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Appeals court declines to rule on federal bid to set aside California ballots of alleged noncitizens
An appeals court on Monday declined to rule on whether California elections officials can count roughly 20,000 ballots that the Justice Department alleges belong to noncitizen voters. The decision sets the federal government and state officials up for another legal showdown on th...
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The ups and downs of Baylor game days for businesses
Local businesses discuss how Baylor football impacts their bottom line, from the boost in customers and sales on game days to the potential challenges that come with a loss. As fans pour into Waco to cheer on the Bears, business owners share whether the team's performance on the ...
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An AI model accessed voter data in Georgia, but officials say there was no foul play
Anthropic's Claude AI model reportedly accessed public Georgia voter data without being prompted by a human. Anthropic says the model figured out how to bypass a paywall on the Georgia secretary of state's website. But officials say the model accessed only publicly available vote...
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Habitat for Humanity Builds Home for Mother in Need
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — As part of their long running "Raise the Roof" partnership, the City of Waco and Habitat for Humanity are building a home for a woman in need. Estefania Castro is a cook for the Heart of Texas Behavioral Network and a mother of three, and home ownership see...
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Salado event ranks among most unique autumn, winter festivals in Texas
Whether you’re a tourist in Texas or a born-and-raised local, there are a number of events coming up in 2026 that can offer a special set of autumn and early-winter memories for families, and just can't be found outside specific corners of the Lone Star State....
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Navigating the AI shift: How workers, students, and business leaders in Waco are adapting to automation
WACO, Texas. Most of us are already seeing artificial intelligence changing parts of our lives. In the workforce, Goldman Sachs estimates AI could eliminate up to 70 percent of jobs. So how will workers bridge the gap during the transition? Inside local classrooms, the reality of...
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Joe Klanderman looks to restore energy and build Baylor’s future as interim head coach
Following the firing of head coach Dave Aranda, Baylor football is turning to interim head coach Joe Klanderman to provide a spark for the remainder of the season and lay the groundwork for the programs future. Joe Klanderman takes over Baylor Football at Interim Head Coach Kland...
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Pet of the Week: Brew
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Every week, FOX 44 will be featuring a furry friend up for adoption through the Humane Society of Central Texas. You can take a look at Brew in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of Centr...
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Latest Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Expect low rain chances out west on Tuesday and in Central Texas on Wednesday, though most will remain dry with above normal temperatures continuing. More substantial chances for rain are expected Friday and Saturday. Lingering showers Saturday night may impact Halloween plans, s...
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Meet me at the Waffle House - in Bryan
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - Do you like your hash browns scattered, covered and smothered, or all the way? You can have them however you want at Waffle House, and soon if you live in Bryan, Texas. The City of Bryan is excited to announce that Waffle House submitted plans today, Monda...
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Justice Department files new charges against former FBI Director James Comey
The Justice Department has filed two criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of unlawfully disclosing national defense information and conspiring with others to provide the information to a reporter in 2016. The charges were filed without a grand ju...