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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'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...