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Trump will host China's Xi Jingping next week, to talk AI and trade
President Trump is preparing to host Chinese president Xi Jinping at the White House next week for an official state visit, in which technology and trade are expected to be significant focuses, but experts look for the visit to focus on maintaining relationships. We're going to h...
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Trump set to address the UN General Assembly, with Iran in focus
President Donald Trump is expect to tout the US peace efforts to world leaders at the UN General Assembly next week, as the conflict with Iran looms large in the backdrop. Trump is expected to deliver remarks Tuesday and hold key meetings with leaders. We expect the president wil...
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Controversy and scrutiny bubble ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York
New York City is preparing to welcome world leaders from nearly 200 countries as the United Nations General Assembly gets underway next week. Protests, major disruptions and heightened security are expected across Manhattan. Not every leader will be able to make the trip, and tho...
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How to use the ‘circle’ method to keep your home clean
Here’s why you should try cleaning in “ever-widening circles.”
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Baylor's Keyonte George gets huge $157.5M extension from Utah Jazz. Was it worth it?
The Utah Jazz and Baylor alum Keyonte George have agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension. As with all extensions, the instant question becomes: Is it worth it?...
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Friday evening weather forecast
We can expect the above normal temperatures to continue throughout the weekend with highs in the upper 90s. Chances for showers and storms return late Sunday and will continue into early next week as a weak front moves south....
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The EPA's Climate Rollback: Gov. Christine Todd Whitman Is Outraged
This week on Catch Me Up, the Supreme Court just handed Trump a "Supreme No" on his mail-ballot overhaul, and that's only the opening act. Jon Leiberman catches you up on the GOP's first-ever midterm convention with Scripps News' Jay Gray - including that $5K check promise everyo...
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Fort Hood Hosts Ninja Warrior Challenge
FORT HOOD, Texas (FOX 44) — The Phantom Warriors meet Ninja Warrior, as Fort Hood hosts the Rick Herrema Ninja Warrior Challenge for two weekends. If you're a person who watches challenge shows on TV and thinks it looks easy, now's your chance to test it out. The challenge is ope...
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PHOTOS: First old Twin Bridges segment torn down
The first piece of the 1964 Twin Bridges over Lake Waco has been taken down as work continues on their replacement.
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Rising diesel prices in Waco could mean higher costs at restaurants in the future
The average price for a gallon of diesel in Waco is reaching local highs at $6 and local restaurant owners say the ripple effects could soon hit customers' wallets and menus. Kyle Citrano, a local restaurant owner, said rising diesel prices create a trickle-down effect throughout...
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Community sends donations to first responders battling the Hydra Fire
Local firefighters have been battling the Hydra Fire all week in nearby Meridian. But the community is coming together to do all they can including one resident who said its the least she can do. When we can finally give something back, we jumped in. Our friends' ranch was one of...
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US, Denmark reach Greenland deal, Trump says
It will allow the U.S. to develop a significant military presence on the island and prohibit U.S. adversaries from building bases there, he said.
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Temple council approves Rowan data center tax break, $38M investment deal after months of push back
Temple City Council voted to approve a tax abatement and a series of development requirements for the final planned project from Rowan Digital Infrastructure, as neighbors continued to voice concerns about the impacts on the community. At the September 17 meeting, the council app...
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Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster US military presence in Greenland
President Donald Trump said Friday he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take island by force from the NATO ally. Trump in social media post announcing the deal said the agreement gives the United States perma...
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Bell Co. Manhunt Suspect officially charged with murder and assault charges
BELL COUNTY , Texas (FOX 44) - The Bell County Sheriff's Office has released a full incident summary and list of charges for Johnathan Allen Nance-Karl, the murder suspect who was the subject of an hours-long manhunt involving multiple Law Enforcement agencies in Bell County yest...
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Badenhorst, Bears to open season at ITA All-American Championships
Baylor men’s tennis gets its first look at the 2026-27 season this weekend, with six Bears set to compete at the ITA Men’s All-American Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma....
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Zero quit: Hosea Wheeler's never-give-up mentality paying dividends for Baylor defense
Hosea Wheeler had so many chances to give up. Even through homelessness, a long football journey and eligibility questions, the Baylor defensive lineman never did....
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Kimeli's top-10 showing highlights Baylor at Alabama meet
Whether you're Baylor or Boaz, it's good to have Ruth on your side.
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Who needs the forward pass? Bruceville-Eddy turns back clock with old-school approach
Bruceville-Eddy has completed just one pass this season, but the Eagles are 2-1 behind a bruising ground game that’s making old-school football work in 2026....
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MLB hopes to attract new fans with pop culture theme days at ballparks
Promotional theme days are not new to sports, but leagues like MLB are leaning into pop culture franchises to fill the seats.
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CTC Workshop Promotes Mental Wellness, Stress Management for Students
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - For many college students, the pace of daily life can feel overwhelming. Between classes, assignments, jobs, family responsibilities and financial pressures, stress can quickly build. To help students manage those challenges, Central Texas College recent...
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EPA power plant emissions rollback challenged by former officials in both parties
When the Trump administration announced on Monday that the Environmental Protection Agency was rolling back Biden-era limits on climate pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants and proposing to eliminate nearly all remaining limits on greenhouse gas emissions from such faci...
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AI is now building its own successor. New reports show how much (and how little) control anyone has over it
Artificial intelligence is increasingly building the next version of itself, according to two separate disclosures this week from the industry's leading labs, both of which are grappling publicly with just how much oversight their own technology still requires. Anthropic, the com...
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Brice Cherry: Five things I think I know about Scott Drew's 2026-27 Bears
I have some idea about what to expect from the 2026-27 Bears, a month away from their first exhibition game. But at the same time, I’m still just guessing....
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Bear at Grand Teton National Park euthanized because of 'poor decisions' by park visitors
Grand Teton National Park officials said they had to euthanize a black bear last week because of "poor decisions made by park visitors." Park officials said they had received reports earlier this year about a black bear approaching visitors near the Delta Lake area of the park. T...
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Trump bans three news media outlets from White House
The move is likely to be challenged under the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment guarantees of free speech and a free press.
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First time TISD teachers get supply shopping spree
Temple. Tx (FOX44) - Nearly 40 first-year Temple Independent School District teachers got help with supplies for their classrooms with a district sponsored shopping spree Friday. Temple ISD treated the teachers to the shopping spree by using generous donations from the Temple Edu...
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Hydra fire holds at 1,100 acres, 35% containment
The Hydra Fire burning in Bosque County is holding at 1,100 acres and 35% containment as of Friday, according to the Bosque County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said that throughout the day, residents may notice smoke billowing from the area, and that it's expected as portions of...
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No change in the size of the Bosque Co fire
Bosque, County, Tx (FOX44) - The Bosque County Sheriff's Office reported Friday no significant change in size or containment of the large brush fire between Clifton and Meridian. The fire known as Hydra remained at about 1100 acres and 35% contained. Pockets of smoke were still v...
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Midterm voting picks up amid massive shifts in voting districts
Election day is still 6 weeks away, but the first midterm ballots have already been cast. Early, in-person voting is now officially underway in Virginia, while voters in South Dakota, Idaho and Minnesota can file absentee ballots. You never know whats going to happen in the comin...
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Trump says CNN, MS NOW and Politico are banned from White House for 'fake news'
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is banning three major news outlets from the White House. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said CNN, MS NOW and Politico are subject to the ban, accusing them of reporting "fake news." "Media Outlets shouldnt be able to constantly w...
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New cat species identified in Bolivia
A diminutive wild cat that inhabits Bolivia's cloud forest has been identified as a previously unknown species, marking the first time a new living cat species has been formally named and described in more than a century....
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All aboard! Waco Transit offers free rides to Baylor v. LA Tech game Saturday
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Planning to head to the Baylor vs. Louisiana Tech game at McClane Stadium tomorrow, Saturday, September 19, 2026? Save yourself the hassle of parking by taking advantage of Waco Transit Systems 'Free Tailgator Shuttle." Fans can park for free in downtown Wa...
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All aboard! Waco Transit offers free rides to Baylor v. LA Tech game Saturday - KWKT
All aboard! Waco Transit offers free rides to Baylor v. LA Tech game Saturday KWKT - FOX 44
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Tough year for Texas summer crops due to drought, extreme temperatures
Extreme or exceptional drought in some regions and excess moisture under cloudy conditions in other areas are causing different stressors for Texas crops as the summer season nears completion....
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Former Temple High School teacher indicted on sex with student charges
Temple, Tx (FOX44) - A Bell County grand jury has indicted a former substitute teacher on six counts related to alleged sexual activities with Temple High School students. Thirty-one-year-old Keara Michelle Brady remained in the Bell County Jail Friday with her bond set at a tota...
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Bill Tinsley: To be merciful
Mercy, as Jesus expresses it, embraces the idea of looking outside oneself, to feel empathy, compassion and concern for someone else.
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Baylor baseball adds Charlotte slugger Todd Hudson
Baylor baseball added another veteran bat to its 2027 roster Friday, bringing in Charlotte transfer Todd Hudson.
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Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN
Returning to the United Nations on Tuesday, Trump will face a deeply skeptical audience increasingly rattled by six months of war between U.S. forces and an emboldened Iran, growing regional instability and a nuclear threat that has not disappeared despite…...
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NCAA berths up for grabs as Baylor women’s tennis opens fall slate
Baylor women’s tennis gets its first real test of the fall this weekend, with three Bears heading to Cary, North Carolina, for the ITA Women’s All-American Championships....
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Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial explains decision that led to mistrial
A man who served on the jury in Lindsay Clancys murder trial released a statement explaining why he would not join the other 11 jurors in finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity. Michael Pguy Desronvil was identified as the lone holdout juror. His refusal to dismiss the c...
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Duncan Sheik, known for 'Barely Breathing' and ‘Spring Awakening,’ dead at 56
Duncan Sheik, the Grammy- and Tony Award-winning singer-songwriter and composer known for the hit "Barely Breathing" and the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening," died Thursday at a Manhattan hospital....
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FAA set to roll out AI air traffic tool at Washington-area airports, reports say
The Federal Aviation Administration could start using an AI tool to help with air traffic control as soon as Monday, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The software is called Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories, or SMART. It's designed to help a...
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New rule could make getting green card harder for immigrants using public benefits
A new Trump administration immigration policy that gives federal officials broader discretion to consider an immigrants use of public benefits when deciding whether to grant a green card or visa took effect Friday. The changes expand how immigration officials apply the long-stand...
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Turning 55 and leaving your job? What to know about the IRS rule of 55
The Retirement Group reports on the IRS Rule of 55, allowing penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals for those leaving their job after turning 55, with key conditions....
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Trump admin approves sale of stealth F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration has approved a potential multi-billion-dollar sale of stealth F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a move that would bolster the Gulf allys military, even as it threatens to shift the balance of power in the Middle East. The US State Department announced th...
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There’s no surprise in ‘Practical Magic 2’
“Practical Magic 2” isn’t bad, as Netflix offerings go, but it’s not a film that just had to be made.
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Lariat TV News: September 18th, 2026
By Claire Marie Scott | LTVN Executive Producer, Aiden Richmond | LTVN Managing Editor Welcome back to Lariat TV News. This week we have more on James Talarico’s visit to Waco. And we preview football’s upcoming matchup against Louisiana Tech University. Plus, a new Baptist stude...
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CEOs now earn 325 times more than workers, report says
Americas chief executives are getting paid more than ever. A report from the Economic Policy Institute found that CEO pay at the top 350 companies rose 14% in 2025 to an average of $28 million. That means CEOs now make roughly 325 times as much as a typical worker. In 1965, CEOs ...