Is China friend or foe? Trump's election claims raising questions about Xi's US trip
President Donald Trump revived accusations of Chinese interference in U.S. elections during a Thursday night address to the nation.
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Shackleford County judge encourages open dialogue on reinvestment zones
Shackleford County residents were invited Friday to stop by the Old Albany News Building for an informal, face-to-face discussion with the County Judge.
2026 BCH Sports Player to Watch: RB/DB-Tayden Bender, Cooper
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The 2026 football season will be a test for how the Cooper Cougars embrace change with a new head coach and new quarterbacks. But some things still stay the same. Like running back Tayden Bender. "Tayden's got chance a be special," offensive coordinator Will Wise sai...
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo finalize their divorce
The "Son of a Sinner" singer filed for divorce back in May.
Top Match Ups for 2026: Cooper at Wylie and Goldthwaite at Albany
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Cooper Cougars and the Wylie Bulldogs meet in the eighth Southtown Showdown in the final game of the regular season on November 7. This rivalry was one-sided one way the first three seasons and now it’s one-sided the other way. Cooper won the first three times th...
Rosie O'Donnell on 'tragedy' of Michelle Trachtenberg's death: 'I tried to help her'
O'Donnell and Trachtenberg starred in "Harriet the Spy" together in 1996.
Ron Howard got caught between John Wayne and the director on Wayne's final film
Ron Howard had a unique bonding experience with John Wayne while filming what would be the icon’s final film.Howard starred with Wayne in 1976’s “The Shootist,”
Doctor offers advice for protecting your health from smoke-filled skies
Millions of Americans are breathing unhealthy or even hazardous air as winds push smoke from wildfires raging in Canada across the upper Midwest and Northeast.
Israeli officials plan to add crocodiles around prison holding Palestinians
Israeli officials plan to add crocodile-filled moats around a prison holding Palestinians, similar to Florida's now-defunct Alligator Alcatraz detention center.
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Lawsuit to keep Florida Rep. Cory Mills off ballot dismissed by judge
A lawsuit that was attempting to kick Florida GOP Rep. Cory Mills off the ballot in the August primary was dismissed by a judge.
Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic slows to a trickle, US gas prices rising sharply
One of the most important oil trade routes on the planet has reached a near standstill during a week of constant strikes in the Iran war.
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US military launches seventh consecutive night of strikes in Iran, targets infrastructure
The U.S. military launched strikes on Iran for the seventh consecutive day at 3 p.m. ET on Friday.
Trump asks Lindsey Graham's recently sworn-in sister to seek full term
Senator Darline Graham has the president's "Complete and Total Endorsement" for a full term.
Plane passenger invoked Sharia law to not sit next to woman, hit stewardess: German police
A plane passenger "invoked Sharia law" to avoid sitting next to a woman, then hit a flight attendant, according to German police.
Lionel Messi bathed baby who is now Spain soccer star Lamine Yamal
A once-forgotten photo of the world's biggest soccer star and an infant feels like a shocking coincidence or fate.
Gov. Abbott issues major disaster declaration for 28 counties after flooding
Gov. Greg Abbott heads to Uvalde Friday for a storm and flash flood response update, joined by state and local emergency officials. Briefing at 2 p.m. is photo-only, followed by a 3 p.m. press conference.
Republican senator threatens sanctions for Canadian wildfire smoke
Ohio's Bernie Moreno said Thursday he will introduce a bill to sanction the U.S.'s northern neighbor for the wildfire smoke that has covered several states.
Sanya Richards-Ross, Aaron Ross join 'THE STAMPEDE'
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross and two-time Super Bowl champion Aaron Ross join Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou.
Declassified documents spotlight claims China acquired US voter data
Newly declassified intelligence documents are providing additional details about potential foreign threats to U.S. election.
William Shatner, 95, set to debut his new heavy metal band this fall
The "Star Trek" star will perform with his band, The *uckers, at Riot Fest on September 20.
Taylor County investigators arrest Texas man in Oklahoma on online solicitation charge
A Texas man was arrested Friday in Oklahoma City on a warrant alleging online solicitation of a minor
Trump to attend FIFA reception ahead of World Cup final appearance
Argentina is seeking back-to-back World Cup titles, while Spain is chasing its first championship since lifting the trophy in 2010.
Backers of Trump voting overhaul bill scramble as SAVE America Act stalls in Congress
President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are pressing ahead with a sweeping voting overhaul bill, but the effort is running into a familiar obstacle
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PHOTOS: Canadian wildfire smoke blankets the Midwest and Northeast
PHOTOS: Canadian wildfire smoke blankets the Midwest and Northeast
'Today's' Al Roker and Craig Melvin break silence as studio intruder faces charges
Al Roker and Craig Melvin have spoken out about the intruder who breached security at the “Today” show Thursday.Roker shared a post on Instagram, writing, “A re
7.3 quake strikes near Mexico-Guatemala border, prompting tsunami precautions
7.3 quake off Chiapas near Guatemala shakes Mexico City to El Salvador; tsunami alerts and school suspensions issued. No major damage yet, but aftershocks and landslides reported.
Thune: 'Risky' to advance House GOP's $95B budget reconciliation proposal before midterms
Senate Majority Leader John Thune called it "risky" for the upper chamber to advance the House GOP's $95 billion budget reconciliation measure.
Homeland Security secretary pushes states to crack down on noncitizen voting
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin urged states to work with the Trump administration to root out noncitizen voters and fortify their voting machines against election meddling.
'We needed to get out,' roof collapse forces Stonewall County Senior Center out
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Brenda Fricker, 'My Left Foot' and 'Home Alone 2' star, dead at 81
Fricker won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in "My Left Foot."
WATCH: 2026 Pensacola Beach Air Show full dress rehearsal
PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. -- The 2026 Pensacola Beach Air Show is underway, bringing military aircraft, historic warbirds and elite aerobatic performers to the skie
West Michigan's worst-in-the-nation air quality continues into Saturday
Nearly nine hundred active fires in Canada, especially in central and western Ontario, continue to funnel thick, wildfire smoke into the Mitten.
Democratic senator calls for Trump's impeachment after primetime speech
Massachusetts's Ed Markey urged his congressional colleagues Thursday night to impeach the president for undermining elections.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posts video of a 'Yak attack' from 2013
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a video on his personal X account on Friday that shows him interacting with a yak.
Memorial service plans announced for late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Memorial arrangements for the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham were announced Friday, with events expected to span Washington, Columbia and Pickens County.
Fact Check Team: Teen curfews are making a comeback. Do they actually reduce crime?
As cities across the country grapple with large youth gatherings, so-called “teen takeovers."