked President Donald Trump to pardon Clancy, whose murder trial ended in a mistrial.
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Secret Service drones in use for Republican Midterm Convention
You'll see Secret Service drones flying around Downtown Dallas as the Republican Midterm Convention brings key political figures to the city this week. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more....
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Child in Forney survives being left on hot bus
A Forney bus driver is facing criminal charges after officials say a 5-year-old child in her care was left on a hot bus. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
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No sign of speed brakes or thrust reversers before fatal plane crash in Miami, investigators say
Federal investigators revealed new details Tuesday in the investigation into a deadly plane crash at Miami International Airport that left five people dead. The Amazon cargo jet, a Boeing 767, hit a van on Miami International Airport property on Sunday before ramming through a fe...
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Dallas leaders press Flock on license plate reader safety
A Flock license plate camera representative assured the Dallas City Council that new auditing checks are in place following statewide funding pauses, while police defend using the cameras to solve violent crimes and find missing people....
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Van Zandt County residents raise concerns over brown water, city insists it's safe
Neighbors in a Van Zandt county community say their faucets are running brown and have been for weeks. The city of Edgewood maintains its water is safe but multiple residents told NBC 5 they’re still afraid to drink it or to even use it to clean or bathe. “Washing has kind of bee...
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Public transportation for Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas requires bus ride from Grand Prairie
If you plan on attending the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas this week, your general admission ticket requires you to ride a bus from Grand Prairie to reach the event....