Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is formally requesting that Sen. Mitch McConnell provide an update on his health amid speculation about the 84-year-old senators condition.McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 but has not disclosed why. Senate Republicans insist he is conscious and communicatin...
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Gamers are being asked to hunt down lost artifacts from the American Revolutionary War in a virtual treasure hunt that creators hope will lead to some real-world discoveries.Junes Journey is a popular free-to-play hidden object mobile game from Berlin-based developer Wooga.Players step into 1920s...
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The Waco Woolly Wranglers have begun their inaugural summer season in the Cowboy Collegiate League, bringing collegiate wood-bat baseball and a largely Central Texas-based roster to McLennan County.
Vincent Chapman, known as the dancing umpire for the Savannah Bananas, made a special appearance at Navasota High School for a Brazos Valley Bombers game. Dancing Umpire visits Brazos Valley BombersChapman umpired the game after more than a year of planning with the Bombers organization. The team...
President Donald Trump has taken steps to lower one of the biggest expenses for farmers and gardeners: fertilizer.A proclamation by President Trump temporarily stops extra taxes on certain fertilizers imported from other countries. According to the USDA, the goal is to increase supply, improve co...
Women's pro baseball is back.The Women's Professional Baseball League on Wednesday unveiled the nicknames and logos of its four teams ahead of its inaugural season, with each team name inspired by pioneering women.Kelsie Whitmore, the star pitcher who was the first overall pick in the WPBL's inau...
A federal judge allowed the payment to the writer after a jury found Trump liable for abuse claims; the Supreme Court declined to take the case initially.
The Statue of Liberty. The Hollywood sign. Walmart?The nations largest retailer has entranced World Cup tourists. Videos by first-time Walmart visitors from abroad have racked up millions of views and thousands of comments on social media.Now Walmart wants to capitalize on that unbridled enthusia...
For most college football coaches, social media can be a powerful marketing and recruiting tool. For Baylor coach Dave Aranda, being more open was a big step.
Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are dropping worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.The S&P 500 fell 0.4% after Trump said the agreement to pause fighting was over, though he added that he would allow negotiations to ...
E. Jean Carroll can be paid the $5.8 million that was set aside after a jury found three years ago that President Donald Trump sexually abused her in 1996 before he became president and defamed her after she publicly revealed the attack, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.Judge Lewis A. Kaplan issue...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Baylor University has teamed up with the City of Waco and Baylor Athletics for a series of family-friendly events for the community! The university says Summer on Turner Plaza will take place each Thursday night in July at Foster Pavilion. The events are free and open to th...
Early July brought historic extreme weather for the fourth year in a row, and scientists again see the "fingerprints" of climate change in a deadly Fourth of July.
Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of felony obstruction for helping an undocumented immigrant evade federal officers in a case that highlighted President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown, was sentenced to a $5,000 fine in federal court Wednesday.Dugan will not se...
Mondays United States-Belgium World Cup match was the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history, Fox Sports reported.According to Fox, the match drew more than 30 million viewers. Viewership peaked at 36 million early in the second half of Mondays match. The United States lost 4-1 to Belgium.M...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum sits along Interstate 35 in Waco, and inside you can learn about the deep history of the Rangers throughout Texas. The Museum sits within a recreation of Fort Fisher, a temporary post that was constructed by the Texas Rangers in 1837...
There's too much noise out there right now. Everywhere you turn, someone's selling an image, chasing clicks or trying to sound profound in less than 30 seconds. So, when I meet an artist who seems more interested in honesty than…
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco is a Texas city with many well-known landmarks. Here is a breakdown of some notable spots to include in your itinerary! Cameron Park is one of the largest municipal parks in Texas at 416 acres. The property was a gift from the William Cameron family. The area features ...
President Donald Trump claimed Wednesday that he is "number one on the kill list for Iran."Trump made the comment when asked why he would not fly back to the U.S. from the NATO summit in Turkey on a plane gifted to him by Qatar. Instead, he is expected to return on an older model that has previou...
Cases of flesh-eating bacteria are on the rise as beach season peaks across the U.S.According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the potentially deadly bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus are more likely to be found in warmer, coastal waters especially in the brackish waters...
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - Our sports director at FOX 44 is a real MVP! Our own Parker Rehm has received an Emmy nomination for his story "Angel in the Outfield". This piece has been nominated in the "Human Interest" category, and is Parker's first-ever nomination. We at FOX 44 say Parker is so des...
The 2026 Emmy nominations are finally here. With the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards just two months away, nominees for television's biggest night were announced on Wednesday.
It's an honor just to be nominated, and it's quite the sting to miss out completely.
The Maine Democratic Party appears to be preparing for the possibility that Graham Platner will drop out of the U.S. Senate race.Platner said Monday that he is weighing his next steps after a woman came forward and accused him of raping her. Platner has denied the allegation.Platner would have to...
For those seeking something different, drive-in theaters are still thriving in parts of the country and offer a unique movie-watching experience.
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Copperas Cove, Tx (FOX44) - Tax-Free Weekend in Copperas Cove will once again see a yellow bus parked in front of Walmart, waiting for your donations of school supplies. Copperas Cove ISD has set their 12th annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive to be held at the Walmart Supercenter of Copperas...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A Waco restaurant that's been serving up burgers for decades has found the recipe for lasting success! Whizzbang's big flavors, quality ingredients, and loyal customers keep people coming back for more. Finding a burger that truly stands out isn't always easy. The secret is...
CHICAGO — As you progress through your summer reading, ask yourself: Do I really want to tackle “The Odyssey”? The Christopher Nolan-directed, star-jammed adaptation of the Greek epic arrives in movie theaters on July 17. And yet, do you want…
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been arrested on drug possession charges in Alabama after police say they pulled him over for erratic driving and found marijuana and meth in his vehicle.Its the latest legal trouble for the ex-Tallahassee mayor, who narrowly lost to Republ...
"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" got a graduation party with a record-setting 24 to lead all comedies in its final season as Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday.The totals give HBO Max the top spot for both drama and comedy, with "Hacks" brea...
The Mega Millions jackpot is back above the $600 million mark.Nobody won Tuesday nights drawing, sending the jackpot to an estimated $604 million for Fridays drawing.The lump-sum cash option is estimated at about $266 million.RELATED STORY | Changes are coming to the Mega Millions lottery. Here's...
Yet another brutal heat dome is set to roast part of the United States starting this weekend as part of a major weather pattern change.The East Coast was in the hot seat last week and the West is next up for a heat dome a large area of high pressure that stalls over an area, trapping heat and dr...
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) - Multiple injuries have been reported in a multi-vehicle accident south of Normangee. The North Zulch Volunteer Fire Department responded to a multi-vehicle accident on FM-39, just south of Old San Antonio Road, on Wednesday morning. Normangee Fire/Rescue, the Madison Coun...
The 2026 World Cup has reached the quarterfinals, with eight teams remaining in the competition.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is formally requesting that Sen. Mitch McConnell provide an update on his health amid speculation about the 84-year-old senators condition.McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 but has not disclosed why. Senate Republicans insist he is conscious and communicatin...
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a man in Houston after he attempted to evade arrest in his vehicle during an operation Tuesday, the agency said.The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national with no crimin...
Chalk up yet another impressive career milestone for Shohei Ohtani in what will be a Hall of Fame career.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will give a license to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems to help counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine which has badly needed the technology for the war now in its fifth year.Well give them the right to make P...
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