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Trump administration airs taxpayer-funded TV ad mirroring 2024 campaign spot
A new taxpayer-funded television ad airing under the Trump administration is drawing scrutiny because it closely mirrors a 2024 Trump campaign commercial....
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12 teens, young adults shot after dispute at Georgia park gathering turns violent
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after 12 people were shot during a large gathering early Sunday morning at Carolyn Crayton Park.
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Four Americans among six killed in Athens blast that collapsed building near Acropolis
A deadly explosion tore through Athens’ historic Plaka district near the Acropolis on Friday morning, collapsing a two-story building and killing six people....
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District 19 candidate Tom Sell discusses data centers, affordability & priorities
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Republican Congressional District 19 candidate Tom Sell joined Big Country Politics for a Sunday conversation about his campaign, data center development, affordability, the national debt and his priorities if elected to Congress. Sell, who grew up in...
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Wildcats unable to rally following weather delay against No. 23 Mercer
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - ACU Football welcomed No. 23 Mercer with the message of "we defend Wildcat Stadium." The Wildcats returned home to Anthony Field following the program's first win of the season, hoping to begin a win streak. In 2025, head coach Keith Patterson made i...
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ACU has 5 turnovers in loss to Mercer
Abilene Christian’s football game against Mercer took nearly four and a half hours to complete after a prolonged lightning delay.
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GOP senators in tight races break with Trump, urge ICE to coordinate with local police
Republicans in some of the country’s most competitive midterm races are breaking with President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration agenda.
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After more than a century, Abilene church building to change hands
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - One of Abilene’s oldest churches is being sold to a private school. The congregation of St. Paul United Methodist Church voted in favor of selling its building to Abilene Classical Academy. Founded in 1909, the church has provided more than a century ...
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Bill Gates warns AI could be used to trigger 'a billion deaths,' urges regulation
Artificial intelligence is now powerful enough to cause catastrophic harm, Bill Gates warned.
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Maher: Trump’s 'f--- around and find out’ approach may deter crime
Comedian Bill Maher offered President Donald Trump unusual praise Friday, arguing the president’s hard-line image may be helping deter crime.
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Three fatal crashes reported across Big Country Friday
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Three men have died following three separate fatal crashes in the Big Country on Friday, September 25. The first crash occurred at 2:22 p.m. on State Highway 36 in Taylor County. According to the preliminary investigation, the driver may have expe...
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Epstein survivors sue estate over CSAM collection, cite Palm Beach investigation failures
Survivors are suing Epstein’s estate over the handling of images of them as children, while the lawsuit revisits what investigators missed in Palm Beach....
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Coleman Police seek public’s help locating missing 71-year-old man
The Coleman Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing Coleman resident who was last seen early Saturday.
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Two senior FBI counterterrorism officials demoted after handling threats to Katie Miller
Two senior FBI officials in Washington were demoted and reassigned to FBI headquarters Friday.
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GALLERY: President Trump attends Presidents Cup in Illinois
President Trump attends the Presidents Cup in Illinois.
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Five men arrested near US airbase in UK on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
Law enforcement in the UK said that it arrested five men on Sunday in the middle of the night, local time, near an air base used by the US.
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Honorary chairman tradition brings Trump back to Presidents Cup in Illinois
President Donald Trump is returning to the Presidents Cup on Sunday for the second time as the honorary chairman.
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Abilene man dies after suspected medical emergency causes Taylor County crash
An Abilene man died Friday after a suspected medical emergency caused his vehicle to leave State Highway 36 in Taylor County,
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'100% to 99% chance' El Niño lasts 6 months: What does that mean for you?
El Niño is here, growing stronger by the day, and getting ready for a long stay. Climate models indicate the phenomenon is nearly certain to last not just through this fall and winter, but also into spring of 2027....
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San Antonio teen killed in Scurry County rollover crash
An 18-year-old San Antonio man was killed Friday night after his vehicle left U.S. Highway 84 and overturned in Scurry County,
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Two giant pandas on loan from China land in Atlanta and head to Zoo Atlanta
Two giant pandas, on loan from the Chinese government as part of Beijing's long-standing "panda diplomacy," landed in Atlanta early Sunday morning.
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Trump says that Iran wants a Strait of Hormuz deal ‘because they’re dying’
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran wants to strike a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz "because they're dying."
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JP Pickles helps Mercer edge Abilene Christian 34-17 - ABC News
JP Pickles helps Mercer edge Abilene Christian 34-17 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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'A lot of people are scared of them': $300,000 AI-powered robot dog stuns Texans
The annual Clyde Pecan Festival returned to Bulldog Community Park on Saturday.
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War Hawks fall on the road after fourth quarter surge from the Spartans
DUBUQUE, Iowa (BCH Sports) - McMurry football moves to 2-2 on the season following a 35-28 road loss to University of Dubuque. The War Hawks overcame a 21 point deficit that the Spartans had built by the second quarter, tying the game at 21 at the end of the third quarter. "We re...
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Howard Payne wins historic game at the Star
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Howard Payne football announced back in May that the Yellow Jackets would partake in the first college football game played at Dallas Cowboys' Ford Center at the Star. That time is now. HPU took on Simpson College in Frisco on Saturday, the Yellow Ja...
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Community unites for local food drive
Abilene residents and volunteers gathered on Saturday for a food drive benefiting the Food Bank of West Central Texas and those who rely on its services....
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Trump says he approved rollback of Biden-era fuel economy rules, cutting mpg targets
President Donald Trump said Saturday he has approved new fuel economy standards that would roll back Biden-era vehicle efficiency rules.
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Air Force identifies airman found dead in burned car at Eglin Air Force Base
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Air Force Medical Examiner has identified the body found in a burned car on Wednesday at Range Road 234 and Lewis Turner Boule...
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Trump seeks to cancel nearly $1B in congressionally approved funds
With just five days left in the fiscal year, President Donald Trump moved to cancel nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved spending.
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SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California, lands booster at sea
Before sunrise on the West Coast, SpaceX sent another classified US military mission into orbit, the third such Space Force launch from the California base....
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Trump administration awards $23M to boost rural healthcare in Delaware
A major infusion of federal money is headed to Delaware health centers, with nearly $23 million aimed at expanding care and modernizing services.
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Repeat DUI offender, 76, admits to drinking rum & snorting coke while driving: sheriff
A man was charged with his latest DUI after he admitted he was driving on a suspended license while drinking rum and snorting cocaine, according to authorities....
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Tennessee Supreme Court denies stay for death row inmate Christa Pike
As Tennessee prepares for a Sept. 30 execution, the Tennessee Supreme Court has denied death row inmate Christa Gail Pike’s request to stop it.
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Cross Plains dominant defense key in win vs. Hamlin
Cross Plains and Hamlin opened district play Friday night with the Buffaloes looking to find a way through a strong Pipers defense.
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Nor'easter batters East Coast with flooding, fierce winds
A powerful nor'easter battered the East Coast on Saturday, flooding coastal communities, knocking out power, and bringing heavy rain, high surf, and damaging wi...
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US rejects UN pandemic preparedness declaration, blocking consensus adoption
The United States rejected a proposed nonbinding UN declaration on pandemic preparedness Friday.
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College football fans welcome Trump, Air Force One flyover with cheers at big game
College football fans greeted President Donald Trump with cheers as Air Force One soared over Neyland Stadium in Tennessee on Saturday.
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Episcopal priest claims 'God is nonbinary' & Jesus is trans, igniting outrage online
An Episcopal priest in Manhattan is sparking outrage after allegedly proclaiming that "God is nonbinary" and "trans."
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Family files lawsuit against daycare over alleged 'fight club'
A Fort Worth family sued Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger, alleging staff members held a 'child fight club' involving their 4-year-old son.
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Trump rejects Iran proposal, expects renewed bombing after midterms
President Donald Trump reportedly rejected Iran's proposed seven-day ceasefire and told aides he expects U.S. bombing to resume after midterm elections....
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Woman identified after human remains found in murder suspect's trunk, plastic tub: police
Dismembered human remains found in a plastic tub and several garbage bags were identified as a 26-year-old Georgia woman, according to authorities.
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Nor'easter arrives with high wind, heavy rain, and coastal flooding
An impactful storm has arrived, and at least two more days of high wind and heavy rain are expected.
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Valet intervened as suspect bit off woman's forehead in downtown Seattle attack
A hotel employee says he had to spring into action after watching a woman carry out an unprovoked attack toward another woman in downtown Seattle, which left on...
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Class 2A High School Football Scores for Friday, September 25
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week three matchups on Friday, Sep. 25. Here are the scores for Class A/TAPPS: Class A/TAPPS May 74 Abilene Christian School 86 Class A West Texas 0 Hermleigh 62 Blackwell 62 Highland ...
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Cooper community honors Krystal Balvantin as Cougars secure 49-28 win over Memorial
Wichita Falls Memorial and Abilene Cooper traded big plays and touchdowns in a high-scoring game that ended with Cooper pulling away for a 49-28 win.
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Abilene High overcomes a slow start to beat Lubbock High, 31-7
LUBBOCK, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Abilene High Eagles managed just three points in the first half and trailed Lubbock High 7-3 before exploding for a 31-7 victory. The Eagles kicked the field goal late in the 2nd quarter to take the lead, but the Westerners returned the ensuing k...
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Class 3A High School Football Scores for Friday, September 25
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week five matchups on Friday, Sep. 25. Here are the scores for Class 3A: Class 4A/3A Snyder 20 Sweetwater 83 Class 3A Hamilton 51 Eastland 0 Tolar 42 Comanche 24 Fort Stockton 21 Clyde...
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Class 4A High School Football Scores for Friday, September 25
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week five matchups on Friday, Sep. 25. Here are the scores for Class 4A: Class 4A Brownwood 42 China Spring 21 Class 4A/3A Snyder 20 Sweetwater 83...
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Cooper opens District 2-5A Division II with a 49-28 victory over Wichita Falls Memorial
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Cooper used a 21-point run in the third and fourth quarters to pull away from Wichita Falls Memorial and win, 49-28. The two teams went back and forth in the first half. Both teams found the end zone two times. Markquel Sims and Dot Dunson scored the...
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Undefeated Clyde strikes first, Fort Stockton answers early on homecoming night
Homecoming night in Clyde featured an early back-and-forth before the undefeated Bulldogs pulled away for a 56-20 win over Fort Stockton.
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Abilene High defeats Lubbock High 31-7 after scoreless first half
A scoreless first half between Abilene High and Lubbock High finally broke when the Eagles settled for a field goal to take a 3-0 lead.
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Police: Woman fatally shot husband, set fire to home where daughter was found dead
Nicole Ellen Taylor, 55, was charged with first-degree murder, first-degree arson and use or presentation of a firearm during the commission of a felony...
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Michigan student speaks out after confronting El-Sayed at town hall over Iran stance
A tense exchange between a Michigan student and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed during a town hall Wednesday has gone viral.
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VIDEO | Suspect critical after pointing shotgun at officers, prompting police to open fire
Ten San Antonio police officers opened fire on a man Friday night after he allegedly racked a shotgun and pointed it at them in a bar parking lot.
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OpenAI says AI agents interacted with Education, Commerce, SEC websites in US
OpenAI said Friday found its AI agents may have bypassed security controls, disrupted services, or otherwise affected outside websites during training....
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2 arrested in drug raid as 500 units of kratom found; Days after Ole Miss students' deaths
Two smoke shop employees were arrested on drug charges on Thursday in Oxford, Mississippi, just days after two students from the Ole Miss University were found....
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New court filing raises concerns about Kohberger’s understanding before guilty plea
Bryan Kohberger, the man serving four life sentences for the 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students, is challenging his guilty plea.
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Missouri redistricting fight back in spotlight as justices block 2025 map
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed lower-court orders that had blocked the use of Missouri’s 2025 redrawn congressional map.
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What you donate could help build a home—or become a cost for Habitat for Humanity Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – You never know what you might find inside the Habitat for Humanity Abilene ReStore. “We love all of our donors. We love people who have something that is a surplus in their lives and think about us and decide that we are who they want to give those th...