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Zuckerberg spokesperson says his yacht did not hear call for maritime assist

A yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg didn’t respond immediately to a call for help from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, but a maritime law expert said Monday they may not have been obligated to after the Coast Guard determined the boat wasn’t in distress. ...

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Powerball jackpot hits $905 million. Here's how much you'd take home after taxes

The jackpot for Monday’s Powerball drawing is $905 million, the eighth largest grand prize in the game’s history. The nearly $1 billion jackpot is for a single-winning ticket who chooses an annuity option, paid over 30 years. Winners almost always opt for cash prizes, which would...

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Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy returns to practice weeks after wife shot and son arrested

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy returned to the team Monday for his first training camp practice since his wife was shot at their Virginia home and the couple’s 27-year-old son was arrested in the shooting . Bieniemy was greeted by a handful of fans as he w...

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Dallas City Council to Vote on Police Academy Funding

Dallas City Council receives an update on plans for a new police training academy ahead of a crucial vote this week that could fully fund the project.

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsAug 10, 2026

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Dallas Police to Release Video in 2 Officer Shootings

Dallas police will hold a briefing and release body camera footage detailing two separate officer-involved shootings that occurred last week.

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsAug 10, 2026

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Fort Worth ISD starts new school year under state control

Dozens of North Texas school districts return to class for the first day of school, including Fort Worth ISD as it begins its first school year under state control....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsAug 10, 2026

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Two dead in Denton after domestic dispute

Denton police are investigating a Sunday afternoon shooting on North Bell Avenue stemming from a domestic dispute that left a man and a woman dead.

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsAug 10, 2026

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Youth Ninja Warrior participant celebrates successful summer

A 13-year-old from Plano is defying the odds in youth Ninja Warrior competitions. The road to this point has not been easy, physically or mentally. Bennett McFarland goes to Spring Creek Academy in Plano. As he heads back to class from summer break, he has a lot to celebrate. He ...

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Jalapeño products sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods recalled over salmonella risk

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapeños because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination. The company said that it was pulling some products that include jalapeños, including salsas, guacamole, ...

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Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Italian coast

A Roman-era shipwreck that has remained untouched on the seabed for more than 2,000 years has been uncovered by divers off the coast of Sicily , police on the Mediterranean island said. Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli described it on social media as “one of the most sig...

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This 1 drink is more hydrating than water, dietitian says

When you need to rehydrate, water is the obvious beverage choice. But there’s one unexpected beverage that’s as hydrating — if not more hydrating — than water. This surprising drink choice comes with natural electrolytes, says Joy Bauer, TODAY contributor and registered dietitian...

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Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble. Search teams and civilians picked through th...

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Airline forced to cancel flight after child refused to sit down and buckle up

A flight from British Colombia to Toronto was canceled last week after a young child refused to sit down and buckle up before take off, forcing the plane back to the terminal and delaying it past the airport’s runway closure. Porter Airlines flight PD444 was taxiing toward the ru...

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OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney reaches plea deal in boyfriend's fatal stabbing in Miami

A Miami OnlyFans model accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend at their Edgewater condo four years ago is heading to prison after accepting a plea deal in the case on Monday. Courtney Clenney had been facing a second-degree murder charge in the April 2022 death of her 27-year-o...

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Fort Worth ISD begins school year under new leadership after state takeover

Nearly 70,000 students are heading back to school in Fort Worth ISD, marking the district’s first day of school since the state took over. The second-largest school district in North Texas is also starting the year with a major staffing milestone: zero teacher vacancies. Fort Wor...

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Plano's Hezly Rivera wins back to back U.S. gymnastics championships

Hezly Rivera, who trains at WOGA in Plano, has gone back to back at the 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Phoenix, Arizona. Rivera, who won Olympic gold at the Paris Olympics in 2024, was among more than 100 of the country’s best men and women athletes for the champio...

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Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that his new White House counsel will be Will Scharf, the staff secretary who as the Trump-appointed head of the National Capital Planning Commission helped secure approval for the $400 million ballroom project. Trump said that, beginning S...

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Man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing is on trial. What to know

What to Know Trial begins for the man charged in the 1996 Las Vegas killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, faces one charge of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur’s death. Shakur was shot in Las...

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Brooke Shields' daughter Rowan Henchy is proud of being a ‘nepo baby'

When actress Brooke Shields, 60, visited Studio 1A in May, Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones asked how she felt about her oldest daughter Rowan Henchy, 23, joining the cast of Peacock’s “ Next Gen NYC ” reality show . “Oh, I was sick to my stomach!” Shields said at the time . ...

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College student killed in crash, driver charged with intoxicated manslaughter

Sunday, Aug. 9, marks two weeks since a 19-year-old college student from North Texas was killed in a crash by an accused intoxicated driver. Crystal De Luna’s mother said she was out with her boyfriend when the two were crashed into on US Highway 380 and 377. Cross Roads Police a...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalAug 9, 2026

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Man, woman killed in domestic shooting incident; relationship yet to be revealed

A man and a woman are dead after a fatal shooting that stemmed from a domestic disturbance in Denton on Sunday afternoon. Denton police said the shooting happened around 2:35 p.m. when authorities responded to the 1900 block of N. Bell Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting...

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Community mourns former Mavericks coach, NBA player Don Nelson

The community is mourning former Mavericks coach and NBA player Don Nelson after news of his death spread Sunday afternoon. He was 86. Nelson leaves behind a legacy as the second-winningest coach in NBA history, who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, was ...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalAug 9, 2026

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Don Nelson, 2nd-winningest NBA coach who won 5 titles as Celtics player, dies at 86

Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics , died Sunday. He was 86. Nelson’s death was announced by the Golden State Warriors , one of the teams he coached. His family confirmed the death in a statement t...

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‘Spider-Man' keeps record pace and ‘The Odyssey' tops $1 billion at box office

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” continued its blistering pace in theaters , collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” set a new high for the director. The Sony-Marvel release has accru...

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One dead, two injured in South Dallas shooting

One person died and two others were wounded early Sunday morning after a shooting following a dispute at a large gathering in South Dallas, police said....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsAug 9, 2026

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Plano building implosion

The former EDS headquarters building in Plano was imploded Sunday morning to clear space for AT&T's new corporate campus near Legacy Drive.

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsAug 9, 2026

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No phones in school zones: Irving police reminds drivers ahead of school year

Irving Police Department is reminding drivers that using hand-held cellphones in active school zones is prohibited ahead of the new school year. Authorities said the ban applies to not only hand-held cellphones but other electronic communication devices as well. “Motorists cannot...

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Free hydration kits offered to outdoor workers at Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center

As part of its “Hydration Kits for Unsung Heroes” effort, the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center staff has compiled over 500 hydration kits to give out for free. These kits are available to outdoor workers and first responders, including mail carriers, delivery drivers, lawn cre...

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Police rescue dozens of cats found roaming around abandoned boat in Washington

Dozens of cats in Tacoma, Washington were rescued from a watery fate. Officers from the marine services unit of the Tacoma Police Department discovered more than 30 cats and kittens living in “unsafe conditions” on an abandoned boat off the coast of the city’s Owen Beach, accordi...

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How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower’s peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — t...

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Boat captain arrested after vessel capsizes near Statue of Liberty, killing woman and child

A woman and a 5-month-old baby died after a boat capsized near Liberty Island in the New York Harbor Saturday night. The boat’s captain was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement Sunday morning. Investigators with the Coast Guard...

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How far do you have to travel from North Texas to see the August solar eclipse?

A total solar eclipse occurs on Aug. 12, and North Texans interested in chasing the sun’s shadow will have to travel a lot farther than they did in 2024, when the path of totality cut through our backyards. To see the sun completely blocked, you’d need to fly nearly 4,800 miles t...

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Rob Gronkowski and Adrian Peterson headline Hall of Fame Class of 2027 candidates

After the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was enshrined in Canton, it’s time to look ahead. Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig joined the prestigious club on Saturday at the annual enshrinement ceremony. Who will join them next summ...

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KATSEYE's Sophia Laforteza announces she's taking a break from group

Members of the popular girl group KATSEYE are lending support to their bandmate Sophia Laforteza as she prepares to take a break from the group to focus on her health. The band issued a statement on Weverse , announcing that Laforteza will be “temporarily unable to participate in...

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LEGO model with unique story now on display in Richardson

LEGO lovers can get an up-close look at a unique new display in Richardson. A miniature brick replica of the Richardson Public Safety Campus is now on display in the main lobby, free for residents and other visitors to enjoy. Detective John Capers estimated it took around 200 hou...

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The best age to start building bone density, according to doctors

Everyone will experience some degree of bone loss with age. It’s natural and inevitable, just like wrinkles. While we can’t turn back time, it is possible to delay this process or prevent significant bone loss through lifestyle changes. You can also rebuild some bone density, but...

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