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WATCH: Congressional staffer struck by lightning walks away without serious injuries
Doorbell footage shows Fahmy walking toward his vehicle when a bright flash and a loud pop send him collapsing to the ground.
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MapQuest hits No. 1 in app stores after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
MapQuest also released an online tool that lets users jokingly rename Lake Ontario.
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Man killed after heavy machinery falls on him at Texas construction site
Police said they were awaiting the results of the investigations before releasing the victim’s identity.
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19-year-old found dead, staff member hurt in Virginia elementary school shooting
Police said about three minutes passed between the initial call and officers finding the gunman.
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Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and Ms. Magazine co-founder, dies at 92
Known for her signature aviator glasses and center-parted hair, Steinem became one of the most recognizable figures of the U.S. women’s movement.
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Jury in Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues to deliberate as risk of a mistrial grows
Judge William Sullivan told the courtroom on Wednesday that jurors were at an impasse.
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Therapist accused of engaging in sexual activity with client, helping him leave facility
A former mental health therapist was accused of helping a client leave a restricted facility for alleged sexual encounters.
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New Abilene ISD superintendent lays out his vision for the district's future
Superintendent Dr. Joseph Waldron is entering his first school year at the district’s helm with an emphasis on instructional quality.
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4-year-old dies after 9 minutes underwater in Chattanooga pool; Uncle faces charges
A 4-year-old boy is dead after drowning in an apartment complex pool, and now a Chattanooga man faces charges.
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DOJ seizes $560,000 in crypto donations intended for Hamas
Federal authorities have seized more than a half-million dollars in cryptocurrency donations intended for Hamas.
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A $40B pay-to-play problem for youth sports in US. Can a new bill fix it?
America is facing another crisis: youth sports and the rising costs to participate.On any given day in D.C., you may see kids playing sports around parks. For...
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Cisco Fire Department highlights staffing, funding challenges
The Cisco Fire Department released a public service announcement Wednesday morning highlighting its struggles to make ends meet.
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Stamford and Haskell worked together to honor the legacy of Mitch "Mac" McLemore
STAMFORD, Texas (BCH Sports) - After a two-year hiatus, the oldest rivalry in the Big Country was renewed for the 107th time as the Stamford Bulldogs and Haskell Indians took the field as rivals. But tonight, they came together as allies to honor the memory of Coach Mitch McLemor...
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'We're not stopping': 110 driving schools shut down after English failures tied to crashes
The federal government has shut down more than 110 commercial driving schools, effective immediately.
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Views of widespread government corruption at record high: Gallup
A record 89% of Americans say government corruption is widespread, Gallup finds, with Democrats' concerns surging while Republican views remain consistently high....
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At least 3 dead, police officers among 'multiple victims' hurt in Minneapolis shooting
Two people were killed -- and the suspect is dead -- after a shooting in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, according to authorities.
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Live Q&A: What Will the Lindsay Clancy Jury Decide?
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial will return to court for a remarkable sixth day of deliberations Thursday, after they've now deadlocked twice....
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'Cat in the Hat' school-threat in Tennessee leads to investigation of high school student
A Warren County High School student was served with a juvenile petition Tuesday after an investigation into a reported online threat.
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Father charged in Penn State's alleged cocaine trafficking ring cross examined in court
The father facing charges in connection to Penn State's alleged cocaine trafficking ring was cross examined in court on Wednesday.
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Texas mom pushes Bee’s Law to require autism, trauma training across justice system
A Texas mother is taking her daughter’s story to the state Capitol, hoping it will help change how the justice system handles cases involving autistic victims....
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Car tire efficiency rules start in 2029, with full rollout by 2033 in California
California's new tire-efficiency standards promise fuel savings and cleaner air, but industry officials and free-market advocates warn they could raise tire costs and narrow consumer choice....
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5-year-old meets the bone marrow donor who helped save his life
Groomster was diagnosed as a toddler with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects blood clotting and the immune system.
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Travis Kelce reveals his and Taylor Swift's dog's name and new wedding details
We have a name!After fans first got a good look at Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s dog, a fluffy white Samoyed, we finally got to learn her name.It’sWendy!Wend...
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Michigan AG Nessel urges Jewish Democrats: put 'needs of the world' above 'self-interest'
Michigan Attorneu General Dana Nessel told fellow Jewish Democrats to place the 'needs of the world' above 'our own self-interest' on Sunday.
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NYC mayor moves to block generative AI in classrooms for young students
New York City is moving to sharply limit how students interact with generative artificial intelligence in classrooms, rolling out a sweeping one-year ban....
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DOJ sues Kansas schools over transgender student privacy guidance
The Justice Department is suing Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, escalating a federal fight over how schools handle information about transgender and gender-...
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Charlie Kirk's death anniversary brings eulogies
Senator Mike Lee said Tuesday that Kirk would've become president.
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Food Bank of West Central Texas launches 1 million meal challenge for Hunger Action Month
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Food Bank of West Central Texas is kicking off Hunger Action Month with an ambitious goal to provide 1 million meals to neighbors in need across 13 counties by the end of September. The 13 counties it serves extend beyond the Big Country. These co...
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DHS crackdown on undocumented migrants breaks records for arrests and deportations
The pressure campaign by the Trump administration to arrest and deport as many undocumented immigrants as possible appears to be in full swing.
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Hunger Has a Face: Broc Baird and the Food Bank of West Central Texas
The Abilene People podcast features Broc Baird, Director of Marketing & Communications for the Food Bank of West Central Texas, discussing local food insecurity, the Million Meal Challenge for September, and efforts to improve service accessibility....
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Democratic voters want generational change, but it comes with conditions
Democratic voters in Massachusetts highlighted the limits of a growing push for generational change on Tuesday, opting to keep longtime incumbents in office ove...
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Luke Bryan fires back at critics who claim he used AI in new music
The "American Idol" judge's song "Fish Hunt Golf Drink" has been dragged online earlier this year.
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US, Iran trade strikes as report details Russian help on Iranian missile technology
The United States and Iran are trading fire again after weeks of relative calm.
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San Angelo City Council moved ahead on several infrastructure projects
The San Angelo City Council advanced several major infrastructure projects Tuesday.
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2-year-old killed, mother found 'attempting self-harm' at Illinois home: police
A 2-year-old child was found dead at an Illinois home as police investigate what they described as "a domestic-related homicide."
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Coast Guard jet carrying DHS Secy. Markwayne Mullin emergency lands after engine failure
A Coast Guard jet that was carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and other DHS officials made an emergency landing outside of Washington, D.C....
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Tuscola mother accused of sending explicit photos of own child via Facebook
TUSCOLA, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A Tuscola mother is accused of sending explicit photos of her own child via Facebook. Lindsay Holeman was booked into the Taylor County Jail Tuesday for Possession of Child Pornography with intent to promote in connection to the allegations. Court doc...
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Hikers confront group for leaving trail, approaching mountain goats in Glacier Natl. Park
A confrontation between two groups of hikers broke out in Glacier National Park the week of Aug. 24 after one group was seen off trail and approaching several m...
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Texas's Talarico calls on Paxton to agree to debate
The two Senate candidates have stuck to distant attacks without a debate stage to duke it out.
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Tim Curry official cause of death revealed: report
Curry died Aug. 25 at the age of 80 at his home in Los Angeles.
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Fact Check Team: America is getting older. And baby boomers are a big reason why.
The U.S. is getting older and the aging of the massive Baby Boomer generation is a major reason why.
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Labor Day Deals: 9 vibey products that are 50% off or more
Amazon is swimming with Labor Day deals right now, and we've gathered 10 you won't want to miss.
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Legal analyst breaks down possible verdicts in Lindsay Clancy murder trial
NBC 10 legal analyst Austin Dana goes through the possible verdicts the jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial can consider.
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Jeff Corwin returns to TV with 'Southern Wild'
"Jeff Corwin’s Southern Wild" will bring all the nature across the Appalachian Mountains to your TV screens this Fall.
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Lionel Richie still hospitalized in ICU with cardiac issues: report
Lionel Richie is still in the hospital according to new reporting.Over the weekend, Richie checked into the ICU at a hospital in the St. Louis area after perfor...
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Stalking suspect charged over stolen Native American remains
A Fond du Lac man accused of stalking a Madison woman for over a decade faces new accusations that he had stolen Native American remains in his basement....
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Police search for father accused of incest after daughter's newborn found dead on roadside
Investigators determined the 14-year-old gave birth beside the road before allegedly leaving the newborn on the ground.
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Trump signs emergency declaration for Hawk Fire assistance in Nevada
President Donald Trump has signed an emergency declaration for the Hawk Fire in the Reno area.