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Dallas residents will soon be asked to vote on a $443 million bond package for public safety infrastructure, a measure that is drawing sharp criticism from one of the Dallas City Council's top public safety advocates....
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Royse City Police have not released officer body camera footage from last week's public pool incident, but the family involved says the arresting officer failed to de-escalate the situation and used excessive force....
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A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago....
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The Plano ISD school board will meet Thursday to discuss the future of Brinker Elementary Principal Jennifer King, who faces a lawsuit accusing her of failing to report sexual abuse allegations against former teacher Paul Campbell....
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A federal judge overseeing a case focused on the Justice Department ’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files pressed government attorneys Thursday about their compliance with his court orders and warned that he has held lawyers in contempt before. U.S. District Judge Emmet Sulliv...
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What do you get for the couple that has it all? Nothing. That’s what Rob Gronkowski gave to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift for their wedding gift. It’s not that Gronk is a bad gift giver, he was simply giving the newlyweds exactly what they asked for. “Didn’t get him anything,” Gr...
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A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him....
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Christy Knowings, best known for Nickelodeon’s “All That," has died at 46 after complications from an asthma attack, according to TMZ.
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A Colorado sheriff’s deputy smashed the window of a van to rescue a dog that had been locked inside for nearly four hours in 83-degree Fahrenheit weather....
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Haitians living in Ohio who’ve lost their protected status are increasingly getting ankle monitors instead of being detained by immigration officers, attorneys say. ICE has been alerting Haitians to appear in person at check-ins, where they are given ankle monitors to track their...
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On Thursday, the Next Generation Action Network, Janiaca Wheeler, her daughter, and her attorneys met with Royse City Chief of Police Kirk Aldridge to review body-worn camera footage, discuss the incident, and discuss possible accountability moving forward. Edited video released ...
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An Arlington family has been displaced after a massive sewage backup sent thousands of gallons of raw sewage into their home while they were away on vacation. Ricky Ibarra said his family was vacationing in Aruba when his brother, who had been checking on the family’s pets, calle...
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Lindsay Clancy searched online about hallucinations, psychosis and the side effects of several drugs she was prescribed in the weeks before she strangled her three young children in January 2023, according to an analysis of her phone data presented at Thursday’s murder trial in M...
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Tarrant County officials issued a 90-day ban on outdoor burning Thursday as severe drought conditions continue to raise the risk of dangerous wildfires across the region....
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Former professional boxer Prichard Colón has died after a long health battle years after suffering an injury from a professional fight, according to Remezcla....
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A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago in one of hip-hop’s most pivotal moments. Opening statements at the murder trial in Las Vegas are expected to begin Mo...
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A 37-year-old North Texas man was arrested on murder and abuse of a corpse charges after his wife was found dead in their Plano home.
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Former Southern Poverty Law Center official Heidi Beirich has been charged in the Justice Department’s criminal case against the civil rights group.
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Angela Newman of Biltmore Forest, North Carolina, remembers the “bizarre” symptoms she began experiencing almost a decade ago. Blurry vision, a stiff neck, hypersensitive skin, numbness and weakness that would come and go. She saw a variety of medical specialists, undergoing an M...
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The NBA released the full season schedule for the Dallas Mavericks’ 2026-27 season on Thursday. The season includes a Texas-sized preseason showdown between the Mavericks and the Houston Rockets in China. The game is part of the league’s international outreach for fans worldwide....
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A North Texas man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography, marking the first conviction under a joint law enforcement initiative aimed at child exploitation, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday....
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Authorities are searching for a trio of modern tomb raiders that they say has stolen family heirlooms and other valuables from cemeteries in at least nine states. The suspects — a mother and daughter, and the daughter’s boyfriend — “went on a tour of the eastern half of the Unite...
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A court order that struck down regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns took effect Thursday after the U.S. Justice Department did not file an appeal before a seven-day deadline set by a federal judge in Texas. The ruling allows people to purchase silencers, short-barr...
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Thousands of dead fish are rotting in a lagoon in a New Jersey shore town, creating a stench that residents say has become so bad they are keeping their windows and doors closed. People in the Osborn Island section of Little Egg Harbor Township say dead fish have been appearing i...
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A person who stole a Fort Worth ambulance and evaded Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on a chase in Austin has died.
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The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., was found vandalized Thursday, and a fountain overflowed with bubbles. U.S. Park Police were blocking off the National Mall memorial at about 4 p.m. “Clean hands, dirty money,” letters in bright pink spray paint said. Before police c...
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Two central Texas men were killed, and another driver was injured Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at an intersection in Fisher County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety....
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A woman was shot on I-20 early Thursday morning during an apparent road rage situation. The suspect, a male, left the scene after the shooting. The woman died at the scene. The identities of those involved have not been released. The suspect is still wanted....
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Prosecutors have added a new charge against Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michele Reiner, accusing him of "lying in wait" before killing his parents.
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The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln has been supporting the U.S. war against Iran, and its deployment...
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Eleven people are facing federal charges after authorities say they orchestrated a massive, multi-million dollar sham marriage ring designed to secure U.S. immigration status for foreign nationals....
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A federal judge in Boston on Thursday dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit that accused Harvard University of turning a blind eye to harassment of Jewish students. The decision from U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns said President Donald Trump’s administration failed to ...
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After nearly five years of waiting, Duke has finally found his home. The longtime resident of the Humane Society of Ocean City in New Jersey was recently adopted and is “absolutely flourishing” with his new family, the shelter announced . “We are SO happy to say that Duke was rec...
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Thomas Zordani flew from his home in Denver to Phoenix for a consultation with a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, hoping to find out what could be done to treat his debilitating headaches after worrisome brain scan findings. When making the appointment, Zordani said, he’d been told the ...
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North Texas is set to reach a seasonal milestone as triple-digit temperatures return to the region, pushing Dallas-Fort Worth to its 20th 100-degree day of the year and matching the summer's average total....
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Authorities are searching nationwide for three people accused of breaking into mausoleums and stealing jewelry and other family heirlooms from burial sites in Florida and several other states....
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NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 have partnered with Metrocare to provide tips on how to support your child’s mental health as they begin a new school year. As families prepare for a new school year, much of the focus is often on purchasing school supplies, settling into new routines, and ...
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All eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 near the Granbury Road interchange in Fort Worth are shut down due to an incident on the highway, authorities said....
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McDonald’s is saying hello to not one but two iconic pop culture figures with its latest Happy Meal. The fast-food chain is launching a new Hello Kitty & Friends x Godzilla Happy Meal , which combines characters from the Sanrio universe with monsters from the iconic “Godzilla” fi...
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Plano ISD Brinker Elementary Principal Jennifer King faces termination following the arrest of a former teacher on child sexual abuse charges and lawsuits alleging ignored warnings....
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Instagram has a new logo for the first time in a decade. The Meta social media platform unveiled its updated wordmark on Thursday, with the traditional script letters replaced by a half-cursive, half-print design. Take a look at the update: A look at Instagram’s old and new wordm...
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A California wedding turned surreal when country singer Shaboozey unexpectedly crashed mid‑ceremony. The couple was exchanging vows along a river when guests realized they had an unexpected audience drifting behind them. Within moments, they recognized the figure in the tube floa...
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Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to plead guilty at a hearing Friday in Manhattan federal court, according to sources familiar with the planned hearing. It comes weeks before his state trial was set to begin. Defense lawyers, ...
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An Army gynecologist charged with secretly videotaping patients during exams pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. Dr. Blaine McGraw is charged with indecent visual recording as well as conduct unbecoming of an officer, willful disobedience of a superior officer and making a false sta...
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A man is dead after stealing an ambulance belonging to the Fort Worth Fire Department and driving it to Austin, officials say. According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, the ambulance was stolen from Fire Station 4 at 2954 Old Mansfield Road in Fort Worth on Thursday morning. F...
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The North Texas and NBA communities are mourning the loss of former Dallas Mavericks coach and NBA player Don Nelson. Nelson leaves behind a legacy as the second-most winning coach in NBA history, who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, was a three-time Co...
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Someone has won the $1 billion Powerball Jackpot in Illinois. Here are the winning numbers from the Aug. 12 drawing.
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Flock Safety, the police tech company that tracks Americans’ vehicle movements through a line of cameras, announced Thursday that it would implement several new safeguards to its products. The changes that Flock outlined include shrinking the period for how long it holds people’s...
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Nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef products are being recalled after being imported without being reinspected in the United States. Corte Argentino USA LLC, which is located in Florida, recalled the beef. It was produced between May 15 and May 20 and has use-by or freeze-by dates b...
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Fort Worth police are investigating a fatal road rage shooting at the intersection of I-20 and Granbury Road on Thursday morning. According to the Fort Worth Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 6:38 a.m. when officers were dispatched to a shooting near the 3...
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Tesla is recalling the headlamps on up to 20,000 vehicles. The low-beam output may exceed the allowed intensity in certain areas, according to the recall. The brightness may make it hard for other drivers to see, increasing the risk of a crash. The potentially affected models are...
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FC Dallas is out of the Leagues Cup after falling to Toluca in Mexico. The Leagues Cup is an international World Cup-style competition between MLS and Liga MX, the Mexican top soccer league. Only four teams, two from each league, advance to the semifinals. Columbus Crew, Real Sal...
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When Dr. Carrie Greer walks the halls of Liberty Junior High School, she still finds herself remembering where her locker was, the school dances she attended, and the teachers who helped shape her future. Now, more than 30 years after attending the Richardson ISD campus as a stud...
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Dallas city leaders are making room for Oak Cliff’s Halperin Park by demolishing the vacant City Inn & Suites. This is the first major redevelopment project tied to the park, which is designed to connect areas previously split by I-35E, which the park is built on top of. The park...
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As families across North Texas prepare for the start of a new school year, a Garland nonprofit is focusing on one of the most overlooked back-to-school necessities: shoes. Hope’s Door New Beginning Center has launched a month-long shoe drive to collect new shoes for children, twe...
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Dallas Wings (20-14, 8-8 Western Conference) at Indiana Fever (21-12, 9-4 Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 6:30 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings visit the Indiana Fever after Paige Bueckers scored 22 points in the Wings’ 94-88 victory over the Toronto Tempo. The Fever ...
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Texas Rangers (60-61, second in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (47-74, fifth in the AL West), Anaheim, California; Thursday, 9:07 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jacob deGrom (8-7, 3.87 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 144 strikeouts); Angels: Walbert Urena (7-8, 2.83 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 9...
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If you bought something from an overseas vendor last year, it might be time to check your bank account. Shippers including FedEx and UPS that acted as customs brokers for imported packages and received tariff refunds from the U.S. government have started to pass on those refunds ...
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Chico Elementary students were evacuated after a grass fire got dangerously close to the school's campus. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.
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Texting friends, replying to a business email, tapping out some text for a social media post. We do a lot of writing on our smartphones, which are increasingly essential for our work and personal lives. But did you know about the many keyboard tips and tricks that can help raise ...
