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Bystander kicks man accused of terrorizing Philadelphia in 'Chucky-style' mask
The woman said she was trying to alert a jogger being followed by the suspect.
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Abilene ISD to offer free meals to all students
Abilene ISD students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026-27 school year
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Liberia will welcome 1,200 third-country deportees under Trump administration agreement
Liberia's Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah said the deportees will be received within a year, with the first 20 expected to arrive on Thursday.
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2 dead after car crashes into group of bicyclists in Tennessee
Two people are dead after a car crashed into a group of bicyclists in Tennessee Wednesday morning, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
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California's new rules on replacement car tires get backlash for overregulation
The California Energy Commission approved rules that will not allow the sale of replacement car tires if they don’t meet the state’s standards.
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VOTE: Are you concerned about the United States' $40 trillion national debt?
Are you concerned about the United States’ $40 trillion national debt?
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2 dead, multiple injured after crash involving vehicle and Milligan cyclists
Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine said Wednesday that members of the Milligan Cycling Team was involved in the crash that killed two people and injured multiple......
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Wisconsin State Fair ends in chaos as fights erupt, officer hit and 7 arrested
Officials also denied reports that gunshots were fired during the incidents.
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Netflix documentary explores whistleblower's death in 'Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing'
The search for accountability at all levels is the driving force in Netflix’s new documentary, "Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing."
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Woman arrested after child left in garage tests positive for fentanyl, meth, THC: police
A Mesa mother was arrested after her 2-year-old son was allegedly left alone in a hot garage and later tested positive for fentanyl, methamphetamine and THC....
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Bodycam video shows police entering trailer, discovering kidnapped children, babysitter
Atlanta police body camera video shows officers cutting into a windowless trailer while searching for two children reported missing by their mother.
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues following graphic testimony
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues on Wednesday.
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Suspended PBC clerk Mike Caruso set for first appearance on child sex abuse charges
The alleged victim is a family member and a boy under the age of 12.
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Abilene man charged with murder in fentanyl-related death
A 19-year-old Abilene man has been arrested and charged with murder
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Abilene woman marks 12 years of Tuesday service at Fish and Loaves food pantry
Every Tuesday for the past 12 years, Mary Ellen Migliore has shown up at Fish and Loaves Food Pantry in Abilene to help families put food on the table....
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Three-day pause announced for planned 50% tariffs on billions in Canadian goods
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that he is pausing for three days a 50% tariff on billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods.
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Bulldozers go quiet as the fight over Big Bend border construction intensifies
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott met Tuesday with border sheriffs and county judges.
business
Meta landmark trial officially underway, company faces social media addiction allegations
Opening arguments began Tuesday in a federal trial that pits a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general against Meta.
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Physical therapist warns parents about the hidden health risks of heavy backpacks
For parents preparing children for a new school year, the weight and positioning of a backpack warrant as much attention as the supplies packed inside....
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2025 success has Ira convinced they "can do hard things" in 2026
IRA, Texas (BCH Sports)- The Ira Bulldogs are facing an uphill climb in 2026 since they are in a district with powerhouse Borden County and Klondike. However, second-year head coach Jess Wall led the Bulldogs to the postseason last year, and they plan to do it again this year. Ju...
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Westbrook is ready to take on the challenge of a tough schedule and a tough district
WESTBROOK, Texas (BCH Sports) - Homer Matlock and his Westbrook Wildcats are trying to get back into the postseason after missing the playoffs in 2025. It's not going to be easy by any stretch of the imagination. Westbrook returns just six lettermen and two starters, and the dist...
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Landmark trial opens as 29 states accuse Meta of addicting kids, legal expert weighs in
A landmark trial began in Oakland today as 29 states took on Meta, accusing the company of knowingly designing Instagram and Facebook to addict children, fuelin...
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Sweetwater police changes hiring process to fill officer vacancies faster
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Recruitment and retention are a big problem nationwide among police departments. In the Big Country, Sweetwater is trying to alleviate those problems with an addendum to its meet-and-confer agreement. "It's going to be very beneficial to the city,"...
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How the upcoming El Nino is showing signs of strengthening in the tropics
The latest forecasts from both the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) continue to indicate a st...
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Blackwell is favored to win district even though the Hornets have a new coach
BLACKWELL, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Blackwell Hornets are under new leadership for 2026, and they have a new offense and defense. The Hornets welcome Clint Linman to town. He took over the program in April. Linman brings a new way of doing things to a team that is full of young p...
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Abilene community honors unaccompanied Navy veteran at final farewell
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - There are moments when a community comes together to honor someone they never knew. Tuesday morning at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, the community did just that as a fallen veteran was laid to rest without family members there to say g...
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Fugitive on Tennessee's 'Most Wanted' list arrested in Georgia: sheriff
A man on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's "Most Wanted" list was arrested in Georgia following a multi-agency fugitive probe, according to authorities....
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Are you eligible for the State Farm payout? Find out here and what the payout entails
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company announced it began issuing a $5 billion cash-back dividend to millions of policyholders.
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McMurry volleyball returns to ASC, eyes new home court and key players this season
Volleyball season is underway in the Big Country, and McMurry is entering the year with a new conference, a pair of players drawing early attention...
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After 33 years together, couple returns to school at TSTC Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - After 33 years of marriage, Eulogio and Mina Granado are taking on a new challenge together: returning to school. The Lohn couple is attending Texas State Technical College in Abilene, where they are working toward associate degrees in plumbing and pi...
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Repeat offender accused of recording violent in North Carolina attack denied bond: report
A repeat offender accused of randomly attacking a woman on a North Carolina sidewalk -- and posting video of the assault on social media -- will remain jailed w...
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Why this Abilene woman has become the go-to for fawn rescues in the Big Country
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An Abilene woman has become the go-to for fawn rescues in the Big Country. Wendy Logan is the founder and president of the rescue organization, Heartstrings Wildlife Rehabilitation. Logan is well-known in the Abilene community for her longtime dog-gro...
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'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' creator Rachel Bloom looks back at the show ahead of Broadway debut
Bloom created the musical comedy, which debuted in 2015.
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'Deeply dangerous': Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach new high amid measles outbreaks
As kids embark on a new school year, newly released data shows that more kindergartners are heading to class with vaccine exemptions.
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Swalwell and 'Fang Fang’: Declassified FBI files reveal physical relationship
Newly declassified FBI documents are shedding new light on former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s relationship with Christine Fang.
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Big Country schools offer free meals, AISD launches new meal platform
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Many schools across the Big Country are offering free breakfast and lunch to students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). CEP is a federal program under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program that allows qual...
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90-year-old safe after early-morning fire destroys home near Noodle
A 90-year-old man is safe today after his house caught fire. Merkel and Tye fire departments responded to a call at 7:30 Tuesday morning.
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New federal campaign uses football to help prevent drunk driving
Drunk driving fatalities among young adults, particularly young men, remain stubbornly high. A campaign that kicked off Tuesday is using football as a way to reach them with the message to only drive if they’re sober....
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Incident report offers new details in Hayden Panettiere's death investigation
A newly released, redacted incident report provides new details in the death of actress Hayden Panettiere.
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2nd suspect charged with murder for Abilene woman's fentanyl overdose
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A 2nd suspect has been charged with murder in connection with an Abilene woman's fentanyl overdose. Aaron McVea was booked into the Taylor County Jail on a Murder warrant Tuesday for the death of Megan Jiminez, who was found dead at an Abilene home in...
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Preservation group asks Supreme Court to keep block in place on White House ballroom
The preservation group on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to keep a block in place on the construction of the White House ballroom.
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UK authorities: Vessel in Strait of Hormuz hit by projectile, one casualty
Commercial shipping continues to be collateral damage in the Iran war.
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Abilene ISD: District rating increases, most campuses decrease
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The latest accountability ratings are in, and while AISD’s overall district rating increased, 11 campuses saw their ratings decrease. The district’s overall rating rose to 76, up from 75 in 2025. AISD is working toward its North Star Goal of having 75...
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'Traitors' alums Monét X Change, Rob Cesternino on their dream cast: 'Where’s Clay Aiken?'
Monét X Change and Rob Cesternino competed on the Emmy-nominated fourth season of "The Traitors."
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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s longtime drummer, has died at age 77. The band announced Beard’s death Tuesday in a post on its official Facebook page.
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Teens risk critical thinking, learning as they lean into AI for schoolwork
Common Sense Media finds most teens use AI for schoolwork, including to get answers, while many schools lack clear AI rules and instruction on how to use the technology responsibly....
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Fact Check Team: What’s behind South America’s rightward shift?
As young Americans show growing interest in democratic socialism, a broader rightward political shift has been taking place in South America.
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Stock trades emerge as midterm weapon, voters sour on lawmakers’ portfolios
As midterm campaigns heat up, candidates in competitive races are increasingly turning their opponents’ stock trading records into political ammunition....
government
Alaska Republican's sunny reelection prospects dimmed by tough odds
Senator Dan Sullivan is facing former teacher Dan J. Sullivan and ex-Representative Mary Peltola in Tuesday's primary election.
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Stamford Mayor James Michael Decker indicted on five federal wire fraud charges
Stamford Mayor James Michael Decker has been indicted on five federal wire fraud charges.
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'My kid was ready to take his life,' family speaks out over bullying and safety concerns
Candise told KTXS that both of her children have experienced bullying while being at Wylie ISD...
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Manchin calls for open primaries for a more 'representative form of government'
Former Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., called for open primaries to create a more "representative form of government."
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Body found in rubble days after structure fire; police investigating
A male was found dead in the rubble of a structure fire more than a week after the blaze,
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PA governor signs executive order on AI data centers: 'nation’s strictest guardrails'
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Tuesday implementing what he called the nation’s strictest guardrails on AI data centers.