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Solheim knotted at 4-4 after first day
The Solheim Cup is deadlocked at 4-4 after Friday's opening day of competition in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
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Emotional day for Yankees, Mets
The Yankees hosted the Mets in the Bronx on Friday on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that rocked New York City.
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FROM SNUBS TO FUTURE LOCKS
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class of leg-ends and change makers on Aug. 15, headlined by Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, Doc Rivers, Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni, Mark Few, Joey Crawford and the 1996…...
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Goodell hopes players happy with Australia trip
MELBOURNE —The NFL's first regular-season game in Australia will not be a one-off, Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Friday, but the league must ensure players feel properly looked after to build on a bumper debut in Melbourne....
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Remembering 25 years of scribbles
The way I remember how long I've been writing the Tribune-Herald outdoor column is by the September 11 attacks. My first column was published two days before the terrorists struck our country....
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Suns center out after shoulder surgery
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams had surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss several months, the team announced Friday....
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Could America's Slam drought be over?
NEW YORK — Ninety Grand Slam tournaments have passed since Andy Roddick defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero in the 2003 final at Flushing Meadows. Since then, no other U.S. male player has managed to win the US Open on home soil…...
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Arizona's Mahdi, Harris ruled eligible
Arizona's leading rusher last season, Ismail Mahdi, and third-leading tackler Max Harris are set to play Saturday against No. 15 BYU after gaining eligibility through a court hearing, the school said on Friday....
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Baylor sends small group to Aggie Invite
COLLEGE STATION — Baylor's cross country group made the most out of its reduced lineup.
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9/11 still hits home for Elko
Mike Elko walked down to the water and saw New York City from Kings Point on Long Island after the first plane hit the north tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001....
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Belief rising at Reicher
Nestled a couple of blocks down North 23rd Street was William Hill's childhood home, where he'd spend Friday nights drawn to nearby J.J. Kearns Stadium....
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak is over, US officials say
U.S. health authorities on Friday declared the nation's largest recorded multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak over, after contaminated iceberg lettuce sickened thousands, though the Food and Drug Administration said it is still probing how the parasite entered the food supply....
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Houthis reach island at mouth of shipping lane
ADEN, Yemen — Yemen's Iranaligned Houthis reached the strategic island of Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Friday, four Yemeni government sources told Reuters, moving to tighten their grip on a vital global shipping route in the widening Middle…...
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US budget deficit shrinks in August
The U.S. federal budget deficit for August shrank to $167 billion due largely to calendar shifts in benefit payments, leaving the fiscal-year-to-date budget gap essentially flat at $1.97 trillion, the U.S. Treasury said Friday....
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Deportee who criticized African police arrested
An Egyptian man who was deported from the U.S. to Equatorial Guinea, and who spoke out against alleged rough treatment by security forces there, was taken into police custody and is being held incommunicado, his lawyer said Friday....
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Public's information access vital to free speech
It takes time and energy to keep a close watch on our government, but it's our right as citizens. Really, it's a duty. Transparency laws along with liberties granted by the U.S. Constitution help us do the job....
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Perryman's new book a how-to manual
Waco's Skye Perryman is much in the news again. Her book, "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times," hit the USA Today bestseller list shortly after it was released Aug. 25. Endorsements on the cover include such luminaries as Hillary Clinton, Annie and…...
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Freedom and Flock cameras Pi
Within the last few weeks, the city of Woodway declined to install license-plate reading cameras from Flock Safety while Robinson decided not to renew its own contract with the company. Not so long ago, this would have been surprising, but…...
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US declares end of large cyclosporiasis outbreak
U.S. health authorities on Friday declared the nation's largest recorded multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak over, after contaminated iceberg lettuce sickened thousands, though the FDA said it is still probing how the parasite entered the food supply....
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How to prevail in a corrupt world
Every day when we tune in for the news we are inundated by stories of corruption, deception, crime, war and injustice. Occasional beams of light break through the dark clouds of gloom — stories of heroism and self-sacrifice. But the…...
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Memories endure as US marks 25 years
NEW YORK — Americans marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday with sorrow and somber reflection, honoring the almost 3,000 people killed when hijacked planes slammed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field…...
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Complete removal only defense against rosette virus
DEAR NEIL: Can I trim the ne dying branch out of my rose bush to stop rose rosette disease? It has the symptoms you have described: strong cane growth with multitudes of sharp thorns....
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Free pet vaccinations
Pet owners can take advantage of free microchips and vaccinations from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at Knox Hall at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, 101 Texas Ranger Trail....
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Local cities get impressive tax rebates
Perhaps celebrating the 250th anniversary of this country, shoppers all over McLennan County spent freely in July. Proof lies in the sales tax rebates cities received this week from the Texas Comptroller's Office....
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Book tracks shaping of white women's Christian culture
Historian Kristin Du Mez, author of "Jesus and John Wayne," remembers the heads nodding when she would speak to a room full of women about the values embedded in things like Hallmark Channel movies, Hobby Lobby and "Live Laugh Love"…...
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Waco Lions get stumped by Bryan, 0-14 - KWKT
Waco Lions get stumped by Bryan, 0-14 KWKT - FOX 44
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Crews continue to battle uncontained San Saba County wildfire
Texas A&M Forest Service and local firefighters have been battling the Kurk Fire for over 24 hours. The fire is 30% contained as of Wednesday. The crew continues to work around the clock to contain the fire. Our crews were able to get in there and put in some good containment lin...
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Deadly crash on SH 171 becomes a reminder for local drivers
Over the weekend, a couple was killed in a five vehicle crash on SH 171 Saturday night. One neighbor said the news is a reminder to slow down when driving. Zachary and Katherine Barton, both 39, of Arlington, were both pronounced dead at the scene. A 12-year-old who got out of th...
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$5K reality check: Experts say Trump's promise of midterm checks would strain the economy
President Trump on Friday once again promised each American adult a $5,000 check if Republicans keep control of Congress after the midterm elections. "When I say something, I mean it! The $5,000 Dividend will happen because the People of our Country deserve it. VOTE REPUBLICAN," ...
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Waco Hispanic Museum talks ten years, Mexican Independence Day
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Hispanic Museum is celebrating two important milestones — its tenth anniversary and Mexican Independence Day! The celebration highlights Hispanic culture, history, and traditions in Central Texas. For more information, you can watch our interview a...
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Waco Hispanic Museum talks ten years, Mexican Independence Day - KWKT
Waco Hispanic Museum talks ten years, Mexican Independence Day KWKT - FOX 44
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Weather Whys with Meteorologist Sean Ryan: Optics
Sean goes over the physics of sunlight and how it changes our perception of the sky.
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25 Years After 9/11 with Beth Murphy
25 Years After 9/11: Personal Stories, Unanswered Questions, and the Next Generation. On this special, the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Jon Leiberman reflects on being at the Pentagon moments after the plane hit, and hears from those whose lives were forever altered that day. Jon si...
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Friday Evening Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
A warm and dry weekend is expected across North and Central Texas, with afternoon highs in the 90s and triple digits region-wide both Saturday and Sunday. Peak heat indices up to around 105 are also anticipated, so make sure to stay cool and hydrated!...
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End-of-summer home checklist: 11 tasks to do before fall
Here's what should be on your home checklist as summer comes to an end.
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Governor Greg Abbott pushes for college students to graduate earlier
Governor Greg Abbott recently announced a possible push for undergraduate students to complete college in three years instead of the traditional four. I think it would be easier; I want to get school done as soon as possible," said Baylor University student Talea Carson. I think ...
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Trump and Vance close out GOP midterm convention in Dallas with simple message
To finish out the first-ever Republican midterm convention, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance wrapped up the two-day event with a final message on Thursday night: “Go out and vote.”...
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Who placed the Flock cameras in Valley Mills? Here's what we know
The city of Valley Mills has Flock cameras, and some neighbors aren't fans of them. Even though the city didn't install them. Are you able to see somebodys bank account information? Like the amount thats in it?" said Laramie Boston Three Flock cameras are posted in and around Val...
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Mississippi police make arrest in Tasia Fortune case after death ruled homicide
Police in Jackson, Mississippi, have arrested a man in the case of Tasia Fortune, the 29-year-old Black woman found hanging from a tree outside an abandoned house last month, following the state medical examiner ruling her death a homicide. Last night, the medical examiners offic...
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Bishop Reicher football’s long-awaited turnaround finally taking shape
After years of coaching turnover and losing, Bishop Reicher finally found stability and belief under William Hill, helping the Cougars exorcise old demons and open this season 2-0....
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Smaller group of Baylor runners compete at A&M Invitational
Baylor’s cross country group made the most out of its reduced lineup.
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Severe Thunderstorms Friday evening in Central Texas
Here's the latest Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Central Texas as of 4:30pm, this article will be updated throughout the evening with new information SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING issued for Bell County until 5:30pm. This is is directly over Harker Heights and moving east toward B...
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Rugby facing uphill battle for American attention
Rugby remains relatively unknown in the U.S., facing stiff competition from established leagues like the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL for fan attention and media exposure....
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College Station tapped as future home of federal courthouse after Congress passes bill
College Station tapped as future home of federal courthouse after Congress passes bill Watch the full story here: College Station tapped as future home of federal courthouse after Congress passes bill College Station is set to become home to a federal courthouse after Congress pa...
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Outdoors: Looking back on a quarter-century of column writing
The way I remember how long I’ve been writing this column is by the September 11 attacks. My first piece was published two days before the terrorists struck our country....