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At least 4 injured after crane collapses in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood
Miami police said the collapse happened Monday morning in the city’s Brickell neighborhood near Brickell Bay Drive and Southeast 12th Street.
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Airman shares rescue story after Iran shot down jet, saying him surviving was a 'miracle'
A U.S. Air Force colonel sat down with 60 Minutes over the weekend and shared how he survived and was rescued after his jet was shot down in Iran.
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Trump claims a 'strong and smart president' is the only guardrail AI needs
Trump’s post followed a call from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for AI companies to deliberately slow development.
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Hayden Panettiere death probe centers on suspected fentanyl-laced pill, source says
Panettiere was found unresponsive at a Greenville, South Carolina apartment on Aug. 16.
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Amazon pauses operations with 21 Air following deadly Miami airport crash
Information released from the cockpit voice recorder showed one pilot warned the aircraft was moving too fast as the crew prepared to land Sept. 6.
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Kennedy Center warns of bankruptcy, possible closure amid Trump name fight: report
The documents say adding Trump’s name to the building could secure his help with fundraising.
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Wake-Up Weather: PSL weather around the corner?
Monday, September 14th, 2026 Today: Sunny skies with temperatures above average near a record set back in 1965. High Temperature: 100° Winds: S 10-15 G 25 MPH Tonight: Clear skies, breezy winds with temperatures above average. Low Temperature: 76° Winds: S 10-15 G 20 MPH...
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Wisconsin governor candidate survives emergency plane landing in Lake Wausau
Tiffany said the four-seat Beechcraft Bonanza was approaching Wausau Downtown Airport when it lost power Saturday night.
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West Virginia assistant football coach arrested on strangulation charge
He was inducted into the WVU Sports Hall of Fame in 2021.
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Pennsylvania reports 3rd measles-related death as 40-year-old woman dies
Her identity was not released.
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ACU Football falls to Stephen F. Austin, ending home game winning streak
Abilene Christian struggled to find an offensive rhythm Saturday as Stephen F. Austin defeated the Wildcats 26-7.
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Wildcats still searching for first win of the season after dropping home opener to SFA
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - No. 25 Abilene Christian Football opened up the season at home on Saturday, wearing the program's first ever all-black uniforms with the chance for revenge. Stephen F. Austin returned to Abilene 371 days after the last time the two played on Anthony ...
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Behind the mums: Meet the Abilene mom making homecoming special
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene mom with a full-time job finds the time to make homecoming season in West Texas magical for hundreds of students. Allysun Gutierrez owns Designs by DiAlly. She has a daughter and a son, and she has enjoyed making homecoming mums and garters...
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The Clyde Collective unites vendors and community members
The Clyde community gathered for the Clyde Collective on Sunday afternoon.
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Kansas man arrested for online antisemitic death threats toward Ben Shapiro
A Kansas man was charged with sending antisemitic death threats to conservative commentator and Boca Raton resident Ben Shapiro.
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Taylor County GOP chair discusses data centers, affordability & November election
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - With the 2026 election approaching, Taylor County Republican Party Chair Ryan Goodwin said local concerns like affordability, housing and data centers are getting more attention from voters than statewide races. Goodwin said he has been hearing more a...
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Big Country data centers raise light pollution concerns
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Matt Maxwell has been interested in photography for most of his life. He said his parents were fine artists, but he was drawn to photography instead. “I didn't put in the time that they did to make the art that they created,” Maxwell said. “So, I was ...
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Home crowd cheers as Shane Lowry caps record Irish Open win by 11 shots
Shane Lowry was showered with cheers from the home crowd and U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday after he broke the Irish Open record with an 11-shot victory....
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Trump urges Zelensky to halt strikes on Russia diesel sites amid global fuel crunch
President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to stop drone strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, saying the attacks are worsening global fuel shortages.
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Gov. Shapiro says AI needs guardrails from government in response to Anthropic CEO warning
Shapiro said in a statement on social media Sunday that these warnings should be seen as a "bright red flashing light."
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GALLERY: Trump attends the Amgen Irish Open in Doonbeg, Ireland
U.S. President Donald Trump attends the Amgen Irish Open in Doonbeg, Ireland.
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Trump to watch Irish Open finale with Ian Paisley as unity remarks receive criticism
U.S. President Donald Trump is geared to watch the closing round of the Irish Open on Sunday alongside former First Minister of Northern Ireland Ian Paisley....
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Record-quiet Atlantic now has one area to watch
A record-setting quiet Atlantic startThe Atlantic hurricane season has reached a historic milestone: as of September 12th, no hurricanes have formed in the basi...
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Rutherford accounts for 3 TDs, leading Stephen F. Austin over Abilene Christian 26-7 - ABC News
Rutherford accounts for 3 TDs, leading Stephen F. Austin over Abilene Christian 26-7 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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Community gathers for Veteran Suicide Awareness Hike and Remembrance
Veterans and community members gathered on Saturday morning at Abilene State Park for the third annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Hike and Remembrance.
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Rybakina tops Sabalenka to win US Open, claim No. 1 ranking
Elena Rybakina ended Aryna Sabalenka’s reign at the U.S. Open on Saturday night in New York, outlasting the two-time defending champion in a three-set final....
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Man called deputies saying he killed his mother; woman found with apparent stab wounds
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in which an adult male killed his mother.
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The Jim Ned Indians vs. The Wall Hawks
The Jim Ned Indians and Wall Hawks renewed their longstanding rivalry Friday night in Tuscola, with an unstoppable offense meeting a lethal defense.
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AI systems are advancing too fast, Anthropic CEO warns
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling for AI companies to deliberately slow the pace of increasingly powerful model development, arguing safety research cannot...
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Trump visits Ireland for meetings with Irish leaders, Irish Open
President Trump will meet Irish leaders in Dublin before attending the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf resort this weekend.
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Class A / TAPPS High School Football Scores for Friday, September 11
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week three matchups on Friday, Sep. 11. Here are the scores for Class A/TAPPS: TAPPS P. Coran Deo 96 Abilene Christian School 88 Class A (Thursday) Zephyr 59 Bluff Dale 20 (Thursday) O...
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Wylie outlasts Frenship 28-21
WOLFFORTH, Texas (BCH SPORTS) – Despite a late comeback attempt by the Tigers, the Wylie Bulldogs leave Wolfforth with a seven-point victory. Dylan Regala got the scoring started with an incredible rushing touchdown in the second quarter. The receiver lined up in the backfield be...
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Class 2A High School Football Scores for Friday, September 11
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week three matchups on Friday, Sep. 11. Here are the scores for Class 2A: Class 3A/2A Breckenridge 6 Cisco 42 Merkel 53 Colorado City 27 Ballinger 0 Early 21 Class 2A Stamford 42 Hawle...
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Cooper comes from behind to beat San Angelo Central, 28-21
SAN ANGELO, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Cooper Cougars played, maybe, their best half of football to come from behind and beat San Angelo Central, 28-21. The contest between former Little Southwest Conference rivals went back and forth all night long. Central scored first only to ha...
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Class 3A High School Football Scores for Friday, September 11
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week three matchups on Friday, Sep. 11. Here are the scores for Class 3A: Class 4A/3A Sweetwater 42 Big Spring 21 Class 3A 5) Wall 49 Jim Ned 13 Eastland 33 Grape Creek 8 Clyde 57 Coma...
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Permian tops Abilene High in Eagle's final non-district game, 41-29
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Odessa Permian came to Shotwell Stadium and topped the Abilene High Eagles in a slugfest, 41-29. The Panthers scored the first 14 points on touchdowns by Josh Curry and a touchdown reception by Daebreon McDowell. Abilene High got on the board in the ...
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Class 4A High School Football Scores for Friday, September 11
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week three matchups on Friday, Sep. 11. Here are the scores for Class 4A: 6) Springtown 54 Brownwood 6 (Thursday) Snyder 0 L. Estacado 61 Class 4A/3A: Sweetwater 42 Big Spring 21...
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Former CIA officer warns US shift leaves gaps as al-Qaida regroups in Afghanistan
Twenty-five years ago this morning, 19 al-Qaida hijackers turned four commercial airliners into weapons, killing nearly 3,000 people in the Sept. 11 attacks....
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The National News Desk Weekend Edition
The National News Desk Weekend Edition brings you award-winning local storytelling from Sinclair Broadcast Group's local TV newsrooms across the United States....
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Big Country Homepage Sports Cheerleaders of the Week and Sounds of the Game
ALBANY, Texas (BCH Sports) - For the third week of the high school football season in the Big Country, Albany Cheer was awarded the Cheerleaders of the Week and the BCH Sounds of the Game also comes from Albany's Faith Field....
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Century-old Abilene fruit stand takes weekend pause due to record heat
Record heat is putting a century-old Abilene tradition on pause, with R&B Produce closing this weekend as high temperatures impact produce.
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California enacts social media 'age-gating' law: 'We're all leading as parents'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills aimed at making social media safer for kids by limiting so-called addictive features and raising penalties for platforms found negligent in harming children....
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Is America safer since 9/11? Experts flag 'stunning lack of preparedness' for new threats
America has become safer since 9/11 but may be unprepared for terrorism's next wave, according to counterterrorism and homeland security experts at the Council on Foreign Relations....
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Jurors speak out as plea talks possible in Lindsay Clancy case
A Massachusetts jury’s inability to reach a verdict in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has left the case at a turning point.
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'Big Brother' star Angela Murray reveals who she would have taken to the Final 2
If you’re still as confused about Angela Murray’s “Big Brother” eviction, so are we! PauseRewind’s Kevin Zelman got to chat with Angela following her eviction....
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Crime Reports: Several incidents of Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon reported in Abilene
Editor’s Note: The Abilene Police Department supplied the following arrest and incident reports. All information below is based on reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Incidents 4500 block of S 1st S...
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Maria Bartiromo breaks silence after Fox ouster: 'Be back soon'
Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo broke her silence after the network abruptly took her off the air last week, promising to "be back soon."
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels open new front in Middle East conflict
A potential major escalation is unfolding in the Middle East as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have captured strategic territory near the Red Sea.
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Zachary Levi's new movie 'The Fix' pairs him with the 'genuinely chill' Liam Neeson
"The Fix" is in theaters now.
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Their lives changed forever on 9/11: Here's their advice to young Americans
Nine-year-old Matt Bocchi was in his elementary school classroom in Morris County, New Jersey on the morning of 9/11.
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APPROVED: City of Abilene's FY 2027 budget will raise average tax bill $61/year
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene City Council has approved the City's budget for Fiscal Year 2027 after making some last-minute changes, and they also set a tax rate that is going to raise the bill for average homeowners by $61 a year. During Thursday's meeting, council membe...
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Five charged with homicide by child abuse in death of 5-year-old girl
Five people have been arrested in connection with the death of a 5-year-old girl, according to .Aniyah Williams died on August 6, after being taken to a local h...
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Aaron Rodgers slams uni-party in DC, says Trump administration is 'Israel First'
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers slammed the U.S. two-party system, referring to it as a uni-party.
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From Ground Zero to today: EarthCam releases 25-year visual archive
EarthCam’s new time-lapse traces Ground Zero’s transformation from the aftermath of 9/11 to Lower Manhattan’s skyline today.