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North Texas soldier killed in Iran War strike
Pvt. Isabella Gonzales from Carrollton was killed by an Iranian strike while deployed in the Middle East. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more on Gonzales and the Iran War....
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The best and worst school systems ranked state by state
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success....
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DFW real estate agent arrested after breakthrough in 2012 Arlington murder investigation
Investigators from the Arlington Police Department and the FBI Dallas Field Office have made an arrest in connection to a 2012 cold case murder in Arlington....
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DNA breakthrough leads to arrest in 14-year-old Arlington cold case
For more than a decade, one question remained unanswered: Who killed Irasema Chavez? Now, Arlington police and the FBI say advances in DNA technology have led to a major break in the 2012 cold case. Authorities announced the arrest of 42-year-old Mayra Velasquez, who is charged w...
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San Jose man drove 140 mph in Highway 87 crash that killed mom, toddler, prosecutors say
A San Jose man was driving more than 140 mph when his Tesla slammed into multiple vehicles on Highway 87, causing a fiery crash that killed a mother and her toddler daughter, authorities said....
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Rhode Island fugitive captured after 20 years was running biotech company in LA
A Rhode Island fugitive physician who was recently captured after being on the run for more than two decades had been living in Los Angeles, where he ran a biotech company, law enforcement sources confirmed. Investigators said Dr. Ronald Fischer was accused of raping a woman on h...
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Questions remain about birthday party shooting at Little Elm rental property
A shooting at a short term rental in Little Elm this past weekend has police still searching for a suspect and residents questioning why a party was allowed to be thrown at the rental....
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New records raise questions after Fort Worth dentist's arrest in 4-year-old's death
Several questions remain following the arrest of a North Texas Fort Worth dentist accused in the death of a 4-year-old patient, as newly released records detail allegations about how medication was handled, how staff responded when the child stopped breathing and how long it took...
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Hundreds of homes damaged by Texas floods as concerns remain downstream
Hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged by last week’s floods in the Texas Hill Country, and the danger is not over yet for towns downstream.
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Army veteran ignites fire, sets off fireworks outside NYC federal building, FBI says
A former service member in the U.S. Army and National Guard was taken into custody after allegedly setting off fireworks and lighting a fire in front of a federal office building in New York City that houses an immigration court and other government offices, an FBI official said....
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5 dead in attempt to save a struggling swimmer in Ohio river, sheriff says
Five people have died on a river in Ohio after several of them went into the water to help another person who was struggling to swim, authorities said Monday. A motorist called 911 after spotting a frightened child with the group who was running along a nearby road to seek help, ...
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Texas gas prices climbing as national average hits $4 a gallon
Gas prices in Texas are on the rise again after the national average hit $4 per gallon.
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further frayin...
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What Daniel Erving's autopsy reveals as family seeks answers about his death
New details from Daniel Erving’s autopsy report are shedding light on the high school senior’s final moments before he drowned in Lake Ray Hubbard in April, as his family continues to call for a full and impartial investigation into his death. According to the autopsy report obta...
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Little Elm police investigate shooting at short term rental
A quiet North Texas neighborhood became the scene of a large police response after gunfire erupted at a short-term rental property where police say a birthday party was being held. Little Elm police said officers responded just before midnight Friday to multiple 911 calls reporti...
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Trump to fly on old Air Force One as Qatari-gifted jet gets ‘upgrades,' WH says
The White House says President Donald Trump will be returning to an older Air Force One plane for about a month as the new, Qatari-gifted jet undergoes “additional upgrades and enhancements.” Trump’s use of the new red, white and navy blue aircraft has faced much scrutiny not onl...
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1 hospitalized after plane crashes into house near Fulshear
A small plane crashed into a house near Fulshear on Monday morning.
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79-year-old woman dies after car strikes tree in Arlington median
A 79-year-old woman died after a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Arlington, authorities said.
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FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain's on-field World Cup celebrations
FIFA opened an investigation Monday after Spain’s celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field. Video replays showed several players involved in a scuffle, including Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes. ...
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FDA says it's still investigating Taylor Farms in cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms continues to be the subject of a Food and Drug Administration investigation into the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak, despite a false-positive test result, the agency said Monday. Late Sunday, the FDA said that a lettuce sample from the company had falsely tested ...
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‘Alien world chemistry' discovered in New Jersey meteorite kept quiet for years
Meteorite fragments recovered from a New Jersey home several years ago — but kept quiet until last week — apparently hold “alien world chemistry,” scientists revealed. Researchers at the SETI Institute published their findings two years after a meteorite crashed through the roof ...
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US average gas price rises above $4 a gallon again
Drivers are feeling a financial squeeze at the pump as the national average for a gallon of gasoline went over $4. The surging price eclipses last year's average, which had settled slightly over the $3 mark....
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Garland native Brooke Mayo makes World Cup history as part of first all-female US referee trio
A North Texas native who began refereeing local youth games at age 13 has etched her name in soccer history, serving as part of the first all-female U.S. refereeing trio to officiate a match at the men’s FIFA World Cup....
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Lionel Messi pens heartfelt letter to Argentina fans after World Cup defeat
A historic second World Cup just wasn’t meant to be for Lionel Messi . Messi and Argentina fell 1-0 in extra time to Spain in the 2026 final on Sunday, as Ferran Torres capitalized in the 106th minute after Enzo Fernandez’s second yellow card late in regulation. The 39-year-old M...
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Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks
A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court. Twelve states, led by California, sued to block Paramount...
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Denton first responders training at the old Calhoun Middle School building
Denton Police said they will be training at the Old Calhoun Middle School building the rest of July. It’s part of “Rescue Task Force Training.” Police and the fire department will be training there, but said there will not be any emergency lights, sirens, or loud noises relat...
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State Department warns Americans traveling or living abroad to be extra cautious
Americans living or traveling anywhere outside the United States need to be extra cautious and pay attention to the news for any breaking events, the State Department warned in a travel advisory issued over the weekend....
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When is the 2026 MLB trade deadline? Teams and players likely to be involved
One of the busiest stretches of the MLB season has arrived. No, it’s not the postseason or opening day — it’s the trade deadline. The annual summer event is critical for both contending and rebuilding clubs, with World Series hopefuls looking for their missing piece and lotter...
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North Texas soldier among two service members killed in Jordan drone strike
A 19-year-old soldier from North Texas was among two service members killed in Jordan during recent Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, raising the total U.S. military death toll in the conflict with Iran to 17....
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Hundreds gather for Nolan Wells' funeral in Mississippi
Hundreds gathered Monday to mourn Nolan Wells, the Mississippi teenager whose death after a Fourth of July boating trip with friends has fueled national attention and growing demands for answers. Hours before the funeral service at Center Pointe Church, people were seen waitin...
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North Texas prepares for triple-digit heatwave as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches the Gulf
North Texans are bracing for a prolonged heatwave as triple-digit temperatures return to the region, while we monitor a developing tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico that is expected to bring heavy rain to the Northern Gulf Coast....
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McDonald's adds new breakfast biscuit to menus, but not for long
McDonald’s has a new sweet and savory breakfast item hitting menus this week, but it’s only available for a limited time. Starting Tuesday, McDonald’s will debut a Honey Brown Butter Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit to menus at participating locations nationwide, the chain said in an ...
business
The men behind Trump's $3.47 gas: An NFL coach, a GOP fundraiser and two brothers
President Donald Trump and his White House have enthusiastically promoted the Freedom Fuel Network, a chain of star-spangled convenience stores selling gas at $3.47 per gallon in honor of the 47th president. Untangling exactly who is behind the Philadelphia-area venture has pr...
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HAZMAT responds to plane landing on house near the Covey Trails Airstrip
The Fulshear Fire Department and Fort Bend HAZMAT responded to a plane that landed on a house in Fort Bend County, near the Covey Trails Airstrip. This is north of Fort Bend and West of Houston. The Texas Department of Public Safety, Fort Bend Sheriff’s Office, and the Constab...
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AI is writing, acting and producing China's minidramas. It's shaking a $14 billion industry.
Chinese microdramas — known for hyperemotional stories about torrid love affairs, time-traveling revenge and explosive family secrets — are facing drama of their own as AI transforms an industry that is also rapidly expanding in the United States. Shot vertically for China’s m...
business
Texas Tech signs naming rights deal with digital assets company Galaxy
Texas Tech has signed a 15-year naming rights partnership with digital assets and infrastructure company Galaxy. Terms of the deal announced on Friday were not disclosed. The partnership will begin with the 2026 season. The Red Raiders’ football stadium, formerly known as J...
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Nonprofit that gives to teachers opens space for artists
A nonprofit that gives teachers free classroom supplies is now doing something good for community artists who want to show off their work. The Welman Project just moved into its new home in the shadows of abandoned grain silos on South Main Street in Fort Worth. The nonpr...
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How to keep babies and young children safe when temperatures soar
Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out? How do I know they’re OK? What should...
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The Tate brothers fight extradition to the U.K. where they are charged with rape and sex trafficking
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking, their lawyer said Monday, suggesting their arrest in Miami was politically motivated. The Tates appeared in federal court M...
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Andy Burnham becomes U.K.'s 7th prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham acknowledged his precarious perch Monday as the seventh British leader in just over a decade as he set out an ambitious but vague vision to create a new political and economic establishment. Burnham used his inaugural speech as prime minister to ren...
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U.S. military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan as from North Texas and Hawaii
The U.S. military on Monday identified two soldiers killed in action last week as part of the war with Iran. The Defense Department said in a statement that 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, was killed Friday and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, T...
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U.S. bombing expands as American troops killed and Iran retaliates against the Gulf states
The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes early Monday targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member, hitting around a northwestern city believed to be home to underground missile bases. Iran responded by launching an attack targeting Ba...
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Houston rallies to demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Hundreds of people gathered at a Houston park for a rally to demand transparency and justice following the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a local construction worker who was shot and killed during an ICE operation....
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Uvalde County flooding forces residents to gut homes as creek overflows
After historic, record-shattering rainfall sent the Leona River and local creeks overflowing into Uvalde County homes, residents are left gutting their properties down to the studs while local disaster relief teams rush to serve thousands of hot meals....
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The most effective gut health test, according to a GI doctor
There’s an impressive list of lifestyle choices that benefit our guts, from eating fiber to walking and staying hydrated, just to name a few. Still, the wellness industry would have you believe that you need to spend money on specialty products, like cleanses and supplements, ...
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Dallas Mavericks acquire former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher in 3-team trade
The Dallas Mavericks have acquired former 2024 No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher from the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team trade that also involves the Oklahoma City Thunder....
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Vice President JD Vance’s wife Usha gives birth to couple’s fourth child
Vice President JD Vance’s family just got a little bigger. On Sunday, Second Lady Usha Vance gave birth to a baby boy.
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A record number of student loan borrowers have entered default. Here's why
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments. The numbers have spiked since payments came due again following a lengthy pause intended to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today...
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$11K reward for Florida murder suspect Isabelle Johnson as search widens
A multi-state manhunt is intensifying across Florida, Georgia and Alabama for 38-year-old Isabelle Rose Johnson, who is wanted for murder.
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Texas man arrested after firing shotgun at McKinney police officer
A 25-year-old man was arrested and faces a first-degree felony charge after firing a shotgun toward a McKinney police officer responding to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex late Saturday night....
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FDA says Taylor Farms cyclospora finding was a false positive, investigation continues
A sample of lettuce from Taylor Farms that initially tested positive for cyclospora, the parasite linked to a growing “explosive diarrhea” outbreak, was later determined to be a false positive, the Food and Drug Administration said on Sunday. The FDA said laboratory experts re...
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Rising boxer Hannah Rapp killed in Texas after police say driver accelerated in reverse and struck her bicycle
An up-and-coming boxer was killed Saturday after a driver struck her with his car while she was riding her bike in Brazos County, Texas. Deputies with the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a major crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist on the 23000 blo...
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DeSoto police arrest 19-year-old following roadside struggle and discovery of modified handguns
A 19-year-old Dallas man faces multiple felony charges after a routine traffic stop for an expired registration led to the discovery of modified firearms and drugs....