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A man is accused of setting fire to his Dallas apartment after a domestic dispute, sparking a blaze that consumed the building and displaced 24 people, including 11 children, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue. The fire broke out Thursday night at the Buena Vista Apartments on Altoo...
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A potential disaster was averted Friday when a Phoenix air traffic controller recognized two American Airlines jets mistakenly were flying the same flight number and acted quickly to avoid confusion and keep them a safe distance apart. Audio of the incident shortly after midnight...
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney S. Scott released a statement he said was “correcting the record” on projects happening in Big Bend National Park....
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A jury sentenced a Tarrant County woman to two life sentences without parole for the 2019 capital murder of her 9-year-old niece, whom she smothered with a pillow in a Mansfield home....
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A U.S. soldier’s wife who spent more than a month in federal immigration detention said she is back home after officers removed her from a deportation flight to Brazil. Earlier this month, The Associated Press highlighted Maisa Lopes Eliaser as one of dozens of spouses or parents...
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The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers . The Army released the following statement Friday afternoon: The Army is profoundly saddened by the loss of two Soldiers in the rece...
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Have you received a text that seemed like it was meant for someone else? Here’s why experts say it’s best not to reply at all. TEXTS FROM UNKNOWN NUMBERS You may get texts that seem like someone is reaching you by mistake. The texts come from a phone number that isn’t in your con...
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Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, resolving the federal case against him while a separate state prosecution remains pending....
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Does Shake Shack penalize customers for not tipping? That’s what a viral TikTok video with millions of views on claims. On Aug. 8, user B.D. Powell alleged that a Shake Shack located inside Salt Lake City airport upcharges customers who decline to tip. Shake Shack denies this cla...
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Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing....
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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its annual report cards on public school districts, campuses and charter schools.
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Over 40 dogs and puppies were rescued Tuesday from an alleged dog fighting operation in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
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Authorities have taken into custody the suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, where bubbles filled a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" was written in red paint....
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Multiple schools in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD have been placed on “secure” protocol due to an investigation at Colleyville Heritage High School. According to the school district, Heritage Elementary, Heritage Middle, the Early Childhood Development Center, and iUniversity Prep ha...
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President Donald Trump on Friday downplayed the toll on American sailors enduring a record-setting deployment of nearly nine months on the USS Abraham Lincoln as concerns escalated about mental health and supply issues aboard the aircraft carrier supporting U.S. operations agains...
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Chick-fil-A is finally putting an iconic southern breakfast staple on its menu — and you can get it any time of day. On Aug. 12, the chicken chain announced that its new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches will be launching in restaurants nationwide on Aug. 24. Customers can enjoy two v...
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When she was growing up, Swastika Sah, 26, didn’t realize there was anything potentially “controversial” about her name. That’s because where she was born in Nepal, there wasn’t. “Growing up in Nepal, swastika was seen pretty much everywhere — on every doorstep, when someone gets...
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A Plano man has been charged with murder and abuse of a corpse after police found his wife’s body in his home during a welfare check. According to an arrest affidavit, the Plano Police Department received a phone call from a witness on August 12, expressing concern about the welf...
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There’s an ongoing animal shelter crisis in the U.S. A total of 5.8 million cats and dogs entered shelters and rescues in 2025, according to Shelter Animals Count . While intakes slightly decreased and adoptions slightly increased compared to 2024, the overall shelter population ...
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Texas school districts got their grades today. The Texas Education Agency released its annual A – F accountability ratings to give parents a snapshot of how their district is performing....
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School is back in session across North Texas and as families get back into the swing of the daily routine, knowing wat to make for lunch or snack can sometimes be time consuming. To help make parents lives easier, Stacie Ellis, a registered dietitian and nutritionist said making ...
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K-pop fever has officially arrived in North Texas as BTS takes over AT&T Stadium in Arlington this weekend. Fans are already lined up around Choctaw Stadium, the old Rangers ballpark, for merchandise. People lined up as early as 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. The line was wrapped aro...
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Officials have released new details in the fatal shooting of a Fort Worth woman during a road rage incident on I-20 on Thursday morning . According to an arrest warrant affidavit, Fort Worth police were dispatched to a shooting in the eastbound lanes of I-20 near Granbury Road at...
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As traumatic injuries and deaths surge among children involved in crashes on e-bikes and other electrified vehicles, one California prosecutor is cracking down by pursuing criminal charges against some of the young riders’ parents. It is just one way officials across the country ...
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The boxing world was in mourning Friday following the death of Puerto Rican fighter Prichard Colón at the age of 33, 11 years after he sustained brain damage in the only defeat of his professional career. Colón’s death was confirmed in statements by the World Boxing Council and t...
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Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleaded guilty Friday to federal stalking charges, potentially capping a saga that captivated the public and ignited fiery national debate over the insurance industry. Thompson’s family was in court for th...
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Country music star Ella Langley is “Choosin’ Texas,” specifically Fort Worth, as she brings her Dandelion tour to Dickies Arena this weekend. And a hometown girl is coming with her. “Getting to play in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is always really meaningful to me. I have so much h...
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Dallas police are investigating a shooting on the south side of Deep Ellum. Police say two people were shot on Canton Street. Police are still looking for a suspect. It’s unclear how seriously those people are doing or what led up to the shooting. Police are still investigating. ...
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A woman is suspected of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro said. The memorial was found spray painted Thursday, and bubbles overflowed from a fountain . Melissa L. Farris is in custody, Pirro said in a brief statement ...
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One of the greatest tight ends in Dallas Cowboys history, Jason Witten, and one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history are hoping to share a stage next summer, when the Hall of Fame Class of 2027 is inducted. 2027 is Rob Gronkowski’s first year eligible; it’s Witten’s third, a...
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A woman in Fort Worth recently took a big chance to do something for the first time. She curated an art show. She called on artist friends to join in and exhibit their work, knowing full well she could have failed. But that was the point of it. “With risk comes failure a lot of t...
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President Donald Trump on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow him to continue construction of a sprawling ballroom adjacent to the White House. The emergency application follows an August 7 ruling by an appeals court in Washington upholding a federal judge’s decision that wou...
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Rookie professional golfer Jessica Bang of Australia died in a hospital in Thailand on Thursday at the age of 18, the WPGA Tour of Australasia said. Bang collapsed on Aug. 1 as she was preparing in Thailand for a tournament and was transported to a hospital in Bangkok, where she ...
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Dallas County Health and Human Services and the Texas Department of State Health Services are investigating possible tuberculosis exposure at MacArthur High School. Health officials recommended tuberculosis testing for students who attended MacArthur High School during the 2025–2...
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The Texas Education Agency released accountability scores for all Texas schools Friday morning. The scores grade how well specific campuses and school districts as a whole perform academically and prepare students for college and to enter the workforce.Scores this year cover the ...
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The Dallas Cowboys take on the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday at Lumen Field. It will be the first game at that stadium since the Seahawks won the NFC Championship Game and then the Super Bowl. The Cowboys are trying to reach those heights for the first time in 30 years, but the Se...
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Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer had mixed opinions about the Dallas Cowboys’ showing at joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams this week. The Cowboys are preparing for their first preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. NBC 5’s Newy Scruggs caught up with th...
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Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom left Thursday night’s start against the Los Angeles Angels after two innings because of right triceps fatigue and will undergo an MRI on Friday. “I’m not too concerned,” deGrom said following a 7-0 loss to the Angels. “I mean, hopefully I’ll mak...
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Texas Rangers (60-62, second in the AL West) vs. Athletics (47-74, fifth in the AL West), West Sacramento, California; Friday, 8:40 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Kumar Rocker (4-9, 4.46 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 103 strikeouts); Athletics: Gage Jump (5-7, 4.46 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 84 st...
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Broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair flight shortly after takeoff in Greece last month, causing a man’s head to be sucked through the opening before fellow passengers pulled him back inside, U.S. investigators said Thursday. A fan blade in the Boeing 737-800’s righ...
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Tropical Storm Lala formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to become a hurricane while approaching the Big Island of Hawaii , where it could bring heavy rain and flooding this weekend, forecasters said. The storm is forecast to bring rain to the Hawaiian Islands sta...
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Potential tuberculosis exposure at an Irving ISD high school has Dallas County Health & Human Services recommending all returning students get tested.
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Plano ISD has voted to terminate Brinker Elementary School Principal Jennifer King, who is accused in a lawsuit of failing to report abuse from a since-arrested teacher. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more....
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Sweltering temperatures across North Texas caused grass fires to break out in multiple counties and cities, and there's little relief for the heat in sight. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more....
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Fort Worth Police have made an arrest in connection to a deadly road rage shooting on Highway I-20 in Fort Worth that happened earlier this morning. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more on the arrest and the victim....
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Extreme heat caused several grass fires to break out across North Texas on Thursday, and more could happen with no end in sight for the region's 100-degree days....
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Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement....
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In her first public interview, Perez Hilton’s sister opened up about discovering her brother during his self-harm incident, revealed he had been grappling with depression and offered thoughts about his long road to recovery. Barbara Lavandeira told Page Six that Aug. 4 “will fore...
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The family involved in a Royse City public pool incident last week says the arresting officer failed to de-escalate the situation and used excessive force. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more....
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A new Mississippi law added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty.
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A teacher's aide in Everman ISD was killed in a road rage shooting on her way to work on Thursday morning. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more on the shooting and the victim....
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A baby born in Dallas with a severe heart defect is at the center of a multistate legal battle involving an Alaska surrogate, California parents, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton....
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The proposition that Dallas will put on its November elections has turned into a debate over the future of Dallas City Hall, a conversation that has been ongoing for months. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more....
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A baby at the center of a surrogacy dispute between the mother from Alaska and a couple from California was born on Thursday in Dallas, as politicians and attorneys have become involved in the case. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more....
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More foot-washing stations for Islamic travelers could soon be added to a terminal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
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A longtime North Texas attorney who served as Municipal Judge for multiple cities passed away this week.
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A surrogacy battle playing out in Dallas is getting national attention and taking a new turn. The baby at the center of the dispute was born Wednesday, and now the fight is over who should care for him. The battle started with a surrogacy agreement and a diagnosis earlier this ye...
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A Mansfield woman has been sentenced to two life terms after being convicted of killing her 9-year-old niece in 2019. The Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office said a Tarrant County jury found Mercia Sneed, 47, guilty of capital murder and injury to a child causing serious bo...
