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Republicans scramble to find a replacement for Sen. Lindsey Graham ahead of the midterm elections
Hours after GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, President Donald Trump said Sunday that he had a preferred replacement in mind but declined to share a name out of respect for Graham. “I have somebody that I think would be great, but I don’t want to say it now because it’s just, y...
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New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns
The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, marking a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s campaign against the media that has drawn condemnation for erodin...
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US Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered as an 'American patriot'
Fellow elected officials and world leaders are remembering Sen. Lindsey Graham as a dedicated public servant and fighter for world peace.
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US Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has died at the age of 71. Graham's office released a statement early Sunday morning saying he died following a "brief and sudden" illness....
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North Texas who found cycling losing weight for kidney donation to witness Tour de France
The prestigious Tour de France is underway. The 21-day cycling race is famed for its scenic and challenging routes. North Texas has a strong biking community that’s watching the race from afar, but a man from Aubrey will get the chance of a lifetime to see the Tour de France ...
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Martha Lillard, last U.S. polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma
Martha Lillard had just turned 5 when she was diagnosed with polio and depended on an iron lung to live. She died June 26 in Oklahoma, the last U.S. polio patient who used the machine, her sister said. She was 78. “They told her she wasn’t supposed to live past 20 years old,”...
business
One runner gored in the face at Spain's San Fermin bull run festival
A runner was gored in the face and many more were fortunate to not be seriously injured during a chaotic bull run at Spain’s San Fermin festival on Saturday. The six bulls and accompanying steers charged through crowds of thrill-seekers who packed the narrow street course in P...
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Trump says he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham hours before his death
President Donald Trump said in an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Saturday night, hours before the senator died. Trump said that “other than being tired, he was fine,” adding that he believed Graham’s death was a “quick e...
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U.S. launches attacks over ship hit in Strait of Hormuz; Iran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states
The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Gulf, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qa...
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7 meats with the most iron to boost energy and support healthy muscles, according to dietitians
Iron is an essential nutrient that we need to consume every day in order to stay healthy. It’s a trace mineral, which means our body only needs a tiny amount to function — but this heavy metal does a lot of heavy lifting. Iron plays a major role in many important bodily functi...
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Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness'
Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was elected to the Senate in 2003 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump, has died, his office confirmed early Sunday. He was 71. Graham died Saturday night “from a brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement. “Sen...
safety
Wylie man charged with murder after victim dies following alleged auto-pedestrian crash
A 19-year-old Wylie man is now charged with murder after a 20-year-old victim died days after police say he was intentionally struck by a vehicle following an argument....
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Conor McGregor suffers early knee injury in return, loses to Max Holloway at UFC 329
Conor McGregor’s return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended at just 1:09 of the first round Saturday night because of a knee injury. Fighting for the first time in more than five years, McGregor flew across the ring with a flying left roundhouse kick when the match started a...
safety
Slocum Volunteer Fire Department mourns death of Fire Safety Chief
Dan Hernandez, Fire Safety Chief with the Slocum Volunteer Fire Department, died after suffering a medical emergency while responding to an emergency call, leaving his East Texas community mourning the loss of a dedicated public servant....
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Argentina beats Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to keep alive hopes of World Cup repeat
Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland, while another goal by Lautaro Martinez with seconds left in extra time only served to make the 3-1 victory look a whole lot easier than...
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Rangers' draft plan neatly falls into place as Texas finds big-time value on Day 1
How’d draft day go for the Rangers?Well, let’s put it this way: They got the guy on whom they’d spent significant discussion for their first-round pick. Only they got him in the second round. Then they got a 6-9 lefty who hits 100 mph and was ranked as a top 25 talent in the thir...
safety
2 killed, 3 wounded in shooting at Toronto festival
Two people were killed and three others were wounded in a shooting Saturday at a festival celebrating Latino culture in Toronto, police said. All five victims were shot, with two pronounced dead at the scene following the gunfire in the area of St. Claire Avenue and Arlington...
government
Wilmer's newly reelected mayor resigns without explanation after 6 years on the job
The Mayor of Wilmer, Sheila Petta, decided to step down effective immediately. Petta submitted her resignation letter Friday morning, calling serving the residents of Wilmer “one of the greatest honors” of her life. Her resignation letter read, “It is with mixed emotions th...
safety
TXDOT: Emergency road repair in Hunt County along US 69 Monday morning
The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) announced emergency repairs on both directions of US 69 starting Monday at 8:30 a.m. The repair is from FM 903 to US 69D. People will be on hand to direct traffic during the repair and message boards will be posted. TXDOT urges...
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Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals
Jude Bellingham scored in the third minute of extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018. Bellingham’s goal was his second of the game — he also had an equalizer late in the first half. The Real Madrid star is now...
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U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it considers the Strait of Hormuz closed once again after a vessel using an ‘unauthorized route’ was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway, further jeopardizing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States. U.S. Central Command said a sh...
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Tech's McGuire talks Brendan Sorsby drama, desire to renew Texas-rivalry game
Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire addressed the viral controversies that surrounded his team this spring. “When you make decisions on a player’s mental and physical health and, and what’s best for the player, then you’re usually right. And that’s where the decisions were comi...
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Rapper Pitbull sets world record for largest gathering of people in bald caps
Mr. Worldwide is out here, breaking world records. Rapper Pitbull, who was born Armando Christian Pérez, set the world record on July 10 for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps. A whopping 22,141 of the rapper’s fans, affectionately referred to as the “Bald-Es,” ...
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Ro Khanna claims Israeli settlers detained him during West Bank visit
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., says he and members of his congressional delegation were detained by armed Israeli settlers while visiting the West Bank near the Palestinian village of Khirbet Zanuta....
safety
North Carolina man broke into ex's home, fatally stabbed his 5-year-old son before going to Taco Bell: police
A North Carolina man allegedly kicked down his ex-girlfriend's apartment door and fatally stabbed his 5-year-old son before leaving and heading to Taco Bell....
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World Cup inspires cross-cultural conversations at TCU medical school
A new class of students at the TCU Barnett School of Medicine is about to start. They get their ceremonial white coats this weekend, just as third-year med student Michaela Mitchell did when she started. “Yeah, I mean everyone gets that white coat syndrome, myself included,” M...
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Fort Worth water main break near Camp Bowie Blvd
Fort Worth police said a water main break on Camp Bowie Boulevard has caused the concrete to buckle; the water department was notified. Water has been shut off in the area. The fix will likely take six to eight hours. The road will be barricaded, and traffic will be interrupte...
business
Want a piece of the World Cup final field? FIFA is selling the grass for $450
Even the field for the World Cup final is for sale. FIFA, accused of charging high prices for this year’s tournament in the United States, is selling the grass that will be used for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at $450 per piece. FIFA’s store says each...
safety
Fort Worth H-E-B reopens after fire
A Fort Worth H-E-B has reopened Saturday following an electrical fire that started in its meat case.
government
Who will lead DART? Agency narrows CEO search to three finalists
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) named three finalists for its President and CEO role. They held a meet and greet at DART headquarters in Downtown Dallas Saturday afternoon. The board will vote on a finalist on Tuesday, July 14 at 6 p.m. The finalists come from a variety of...
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France takes on Spain in World Cup Semifinal at Dallas Stadium on Bastille Day
The 2026 FIFA World Cup returns to Dallas Stadium for one final match: France-Spain. It’s a rematch of the 2024 Euros Semifinal. Spain beat France 2-1; teenage superstar Lamine Yamal scored, and Spain went on to win the tournament against England. Their 2026 World Cup path could ...
government
Argyle's Grady Emerson drafted 2nd overall in 2026 MLB Draft to Tampa Bay Rays
Fort Worth Christian’s Grady Emerson, shortstop, was drafted second overall by the Tampa Bay Rays. “Super special moment, you know, it’s something every kid dreams of,” Emerson said of his selection during NBC’s draft coverage. “Being with everybody that has helped support me ...
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Bueckers drops 34, Wings return to AAC amid best start to a season in a decade
Chicago Sky (7-15, 1-7 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (15-8, 6-6 Western Conference); Sunday, 6 p.m. CST. BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings plays the Chicago Sky after Paige Bueckers scored 34 points in the Dallas Wings’ 108-95 win over the Toronto Tempo. The Wings are 6-3...
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Tributes pour in for South African midfielder who died after World Cup appearance
The soccer community is remembering Jayden Adams, a midfielder for Team South Africa, who died shortly after his last appearance in the World Cup, the country’s sports ministry announced on July 11. Adams, 25, last played in the FIFA tournament on June 24 in a match against S...
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Democratic congressman says he was detained by the Israeli military and settlers in the West Bank
U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna said Saturday that he was detained by settlers and the Israeli military in the occupied West Bank and released only after calls to the American Embassy in Jerusalem. The Israeli Defense Forces denied detaining any visitors in the incident, the latest example o...
business
California restaurant makes parents pay if kids misbehave: ‘We are not a playground'
We’ve all been there: You sit down to a nice, relaxing dinner at a cozy restaurant and suddenly you’re surrounded by kids who are screaming, crying, misbehaving … or all three. And sometimes those kids are your own. But one California man is determined to change the game. ...
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South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died. He was 25. His death was confirmed by Gayton McKenzie, South Africa’s minister of sport, arts and culture, in a statement on Saturday. “It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learn...
business
7-Eleven Day 2026: How to get a free Slurpee and other deals
One of summer’s sweetest traditions is back. Every July 11, 7-Eleven celebrates its birthday by giving customers a free Slurpee, and this year’s event is extra special. Along with marking the convenience store chain’s 99th birthday, 2026 also celebrates the 60th anniversary of...
safety
Arrest made in connection to teen's drowning at Lake Ray Hubbard
Dallas Police have detained a 19-year-old suspect in connection to a teenager's drowning this past April.
safety
Texas Rangers investigating City of Trinidad after water issues, controversial arrests, firings
After controversial arrests, alleged retaliatory firings and a litany of water issues, the Texas Rangers are investigating the City of Trinidad.
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Randolph Mantooth, who played medic in NBC's ‘Emergency!', dies at 80
Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter and medic John Gage in NBC’s “Emergency!” television series during the 1970s, has died at age 80 after a long illness, his family said Friday. Mantooth’s role and the show, which ran for five years, changed the wa...
government
Fort Worth City Council calls for pause on data centers
Residents of Fort Worth have been pushing back against data center construction this week, and now several Fort Worth City Council members are joining them. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more....
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Dallas public libraries closed during citywide furlough day
Dallas residents hoping to use public libraries on Friday were disappointed to find their doors locked due to a citywide furlough day. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on how the city is trying to tackle its budget crisis....
safety
Dozens displaced by overnight Dallas condo fire
45 people are now without a home after a blaze broke out at a condo complex in Far Northeast Dallas on Thursday night. FXO 4's Alex Boyer has more from the residents displaced....
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Judge grants DOJ's request to toss remaining Jan. 6 convictions of Proud Boys
A federal judge on Friday agreed to toss the convictions of four Proud Boys who attacked the Capitol in 2021, fulfilling a Justice Department request to clear some of the last remaining cases in the wake of President Donald Trump’s mass pardons of Jan. 6 rioters. U.S. District...
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Residents lament Dallas public library closures on citywide furlough day
Dallas enacted the first of three mandatory furlough days on Friday, and residents hoping to spend summer hours at public libraries were disappointed to find them closed....
safety
Tennessee double-homicide suspect arrested by Border Patrol in Texas
A man wanted in connection with a double homicide in Tennessee was arrested by Border Patrol in Texas this week.
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Rangers break late tie with Langford and Burger home runs
Wyatt Langford and Jake Burger homered in a four-run eighth inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 7-3 on Friday night. Langford’s leadoff homer and Burger’s three-run shot came off Bryan King (2-2) after the Astros had rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to tie the...
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Paige Bueckers scores 34 as Wings complete perfect road trip
Paige Bueckers scored 34 points and the Dallas Wings beat the expansion Toronto Tempo 108-95 on Friday night in front of a WNBA regular-season record crowd of 20,996 at Bell Centre. The game broke the regular-season mark of 20,711 set in Washington on Sept. 19, 2024, against I...
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Ex-Heat teammates Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro have physical altercation: AP source
Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro had a brief verbal and physical altercation at a practice facility for the NBA’s Summer League in Las Vegas on Friday, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. Adebayo struck Herro at least once during the enco...
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Astros, Rangers renew Texas rivalry this weekend with 3-game series
The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers will renew their in-state rivalry with a three-game series this weekend.
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DART names finalists for vacant CEO position
Three finalists have been announced for DART's open President & CEO position.
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These pets are the true World Cup winners for their viral match predictions
People all around the world have been tuning in to watch the World Cup this summer. On the pitch, there are stars like Argentina’s Lionel Messi, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Norway’s Erling Haaland, among others. But online, Bug the Brussels Griffon, Billy Heartnose and mo...
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Aaron Reitz, former Texas AG candidate, named federal attorney for Southern Texas
Aaron Reitz, a former candidate for Texas attorney general, was sworn in Thursday as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas.
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Man dies in Frisco Lakes community pool
A man was discovered deceased Friday morning in a pool at the Frisco Lakes retirement community.
safety
Affidavit: Plano ISD teacher touched female students at his desk
More details have been released in the case of a Brinker Elementary School teacher who is accused of sexually abusing a second grader. Plano ISD has also taken steps to fire him....
safety
10 killed after small plane crashes in the Bahamas
A small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing 10 people and prompting the government to temporarily ground Flamingo Air flights. The deadly incident happened in North Andros, located in waters just west of Nassau, the archipelago’s capital. Bahamian Prime Minister...
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Denton reports first human case of West Nile virus of the season
Health officials in Denton are warning residents to take precautions after reporting the first case of someone getting sick with West Nile virus this year. Officials said the illness was linked to an infected mosquito. Residents are being urged to drain standing water and u...