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Dallas murder suspect captured in Illinois, cut ankle monitor off
Law enforcement in Illinois arrested a man in connection to a June 2026 shooting in Pleasant Grove and a May 2024 shooting in Dallas. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more....
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2 North Richland Hills women killed in wrong-way crash
Family friends say a mother and grandmother were among those killed by a wrong-way driver overnight on Highway 121 in Fort Worth on Tuesday. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more....
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U.S. national debt surpasses $40 trillion. How we got here and why it matters
The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending. The milestone figure was recorded just ...
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Mother, grandmother driving to South Padre Island killed in wrong way Hwy. 121 crash
A family from North Richland Hills was heading to South Padre Island overnight when a wrong-way driver crashed into their vehicle, killing a mother and grandmother and critically injuring an 11-year-old girl....
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Trump teases potential Kim Jong Un meeting later this year
Kim Yo Jong said the leaders' relationship 'remains excellent' but called US policies toward Pyongyang hostile.
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Why making a ‘reverse bucket list' can help you feel happier right away, according to a psychiatrist
When it comes to being happier, we often look to the future — what we can change about our lives, our relationships and our upcoming contributions. But it’s worth reflecting on the moments that have already passed, too, Dr. Sue Varma, psychiatrist and author of “Practical Optimis...
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Man arrested for child pornography possession near Gainesville High School
A Cooke County man was arrested near a local school on child pornography possession charges.
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Flock cameras help identify Duncanville road rage shooting suspect
Duncanville Police made use of witness interviews and modern technology to apprehend a road rage shooting suspect this week.
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Does Greek yogurt or cottage cheese have more protein? A dietitian explains
There are a lot of good reasons to get a tasty, high-protein food like cottage cheese or Greek yogurt in your meals. Eating a good dose of protein at breakfast especially can have beneficial impacts on your muscles, bones and blood sugar that last you — at least — through lunch, ...
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Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story
A Colorado elementary school teacher was found dead inside her home, and investigators said evidence at the home raised questions about her husband's account of what happened....
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Trackdown: Suspects wanted for fatal Dallas club shooting
Two suspects captured on surveillance video are wanted by Dallas Police, who say they shot three people and killed one in an overnight shooting at a Dallas club. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more in this week's episode of Trackdown....
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Child dies after being left in hot car in Garland
Garland Police are investigating the death of a 5-year-old girl who they say died after she was left in a vehicle during Tuesday's extreme heat. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has more....
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DNA testing identifies 1986 Fort Worth cold case victim
40 years after her body was found in Fort Worth, DNA testing helped identify a murder victim. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more on how police are reopening the hunt for her killer....
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Judge sentences woman in firebomb plot to kill Treasury Secretary
A woman who admitted she planned to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the day of his Senate confirmation was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison....
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Montana boy killed after being flung from carnival ride operating with missing restraints, lawsuit alleges
A 13-year-old boy was killed last month after being thrown from a Yo Yo carnival ride in Montana, according to a lawsuit alleging that carnival workers failed to follow safety protocols and operated the ride despite several missing seats and restraints....
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Flock camera helps nab Florida corrections officers in LEGO heist: deputies
Florida State Corrections Officers Kaitlyn Thomas and Shaun Smith were arrested after allegedly stealing over $3,000 in merchandise.
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Dallas leaders considering changes to health coverage
The City of Dallas is debating changes to its health insurance plans in another effort to save money. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
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U.S. will seek to deport captain of boat that capsized in New York, killing mom and baby
The federal government will look to deport a man accused of illegally operating a boat that capsized in New York Harbor this month, killing a woman and her infant daughter . Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana, a native of El Salvador, illegally entered the U.S. through Texas in 2007 ...
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FDA authorizes robotic blood draw device: ‘First-of-its-kind’
A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.
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Cade Cavalli has second double-digit strikeout game in row as Nationals beat Rangers
Cade Cavalli struck out 11 over six innings for his second double-digit strikeout game in a row and retired the final 11 batters he faced as Washington beat Texas 6-0 on Wednesday night. Cavalli (11-5) limited the Rangers to three singles and walked one while throwing 58 of 84 pi...
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Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
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Manhunt expands for armed woman after Massachusetts police officer found dead
A woman connected to a veteran Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer remained at large Wednesday as authorities continued searching for her following the officer’s death inside their home....
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Trackdown Arrest: Pleasant Grove innocent bystander murder suspect arrested in Illinois
Police in Illinois have arrested a man accused of murdering an innocent bystander in Pleasant Grove this past June, which was covered on Shaun Rabb's Trackdown last month....
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Neighbor reacts as investigation into Fort Worth murder, standoff continues
As Fort Worth police continue to investigate a fatal shooting between neighbors, they could end up looking into a history of disputes claimed by both the suspect and others who lived nearby. Two years before the August 9th shooting that left Rudy Jaramillo dead, Fae Collins said ...
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Patrick to Texas school districts: 'We're coming for your books'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive.
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Trackdown: Shooting outside South Dallas club leaves one dead, two injured
An altercation between two women in South Dallas and an ensuing shootout led to the death of one person and two others getting injured, and Dallas Police are still looking for suspects....
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Ticket lottery opens for Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas
The convention is the first ever midterm convention and takes place Sept. 9-10 at the American Airlines Center.
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Americans among those killed in Kenya safari tour helicopter crash, State Department says
Americans were among those killed Wednesday when a helicopter carrying tourists on a safari crashed in a remote area of northern Kenya, according to U.S. and Kenyan officials....
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CBP officers discover $14.9 million in meth hidden in fresh celery at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $15 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a commercial shipment of fresh celery at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility, federal officials announced Wednesday....
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Greater Good Collective in Fort Worth serves coffee and hope
The Greater Good Collective in Fort Worth opened its doors this week for a soft opening. The combination thrift store and coffee shop employs people who have fallen on hard times. “There’s so much more to the homeless community than people realize,” Jessica Morgan said as she sto...
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Judge halts Big Bend National Park border wall project for now
A federal judge has temporarily stopped construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
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Fort Worth restaurant owner says Medical District construction is costing thousands
A major road and utility improvement project in Fort Worth’s growing Medical District has dragged on for nearly a year, and one small business owner says the construction is costing him thousands of dollars and has forced him to cut jobs. Eliazar Salinas opened Frezko Taco Spot o...
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Dallas to deploy ‘Barnacle' immobilization devices on cars with unpaid parking tickets
Drivers with three or more delinquent Dallas parking tickets within the last year could soon find a new device blocking their windshield as the city rolls out a new arm of its parking enforcement. Starting Monday, Aug. 24, Dallas will begin using devices known as Barnacles to imm...
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5-year-old girl dies after being left inside vehicle outside Garland home, police say
A 5-year-old girl died Tuesday evening after being left inside a vehicle outside a Garland residence, police said.
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Ranked: The best US cities for home buyers in 2026, according to data
A new WalletHub analysis ranks the best U.S. cities for home buyers in 2026, comparing 300 cities based on 17 measures of real estate market strength, affordability and economic conditions....
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National Guard troops have minimal impact on crime in DC, analysis finds
President Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Washington, part of his crime-reduction strategy in Democratic-run cities, has become a daily fixture across the capital. But a Reuters review of court documents shows how those troops only play a small ...
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Karmelo Anthony Hearing: Visiting judge hears arguments on judge recusal
Follow live court hearing coverage for Karmelo Anthony. Defense attorneys are arguing for a retrial and judge recusal following his 35-year prison sentence in the Austin Metcalf murder case....
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Texas voting guide: Registration deadline, early voting start and other important election dates
Election day isn't until Nov. 3, but there are many upcoming dates that voters should remember as they prepare to cast their ballots.
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Former Forney ISD principal and teacher face federal charges over alleged cover-up of criminal past
Federal charges have been filed against a former Forney ISD principal and teacher accused of covering up the teacher's past criminal history and failing to report abuse allegations....
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Texas Wesleyan plans to move to NCAA Division II, join Lone Star Conference
Texas Wesleyan University is beginning the process of transitioning to NCAA Division II and has an invitation to join the Lone Star Conference. Texas Wesleyan’s application to move to NCAA Division II is due in October and the Fort Worth-based university said that membership stat...
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Girl, 5, dies after being left in car Tuesday, Garland Police say
Garland Police say a 5-year-old girl died Tuesday after being left in a car. Police said they were called to a home on Redbird Drive at about 8:20 p.m. and arrived to find family members attempting lifesaving measures on a young girl when they arrived. “They observed a child; she...
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Extreme Heat Warning issued for North Texas through late week
Sweltering summer conditions will continue to dominate North Texas through the end of the workweek and into the weekend, as high temperatures reach or exceed 105 degrees under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Dallas/Fort Worth....
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Texas House hearing talks data center growth, possible regulation, power supply
As data center development expands across Texas, the State legislature is beginning to study and regulate the rapidly expanding industry. A planned all-day hearing Wednesday opened with lawmakers questioning state electric regulators, grid officials, and members of the public abo...
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Take your dog to the Dallas Zoo, tickets on sale now
Dogs will take over the Dallas Zoo again in September and the zoo expects tickets to sell out quickly with only 350 spots available. The zoo held its first Dog Days event in February, with two-legged and four-legged zoo-goers taking a designated route through the exhibits. Water ...
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Cowboys-Saints joint practice marred by constant fighting during ‘sloppy' day
The Dallas Cowboys joint practice with the New Orleans Saints would have made for a great hockey game. NBC 5’s Newy Scruggs counted at least eight fights, including second-year linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku, who threw a punch again. Ezeiruaku was thrown out by the practice officia...
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Nationals head into matchup with the Rangers on a losing streak
Washington Nationals (60-67, fourth in the NL East) vs. Texas Rangers (62-64, second in the AL West), Arlington, Texas; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Cade Cavalli (10-5, 3.36 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 151 strikeouts); Rangers: Kumar Rocker (4-9, 4.50 ERA, 1.40 WHI...
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The Rangers beat the Nationals behind Cal Quantrill's 7 innings, Foscue's homer
Cal Quantrill gave up four hits in seven innings, Justin Foscue hit a home run, and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Tuesday night. Quantrill (5-4) struck out five and did not issue a walk. Foscue hit a 400-foot home run over the left field wall in the secon...
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Caitlin Clark & Indiana visit Dallas Wings at AAC, aiming for 25th win of season
Indiana Fever (24-12, 11-4 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (20-16, 8-9 Western Conference) Dallas; Thursday, 7 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana Fever will try to earn its 25th win of the season when the Fever visit the Dallas Wings at the American Airlines Center. This is Dallas...
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US pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after last-minute deal
The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year....
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How a Georgia murder probe solved a NASCAR legend's home burglary
A Georgia man has been linked to a burglary at the North Carolina home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and it's not his first crime, investigators say....
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Arlington businesses destroyed by 4-alarm fire
Several Arlington business owners are grappling with a complete loss after a huge fire destroyed the building their stores were located in. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more....
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Dallas to use ‘barnacles’ on vehicles with unpaid parking tickets
Dallas will begin using windshield “barnacles" on vehicles with multiple unpaid parking tickets starting Aug. 24, offering drivers an alternative to immediate towing....
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Dallas ISD students hit in possible hit-and-run
Dallas ISD Police are investigating a possible hit-and-run involving two Dallas ISD students who were on their way to school. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more....
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Fatal Parker County fire kills mother, two children
A mother and her two children died in a house fire in Parker County overnight on Tuesday. FOX 4's Vania Castillo has more.
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Deception led to hiring of NTX teacher facing sex charges
Federal authorities say deception by a Forney ISD principal led to the hiring of a special education teacher who now faces child sex charges. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on the new federal charges the two are facing....
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Two Dallas ISD students struck in possible hit-and-run on way to school
The Dallas ISD Police Department is investigating a possible hit-and-run involving two Dallas ISD middle school students that happened on Tuesday morning....