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Trump says he's building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One
President Donald Trump said Monday that he's building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers.Confirmation of the project came as construction crews had already begun working on the helipad on the...
As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead
When the high-rise where Noel Mrquez lived with his family crashed to the ground and burst into flames in Venezuela's twin earthquakes, Mrquez, who happened to be at his girlfriends apartment, raced home and called out for his mother, grandparents and siblings. Only his 17-year-old brother, his l...
Registration for Temple's "Zone" after school program opens
Temple, Tx (FOX44) - Registration is officially open for the Zone After School Program that children with quality recreation activities, scheduled homework time and a daily snack. The program is put on by the City of Temple’s Parks and Recreation Department at six Belton ISD elementary schools in...
Island-wide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles
An island-wide blackout hit Cuba on Monday as fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble.The blackout in the country of 10 million people was reported by the state-run Electric Union, which said on X that the cause is under investigation. The Ministry of Energy and Mines wro...
A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years."When drowning occurs, seconds matter," said Dr. Rohit Shenoi, the lead author of a recent American Academy of Pediatrics warning. "Quick rescue and resuscitation can mean the difference between life, ...
Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Some doctors are wary
A prescription refill program that quietly launched in Utah earlier this year has kicked off a big medical debate: Is artificial intelligence ready to take over tasks that, until now, could only be performed by doctors?The program allows Utah residents to skip the doctor's office and get their pr...
The Pirates finally spent some money. You'll never guess what happened next
Signing designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn and trading for second baseman Brandon Lowe have helped turn things around for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Kinsey, Alfred
Alfred Lloyd Kinsey, born May 9, 1973, went home to be with Jesus on June 30, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Lee Kinsey.
Woman charged with 6 felonies including assault, robbery at ex-boyfriend's house
Police arrested a 32-year-old woman Thursday after she was accused of breaking windows and a TV at her ex-boyfriend’s house, hitting him with a board and making his girlfriend fear for her life, all while she allegedly left a 4-year-old…
Waco firefighter injured fighting Sunday house fire
Waco, x (FOX44) - A shard of glass penetrated the boot of a firefighter working a Sunday afternoon house fire, sending him to a local hospital. Firefighters had been dispatched to the 2000 block of Colcord Avenue at 4:37 p.m. with the first unit reported smoke showing Firefighters made entry and ...
Which shows will lead the Primetime Emmy nominations? | Streamed & Screened podcast
Nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced on Wednesday, July 8. Which shows will get the most love?
Trump defends role in US red card reversal: ‘All I did was ask for a review’
President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome.All I did was ask for a review, Trump said when asked about it during an unrelated Oval Office ev...
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many at Xbox in 'reset' of gaming division
Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs, about 2.1% of its global workforce, including a large number of workers at its Xbox video game business.The layoffs included 1,600 Xbox workers, with more to come this year in a broader reorganization designed to "reset" Xbox as it faces heightened competition, th...
Baylor, Houston Christian University share passing of Dr. Robert B. Sloan, Jr.
HOUSTON, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Memorial services for Former Baylor President Robert B. Sloan, Jr. have been announced. All are invited to grieve his loss and celebrate his life at 11 a.m. this Friday, July 10, at the Linda and Archie Dunham Theater of the Joella and Stewart Morris Cultural Art...
Jury selection begins in Richard Ozment murder trial
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Jury selection was set to begin Monday in the 19th District Court trial of Richard Tanner Ozment, charged in the 2024 death of Michaela Brooker of China Spring. McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara called the murder of the 38-year-old Brooker one of the most brutal he had e...
Are fireflies lights flickering out? What experts say
Here’s a closer look at what fireflies really are and how you can help keep their flickering lights shining.
Brooke Shields joins fight for better pay at 'South Park' creators’ Denver restaurant
This March, actress Brooke Shields made a reservation at a Mexican restaurant in Denver called Casa Bonita under a fake name but not to avoid paparazzi.It was so the restaurants management team and owners Trey Parker and Matt Stone, who are also the creators of South Park, wouldnt know she was c...
TSWA recognizes Centex softball coaches, players on all-state teams
Central Texas softballers across Class 3A, 2A and 1A were recognized on the Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters Association All-State Softball Teams over the holiday weekend, including standouts from Jonesboro and Bosqueville.
US back-to-school bargain hunt starts early as higher bills pressure families
The bargain hunting highlights growing anxiety among households facing higher everyday costs and pricier school supplies.
The Confidence Connection: How One Waco Wellness Center Transforms Daily Life
The moment you stop feeling like yourself affects everything. Energy drops. Clothes fit differently. That reflection in the mirror seems like a stranger. For many Central Texas residents, these changes happen gradually until one day they realize they've been living…
Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine kill at least 20
Russia unleashed waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine early Monday, killing at least 20 people in attacks that exposed widening gaps in the countrys air defenses more than four years into Moscow's full-scale invasion, authorities said.All of the ballistic missiles launched by Russia struck the...
Sage reporter became hedge against false gods | Froma Harrop
My sadly departed friend, Frank, was a unicorn. He lived 89 years in the town he grew up in, a village on the Connecticut shore. A reporter at his local newspaper for over half a century, he had turned down…
On the birthright matter, the US Constitution is pretty clear | Chicago Tribune
As constitutional amendments go, the 14th is straightforward. Ratified in 1868 after Republicans in Congress fiercely repudiated the notorious Dred Scott decision, it declares that “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof,…
Folarin Balogun available for Monday's match as FIFA dismisses Belgium's appeal
FIFA has dismissed Belgium's challenge to the most-debated political intervention in a World Cup in decades.That means forward Folarin Balogun is eligible to play on Monday night in Seattle. A win would send the U.S. to the quarterfinals, which would be the best U.S. result at a mens World Cup si...
Europe is fighting over air conditioning. What's going on?
In American suburbs and major cities, air conditioners are everywhere. But in Europe, air conditioning proved divisive.
The Culture Edit: July 13
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Is Folarin Balogun playing Monday? How USMNT star became available vs Belgium
Here's what to know about Balogun's status and more.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing due in court for hearing that will preview prosecutors’ evidence
Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will appear in court this week for a multiday hearing where Utah prosecutors are poised to preview some of their evidence in the case, including a videotaped statement by Robinsons former roommate, a key wi...
Hot and Humid Game Day
It will be a hot and humid game day, and evening. For World Cup fans attending outdoor watch parties tonight the feels like temperature will be around 100 degrees at the 7p.m. kick off. The good news is most of Central Texas will remain dry today and this evening.For a brief time on Sunday, some ...
US Supreme Court supercharges its 'shadow docket,' dividing the justices
Critics for years have raised concerns about the court's increasing willingness to decide major cases using the "shadow docket," saying it lacks transparency and accountability to the public.
Want added protein? Be prepared to pay extra for that boost
In just about every aisle of the grocery store, you can't miss the "P-word." Protein is everywhere in pasta, bagels, chips and even Pop-Tarts.While protein is important for your health, not all added protein products are worth it for your body or your wallet, according to registered dietitian Ka...
Texas Republicans once impeached Paxton. Now his Senate run splits them
Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify the relationship between Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
16 new books for July 2026 including romance, mystery, fantasy and more
The best part of summer reading is that you can read anything. And the most challenging part? You can read anything, so what will you choose? We’ve assembled 16 books coming out this month that offer a little bit of…
FOX 44 News presents 'Rudder: Leader, Legend, Hero'
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - What made James Earl Rudder stand so tall? It wasn't just a military rank or a title - it was a deeply rooted, unshakeable Texas character. FOX 44 News proudly presents our 'Rudder: Leader, Legend, Hero' special in the video above.
What happens to your skin on a flight?
LONDON — It’s no secret that flying can wreak havoc on your skin. Traveling at 30,000 feet can be seriously drying – which is why there is a growing trend on social media for people showing off elaborate, multi-step skincare…
The weekly geography quiz
GEOQUIZ: What is the largest province or territory in Canada? ANSWER: Nunavut ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Minneapolis airport's new Portal Lounge has a robot bartender. Here’s what it’s like
MINNEAPOLIS — My first drink in the new Portal Lounge at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was made by a robot bartender. My second drink was made by a human bartender — because the robot had broken down. Apparently, that’s not…
Iconic movie destinations for summer travel
What is it about visiting iconic movie destinations? Tourism researchers even have a name for it: “film-induced tourism.” It seems people are drawn to places where favorite films were made perhaps because these flicks turn these places into emotional experiences.…
Attractions draw grown-up audiences with youthful pursuits
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The attractions industry and its fans are growing up, but the old “kid at heart” adage is creating tourism business opportunities seeped with nostalgia. Grown-ups are embracing events once geared toward younger audiences. Central Florida attractions are…
Family travel 5: Outdoor warnings
Seeking outdoor adventure is a great goal. But, it’s important to keep our skills, gear and intel up to date. Here are five ideas to consider: Be bear aware Your goal during a hiking, fishing or camping experience is to…