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Prince Harry and Meghan plan return to U.K.; children to start British school in September
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay this fall.
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Abilene heat: When will the triple digits end?
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene has spent the past couple of weeks getting a serious reminder that a West Texas summer doesn’t always know when to quit. After a brief break from the worst of the heat earlier in August, temperatures have roared back, with Abilene reaching tri...
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Ranger Fire Chief Fox says conditions remain critical amid triple-digit heat and winds
Triple-digit heat, strong winds and grass fires are keeping Ranger firefighters busy, prompting a community water drive.
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Rep. Jared Moskowitz takes aim at DSA following Florida primary win
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida) is taking aim at the Democratic Socialists of America and left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker following his win Tuesday....
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DeSantis calls Mike Caruso allegations 'truly horrific’ after suspending him
DeSantis’ remarks came after Caruso was arrested Tuesday and charged with five felonies involving the alleged abuse of a child.
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Gov. Shapiro thanks medical staff for saving troopers after deadly collision with plane
Shapiro said both troopers in the crash are expected to survive their injuries, and are a part of an elite aviation unit with the state police.
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Trump says 'most crushing' U.S. economic operation against Iran is underway
President Trump announced on Truth Social Wednesday evening that the "MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER" against Iran amidst negotiations to reopen the Stra...
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Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes
Texas is at the center of a rapidly growing fight over the expansion of data centers, as farmland is converted into industrial server sites.
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De Leon enters the new season with playmaker, innovation and football smarts
De Leon, Texas (BCH Sports) - De Leon is a brilliant program. Yeah, the Bearcats bring physicality. They have guys that are returning that made it to the All-State Team, district newcomers of the year, district lineman of the year, and playmakers that can rise to any occasion. El...
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'Big Brother' recent evictee Chuk Anyanwu admits he never dived 'deep into a full season'
Chuk Anyanwu raised eyebrows among "Big Brother" superfans who felt he didn’t really understand the game.
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Hardin-Simmons volleyball picked second in ASC preseason poll behind East Texas Baptist
Hardin-Simmons volleyball is getting early respect from the American Southwest Conference heading into the season, with the Cowgirls projected near the top......
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State police helicopter collided with airplane in deadly Carlisle Airport crash: FAA
Emergency officials are currently on scene of a deadly plane crash involving a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter the Carlisle airport.Photos from the scene s...
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Oldest US inmate dies at 101 years old after being spared execution 8 times: report
Francis Clifford Smith, a man believed to have been the oldest and longest-serving inmate in the U.S., died at age 101 after spending more than 70 behind bars....
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Senate battle lines sharpen after latest primaries
The Senate landscape is taking shape after Tuesday's primaries, with Democrats eyeing Alaska as a key pickup opportunity as both parties battle over a small group of races that could decide control....
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'They look sweet as pie': Parents, students react to Penn State drug bust
The Penn State drug trafficking investigation has taken the world by storm with hundreds of memes, social media posts, and reactions from those both involved an...
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Senator Ossoff puts the spotlight on Trump aide, Natalie Harp
President Donald Trump’s executive assistant, Natalie Harp is making headlines after a senator mentioned her in a campaign speech Sunday.
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Mom gets keyboard tattooed on arm to help her non-verbal autistic son communicate
A Canadian mother got a tattoo of a computer keyboard on her forearm to give her non-verbal autistic son a permanent way to communicate.
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Trump announces on Truth Social he will nominate Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA
President Trump announced that he will nominate Dr. Heidi Overton to be his new Food and Drug Administration commissioner in a Truth Social post on Wednesday....
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Triple-digit heat continues, Wylie South Elementary recess moved indoors
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As triple-digit temperatures continue across the Big Country, Wylie South Elementary is moving recess indoors to keep students safe from the heat. The new campus is keeping students inside when temperatures reach 100 degrees, using its gyms and cafete...
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Trump planning meeting with Kim Jong Un, scales back cooperation with South Korea
Images of President Donald Trump meeting with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un back in 2018 and 2019 were for some shocking displays of affection.
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Judge denies boyfriend’s felony reduction bid 3 days before Hayden Panettiere’s death
News 13 has confirmed that days before Hayden Panettiere's death, a judge denied a request from her on-and-off boyfriend to reduce his past felony charges....
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'Why risk art that is irreplaceable:' Historians raise concerns about Grand Prix course
Outside the National Gallery of Art, fragile sculptures have been boarded up.
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Move-in day: College students arrive on campus
Students unpack boxes and organize their dorms as
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Abilene ISD welcomes 14,500+ students back as schools kick off 2026-27
ABILENE, Texas — The majority of Abilene ISD’s 18 schools started the 2026-2027 session, serving more than 14,500 students, according to the AISD website....
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Five Americans among seven dead in remote Northern Kenya crash: State Department
A helicopter taking tourists on a safari crashed on Wednesday in a remote part of Northern Kenya, killing all seven people who were on board.
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TIMELINE | When did investigators know about alleged Penn State fraternity cocaine ring?
After reviewing the grand jury documents, we are getting a clearer picture of how prosecutors say this alleged drug operation started and then grew.
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Highway 351 safety concerns grow after 16-year-old’s Jeep is struck by semi
Highway 351's increasing traffic is raising safety concerns for residents in the area...
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PHOTOS | Final preparations for Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington
Final preparations are underway in Washington for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
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Poll: Senate hopeful El-Sayed takes 7-point lead over Republican opponent
Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is leading former Representative Mike Rogers 46%-37%, according to Susquehanna Polling and Research.
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Finalist selected for renaming of north Abilene recreation center
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A finalist has been selected for the renaming of a north Abilene recreation center. The City of Abilene's Parks and Recreation Board met earlier this week to discuss renaming the recreation center at Arthur Sears Park off Ambler Avenue, which opened t...
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Shirley MacLaine, 92, makes rare appearance in video supporting 'Sweet Charity' screening
MacLaine last appeared on screen in the second season of "Only Murders in the Building" and the film "American Dreamer" in 2022.
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'Another weapon' against cancer: Personalized mRNA vaccine shows promising results
A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine has shown promise for preventing recurrence, according to a new trial from drugmakers Merck and Moderna.
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Secretary Sean Duffy's road trip series debuts on YouTube
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s road trip TV show debuts on YouTube after a weeks-long delay.
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Somalian refugee honored by Minnesota charged in $4.5M Medicaid, sex-trafficking scheme
A Somalian refugee who was once honored by Minnesota has been charged in a $4.5 million Medicaid and sex-trafficking scheme.
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Kennedy Center delays effort to put Trump's name back on building
The Kennedy Center told a federal court it will not try to put President Donald Trump's name back on its facade before September 8.
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Jim Tressel joins 'THE STAMPEDE'
Jim Tressel joins Mack Brown and Bob Ballou for a wide-ranging conversation covering Texas-Ohio State, Arch Manning’s growth and more.
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US debt nears $40 trillion as federal spending outpaces projections
The national debt is nearing $40 trillion, a pace of borrowing that is outstripping federal forecasts and raising concerns about long-term consequences....
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Abilene man sentenced to 20 years for Christmas Eve child sex assault
Abilene resident Darrin Fields, 56, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated sexual assault of a child and was sentenced to 20 years in prison for an incident involving a juvenile victim during Christmas Eve 2018....
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Slotkin latest Democrat to press Trump administration on midterm meddling
Senator Elissa Slotkin asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and JCS Chairman Dan Caine Tuesday to ensure they'll keep the military away from the polls....
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Fact Check Team: What do Flock cameras do and why are they raising privacy concerns
Flock cameras help police track vehicles, but growing privacy concerns are prompting new safeguards and renewed debate over surveillance.
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Penn State frat cocaine ring unraveled after alleged dealer used his own name on Venmo
Fourteen defendants were charged in connection with the alleged cocaine-trafficking operation.
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Inflation cools to 3.4% as AI boom sparks fresh fight over data centers
Inflation is showing signs of cooling again, with the latest figures putting the annual rate at 3.4%, down significantly from the 9.1% peak reached in 2022....
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VIDEO: Deck collapses beneath US Marshals serving warrant to sex offender
A team of US Marshals were sent plummeting to the ground while serving a warrant to a sex offender after the deck beneath their feet gave out.
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Former NIAID official pleads guilty to federal conspiracy charge for concealing COVID docs
A former NIAID official pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge for concealing government records regarding COVID-19 research grants.
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'The Santa Clause' and 'Oppenheimer' star David Krumholtz is taking 'indefinite break'
The actor most recently appeared in "Supergirl" and has been acting since he was a child.
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Trump eyes meeting with Kim Jong Un, says Kim will be 'fine' with a 'smart president'
President Donald Trump said he plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at some point in 2026.
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PHOTOS: Trump shows off new White House helipad, praises construction crew's artistry
President Donald Trump took the media on a tour of the new White House helipad under construction. He also signed a piece of granite alongside construction workers....
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Judge removed as Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial in deadly track meet stabbing
Anthony, 19, was convicted in June of the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf and sentenced to 35 years in prison.
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Darline Graham admits she's 'not that informed' on national security
The South Carolina Republican's Tuesday debate performance highlighted her political shortcomings.
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Tennessee pastor, wife found guilty of sexually abusing a 5-year-old, other victims
A Rutherford County jury has found a traveling pastor and his wife guilty of child sex crimes after a two-week trial.
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300 sailors endured 4 days without water or toilets after Navy destroyer lost power
The cruiser USS Robert Smalls, part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group, helped provide meals to the Benfold’s crew.
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San Angelo ISD moves forward on $103.7M new Glenn Middle School construction
San Angelo ISD is moving forward with construction of a new Glenn Middle School, a more than $100 million project included in the district’s 2025 bond program....
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Trump says he told Rep. Cory Mills to drop out of race before primary loss
Florida GOP Rep. Cory Mills lost his bid for re-election despite an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
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Crime Reports: Murder arrest made 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 300 block of N Jeffer...
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Maura Higgins is ready for the 'challenge' and the 'glitz and glamour' of 'DWTS'
Higgins was one of the first celebrity dancers announced for the season, alongside "Summer House" star Ciara Miller.