Boy dies from rabies after waking up to bat on his face
According to a journal report, the unnamed boy died several weeks after the bat landed on his face while on vacation in Ontario.
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Zoo is celebrating the arrival of its newest resident, Lewis, a black-and-white ruffed lemur born on June 15. Lewis was born to parents Ozzy and Fleur, marking the first offspring for first-time mom Fleur. Courtesy of the Abilene Zoo "Given how endangered ...
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Abilene Mom shares her bougie-on-a- budget secrets
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Crime Reports: 3 reported incidents in Abilene
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PHOTOS: Preparations ramp up in NYC ahead of Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's wedding
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Boy dies from rabies after waking up to bat on his face
According to a journal report, the unnamed boy died several weeks after the bat landed on his face while on vacation in Ontario.
Lawmaker: Birthright citizenship 'suicidal'
The Supreme Court upheld the practice shortly before the Utah Republican's Tuesday X post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26 million to charities ahead of wedding
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Iran threatens 'forceful response' if oil tankers don't take approved Hormuz Strait routes
The military in Iran warned Thursday that there would be a “forceful response if the oil tankers didn’t go through the approved Strait of Hormuz routes.
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The building's Observation Deck social media account had some fun suggesting there are easier—and legal—ways to propose.
Florida woman shoots, kills veteran during dispute about Walmart parking spot: authorities
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Teen accused of killing Penn State student caught hiding at relative's Colorado home
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Former CIA Director Brennan sues Trump administration over investigative records
Former CIA Director John Brennan files a lawsuit against the Trump administration, demanding that records about the inquiry into him be preserved.
Psychic dog predicts winner of Team USA v. Belgium before Seattle's final World Cup match
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Data center in northeast Abilene to open 10 buildings worth nearly $11 Billion in 2027
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Trump’s order restricting mail ballot delivery blocked by judge
A federal judge blocked the United States Postal Service from carrying out an executive order from President Donald Trump restricting mail ballot deliveries.
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Reports: McConnell received CPR for cardiac arrest before June hospitalization
The Kentucky Republican was reportedly unconscious minutes before receiving emergency treatment.
GALLERY: America 250 Great American State Fair booths
America 250 took over the National Mall with state-by-state booths previewing US history and identity. Some displays are sparse, others elaborate. National News Desk toured all 50+ to see how each state shows itself.
Trump posts AI video of him as a doctor talking about 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'
President Donald Trump on Thursday morning posted an artificial intelligence video of himself as a doctor talking about Trump Derangement Syndrome.
Abilene Crime Stoppers offering $500 reward for man wanted on evading arrest charge
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Clay Aiken’s son embarrassed him by telling strangers: 'My dad is famous!'
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Hiring cools, wages trail inflation in mixed June jobs report
June's job growth fell short of expectations, following a couple of months of hotter-than-expected reports.