In spectacular fashion, Spain has defeated Argentina by a score of 1 to 0 to be crowned the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions.In a match that was still tied 0-0 after regular time, Ferran Torres' goal in the 106th minute of extra time helped propel Spain to victory. It's the country's second World Cu...
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
Trump revealed the Qatari-donated Air Force One jet will soon undergo security upgrades amid concerns after he briefly switched to the older plane during tensions with Iran in July.
America's national parks are facing a steep repair bill of roughly $24 billion. This includes costs for aging roads, trails and bridges and in many cases, these repairs have been delayed for years.This has raised concerns about safety and access during the busy summer travel season, and senior of...
Family and supporters of Nolan Xavier Wells gathered in a Mississippi church Monday to mourn and celebrate the 18-year-old, whose death following a July 4 boat trip with friends has captured national attention and prompted calls for an independent investigation.The ceremony began with tearful rem...
More toxic than normal air pollution, wildfire smoke can linger in the air for weeks and travel thousands of miles.
The State Department issued a warning on Saturday to all Americans traveling or living abroad due to "heightened tensions" in the Middle East.The alert advises "Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution," and to follow security alerts issued by the near...
President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran would "pay" for killing U.S. soldiers after multiple service members were killed over the weekend as part of the United States' war against Iran.
When the Eaton fire swept through the Los Angeles neighborhood of Altadena last year, it claimed 19 lives and incinerated thousands of buildings one of which was the home of Kaitlyn Trudeaus grandfather. His house burned to the ground; he lost everything. But while he grappled with trauma, other...
The Waco Kiwanis Club Foundation recently presented five $2,500 scholarships to graduating McLennan County seniors. Pictured from left are Kamren Hopkins of China Spring, who plans to attend Baylor University and become a physician; Daniella Mercado of Waco High, who…
Food insecurity continues to impact thousands of people across Central Texas, where the region's food insecurity rate stands at 19% higher than the national average, according to the Central Texas Food Bank.Watch Full Story Here: Food insecurity in Central Texas: How local organizations and the...
La Roja won the tournament by beating Argentina 1-0 in the final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. This is their first title since 2010.
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked Paramount's proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.U.S. District Judge Araceli Martnez-Olgun granted a 14-day temporary restraining order, which stops the companies from immediately closing the $110 billion deal.The lawsuit, brought by California...
Their latest album "Foreign Tongues" secured the top spot on the UK Official Albums Chart, making it the Rolling Stones’ 15th No. 1 and tying The Beatles' record. The album, featuring notable guest artists and a posthumous appearance by Charlie…
CAMERON, Texas (FOX 44) - An investigation is underway after a drowning incident near Rockdale over the weekend. The Milam County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to the 600 block of CR-303, outside Rockdale, about 5:45 p.m. Saturday. Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Wardens, the Rockdale Volunteer ...
An Army veteran set off fireworks and started a fire Monday morning outside a New York building housing an immigration court and other government offices, according to federal authorities.As the flames erupted outside an entrance to the building at 26 Federal Plaza, the man was tackled by a secur...
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments.The numbers have spiked since payments came due again following a lengthy pause intended to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, around 9.5 million ...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Congressman Pete Sessions will be participating in a free fan distribution event at The Salvation Army of Waco. Citizens can "Beat the Heat" on Friday, July 31 at 4721 West Waco Drive. The distribution of fans is set to begin at 9 a.m., while supplies last. Limit one fan pe...
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that the Qatari-donated jet that has served as Air Force One will be sent for upgrades, appearing to acknowledge the plane is not as thoroughly outfitted as older aircraft.Stepping off the plane on his return from the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey on S...
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of a Massachusetts mother who strangled her three children while undergoing medical treatment for psychiatric problems that developed after she gave birth.Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the deaths of her children Cora, 5, Dawso...
Legislation in California is the latest chapter in a tit for tat that’s been happening between conservative and liberal states since 2022, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
BERLIN (AP) The Womens Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.The WTA updated its womens eligibility policy to include gender screening based on biological sex this week to...
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) – The man charged with Murder in connection with a Copperas Cove shooting has been identified, along with the victim. The Copperas Cove Police Departement says the suspect has been identified as 31-year-old L'Michael Detron Amos, of Killeen. He was arraigned before B...
HILL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will remove Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) over Interstate 35 starting Tuesday night. This will be south of the TxDOT Abbott rest areas. TxDOT says crews will close all I-35 southbound mainlanes just past Exit 359 in order ...
CORYELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - An arrest has been made after a high-speed pursuit of a stolen RV ended with a crash and a discovery of meth. According to an arrest affidavit, a sergeant with the Coryell County Sheriff's Office's Patrol Division overheard on the radio on Thursday that the Gatesv...
Every year, NFL teams emerge seemingly out of nowhere to become legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Need proof?
Joey Logano dominated the Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro, leading 323 laps to secure victory and boost his NASCAR Chase prospects, moving up to 15th in the standings.
Republicans have wanted to abolish the Department of Education since it was established in 1979. Under Secretary Linda McMahon, they’ve come closer than ever to achieving this goal. They may come to regret it.
NIL has undoubtedly transformed college athletics. At the THSCA Convention on Sunday, Texas coaches and UIL officials discussed whether that transformation could further reach high school sports.
Lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms that initially tested positive for Cyclospora was a false positive, according to the Food and Drug Administration.The agency said laboratory experts re-reviewed the sample because of the complexity of detecting Cyclospora and determined the result "does not repres...
The Red Sox's winning streak, beginning July 3, has energized their playoff hopes and stabilized their roster heading into the August trade deadline as they prepare for key divisional matchups.
The World Cup may be remembered less for its winner than for the question it left hanging over the game: how much of soccer’s American makeover will survive?
The Pentagon has a well-deserved reputation for erring on the side of secrecy when classifying documents. Now it wants even more power to hide information from the American taxpayer.
The median house price in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is nearly $4 million. It was just $500,000 in 1995. This sounds like a stunning increase in one of the hottest and least accessible real estate markets in the country. What’s even more…
Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, on Sunday announced the birth of their fourth child, the first born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years.Born Sunday, Alec Neel Vance joins older siblings Ewan, 9; Vivek, 6; and Mirabel, 4.Vance announced the birth on soc...
Ukraine fired more than 400 drones toward Moscow in its latest major attack on the Russian capital, the citys mayor said Monday.The blitz came hours after Russia bombarded Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles in a relentless cycle of tit-for-tat strikes that make a settlement t...
Seasonal work. Inconsistent hours. Frequent moves. Cash payments and informal jobs. For farmworkers who rely on Medicaid, these common employment patterns could put their health coverage at risk.
U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks.According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now back to $4. The average price a year ago was $3.14 a gallon.The price is a national average, meaning drivers i...
The U.S. has identified the soldiers killed in Iranian attacks on an American base in Jordan as 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas.In a statement Monday, the Defense Department said Feehan was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5...
If you were a child in the 1960s you knew how game-changing “Batman,” the TV series, was.
The moment for Andy Burnham has finally come.After weeks as leader-in-waiting, Burnham officially became prime minister on Monday during a meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.He succeeded Keir Starmer, on a day when Britains political turbulence gave way, at least temporarily, to s...
Monday will give Central Texans a good idea of what to expect all week. We are kicking off the workweek with a heat advisory from noon through 8 p.m. for McLennan, Bell, Falls, Limestone, Hill, Bosque, Navarro, Freestone, Leon, Robertson and Milam counties.High air temperatures should peak near 1...
Free weekly digest. Local news that actually matters — no spam, no clickbait, easy unsubscribe.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never sell your data.