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Zelenskyy urges world leaders to cut off Russia's money and war machine at UN General Assembly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday with an urgent appeal to global leaders: choke off Moscows revenue streams and industrial base before the conflict expands further across Europe and onto automated battl...
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Person of Interest sought by Robinson Police
ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Robinson Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured, who is a person of interest in an active investigation. If you recognize this individual, please contact Detective Perry at 254-662-0525....
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A man is dead and another faces murder charges after a shooting on Tuesday in Grimes County
Watch the full story here: A man is dead and another faces murder charges after a shooting on Tuesday in Grimes County Vicente Yanez is dead after a shooting on County Road 174 in the Keith/Iola area of Grimes County. Richard Butterworth III faces a murder charge in connection wi...
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Judge grants restraining order against Dolly Parton's nephew
People reported that Bryan Seaver is accused of threatening to start a podcast intended to ruin Dolly Parton's brand partnerships unless he was paid.
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Terry Savage: What to know for Medicare open enrollment
Medicare open enrollment starts October 15 and continues through December 7. Everyone who has Medicare, in whatever form, should pay close attention to their coverage for the year ahead. You may be surprised at how much is about to change—…...
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Killeen community preparedness town hall asks residents: Are you ready for an emergency?
Bell County is in the middle of fire season and flood season is not far behind. The Killeen Ohsem Department is hosting an event and asking one simple question of every family in the community: Are you ready? Terrance Butler is a Killeen resident, not a first responder, not a cit...
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Are parents raising a generation of losers? A psychologist weighs in on stress and kids
Stressful or uncomfortable situations can hamper anyone, even at their best. But when people react negatively to difficult moments, they tend to send an unintended message to themselves: You can't handle this. That internal message can carry real consequences and prevent facing a...
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Killeen nonprofit pitches new overnight shelter model focused on purpose, job training, and healing
Killeen's only overnight shelter is set to close at the end of the year due to a lack of city funding, and a local nonprofit is stepping up to fill the gap if the city gives its approval. Armor of God, a nonprofit that provides resources for people experiencing homelessness, is p...
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Hot weather to continue into the weekend
The heat dome is right back over Central Texas, and it will likely stay here through early next week. That means any significant rain chances stay away, and highs will be hot in the upper 90s. That is about ten degrees above normal for this time of year. Lucky us! Today's model r...
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Waco Police: Man found dead Wednesday with gunshot wounds
Waco Police found a 62-year-old man dead with gunshot wounds Wednesday afternoon after responding to a call in the 1100 block of Dallas Street, according to a press release....
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Community debates over data centers boiling over into arrests, reported threats
A small town hall in Michigan found itself with inboxes full of vitriolic emails and voicemails from people all over the country this summer. Town leaders were told, in message after message, they were traitors, liars, and thieves who should rot in hell. Their family members were...
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Waco PD investigating its 5th homicide of 2026
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Waco Police Department is currently searching for a suspectinvolved in a homicide investigation. According to the department, Waco Police Officers were called to the 1100 Block of Dallas Street at 2:11 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. When officer...