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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses U.N. General Assembly amid protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders Thursday that attacking Iran "was one of the easiest decisions I've ever had to make."
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Discovery Green showcases the art of Alebrijes and Nahuales
Fantastic Animals in downtown Houston! Discover the Mexican folklore and imagination behind Alebrijes and Nahuales.
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East Coast eyes strengthening nor’easter already battering Mid-Atlantic shores
An early fall nor’easter is gathering strength, threatening coastal flooding, wind and rain from the Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast.
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Ole Miss victims identified as narcotics task force probes 2 student deaths
The two Ole Miss students found dead earlier this week have been identified. Here's what to know.
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As their last stop nears, NYC's orange subway seats get artsy sendoff
Brightly colored seats became ubiquitous on certain train lines starting in the 1970s. Now, cars containing them are being replaced with new models.
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Man accused of filming woman undressing inside department store dressing room, Pasadena PD says
Pasadena PD posted surveillance footage of a man running from a woman, allegedly filmed in the dressing room at a store in the Fairmont area.
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Vacant house destroyed in fire in north Houston at I-45 and Patton
Video from the scene showed the home along I-45 at W Patton Street engulfed in flames as firefighters worked on extinguishing the blaze.
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No injuries reported after 6 apartment units damaged in overnight fire on Richmond Avenue, HFD says
HFD says six units were damaged in a fire at an apartment complex on Richmond Avenue overnight.
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Former Houston State Rep. Garnet Coleman dies at 65
Coleman represented House District 147, including much of Inner Loop Houston, from 1991 until his retirement in 2022. Source
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Possible remains of prehistoric 'thunder beast' discovered at Oceanside, California construction site
The discovery was made this month in Oceanside, California.
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Houston ISD directs schools to cut staff and slash spending amid higher than expected enrollment losses
The announcement comes after a Texas Tribune investigation revealed the reforms the district’s state-appointed superintendent implemented, known as the New Education System, are straining finances....
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Former Houston State Rep. Garnet Coleman dies at 65
Coleman represented House District 147, including much of Inner Loop Houston, from 1991 until his retirement in 2022.
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Man shot to death during fight with suspect in Spring Branch area, police say
Witnesses told police the victim was sitting outside the apartment when he was approached by the suspect, who was wearing a mask, and there was some sort of interaction. At some point in the interaction, the suspect shot the victim....
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Taiwan Academy brings internationally acclaimed drag queen to Houston
'RuPaul’s Drag Race' Season 16 winner Nymphia Wind will be at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on Sept. 24 and at the River Oaks Theatre on Sept. 25.
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3 people spotted climbing out of New York City sewer on Upper East Side
Three unidentified people were seen climbing out of a sewer on Manhattan's Upper East Side before fleeing in two vehicles early Wednesday morning, according to the NYPD....
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Months after rescue, a now-famous Texas owlet was released at Wildflower Center
After about five months of rehabilitation, rescuers say the owlet is ready to survive on its own.
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Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ returns for milestone 25th season: What to expect
“Hell’s Kitchen" is celebrating its 25th season with a new generation of chefs competing for a $250,000 prize and a job with Gordon Ramsay. Here’s what to expect this season....
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Speak your mind with the Philly Phone Project
Local Photographer, Dan Horan started The Philly Phone Project in Philadelphia and gives the public a platform to say anything they desire.
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'Philly Run Tribe': Five friends form huge fitness family in Philadelphia
'Philly Run Tribe' started with five friends and has grown into a huge fitness family across the city.
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Angela Colmenero, Trump’s latest judicial nominee to Southern District of Texas, confirmed on party-line vote
Colmenero’s confirmation increases the proportion of Trump’s lifetime appointments to the Southern District, one of the nation’s busiest, to half its bench....
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Former Texas State Rep. Garnet Coleman, longtime Houston lawmaker, dies
Former Texas State Rep. Garnet F. Coleman, who represented Houston for more than three decades, has passed away, his family says.
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Alfalfa sprouting seeds recalled over possible E. coli, salmonella contamination
Berlin Seeds is recalling 950 pounds of alfalfa sprouting seed sold in 42 states because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella....
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Austin-area residents are pushing for data center bans. State leaders are divided on what to do next
Across Texas, Democrats and Republicans alike are calling for limits on data centers’ water and power use, but efforts to regulate the rapidly growing industry have gained little traction amid divisions among state leaders. Source...
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What to know about vote-by-mail and the Texas' 'suspense' list
An elections administrator explains what is and isn't new this election season. Source
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What to know about vote-by-mail and Texas' 'suspense' list
An elections administrator explains what is and isn't new this election season. Source
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Students outraged after Stanford University uses AI to alter race, appearances in promotional photo
Stanford University is facing criticism after using artificial intelligence to alter a photo of three students in an advertisement.
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This 'library of things' is packed with over a million items used for photo and film
NYC's Prop Haus wants to make your wildest creative dreams a reality.
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Reporters still blocked from White House despite orders to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico
Some reporters are still blocked despite a federal judge temporarily blocking Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the White House.
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Houston Public Media Launches Future Fund with $1 Million Gift from The Cullen Foundation
The Future Fund’s $15.5 million goal is to build a sustainable future for local public media.
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Suspect caught running out of Old Navy after allegedly filming woman undressing, Pasadena PD says
Pasadena PD posted surveillance footage of the man running from the woman whom he allegedly filmed in the dressing room at a store in the Fairmont area....
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Texas Senate race focuses on high prices — but what can candidates actually do about it?
Affordability has dominated the U.S. Senate race in Texas. Both James Talarico and Ken Paxton have promised to help voters' pocketbooks. Source
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Man found dead in Idaho church could be tied to 1980s Tylenol murders, police say
A man who poisoned himself with cyanide in an Idaho church more than 40 years ago has been identified, and investigators say he may be connected to the 1980s Tylenol murders that remain unsolved....
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Today on Texas Standard: Why Texas became a magnet for massive data centers
Hundreds of new data centers are planned across Texas, many to meet the computing demands of artificial intelligence. But as opposition grows across the political spectrum, local communities are finding they may have limited power to stop the projects. Source...
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Texas Standard for Sept. 24, 2026: Why Texas became a magnet for massive data centers
Hundreds of new data centers are planned across Texas, many to meet the computing demands of artificial intelligence. But as opposition grows across the political spectrum, local communities are finding they may have limited power to stop the projects. Source...
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Chrysler recalls nearly 240K Ram 1500 trucks for rearview camera problem
Chrysler is recalling nearly a quarter-million Ram 1500 pickup trucks because of a potential problem with their rearview camera system.
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Remains of Texas State University student identified nearly six years after disappearing
His body was discovered on Sept. 8 near Luling — located east of San Antonio.
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Houston weather forecast: Near-record heat again today
Another hot September day is ahead, with highs climbing into the mid to upper 90s.
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Man dies after fight with girlfriend leads to stabbing at apartment complex, HPD says
Police said they're still trying to determine who initiated the stabbing.
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Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach
Diesel prices are hitting record highs as the Middle East conflict intensifies, affecting American farmers and rural residents.
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Meat recall: Raw pork, beef and goat products recalled after being sold without USDA approval | What to know
The USDA said any product bearing the false establishment number "EST. 1363" should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat.
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Houston ISD state takeover could end this school year, but elected trustees face a long road to full control
Both Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath and state-appointed superintendent Mike Miles said in August Houston ISD could exit the intervention soon, but exiting the takeover is a years long process....
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Loved ones describe a quiet life of 'family, soccer and work' for Austin man shot by ICE
A childhood friend says Wilber Garces Perez has dedicated his life to work and family since arriving in the United States in 2024. He remains in custody after being shot by an ICE agent on Sunday....
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Houston stabbing: Boyfriend dead, girlfriend injured at apartment on Oliver St
A man is dead and a woman is in the hospital after they both sustained knife wounds at a Houston apartment on Wednesday night, police say.
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After Texas DPS neglected tens of thousands of voter applications, Democrats demand an investigation
The number of unprocessed applications continues to grow. Texas Democrats, locked in tight races in November, want Gov. Greg Abbott to probe the failure. Source...
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Kennedy Center closure to last another week, at least, official says
The executive director of the Kennedy Center said in a court filing Wednesday the closure of the performing arts venue will extend another week.
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Hayden Panettiere's death highlights risk of overdose death after stopping and resuming drug use
Experts at Pennsylvania State University's Social Science Research Institute said the risk of overdose death is higher immediately after opioid use disorder treatment...
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Judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s move to bar three news organizations from the White House complex, ordering officials to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico....
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'Can't catch a break': Shoppers squeezed by surging inflation and higher interest rates
Grocery prices have increased more than 20% over the last five years, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed.
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OpenAI's breach of Australian health department website prompts rebuke from Anthony Albanese
Anthony Albanese said he was concerned about OpenAI 's breach of an Australian health department website and that the company took too long to reveal the incident....
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Penn State drug ring: Frat pledges given 'steady hand test' before cutting cocaine, documents reveal
Authorities allege that the drug business was passed down through the fraternity, handed off by brothers who were graduating or studying abroad.
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Oversight of Flock cameras (Sept. 24, 2026)
On Thursday's show: City council members in League City are considering implementing a citizen-led committee to oversee the city's Flock Safety automated license plate reader system. We find out what that could look like....
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Protests expected as Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the U.N. General Assembly as protests are expected outside headquarters and tensions rise over the war in Gaza and a public feud with Mayor Zohran Mamdani....
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Elizabeth Holmes scheduled to move to halfway house in August 2027
Holmes is scheduled to be placed in the Austin Transitional Center.
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Raw pork, beef and goat products recalled after being sold without USDA approval
The USDA said any product bearing the false establishment number "EST. 1363" should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat.
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Judge orders White House to restore access to news outlets Trump banned
A federal judge has ordered the Trump Administration to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2642: Structured Data
Episode: 2642 The Importance of Structuring Data. Today, putting it all together.
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At least 6 Houston-area collectibles stores burglarized in two weeks
A string of break-ins at collectibles stores across the Houston area has business owners on alert. Store owners say thieves are targeting Pokémon cards, other products and cash. At least six stores have been burglarized in the past two weeks across Houston, Cypress and Spring....
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'American Horror Story: 13' premiere held in New York City
Some fan-favorite characters are back for the latest season of "American Horror Story," with the big-name stars who made them famous.
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Pearland pursuit: Over $6,000 goes flying during pursuit, 2 Florida men arrested
Two Florida men were arrested after Pearland police said one of them made multiple ATM transactions using several cards and withdrew large amounts of cash before officers pursued their vehicle....
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Over $6,000 goes flying during pursuit in Pearland; 2 Florida men arrested
Two Florida men were arrested after Pearland police said one of them made multiple ATM transactions using several cards and withdrew large amounts of cash before officers pursued their vehicle....