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Jennifer Garner’s ‘Five-Star Weekend’ explores evolving friendships
Based Elin Hilderbrand’s book, the series follows a food blogger who invites friends from various times in her life to help her deal with the death of her husband....
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Lindsey Graham’s sister Darlene encouraged by Trump to seek full Senate term
Sen. Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is being encouraged by President Donald Trump to run this fall for a full six-year term. Graham was appointed to fill her brothers seat through the end of the year.Lindsey Graham had been up for reelection this fall, bu...
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Pogacar rides to solo win on Tour de France Stage 14 to increase overall lead
ODEREN, France — Four-time champion Tadej Pogacar launched the decisive attack on the steepest section of the Col du Haag climb to clinch another solo victory Saturday in Stage 14 of the Tour de France, increasing his overall lead in…...
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US data center protests go national as backlash grows
Opponents of the rapid buildout of data centers held 142 protests across 42 states Saturday in the first nationwide effort to channel anger at the artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion that ramped up over the past year and roiled local politics....
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Local Kerrville residents react to flood damage in Texas' Hill Country
Louise Hays Park in Kerrville was hit by this week's severe weather. Long-time residents said seeing the aftermath is devastating. Jason Blazen said the park was built in one day. The Blazens said the park was a place they often visited with their kids. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Just...
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Former Williamson County Attorney and Sheriff file federal civil rights lawsuit in Waco federal court against Travis and Williamson County DAs
Former Williamson County Attorney and Sheriff file federal civil rights lawsuit in Waco federal court against Travis and Williamson County DAs KWTX
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World Cup final ticket prices: Spain vs Argentina most expensive US sports event ever
Spain vs. Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday is a match of epic proportions, with the two soccer heavyweights meeting for the chance to become champions....
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Waco-area news briefs: Waco PD Back to School Bash set for Saturday
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
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Britain’s Josh Kerr breaks long-standing mile world record
A 27-year-old world record fell Saturday in London when Great Britains Josh Kerr ran the mile in 3:42.66, breaking Hicham El Guerroujs previous mark of 3:43.13 set in 1999.Kerr made no secret that he was targeting the long-standing record at Saturdays Diamond League event in Lond...
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What it means if daylight saving time becomes permanent
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would allow states to enact daylight saving time year-round, a shift from the existing practice of changing clocks twice a year....
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Canadian wildfire smoke sparks calls for sanctions from Republicans
As many U.S. states battled poor air quality this week because of wildfires in Canada, one Republican senator wants to impose sanctions on the country.Sen. Bernie Moreno said Friday he is proposing legislation that would hold Canada responsible for wildfire smoke entering the U.S...
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Trump's promise on Patriots will take time, leaving Ukraine with tough choices
Trump's pledge to allow Ukraine to produce U.S. Patriot missiles marks improved ties with Zelenskyy, but won’t quickly ease Kyiv’s missile shortages.
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Utah's Morgan Scalley wants to save bowl games, fix the calendar
Utah’s coach Morgan Scalley is ready to share a vision to save college football’s bowl system. Fix the calendar, too.
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Why Americans call it soccer while the rest of the world calls it football
The World Cup Final is Sunday, with Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal set to face off for the trophy. Millions of Americans have been watching the sport all month but most of them have been calling it something different than the rest of the world.So why do Americans say "soccer" wh...
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Trump's approval rating drops among white working class
White working-class and rural voters strongly backed Trump in 2024 due to economic and immigration promises, but recent polls show growing disapproval among these groups, especially on economic issues....
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Senate college sports bill faces critical two-week stretch
A lawmaker sponsoring a key piece of federal college sports legislation said he believes the bill likely has the support it needs to make it through the upper chamber.We probably have 60 votes, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., said Friday at the Associated Press Sports Editors meeting.S...
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Cousin-turned-roommate's premonition haunts divorcée
Dear Eric: I am currently going through a terrible divorce that has left me nearly destitute in my mid-40s with a 3-year-old child to raise alone. In one last-ditch effort to save our home, I decided to take in a…...
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Go for the bungalow
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Customer service is losing human touch
Dear Heloise: I'm tired of people who speak so fast on the phone that you can't understand them. When I kept asking the woman on the other end of the line to please speak slower, I got a lot of…...
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Monster mashup
Once stores start putting out their Halloween displays in July and August, it's time to celebrate "summerween" — a mashup of Halloween festivities and summer fun....
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EVOLVING TACTICS
WAR IN UKRAINE
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'Young forever'
WORLDVIEW| VENEZUELA
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Restless nights
If you've ever found yourself watching the hours tick by on your bedside clock, desperately waiting for sleep to make an appearance, you're not alone. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder, affecting an estimated 50 million to 70 million people…...
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Small biz boomıng
Lily Meglio never dreads going to work.
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Spritzing the copycats
The recipe for the century-old Aperol bitter, the key ingredient in the world's most popular spritz cocktail, is a closely guarded secret.
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More than a flicker
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Judge: Trump misused lawsuit in IRS case
WASHINGTON — A U.S. judge on Monday found President Donald Trump improperly used a $10 billion lawsuit he filed against the IRS to extract personal benefits from the government he oversees, preventing terms of a settlement from taking legal effect....
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KILLINGS BY IMMIGRATION AGENTS UNDER SCRUTINY
KILLINGS BY IMMIGRATION AGENTS UNDER SCRUTINY
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HE SAID …
"Sternly staring at inflation until it melts before our withering gaze is not an option."
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THE WATER COOLER
SENATE SEAT: Darline Graham Nordone became the first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday as she replaced her brother, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, three days after he died suddenly from a heart ailment at age…...
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Iran war heats up with strikes, strait closure
DUBAI — Iran and the United States exchanged intensified fire in a weeklong escalation that all but tore up last month's truce, though Iran released a U.S. citizen....
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CONFRONTED BY ICE
SPOTLIGHT| IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT
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Titans inducting Johnson into Ring of Honor
The Tennessee Titans will induct former All-Pro running back Chris Johnson into the team's Ring of Honor.
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Baylor men's tennis hires assistant
The Baylor men's tennis program has added to its coaching staff, bringing in Jordan Gobatie as an assistant coach, Baylor announced on Friday.
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Misguided on military
Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to eviscerate the military. Gen. Christopher Dona‑ hue is being forced to retire early. This will weaken the U.S. military significantly and is another example of poor, mis‑ guided leadership. It continues as Trump sycophant Bill…...
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Disrespecting us all
I have written many letters that have appeared in this space decrying the corruption of the Trump family and their use of the presidency for personal gain. I have also conceded that most people don't seem to care a whole…...
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Law above quotas
Questions for all ICE officers: What gives you the right to murder innocent people in the United States of America? What if the murdered person was your family member? Are you OK with that? Do you have any morality or…...
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Learn what the terms mean
As the American political world heats up in advance of the upcoming very critical midterms, political leaders and aspirants of every description are happily using every trick in the book against their opposition, from name calling to scary warnings of…...
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Marriage and other cornerstones
Fifty-eight years ago, I asked an 18-year-old college sophomore to marry me. I was 21, a college senior making $240 per month. She said yes.
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Waffle House making moves at 2 Waco sites
When it rains Waffle House restaurants, it pours.
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Company will recall lettuce linked to illness
Taylor Farms, a California-based lettuce supplier, will remove all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico, the company said in a statement Friday, as it seeks to curtail a foodborne illness outbreak that could become one of the United States' largest…...
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US and Iran exchange infrastructure attacks
DUBAI — The United States struck bridges in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait on Friday, as the two sides risked further escalation by expanding their targets to include infrastructure....
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Israel kills 8 attending funeral
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Trump warns networks
ELECTION 2026
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Top tax lawyer ousted after White House clash
WASHINGTON — The U.S. tax agency's top attorney was forced from his role in recent days after refusing White House demands to participate in tax audits, according to three people familiar with the matter....
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US import prices rise unexpectedly in June
WASHINGTON — U.S. import prices unexpectedly rose in June as declines in the costs of food and energy products were more than offset by higher prices for capital and consumer goods....
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2 killed, more than 230 rescued
At least two people died after being swept away by floodwaters and scores of others were rescued from their inundated houses, vehicles and campgrounds Thursday as heavy rain and thunderstorms pounded the Hill Country and parts of South Texas....
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MSMA off the market, but still used on lawns
DEAR NEIL: Is MSMA totally off the market in the United States? It used to be such a good control of dallisgrass in bermuda lawns. It also used to be a way I could kill my neighbor's St. Augustine runners…...
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School supplies
The Waco Police Department's Stuff the Cruiser school supply drive will continue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot at Walmart, 600 Hewitt Drive....
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Private school enrollments mostly flat with vouchers
Four of Waco's largest private schools will start their school year with enrollments close to last year's, with new state vouchers credited more with helping current families defray their costs than bringing in more students....
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Waco's largest private schools see enrollment largely flat with new Texas vouchers - Waco Tribune-Herald
Waco's largest privat...
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Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia to face 'severe' haze in coming months
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Some years it comes, and some years it does not. But, drifting up and across the Strait of Malacca, it can hang in the air for weeks on end over cities such as Singapore and Kuala…...
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A historic stroll through Hamburg's iconic red-light district
HAMBURG Germany — Eva Decker can tell you everything you can imagine when it comes to Hamburg's storied red-light district — even though she is not a native. Decker has made it her life's work to introduce people to the…...
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Governor Abbott appoints Howden as Texas secretary of state
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Robert S. Howden as the 116th Texas secretary of state, citing his extensive legislative and public service experience in state government....
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Abbott reappoints Mack, Marino to Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Governor Greg Abbott reappoints Hasan "Mack" Mack and Deborah "Debbie" Gray Marino to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for terms ending November 15, 2031....
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Texas sets new record for total jobs in June
Texas set a record 14,469,600 total nonfarm jobs in June, adding 43,400 jobs over the month and 177,900 year over year, while outpacing U.S. job growth....
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Governor Abbott appoints Hall to licensing and regulation commission
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Jana Hall to the Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation for a term ending February 1, 2031, overseeing regulated Texas industries....
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