Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is racking up support to become Maine’s next Democratic Senate nominee, with one of his top opponents, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, ending her campaign on Sunday. “Donald Trump’s attacks on our democracy are only accelerating, and the best...
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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.
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.
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.
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 that is expected to bring heavy rain to the Northern Gulf Coast.
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 Jones AT&T Stadium...
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 nonprofit has five tim...
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 I avoid? Huma...
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 renew his theme of d...
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, Texas, was killed ...
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 Bahrain, the home o...
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.
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.
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, to feel confident...
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.
Vice President JD Vance’s family just got a little bigger. On Sunday, Second Lady Usha Vance gave birth to a baby boy.
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, around 9.5 mill...
Southeast Texas is facing a heightened threat of tropical weather later this week, as a developing system in the northeastern Gulf is projected to march toward the Texas coast.
A multi-state manhunt is intensifying across Florida, Georgia and Alabama for 38-year-old Isabelle Rose Johnson, who is wanted for murder.
Argentina ultimately fell to Spain 1-0.
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.
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-reviewed the tes...
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 block of FM (Farm to...
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.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final got the Super Bowl treatment for the first time ever, turning soccer’s biggest stage into a global celebration of music, culture and unity. The 11-minute spectacle featured performances from Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira and Burna Boy, while also squeezing ...
Anyone who purchased a toaster oven online through Amazon or Costco in the last two years will want to check the model number. Panasonic has recalled more than 11,000 toaster ovens over concerns they may pose a risk of shock or a fire hazard. According to a notice posted by the U.S. Consume...
And that’s a wrap on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After 104 games, nearly 300 goals and Spain topping Argentina to become champions out of 48 teams, the tournament came to a close. The next World Cup will actually be the 2027 women’s competition in Brazil next summer. But the next men’s tournam...
Second lady Usha Vance gave birth Sunday to her fourth child, Vance’s office announced on X. “We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning,” the Vance family said in a statement. “Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to me...
A year-long cockfighting ring investigation led to the arrest of a man and the seizure of 181 roosters in Van Zandt County. The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Wills Point Police Department and the SPCA of Texas, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of V...
The World Cup title is going to Spain. Spain took down reigning champion Argentina and Lionel Messi 1-0 in the 2026 final in New York/New Jersey on Sunday. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal all the way in the 106th minute, as Spain capitalized on Argentina being down to 10 men following...
The older brother of former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been charged after Honolulu police say he allegedly tried to lure several children to his Waikīkī hotel room.
The U.S. military announced Sunday it recovered unidentified human remains while searching for an American service member reported missing after an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan, as another U.S. service member was killed in a separate incident in Iraq. U.S. Central Command said mi...
A rising professional boxer was killed Saturday morning in Central Texas after a motorist allegedly reversed his vehicle and struck her as she rode her bicycle, authorities said.
Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is racking up support to become Maine’s next Democratic Senate nominee, with one of his top opponents, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, ending her campaign on Sunday. “Donald Trump’s attacks on our democracy are only accelerating, and the best...
A Utah firefighter, his wife and three of their children were reportedly killed after a flash flood swept through southern Utah while the family was hiking and canyoneering.
Dallas police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Sunday morning after a disturbance outside a business in Southeast Dallas.
Ryan Fox of New Zealand survived a wild ride along the back nine of Royal Birkdale and delivered the biggest putt of his life Sunday, making a 12-foot birdie on the final hole to win the British Open for his first major title. Five players had a share of the lead at some point Sunday. Cameron ...
A powerful ridge of high pressure building across the Plains is ushering in a prolonged stretch of dangerous, triple-digit heat and dry conditions across the region this week, pushing temperatures up to 10 degrees above normal for late July.
What to KnowFerran Torres scored the opener for Spain in the 106th minute with Nico Williams’ header getting the assist.Enzo Fernandez received two yellow cards late in regulation to put Argentina down a man in extra time. Argentina did not record a single shot in regulation, with Spain missing s...
The Trump administration has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to consider government requests to deport so-called “alien terrorists” from the United States. The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was established in 1996 but had never received a petit...
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