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Baylor alumnus turns to family for inspiration in new historical fiction
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Baylor alumnus and newly minted author Todd Smith joined two Baylor journalism classes Thursday afternoon to discuss writing and publishing his new book, “Josie: A True Story of Race, Rescue and Resilience.” Released in September, the historical f...
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Will Skubal sign before lockout? Ranking MLB's top 50 free agents
It’s tempting to call this a free agency period like MLB has never seen. Alas, we did this exact same exercise five years ago.
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Nearly 6 in 10 Americans admit to keeping financial secrets from loved ones
A new survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59% admit theyve kept some kind of financial secret from others. The most common? A bad credit score, followed by significant credit card debt and gambling. Researchers found that 30% admitted to hiding a purchase or financial decision f...
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Online sports betting linked to rise in problem gambling hotline calls
As online betting becomes easier, researchers are raising new concerns about both the financial and health consequences. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire found that legalizing online sports betting was associated with a nearly 23% increase in calls to the National P...
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What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?
Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings, and the lighting of fireworks. More than one billion people across faiths celebrate it in the worlds most populous nation and its diaspora. The na...
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TSTC adds new program for commercial construction
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Texas State Technical College`s Building Construction program has added a second associate degree track aimed at commercial construction management. It will be available at the Waco and Harlingen campuses. Students pursuing the commercial or residential tracks ...
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Lariat TV News: November 6th, 2026
By Claire-Marie Scott | LTVN Executive Producer, Aiden Richmond | LTVN Managing Editor, Brooke Cranford | LTVN Sports Director Welcome back to Lariat TV News, this week we tell you about a fraternity on campus who admitted to hazing. And show our election midterm 2026 coverage, i...
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Baylor punter Palmer Williams named to Ray Guy Award midseason watch list
Baylor punter Palmer Williams has been named to the Ray Guy Award Midseason Watch List.
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Hegseth not being considered for Blackburn’s Tennessee Senate seat, AP source says
The race to replace Sen. Marsha Blackburn is intensifying in Tennessee, just days after she won the race for governor, with one Republican congressman publicly expressing interest and speculation swirling around Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Rep. Tim Burchett, a Tennessee Repub...
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‘Newlyweds’ needs to say ‘I don’t’ to stray characters
Work needs to be done. Otherwise, “Newlyweds” will become “Ex-Wife.”
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Study links missed vitamin K shots in newborns to higher bleeding risk
Researchers say a rise in parents opting not to give their newborns vitamin K shots is associated with an increase in infant bleeding. According to a study published in JAMA and conducted by a team of researchers, the percentage of newborns not receiving a vitamin K shot more tha...