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Pancake, ‘the First Puppy of Texas,’ has died
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old.
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19-year-old online extremist group leader sentenced in Texas to 40 years for child exploitation
A 19-year-old online leader of a nihilistic extremist group was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in federal prison for a horrific campaign of racketeering and child sexual exploitation aimed at sowing social chaos....
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Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential foreign substance
A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance....
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This Florida airport has a new name: President Donald J. Trump International Airport
Palm Beach International Airport in South Florida is now President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
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Cyclosporiasis map: 29 states now investigating diarrheal illness
At least 29 states are now investigating potential cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea," as it continues to spread across the U.S....
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Three Texas tax preparers sentenced to federal prison after multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars...
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McKinney homeowners push back against Oncor tree-trimming project
For homeowner Rob Wythe, preserving the historic character of downtown McKinney includes protecting the mature cedar and walnut trees that surround his home. “The charm is taking these homes and bringing them back to life, and that’s what makes people come to downtown McKinney...
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Cristina Sanz, star of reality show ‘Born This Way,' dies at 36
Reality star Cristina Sanz has died after a sudden cardiac arrest, her family announced. She was 36. Sanz was a cast member on A&E’s “Born This Way,” a three-time Emmy winning series which followed adults with Down syndrome. The show followed Sanz and others “as they pursue...
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Stepdad accused of sex assault as cops widen probe into girl’s lethal Benadryl ingredient dose
A Connecticut man is charged with allegedly sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter, as authorities continue investigating the girl's death.
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Wally Funk, North Texas astronaut and aviation pioneer, dies at 87
Grapevine resident Wally Funk, a pioneer who broke barriers as one of the first female astronaut trainees and the oldest woman in space, has died at 87....
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Flight instructor jumped midair to his death, left student to land the plane
High in the skies over Argentina, a flight instructor at the controls of a Cessna 150 suddenly turned to his student and reportedly said, “You know what you have to do, carry on.” Then he took off his headset, unbuckled his seatbelt, shoved open the door, and jumped out of the...
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The COVID tax refund deadline is July 10. How to file a claim online with the IRS
Thanks a recent federal court decision, tens of millions of Americans may be able to receive a tax refund or abatement of penalties accrued during the first few years of the COVID-19 pandemic from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. But the deadline to apply for the refund or a...
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Trump admin uncovers 7,100% surge in Medicare skin substitute claims, says fraud crackdown blocked millions
The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for skin substitutes in just six years.
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Dallas begins first furlough day as budget cuts take effect
Thousands of Dallas city employees are taking the first of three unpaid furlough days Friday as the city works to address a budget shortfall of more than $30 million. The furloughs apply to the general fund and nonuniform employees and are intended to reduce expenses while pre...
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Deported child sex offender arrested in South Texas after jumping from freight train
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted child sex offender from Honduras after he jumped from a freight train to evade law enforcement in South Texas, authorities announced Thursday....
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Texas Senate race enters new phase with fundraising
The race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat is entering a new phase as the two leading candidates build their campaign war chests and sharpen their messages ahead of the November election. Campaign finance figures released Thursday show Democratic state Rep. James Talarico raised $30...
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Fort Worth high-speed chase leads to discovery of 244 kilos of meth
A Fort Worth man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after a high-speed chase led law enforcement to find more 244 kilograms of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and firearms in his car, home, and local storage facility....
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Mexican national sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading San Antonio meth pipeline
A 43-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking ring that smuggled more than 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States....
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Indiana man accused of cutting off genitals, using them to set fire in mother's garage
A man from Indiana is facing a felony charge after he allegedly cut off his genitals and used the dismembered organ to start a garage fire, authorities said. Christopher Peden, a 36-year-old man from Fort Wayne, Indiana, is facing one count of felony arson that stems from a fi...
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Texas co-leads $45 million settlement with Cash App over deceptive security claims
Block, Inc. enters a $45 million settlement with 46 states over Cash App security failures, forcing major overhauls to customer support and fraud reporting....
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Darrell Sheets, ‘Storage Wars' star who died by suicide, left note about cyberbully
Darrell Sheets, a star of the long-running reality series “Storage Wars” who died by suicide, left a note at the scene of his death referencing his cyberbully, according to an incident report released this week by the Lake Havasu City Police Department. Sheets, 67, was found d...
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Renewed call for roadside safety, 2 law enforcement members nearly hit days apart
There were two close calls, just a few days apart in Kaufman and Dallas Counties. A deputy and police officer were nearly hit by vehicles while working traffic incidents on Sunday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 8. “Really, it happened so quick,” Kaufman County Deputy Justin S...
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Man admits to recording women in store restrooms, dressing rooms, Irving Police say
Irving Police said a 19-year-old man admitted to recording women in restrooms and dressing rooms at several stores along North MacArthur Boulevard, and investigators are now working to identify additional victims. Makarious Jevonne Bates was arrested June 26 and charged with m...
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Blue Bell releases new Chocolate Lava Cake flavor
Texas-based Blue Bell has launched a limited-edition Chocolate Lava Cake ice cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July.
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Syria set to be removed from US state sponsored terrorism list
The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list....
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Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage case
A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the Trump administration have called politically motivated....
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John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
It looks like John Deere owners can soon feel free to fix their own machines. The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — tha...
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19-year-old arrested in Irving for secretly recording women in business restrooms, dressing rooms
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of invasive visual recording after allegedly photographing and filming women inside business restrooms and dressing rooms, police said Thursday....
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Student pilot lands safely after instructor jumps out of plane mid-flight
A 22-year-old student pilot safely landed a plane Saturday after her instructor jumped out of the aircraft and died mid-flight over Argentina.
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Charlie Kirk murder: Judge orders redactions to suspect Tyler Robinson's ex-lover’s video testimony
A recorded interview with the roommate of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk could be played in court Thursday as the preliminary hearing to determine whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial enters its final days....
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Renewed US-Iran strikes threaten fragile ceasefire
United States military forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Thursday, with Iran responding by targeting U.S. allies in the region.
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American Airlines to use its largest plane to fly Cowboys to Brazil for NFL game
American Airlines is moving one of its largest aircraft to North Texas in September so it can charter a flight for “America’s Team” to a major coastal city in South America. American, which operates its central hub at DFW International Airport, will use one of its 304-seat Bo...
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Loyd Park at Joe Pool Lake reopens after closures due to sewer main rupture
The Loyd Park boat ramp at Joe Pool Lake reopened Thursday after the City of Grand Prairie temporarily closed boat ramps following a ruptured sewer main that caused a sewage spill over the weekend. Grand Prairie and Trinity River Authority began monitoring bacteria levels at L...
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Dig World hosting grand opening this weekend in Grapevine
If you've ever wanted to drive a bulldozer or operate an excavator, your chance is here. Dig World in Grapevine is getting ready for its grand opening this weekend....
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Dior reveals how Taylor Swift's first wedding photos will be unveiled
Taylor Swift’s full wedding reveal won’t come from a runway, a leak or a fashion house. A spokesperson for Dior, the luxury brand that custom‑designed the pop star’s wedding dress, told The New York Times that Swift herself will be posting the first photos to her Instagram, th...
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Plano teacher arrested, charged with sexual abuse of a student
A Plano ISD second grade teacher is accused of inappropriately touching a student. He's in jail this morning charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child. Fox 4's Dan Godwin is at the Collin County Jail with details on the teacher's arrest....
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Aledo issues boil water notice following water main break
Aledo city leaders issued a boil water notice for parts of the city near Bailey Ranch Road and Champions Drive. People in the affected area should boil water for at least two minutes and allow it to cool before doing the following: Drinking Washing hands/face Cooking...
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Feds order driverless car companies to fix ‘pattern' of interfering with first responders
The head of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is giving autonomous vehicle companies until the end of the month to fix a “disturbing trend” of driverless cars interfering with law enforcement and other first responders. In a letter sent to the industry, N...
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Scorching heat wave pushes North Texas to 101 degrees ahead of a rain-heavy cold front
North Texas faces triple-digit heat and hazy Saharan dust before a stalling weekend cold front brings a welcome cool-down and widespread rain.
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What is cyclosporiasis, the ‘explosive diarrhea' parasite infection tied to produce?
More than a thousand Americans have fallen ill with a condition that can cause “explosive” diarrhea. The culprit, the cyclospora parasite, triggers an unpleasant gastrointestinal infection known as cyclosporiasis. Some states have been more impacted by the parasite than others...
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249 of the most unique baby names in America
It’s easy to find articles with lists of the most popular baby names in America. (In fact, we’ve written many of them!) But this one is different. This list is for the parents who think outside the box. The parents who want their child to be the only one in school with thei...
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Singer Bonnie Tyler, famous for 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart,' dies at 75
Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died. She was 75.
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Historic aviator Wally Funk dies at the age of 87
Wally Funk, who lived in Grapevine, has died, according to the city. In 2021, Funk was celebrated by the city of Grapevine for her historic space flight aboard Blue Origin. The mission was six decades in the making, as Funk, known as a trailblazer for women in aviation and spa...
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Dodgers to visit White House following second straight World Series win
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to visit the White House later this month to celebrate their back-to-back championship victories, a White House spokesperson said. The MLB World Series champions will be welcomed by President Donald Trump on July 23. “President Trump is exc...
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Tennessee railway conductor fired after telling non-Americans ‘you can leave' during tour
A railway conductor on a Tennessee tourist attraction was fired after his comments telling non-Americans they “can leave” were captured on video and went viral on TikTok. The remarks were recorded during the July Fourth holiday on Chattanooga’s popular Incline Railway, a funic...
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Mark Cuban goes to court for records on Dallas Mavericks' Valley View arena deal
Mark Cuban has taken his increasingly public dispute with Dallas Mavericks majority owner Patrick Dumont to court, accusing his business partner of shutting him out of the team’s plans for a new arena and other lucrative development opportunities. A new court filing alleges Du...
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U.S. Olympian David Hearn to be arraigned on charges in Reflecting Pool vandalism case
U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn is set to be arraigned Thursday on charges after being indicted in connection with alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn will be arraigned in D.C. Superior Court after a grand jury indicted him on a single count...
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2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal: France-Morocco is 2022 Semifinal Rematch
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has moved into the quarterfinals, and it kicks off with France-Morocco at Boston Stadium at 3 p.m. It’s a rematch of the 2022 Qatar World Cup Semifinals. France won that game 2-0 before eventually falling to Argentina in their bid to repeat as champions. F...
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Soccer fans in China are rooting for Norway's Erling Haaland, their ‘Ha Bao'
There may not be any Chinese players at this year’s World Cup, but China has found its own soccer hero: Norwegian striker Erling Haaland. The 6-foot-4 Manchester City star is a sensation on Chinese social media, where fans affectionately refer to him as “Ha Bao,” which transla...
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Nonprofit and victims of Oak Cliff apartment explosion face obstacles a month later
More than a month after an explosion shook Oak Cliff, residents at ‘The Bonnie’ Apartments are still without gas, and The Austin Street Center, a local nonprofit, said it’s facing obstacles in its effort to help. Brandy Wright is fed up. “No gas, no hot water. Like it’s stress...
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Trout homers in return from IL, Adell hits 2 HRs as Angels beat Rangers 13-1
Mike Trout hit a two-run homer in his return from the injured list, Jo Adell had two home runs and drove in a career-high five runs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 13-1 on Wednesday night. Trout, who missed 17 games due to a strained right hamstring, hit a 4...
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Dallas libraries to close for city furlough days
The City of Dallas has announced it must close a $30M budget shortfall. City leaders said part of their solution is three furlough days. The furloughs will affect most non-uniform employees in the city. That’s more than 4,000 city employees. The non-paid days off will be on Ju...
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Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in 1983 and seeing new generations succumb to its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75. Tyler...
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U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Persian Gulf, interim deal to end war threatened
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf. The strikes came hours after President Donald...
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Longtime Plano ISD teacher charged with child sex abuse
A Plano ISD elementary school teacher was arrested on Wednesday and was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on the teacher's alleged actions....
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‘Cannot remain silent': Egypt complains officials were biased in World Cup loss to Argentina
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said Wednesday it “cannot remain silent” after what it believes was unfair and biased officiating in Egypt’s 3-2 round of 16 loss against Argentina on Tuesday. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan and several players criticized the officiating afte...
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Texas Tech University facing lawsuit over "unconstitutional" course review rules
Professors at Texas Tech University are suing the school over mandatory course reviews they say are discriminatory and censor instruction.