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'Friendship': China's president gifts Zoo Atlanta 2 panda bears
Two bamboo-munching diplomats are headed to the U.S., as Chinese President Xi Jinping gifted Zoo Atlanta a pair of giant pandas.
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Forecast shifts 15 House races toward Democrats as midterm outlook darkens for GOP
The Cook Political Report shifted 15 House races toward Democrats, forecasting a Democratic House majority amid growing GOP headwinds. The Senate remains a toss-up, though a political expert says Democrats hold an edge....
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Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed Missouri congressional map
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a GOP effort to use a new Missouri congressional map in November's midterm elections.
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Netflix developing series 'loosely inspired' by alleged Penn State drug ring: report
Netflix is reportedly developing a comedy series "loosely inspired" by an alleged college fraternity drug ring that will be written by and star Charlie Hall....
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White House TV pool resumes after CNN regains access following Trump ban
The five-network White House TV pool resumed coverage Friday after CNN regained access to its pool duties.
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Massie: Trump's 'comeuppance will happen on Election Day,' then 'a reckoning' the next day
Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie said that the president's "comeuppance will happen on Election Day" this November.
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SAVE Act still relevant among some Senate Republicans as midterms approach
Utah Republican Mike Lee spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday about overcoming Democratic obstruction to pass the bill's voting restrictions.
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28 new license plate reader/livestream pole-mounted cameras coming to Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - 28 new pole-mounted cameras are coming to the City of Abilene with the ability to read license plates and livestream. They aren't flock cameras - they are called outpost cameras from the brand Axon - which is the company that the City of Abilene is us...
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White House defends government-funded Trump ad as Democrats demand answers
The White House is defending a government-funded television advertisement featuring President Donald Trump as a public service announcement, pushing back on Democratic lawmakers....
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Two Queens men arrested after emerging from Midtown manhole, police say
Two Queens men face trespassing charges after allegedly emerging from a Manhattan manhole near a sensitive UN General Assembly security zone.
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Global sovereign debt now higher than post-WWII; IMF says situation is 'worrisome'
The world's fiscal house is not in order.
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Mississippi woman's hanging was 'staged' after murder linked to drug dispute: detective
Investigators said they believe Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was hanged from a tree in a "staged" scene" in Mississippi....
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Bystander pulls driver out of burning dump truck in Callahan County
CALLAHAN COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A bystander pulled a driver from a burning dump truck that rolled over and wrecked in Callahan County Friday morning. The wreck happened on Hwy 36 just north of the Church of Christ around 11:30 a.m. Police at the scene told KTAB and KRBC the ...
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High-price concerns weigh on consumer sentiment, GOP midterm hopes
A key tracker of consumer sentiment sank to a four-month low in September, adding to Republicans' challenges as they try to hold control of Congress in the midterms that are now less than 40 days away....
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Trump to unveil new AI tool to navigate federal government websites
President Trump is set to unveil a new AI tool on Tuesday that will help Americans navigate federal government websites.
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San Angelo to unveil Safe Haven Baby Box at Central Fire Station
A new Safe Haven Baby Box will be officially unveiled and blessed next month at San Angelo’s Central Fire Station,
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HUD showcases innovation, looks for affordable housing solutions
For many Americans, homeownership is starting to feel like an increasingly distant milestone.
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New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns after probe finds harassment, ethics lapses
New Jersey’s lieutenant governor resigned Friday after an investigation found sexual-harassment and ethics-policy violations.
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Animal cruelty investigation underway after dog slammed into wall at Abilene car wash
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An animal cruelty investigation is now underway after a video showing a suspect slamming a dog into the wall of an Abilene car wash went viral. Abilene police confirm the suspect in the video, which was taken at a car was on the 5200 block of US-277 a...
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Eastland Mavericks vs. Hamilton Bulldogs
On Friday Sept. 25, the Eastland Mavericks and the Hamilton Bulldogs will face off.
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Iran pitches seven day roadmap for ceasefire, renewed nuclear talks
Iran has presented the United States with a seven-day plan aimed at halting months of fighting.
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Taylor County receives 3,500 voter registration records after state backlog
Taylor County election officials are working to process approximately 3,500 voter registration records received this week after a state-level technological erro...
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Susan Collins hanging onto Senate seat despite heavy political gravity
The Maine Republican remains locked in a tight race with her Democratic opponent, Troy Jackson.
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Taylor County receives backlog of 3,500 voter registrations due to state error
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Taylor County has received a backlog of 3,500 voter registrations to process due to an error with the State of Texas. This error affected individuals who registered to vote online through the Texas Department of Public Safety's portal - official...
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James Comey arraignment delayed until January 2027: report
The arraignment for former FBI Director James Comey has been pushed to January 2027, but the judge hasn’t set a trial date yet, according to reports.
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Iranian foreign minister to address UN General Assembly after 7-day Strait of Hormuz offer
Iran gave the U.S. a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end the war, and resume nuclear talks, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
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US examining whether to get involved militarily in Cuba: report
The U.S. Army Reserve is considering if it will give the military’s Southern Command police forces and other units in about four months, according to reports....
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New Jersey Gov. Sherrill calls on Lt. Gov. Caldwell to resign over ethics report findings
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) gave Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell (D) until Friday to resign after an ethics report found he allegedly violated state policy....
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Supreme Court lets Trump administration use voter eligibility database before midterms
The emergency order allows states to use the Department of Homeland Security’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program, known as SAVE.
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GOP slams Democrats for socialist rise, but midterm voters care more about economy
Republican leaders, though aware of the power of strong economic messaging, continue to explore a far less proven strategy to cut their losses.
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Housing affordability takes another hit as mortgage rates cross 7%
Steadily rising mortgage rates are adding to the housing market’s longstanding struggles with affordability.
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Mystery sonic booms rattle Winters, prompts brief school lockdown
A series of unexplained sonic booms has rattled Winters over the past month
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Ex-DOJ attorney Alina Habba to marry Turkish billionaire: report
Former acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba is set to marry Turkish billionaire Turhan Mildon on Saturday, according to a report.
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Fact Check Team: Does cashless bail put people accused of murder back on the street?
President Donald Trump vowed to end “no cash bail,” at the Republican Midterm Convention, arguing that the policy can put people accused of murder back on the s...
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Crime Reports: Stalking 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 N 10th Street & N Jef...
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Winters warns public to stay away from West Dale fire scene during investigation
The City of Winters is warning residents to stay away from a fire scene on West Dale as law enforcement and fire investigators continue to process the area.City...
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Large search underway after 2-year-old girl walks away from Virgina home
A large search is underway Friday after a 2-year-old girl walked away from her home in Cumberland County Thursday evening.
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Obama says federal government isn't as corrupt as it used to be
Former President Barack Obama said in a recent episode of his podcast that the federal government is less corrupt than it used to be.
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Trump plans Mobile rally Oct. 2 with Alabama Senate candidate Barry Moore
President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally next week in Mobile alongside U.S. Senate candidate and U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, according to Moore’s campaign....
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Susan Sarandon, 'Hacks' star among notable names arrested at Netanyahu UN protest
The arrests came as Netanyahu addressed delegates inside the U.N. amid mounting international condemnation.
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Texas counties uncover 100,000+ delayed voter records dating back to October 2025
New county data suggests the DPS voter registration issue is far larger than initially known, with more than 100,000 records identified in six counties alone....
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee officially proclaims Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton 9 to 5 Day
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a proclamation designating Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton 9 to 5 Day.
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Tucker Carlson says Trump should have been removed from office after threat of nuclear war
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson called for President Donald Trump to be removed from office via the 25th Amendment for threatening nuclear war.
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Iran proposes reopening Strait, resuming nuclear talks if US lifts blockade
Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting talks over its nuclear program within seven days if the United States agrees to several things....
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VOTE: Which party would do a better job dealing with the cost of living?
Which party would do a better job dealing with the cost of living?
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Abilene Zoo to host free first responder appreciation event
The Abilene Zoo will offer free admission to first responders and their families during a First Responder Appreciation event Saturday evening.
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Xi eyes two more Trump meetings as he wraps up Washington summit
The visit concludes Xi’s three-day trip to the United States, where he and President Donald Trump discussed trade and artificial intelligence safety.
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Zelenskyy says US moves to restart Russia-Ukraine talks, backs Patriot production
He said the sides would return in about 10 days with their views and results.
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Football Friday Night Presented By First Financial Bank: Sep. 25, 2026
It's the 41st Anniversary Season of Football Friday Night!Watch Football Friday Night Presented By First Financial Bank on KTXS at 10 20 p.m.
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Pope Leo XIV backs 'good coverage' when asked about Trump media ban
Leo has previously voiced support for a free and independent press.
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Teacher, 10-year-old student die after water emergency during school field trip
The incident happened during a Borlaug Elementary “School of the Wild” field trip at the MacBride Nature Recreation Area in eastern Iowa.
