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Man fleeing immigration officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor trailer, police say

A man running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on Tuesday, authorities said.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 14, 2026 · safety

House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent

The Senate passed a bill four years ago to make daylight saving time permanent, but it stalled in the House.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 14, 2026 · local

Trump touts 'tremendous chemistry' with new Iraqi prime minister during White House visit

President Donald Trump gave Iraq's new prime minister an effusive welcome at the White House on Tuesday.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 14, 2026 · local

US restores blockade on Iran after its attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military says it has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran's attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 14, 2026 · business

Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel through a coordinated campaign t

ABC13 Houston · Jul 14, 2026 · local

New York won't build big data centers for a year as it weighs energy and climate risks

No large data centers can be built in New York for up to a year as the state creates rules to protect the environment and its energy grid from the power-hungry facilities fueling artificial intelligen

ABC13 Houston · Jul 14, 2026 · local

Supreme Court justices testify on increasing security funding in rare appearance

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared before Congress on Tuesday.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 14, 2026 · local

US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait

The U.S. launched strikes on Iran, hours after President Donald Trump said Washington is "reinstating" a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 14, 2026 · local

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, picked to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as her late brother's temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 13, 2026 · local

12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros, say merger would 'extinguish competition'

The lawsuit argues that the $81 billion mega merger would "extinguish competition" in Hollywood.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 13, 2026 · local

Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in investigation into protest shooting deaths

Minnesota prosecutors have obtained key evidence in their investigations into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 13, 2026 · local

Police investigate the death of South Africa World Cup soccer player Jayden Adams

The midfielder was found dead at a property in Cape Town, weeks after playing in three of the country's World Cup group games.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 13, 2026 · safety

US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 13, 2026 · events

FIFA selling the field to be used for the World Cup final for $450 a piece

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.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 13, 2026 · local

McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition

Sen. Mitch McConnell is revealing for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 13, 2026 · local

From staunch critic to fierce ally: Graham's long, strange and consequential friendship with Trump

Lindsey Graham's relationship with Donald Trump was a roller coaster.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 12, 2026 · local

Khosla family agrees to purchase defending Super Bowl champion Seattle for $9.612B, AP source says

The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla, in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 12, 2026 · local

A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids

The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed holding facility for migrant families and unaccompanied children next to an airport hub, positioning itself to speed up deportations.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 12, 2026 · local

Lindsey Graham draws tributes for his support of Ukraine, trans-Atlantic ties and Israel

NATO allies, Ukraine and Israel have paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 12, 2026 · local

Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people, wounds 4, police say

A shooting near a street festival killed two people and wounded four others on Saturday in Toronto, Canada, prompting police to warn of an active shooter before later saying the scene was secure.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 12, 2026 · safety

Bipartisan housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature: Here's what to know

A bipartisan bill designed to make homes more affordable for Americans is now law, despite no signature from President Donald Trump on Friday. Supporters call the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act the

ABC13 Houston · Jul 12, 2026 · montgomery

US 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. U.S. Central Command said a short time later that its forces be

ABC13 Houston · Jul 12, 2026 · weather

Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets

Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT. This is a major rupture in a partnership between the iPhone maker and the artificial intelli

ABC13 Houston · Jul 10, 2026 · local

Defense tries to sow doubt about evidence in Charlie Kirk's killing

Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are trying to sow doubt about the case.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 10, 2026 · local

Donald Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape US voting process

It's the latest instance of the Republican president trying to exert White House influence over how U.S. elections are conducted.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 10, 2026 · government

'Heat is not to be played with': Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps

Most of America's Lower 48 states are about to swelter under an unusually large, strong and long-lasting heat dome.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 10, 2026 · weather

Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 10, 2026 · local

Video shown in court shows Kirk killing suspect told roommate 'he wishes he hadn't done it'

The defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing told his roommate "he wishes he hadn't done it" the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a reco

ABC13 Houston · Jul 9, 2026 · local

Bonnie Tyler, who topped charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75

Bonnie Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday

ABC13 Houston · Jul 9, 2026 · local

US star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium

U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 9, 2026 · local

Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 8, 2026 · safety

'The Pitt' leads Emmy nominees with 25, 'Hacks' is top among comedies with 24

"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25, while "Hacks" led all comedies with 24 for its final season as the Emmy nominations were announced.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 8, 2026 · local

Prosecutors play video of suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting after he turned himself in

Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are expected to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors said links the defendant to the suspected mur

ABC13 Houston · Jul 8, 2026 · local

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her

Trump had resumed defamatory attacks against Carroll as his lawyers considered asking the high court to reconsider its decision.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 8, 2026 · local

Cargo plane wreckage found off Pakistan's coast as search continues for 5 missing crew

Officials said the aircraft, operated by the private carrier K2 Airways, reported a navigational system issue while flying with five people on board.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 8, 2026 · local

World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England

Eight teams are left in the World Cup, and the quarterfinals feature the top four countries in FIFA's pre-tournament men's world rankings.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 8, 2026 · local

Manhattan high-rise deemed stable after columns buckled, some evacuations lifted

An under-construction Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilized late Tuesday and some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 8, 2026 · traffic

US launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 8, 2026 · government

Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk

An investigator says the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk strolled Utah Valley University in shorts and a T-shirt and bought a meal at Chick-fil-A on the morning of the conservative activist's as

ABC13 Houston · Jul 7, 2026 · local

Argentina completes comeback, beats Egypt 3-2 to reach World Cup quarterfinals

Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 7, 2026 · local

McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health, remains hospitalized

Aides to McConnell have declined to release any information about his condition, fueling speculation about his prognosis.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 7, 2026 · local

Supreme Court won't block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app downloads

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law requiring age verification for app downloads.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 7, 2026 · local

Former officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination

A former campus police officer testified Monday that he found an apparent "sniper pad" on a rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, as prosecutors sought to convince a state judge they have

ABC13 Houston · Jul 6, 2026 · schools

Delta pilot reports plane being hit by 4th of July firework while landing in Chicago

A Delta Air Lines flight and a firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 6, 2026 · safety

Trump rings Wall Street's opening bell to mark 1st day of trading for Trump Accounts

President Donald Trump on Monday got to ring the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the golden confines of the Oval Office.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 6, 2026 · business

Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit

The discussions will come as Kyiv tries to refocus Trump's attention on the conflict with Moscow and as Trump has publicly mused about Syria's role in the Middle East.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 6, 2026 · local

Calls for revenge as senior Iranian officials appear in public for supreme leader's funeral

Crowds of hundreds of thousands chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel," as they called for revenge over the Feb. 28 attack.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 5, 2026 · local

Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo repeat as hot dog eating champs in Nathan's Famous contest

Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo are champions once again at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest at Coney Island.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 5, 2026 · local

ICE arrests 10,000 people across US in 5-day span, a sharp surge in Trump's deportation push

ICE arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June. The arrests translate into roughly 2,000 per day, a sharp increase over previous periods.

ABC13 Houston · Jul 5, 2026 · safety

Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16

Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final

ABC13 Houston · Jul 4, 2026 · local

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