Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes
With the collapse of an interim ceasefire deal reached a month ago, Trump finds himself in a bind as he seeks to break Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
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Cameron Park Zoo welcomes a new face
Cameron Park Zoo's Kirk's dik-dik breeding pair, Hinata and Velcro, welcomed their fifth calf last weekThe male calf passed his 24-hour neonatal exam and is described by staff as energetic and curious. Animal care teams monitored the newborn continuously for 48 hours to ensure proper nursing.The ...
Temple residents rally against proposed data centers
Temple residents gathered Saturday to collect signatures for a charter amendment that would make it easier to recall city leaders over data center approvals.WATCH the full story here: Temple residents rally against proposed data centersDozens of neighbors gathered outside the Bell County Courthou...
Texas Tech's Terrance Carter Jr. returns to Harker Heights for inaugural youth football camp
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World Cup final may avoid worst of wildfire smoke after storms sweep through
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United Airlines denies allowing free flight changes over Trump airport name
United Airlines is pushing back on reports that it was allowing passengers to change their destination for free if they didn't want to fly into President Donald J. Trump International Airport.An airline industry blog published this week what it called an internal memo suggesting the policy was in...
FM 159 in Brazos County closed due to bicyclist vs. motor vehicle crash
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: the roadway is now open. Deputies with the Brazos County Sheriff's Department have closed FM 159, between FM 2154 and Jericho Road while they and first responders are currently working the scene of a traffic collision involving a bicyclist and a motor vehic...
Help Waco PD 'Stuff the Cruiser' with school supplies!
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Even though it's the summertime, it's not too early to be thinking about back-to-school! The Waco Police Department has an event coming soon to help with school supplies. For more information, you can watch our interview above.
Iran-linked attack in Jordan kills 2 U.S. troops, CENTCOM says
Two U.S. service members were killed and another remains missing after ballistic missile and drone attacks on an American base in Jordan on July 17, according to U.S. Central Command.Four additional service members were hospitalized and later released, while others treated for minor injuries retu...
Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes
With the collapse of an interim ceasefire deal reached a month ago, Trump finds himself in a bind as he seeks to break Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Two US service members killed in Iranian attack in Jordan
Iran launched more attacks on Washington's Persian Gulf allies and Jordan after a seventh straight night of U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets, escalating the war one week after a ceasefire collapsed.
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Jennifer Garner’s ‘Five-Star Weekend’ explores evolving friendships
Based Elin Hilderbrand’s book, the series follows a food blogger who invites friends from various times in her life to help her deal with the death of her husband.
Lindsey Graham’s sister Darlene encouraged by Trump to seek full Senate term
Sen. Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is being encouraged by President Donald Trump to run this fall for a full six-year term. Graham was appointed to fill her brothers seat through the end of the year.Lindsey Graham had been up for reelection this fall, but his sudden deat...
Pogacar rides to solo win on Tour de France Stage 14 to increase overall lead
ODEREN, France — Four-time champion Tadej Pogacar launched the decisive attack on the steepest section of the Col du Haag climb to clinch another solo victory Saturday in Stage 14 of the Tour de France, increasing his overall lead in…
US data center protests go national as backlash grows
Opponents of the rapid buildout of data centers planned to hold protests Saturday in at least 125 locations across the United States, the first coordinated national effort to channel anger at the AI infrastructure expansion that ramped up over the…
Local Kerrville residents react to flood damage in Texas' Hill Country
Louise Hays Park in Kerrville was hit by this week's severe weather. Long-time residents said seeing the aftermath is devastating. Jason Blazen said the park was built in one day. The Blazens said the park was a place they often visited with their kids. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Just the devastation ...
World Cup final ticket prices: Spain vs Argentina most expensive US sports event ever
Spain vs. Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday is a match of epic proportions, with the two soccer heavyweights meeting for the chance to become champions.
Britain’s Josh Kerr breaks long-standing mile world record
A 27-year-old world record fell Saturday in London when Great Britains Josh Kerr ran the mile in 3:42.66, breaking Hicham El Guerroujs previous mark of 3:43.13 set in 1999.Kerr made no secret that he was targeting the long-standing record at Saturdays Diamond League event in London. Earlier this ...
What it means if daylight saving time becomes permanent
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would allow states to enact daylight saving time year-round, a shift from the existing practice of changing clocks twice a year.
Canadian wildfire smoke sparks calls for sanctions from Republicans
As many U.S. states battled poor air quality this week because of wildfires in Canada, one Republican senator wants to impose sanctions on the country.Sen. Bernie Moreno said Friday he is proposing legislation that would hold Canada responsible for wildfire smoke entering the U.S. This weeks wild...
Trump's promise on Patriots will take time, leaving Ukraine with tough choices
Trump's pledge to allow Ukraine to produce U.S. Patriot missiles marks improved ties with Zelenskyy, but won’t quickly ease Kyiv’s missile shortages.
Utah's Morgan Scalley wants to save bowl games, fix the calendar
Utah’s coach Morgan Scalley is ready to share a vision to save college football’s bowl system. Fix the calendar, too.
Why Americans call it soccer while the rest of the world calls it football
The World Cup Final is Sunday, with Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal set to face off for the trophy. Millions of Americans have been watching the sport all month but most of them have been calling it something different than the rest of the world.So why do Americans say "soccer" while nearly everyo...
Trump's approval rating drops among white working class
White working-class and rural voters strongly backed Trump in 2024 due to economic and immigration promises, but recent polls show growing disapproval among these groups, especially on economic issues.
Senate college sports bill faces critical two-week stretch
A lawmaker sponsoring a key piece of federal college sports legislation said he believes the bill likely has the support it needs to make it through the upper chamber.We probably have 60 votes, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., said Friday at the Associated Press Sports Editors meeting.Schmitt called the...
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