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Trump's new Air Force One courtesy of L3Harris Waco site played role in conversion
The U.S. Air Force turned to L3Harris, the Florida company with a massive presence in Waco, to convert a Boeing 747 into a temporary Air Force One for President Trump.
UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costs
Data centers to power AI could use more power than all but five countries by 2030, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said.
Officer among 2 killed in a Montreal shooting that sources say appeared to target police
The tranquility of a residential neighborhood in the Canadian city of Montreal home to diverse communities, including areas with deep Jewish roots was shattered Monday morning after a gunman opened fire, prompting a shootout with police that killed at least two people, sent families running for...
Temple Police search for suspect in shooting at apartment complex
Temple police are searching for a suspect after an early morning shooting that sent one person to the hospital Tuesday.According to the Temple Police Department, Officers responded around 12:40 a.m. to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of Marlandwood Road. Investigators said the suspect all...
Temple Police Investigating Early Tuesday Aggravated Assault
TEMPLE (FOX 44) -- Temple Police continue to investigate an aggravated assault that left one person hurt. Temple police report officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Marlinwood Road around 12:40 Tuesday (June 23, 2026) morning for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers spoke with th...
Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says
Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat.Their interests are officially aligned and the Heat finally have another superstar.Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get, the Heat landed Antetokounmpo a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star from the Milwaukee...
Heat dome is building as summer arrives
Today will be another hot and humid day with air temperatures in the mid 90s and and dew points in the upper 70s. The humidity will bring the feels-like temperature to 105 degrees late this afternoon. The western counties of I-35 will have slightly lower humidity levels than the eastern side and ...
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Tuesday, June 23
Senior citizen's married friend might be flirting
Dear Eric: I am a long-retired senior citizen. I manage my days by finding things to do. In the evenings, I generally go out to a handful of local establishments. Being single, I sit at the bar to dine and…
COOKING THE CATCH
FOR DINNER
Pure nostalgia
SERIOUSLY SIMPLE
RAISE THE STEAKS
A bright lemon, garlic and tarragon vinaigrette coats this salad topped with grilled steak.
Roadside respıte
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Some retailers selling ads
For decades, retailers made money the old-fashioned way: buying merchandise and selling it for more than they paid.
Lebanon feels costs of war
Lebanon suffered the deadliest spillover of the regional war triggered by the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, which is set to end with a deal between Washington and Tehran.
REELING & DEALING
MIDDLE EAST
MOLTEN FOR MONEY
SPOTLIGHT| INDUSTRY
ICE detention deaths more than double under Trump
WASHINGTON — Since President Donald Trump launched his mass deportation campaign in January 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement records show 50 people died in U.S. immigration detention.
REVENGE FOR MARIUPOL
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
HOT Fair scholarships
The Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo recently announced $251,000 in annual scholarship awards for 202526, with previous years ranging from $3,000 to $25,000 for the Top Scholar recipient.
FFA support
The Tractor Supply Foundation recently donated $5,000 each to local FFA chapters in Whitney and Belton, according to a public relations spokesperson. The money will go toward resources that assist students with projects, leadership development and practical agricultural experience.
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For ESPN's Andrews, draft night is about getting it right
AJ Dybantsa does not want to hear "from the Boston area." He grew up in Brockton, Massachusetts. In his head, when he imagines the moment — when his name was called and he would walk out onto the stage —…
Mavs hiring Michigan's Dusty May as head coach
The Dallas Mavericks are finalizing a deal to hire national championship-winning Michigan coach Dusty May to fill their head coaching vacancy, ESPN and The Athletic reported Monday.
Bauers conquers his fears in Milwaukee
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Tkachuk requested trade to Panthers
Ottawa Senators president and general manager Steve Staios confirmed in a press conference Monday that Sunday's blockbuster trade which sent Senators star Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers came about at Tkachuk's request.
Niners' Aiyuk posts 'Go Commanders'
Having "played his last snap" for the San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is apparently pushing for a cross-country move.
ESPN anchor Linda Cohn to retire
Linda Cohn, ESPN's longest-tenured "SportsCenter" anchor, will retire on June 30, the network announced Monday.
'He's not supposed to be here'
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record in Argentina shutout
ARLINGTON — Leo Messi will go down as the greatest soccer player to ever play the sport.
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Obama Center infusion
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Court blocks use of immigration database
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration Monday from using a revamped version of an immigration database for checking the accuracy of state voter rolls, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump's efforts to boost the role of the federal…
Rural services in crosshairs
When Congress passed sweeping Medicaid cuts as part of President Donald Trump's signature tax bill last year, the headline numbers were grim: Some 7.5 million people were expected to lose coverage due to changes to the public health insurance program.
Prime Minister Starmer resigns
LONDON — Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he will step down, paving the way for what is expected to be an orderly transfer of power to front-runner Andy Burnham, who could become Britain's seventh leader in 10 years as…
US postpones sanctions
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At least 18 dead in France heat wave
PARIS — At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heat wave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities Monday.
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