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Florida man allegedly abused kittens in front of daughter to punish her
The suspect is reported to have told investigators that he would harm the family's kittens in front of his daughter as punishment.
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Without Messi, Inter Miami falls to Monterrey in Leagues Cup
Diego Rossi scored the go-ahead goal in the 90th minute to help Monterrey to a 2-1 win over Inter Miami, which played without Lionel Messi, in the group stage of the Leagues Cup on Saturday night. Messi returned to his native Argentina following the death of his father, Jorge, ea...
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Cruz says Democrats want to cancel Christmas, Thanksgiving
Ted Cruz is reviving an old Republican Party talking point by accusing Democrats of trying to cancel Christmas and Thanksgiving in an interview with Fox News....
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Lakeside couple wanted after 4 kids under 10 test positive for fentanyl
Lakeside police and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services are searching for a couple after a joint investigation found that four children under the age of 10 tested positive for fentanyl. Police said investigators are looking to question Auston Patrick Green and ...
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Iran reveals demands as 60-day peace talks window winds down
Iranian leadership published a new list of its demands before Tehran would allow the Strait of Hormuz to open again.
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Naked college swimmer killed security guard before fleeing on foot in Maui, police say
A college athlete was arrested Thursday and accused of killing a 63-year-old security guard after police found him wandering naked through the streets of Maui. Legend Storer, 20, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, first-degree burglary and indecent exposure, acco...
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Perez Hilton hospitalized in ‘serious but stable' condition and will need surgery, family says
Perez Hilton was in serious condition Saturday at a Florida hospital after he livestreamed what appeared to be self-harm from his Miami-area home Tuesday night, his family said in a statement. The blogger, known for celebrity news and criticism, has been stabilized, but his injur...
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WNBA DiJonai Carrington posts ‘white privilege' after ejection for foul on Sophie Cunningham
DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected Saturday after being called for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever. Minutes later, Carrington posted on social media the words “WHITE PRIVILEGE” and tagged the Fever. Cunningham, who is white, was shooting...
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Delta passengers evacuated by slide after emergency landing in Atlanta
Passengers aboard an Orlando-bound Delta flight had to evacuate via slide after the aircraft made an emergency landing on a taxiway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport shortly after takeoff Saturday morning. The aircraft, carrying approximately 200 passengers and ...
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Pedestrian killed after SUV crash sends him into path of Waymo in Dallas
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by an SUV and then hit by an unoccupied Waymo vehicle late Friday night, according to Dallas police. Police said the crash happened around 11:30 p.m. on Maple Avenue. NBC 5 obtained surveillance video of the incident. The video shows two...
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ICE says it expects to equip every field officer with body cameras by the end of August
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Saturday it expects every officer and agent in the field to be equipped with a body camera by the end of August, a rapid expansion that could provide an unprecedented visual record of the federal government’s immigration enforcement o...
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3 alligators shot at Fort Worth Nature Center; $1,000 reward offered
Wildlife officials are asking for the public’s help after at least three alligators were shot at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge in recent months, prompting a criminal investigation and a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to a conviction. According to Texas G...
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WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing issue of transgender participation
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has sent a memo to teams that addresses ongoing discussions around transgender athletes in women’s basketball. “I know many of you have received questions in recent weeks regarding transgender athlete participation in women’s basketball, and I ex...
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Fort Worth won't demolish century-old grain silos, redirects neighborhood funds
Fort Worth has decided not to demolish the 100-year-old grain silos overlooking the Worth Heights neighborhood, which opened up the door for neighborhood improvement projects to be funded. The decision comes years after the city voted in 2016 to demolish the silos if the property...
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Pedestrian struck by 2 vehicles, including Waymo
A pedestrian died after being hit by two vehicles, including a Waymo Friday night.
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With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun
Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips. “Traveling with kids is a whole new world,” said Dr. Shannon Thompson, a pediatr...
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Dallas' Perot Museum of Nature and Science to add $90 million expansion
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas is growing. The museum said this week they will be adding a fourth-level parking garage, a covered walkway to the main entrance, and additional event space with more restrooms. The project is being privately funded and will cost ar...
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Hunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
Former U.S. President Joe Biden ’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues, his son Hunter said in an interview. In a wide-ranging interview with the BBC broadcast late Friday, Hunter Biden ...
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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after weeks of uncertainty
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general early Saturday in a mostly party-line vote, capping off weeks of uncertainty and despite bipartisan concerns about his ability to run a Justice Department independent of President Donald Trump’s impulses. Blanche, who was...
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Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father and longtime agent, dies at 68
Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68. The Rosario-based Club Atlético Newell’s Old Boys announced his death in a social media post that said he had undergone trea...
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The TSA rule that's leaving kids in tears at airport security
The moment a Transportation Security Administration officer reached into 7-year-old Emree’s backpack, her mother, Molly Glassheim, didn’t understand what was wrong. Emree had spent part of the summer carefully building a prized collection of NeeDoh stress toys with money from her...
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Fort Worth ISD high school students can ride Trinity Metro free
Trinity Metro has announced that Fort Worth Independent School District high school students will once again be allowed to ride public transportation for free following a successful pilot program in the previous school year. Registered FWISD high school students in grades 9-12 ca...
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Senate passes short-term bill to prevent a shutdown before the midterm elections
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 90-6 early Saturday to pass a short-term funding bill to remove the threat of a government shutdown before the midterm elections. The legislation , advanced in a late-night session that stretched into the early hours, would keep federal funds flowing...
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A holiday favorite returns for Stage West's 2026-2027 season
It’s never too early to plan for the holiday season and Stage West’s new 2026-2027 season includes the return of a holiday favorite you might want to add to your calendar now. All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 is an extra production and is not included in the season ticket...
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Texas Gov. Abbott defends data center pause after Trump calls policy a ‘mistake’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defended his decision to pause new data center approvals over power grid and water concerns after Donald Trump criticized the policy as an economic mistake....
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What to know about Trump's new attempt to limit birthright citizenship
The Trump administration is once again trying to limit who can become an American, with a pair of executive orders issued this week that attempt to place restrictions on birthright citizenship and on foreigners who give birth in the U.S. A Supreme Court decision in June struck do...
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The No. 1 mistake people make when trying to become happier, per a psychiatrist
There are three components to happiness, according to Dr. Sue Varma: spark, stability and significance. The spark refers to the daily small pleasures, like a “small cup of coffee, the sunset, the hug, the friend group chat,” Varma, psychiatrist and author of “Practical Optimism,”...
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Judge restricts gun range operations after bullets strike school
Northwest ISD has secured a temporary restraining order against Quail Creek Gun Range after two stray bullets struck the newly built Floyd Barksdale Middle School ahead of its opening....
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Unlicensed driver arrested after fatal multi-vehicle crash on Highway 171 in Parker County
A multi-vehicle crash in Parker County left two women dead and two others hospitalized, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old unlicensed driver now facing charges including serious bodily injury causing death....
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Judge restricts gun range after bullets strike school
Northwest ISD has secured a temporary restraining order against Quail Creek Gun Range after two stray bullets struck the newly built Floyd Barksdale Middle School ahead of its opening....
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Unlicensed driver arrested after fatal multi-car crash
A multi-vehicle crash in Parker County left two women dead and two others hospitalized, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old unlicensed driver now facing charges including serious bodily injury causing death....
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5 low-risk fruits and vegetables as the cyclospora outbreak grows — and whether to avoid lettuce
Summer is normally one of the best times of the year to enjoy fresh produce. But this year, outbreaks of a diarrhea-producing parasite called cyclospora have sparked concern over the safety of many popular fruits and vegetables. Since May, the United States has seen a surge in ca...
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‘They just kept coming out': Rattlesnake den found under Aledo home
A call to remove a snake from beneath an Aledo home turned into a much bigger job when wildlife experts discovered an entire den of rattlesnakes hiding in the crawl space. Dallas Fort Worth Wildlife Control collected nearly two dozen rattlesnakes from beneath the home, according ...
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FAA orders crack inspections for hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets
The Federal Aviation Administration this week ordered inspections for hundreds of Boeing planes, following reports of cracks in some older models. The now-finalized rule, which was unveiled Thursday and kicks in Sept. 10, applies to certain aircraft under three Boeing 737 Max mod...
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Texas wildlife officials acquire new wildlife management area in Stephens County
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department added nearly 3,000 acres of land in Stephens County for a new wildlife management area.
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Longtime Grand Prairie ISD teacher arrested for alleged sexual assault of child
A longtime teacher in Grand Prairie ISD has been arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child in Duncanville. Duncanville police said James Robinson’s arrest was the result of an ongoing investigation. It is currently unknown to the public how long the investigation had been ongoing or...
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How 3 health factors can help delay dementia for up to 13 years
It may be possible to ward off or prevent one of the most common types of dementia, a new long-term study suggests. The risk of cognitive decline increases as we get older, with about 42% of Americans over the age of 55 expected to develop dementia during their lives. The researc...
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Parents outraged after sex assault case against daughter's ex is dismissed without jail time
The parents of an Oklahoma teenager who accused her former boyfriend of sexual assault and strangulation say they were misled about how his case would be resolved — and that the final outcome allowing him to bypass jail without admitting any guilt was far too lenient. The victim,...
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ICE will release body camera video only when seen in the agency's ‘best interests,' policy says
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next two months but the agency’s policy gives it broad control over what footage will be made public by specifying any releases must be in its “best interests.” After years of delays, ICE sai...
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Texas governor’s race tightens as Abbott’s lead over Hinojosa shrinks in new poll
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over his Democratic rival Gina Hinojosa has shrunk, according to a new poll released Friday.
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Police officer arrested after using Flock cameras to track boyfriend's ex-wife
A North Carolina police officer was arrested and charged after it was found that she used the city's license plate reader cameras to track her boyfriend’s ex-wife....
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A Wendy's manager was awarded a scholarship by his bosses. Now, he's heading to Yale
Thalles Winner DeSouza’s aspirations have changed drastically in the past four years. “I’ll be majoring in political science, and my minor will be human rights,” DeSouza tells TODAY.com. The 23-year-old is attending his first semester at Yale this fall. “But everything will be on...
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Plano soldier helps to rescue trapped Korean bus passengers
Plano native Spc. Karan Sharma and fellow U.S. service members smashed through a windshield to save 21 passengers trapped inside an overturned tour bus near the Korean Demilitarized Zone....
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East Dallas businesses navigate uncertainty amid Oncor construction
Some East Dallas businesses are urging their customers to keep finding them amid an Oncor electrical construction project that has closed parts of a busy street and cut off parking, businesses say. When you step inside Benny’s Bagels, manager Zuzy Sanchez says a lot of faces are ...
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Fallen Dallas Police Officer Darron Burks honored with portrait dedication
The Dallas Police Department unveiled a portrait of fallen Officer Darron Burks during a ceremony at the department’s South Central Patrol Division, reaffirming its commitment to preserving his legacy two years after he was ambushed in his squad car. The ceremony served as a sole...
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New Texas polls show a tight Senate race between Talarico and Paxton
Two recent polls show Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race.
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Fort Worth fire chief Raymond Hill to retire after 30 years of service
Fort Worth Fire Chief Raymond Hill will retire early next month after 30 years of service. Over the past year, the city said he’s successfully worked to improve emergency medical services....
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Illinois teen in clown outfit charged with murder of 78-year-old man
A teenager accused of stabbing a 78-year-old man to death while dressed as a clown was charged with murder Thursday, and the prosecutor wants to try him as an adult, Illinois officials said. John Wesley Allen was killed Monday in East St. Louis. He “was waiting at a bus stop when...
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Dallas city manager signals possible layoffs for city employees ahead of next month's budget vote
Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert hints that layoffs could be coming for city employees as Dallas prepares a budget she says will impact its workforce. Tolbert addressed employees Friday in a YouTube video , saying the city must look closely at how it can best serve Dall...
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Trump administration moves ahead with efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
The Trump administration is moving ahead with its efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook , two months after the Supreme Court allowed her to retain her job while she fights the president’s effort to terminate her over mortgage fraud allegations that she has denied. Th...
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Dallas police update on stabbing suspect search | FULL
Dallas police give an update on the search for 37-year-old Isidoro Melo-Munoz. Officers fired shots at him as he was stabbing his girlfriend outside an apartment complex in Northwest Dallas. He fled the scene is still at large....
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Former Mexican governor arrested over disappearance of 43 students in 2014
Mexican authorities have arrested the former governor of the southern state Guerrero for his alleged involvement in the disappearance of 43 students in 2014, a case that has become a symbol for impunity and state involvement in cartel violence. Federal prosecutors said Thursday t...
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White House ballroom: Court says Trump needs Congress’ approval, halts construction
An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump must obtain approval from Congress before moving forward with his proposed White House ballroom, ordering construction to stop....
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Whataburger 76th anniversary deals: 76-cent items and BOGO burgers during August
Whataburger will celebrate its 76th anniversary in August with a month-long series of discounts and promotions.
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Woman sues Yankees for $10M after getting struck in the head by a bat
A New Jersey woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after a bat flew into the stands and struck her in the head, which she says gave her a brain injury. According to the complaint filed on Aug. 1, Stephanie Duluc says she was attending the June 2 game at Yankee Stadi...
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Dallas and Tarrant County host back-to-school events for families
The annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair and Tarrant County Back to School Roundup offer free school supplies, health screenings, and community resources to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year....
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Trump calls Texas's data center opposition a ‘mistake'
President Donald Trump this week criticized Texas for being anti-data centers, just days after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott paused industry-wide approvals until the companies provide the state with more information on things like power and water use. “I saw Texas the other day sor...
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Appeals court rejects AG Ken Paxton's effort to overturn State Fair of Texas gun ban
An all-Republican Texas appeals court has delivered another blow to Attorney General Ken Paxton’s challenge to the State Fair’s firearms ban, just over a month before the annual weeklong event returns to Dallas. In his 2024 lawsuit against the city and the private nonprofit that ...