Man shot by ICE says car was sideswiped
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez's wife told him to stay home on Sunday and spend time with her. But he wanted to work and earn some money as a DoorDash food delivery driver. So he left.
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Lawyers for Lindsay Clancy ask judge to investigate juror in deadlocked case
A lawyer for Lindsay Clancy is asking a judge to investigate the conduct of the lone juror who wanted to convict the Massachusetts mother of murder in the deaths of her three young children. In a motion filed Friday but made public Monday, Clancy's lawyer asked the court to quest...
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Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as high costs bite
Trump's approval rating fell to 32% — the lowest of his political career — as his fellow Republicans soured on his handling of the cost of living amid the unpopular Iran war....
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Trump's favorite 2026 campaign target is Biden: Nearly 900 mentions and counting
While presidents often blame their predecessors — as Biden did Trump — Trump's focus on Biden 20 months into his second term stands out for both its persistence and volume....
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World leaders face delays after FAA facility suffers communications failure
Damaged communications lines at a key air traffic control facility in Philadelphia had been repaired, allowing airports across the U.S. Northeast to resume operations after hours of disruptions, the nation's transportation secretary said Monday evening. Hundreds of flights were c...
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Workers should brace for biggest health insurance cost jump in decades
Employers are bracing for double-digit increases in healthcare costs, and small businesses could face the biggest squeeze. A new survey from consulting firm Marsh shows employers expect health benefit costs to rise 8.2% per employee in 2027 the highest increase since 2003. Withou...
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Hydra Fire prompts reminders for Bosque County homeowners to review insurance coverage
The Hydra Fire is still burning in Bosque County, and families are being reminded how quickly a wildfire can threaten their homes. Randy Thomas, a Meridian resident, said having fire protection on his home has always been a priority. "Very, very important. Yes, ma'am. This proves...
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Mike Copeland: New food hall eyes Waco; Balcones founder hosts tasting; 84 site near McGregor airport
For sale: an 88-acre tract adjacent to McGregor Executive Airport on Highway 84, a food hall brand eyes Waco, Balcones co-founder Chip Tate returns for an invitation-only event, and more....
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Waco Symphony Orchestra opens season with pianist, Romantic style
The Waco Symphony Orchestra’s season opener Thursday offers listeners different flavors of Romanticism, which is what one might expect when Romanticism and Impressionism overlap....
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Wildlife, fewer crowds and lush scenery: Enjoy Costa Rica off-season
LONDON — I’m peering up from the roadside on the outskirts of La Fortuna wondering if Italian painter Leonardo da Vinci ever visited Costa Rica. It’s a fanciful thought, but the three-toed sloth who has just shifted his position in…...
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Neighbor thinks about warning potential home buyers
Dear Eric: My neighbors have boisterous parties on occasion. It's not a matter of noise — they're very considerate about it. But from the number of cars and the late leaving times I can only imagine that everyone is having…...
