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See the photos: Before and after satellite images show aftermath of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela
Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.
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Garbage truck breaks loose while being towed, rolls into Dallas home, authorities say
A garbage truck broke free while being towed Friday afternoon and rolled into a Dallas home, prompting a structural assessment and an investigation, officials said. CBS News Texas Chopper The city sanitation truck was being ...
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North Texans among those searching for loved ones after Venezuelan quakes
For Venezuelans far from home, boxing shipments of collected relief supplies felt like the only option. “So this is the best that we can do, being immigrants and being outside our country,” said Diana Gomez. Friday afternoon, the community gathered outside of businesses al...
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Pete Buttigieg says he was separated from his children after false report was phoned in
Former presidential candidate and Biden-era Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Friday his family was targeted by a false report to Child Protective Services that led to 24 hours of confusion and separation from his 4-year-old twins overnight. Michigan State Police said ...
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Texas confirms contagious equine virus case in Parker County donkey
Texas animal health officials have confirmed a case of a contagious neurologic equine virus in a Parker County rescue donkey, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings for horse owners to monitor their animals....
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Mix of tariffs, labor & fuel prices drive higher HVAC repair costs during summer
As North Texas prepares for triple-digit temperatures at the start of July, homeowners may also need to prepare for higher air conditioning repair and replacement costs. HVAC companies say tariffs affecting imported electrical components and changes in refrigerant rules, combi...
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Fewer Texans qualifying for SNAP benefits, putting pressure on local food banks
With fewer people qualifying for SNAP benefits in Texas, local food banks and pantries are feeling the pressure.
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Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
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Highland Hills breaks ground on new McDonald's
The Highland Hills community in southern Dallas is celebrating the start of construction on a new McDonald's restaurant. While that may not seem exciting to most people, it is for the people who live there. Their closest McDonald's is almost 6 miles away. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb said ...
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Emu loose after escaping North Texas home
A 15-month-old pet emu named Temu is missing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after escaping from his home in Lancaster.
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Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why they must stay blacked out
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so, following a lawsuit accusing Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of improperly redacting documents.U....
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Texas lake 'infested' with invasive species, officials say
An invasive species of shellfish has “infested" a lake near Amarillo, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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Texas leaders to vote on controversial social studies, reading list changes
The Republican-led Texas State Board of Education is expected to cast final votes today on a major curriculum rewrite and a required reading list featuring Bible stories....
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Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
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Suspect charged with murder after stabbing victim dies from injuries, Fort Worth police say
A suspect has been charged with murder after a man he allegedly stabbed died from his injuries, the Fort Worth Police Department confirmed Friday. FWPD said that at about 1 a.m. Thursday, officers were called to the 1100 block of Colvin Avenue in response to a possible shooting. ...
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Thousands expected in downtown Dallas for Argentina celebration and arts festival
Thousands of people are expected in downtown Dallas Friday night as Argentina fans return to Klyde Warren Park ahead of their team’s next match and another major event draws crowds just blocks away. The celebration comes less than a week after an estimated 20,000 Argentina sup...
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Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom....
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Trump accuses Iran of “violation” after ship struck in Strait of Hormuz
In a post on Truth Social Friday, the president said Iran has shot "at least four" attack drones at ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz, presumably a reference to Iranian strikes carried out Thursday....
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Will Lionel Messi rest or play in final group stage match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium?
Argentina and Jordan will face off in their final match of the group stage. Argentina has already clinched first place in Group J, and Jordan has been eliminated after losing both of their previous matches....
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Texas school board to vote on proposal that requires Bible readings in public education
If approved by the Texas State Board of Education, which is controlled by Republicans, the reading list would take effect in 2030.
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Former Trump national security advisor John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining classified information
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty to one count of retaining classified information and agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine....
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The heat is on. North Texas to see temperatures in the 100s, high winds over the weekend
Looking ahead to early next week, some Saharan dust builds into DFW, causing some reduction in air quality, dusty skies and more colorful sunrises and sunsets. Temperatures stay in the lower 100s through midweek....
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Runaway Texas giraffe Gracie found safe after nearly 2 weeks on the loose, sheriff says
Vick Jones, the manager of Cedar Hollow Ranch, "has contacted his veterinarian and is putting a team together to safely capture Gracie and bring her home," the Real County Sheriff's Office said in a statement....
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Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
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Texas on track to be hit by big batch of Saharan dust
A massive plume of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa is bound for Texas.
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Frisco Triathlon Club pushes for stronger cyclist protections after fatal crash
Members of the Frisco Triathlon Club are urging Texas lawmakers to strengthen protections for bicyclists after two club members were killed while riding near Pilot Point in January. The advocacy effort comes as club members continue waiting for answers in the crash that claime...
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Argentina fans to take over Klyde Warren Park before World Cup match
Hundreds of Argentina fans are expected to gather at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas this Friday ahead of the team's World Cup group stage match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium....
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Texas school board to vote on required Bible lessons in public education
The Texas education board will vote Friday on a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible passages, widening conservative efforts to push Christian teachings in U.S. classrooms.The proposal in Texas — which would mandate litera...
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Jordan fans in North Texas celebrate World Cup history and cultural pride
The World Cup isn’t just a global sporting event — it’s a cultural exchange that, in North Texas, introduces locals to countries, traditions, and communities they may never have encountered before. That’s the case for Jordan, a World Cup contender for the first time in its histor...
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Runaway Texas giraffe Gracie spotted from helicopter after nearly two weeks on the loose, sheriff says
After nearly two weeks of wandering the Texas Hill Country, Gracie the giraffe has been found. The 3-year-old giraffe was spotted from a helicopter Friday morning, about four miles south of the ranch where she lives.Vick Jones, the manager of Cedar Hollow Ranch, "has contacted hi...
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Dallas Museum of Natural History, Old Mill Inn welcoming Fair Park visitors again
Two historic buildings that have welcomed generations of Texans are once again entertaining visitors at Dallas Fair Park. Closed for the last 14 years, the Dallas Museum of Natural History is opening to the public on Sundays only during the World Cup. The museum spent decad...
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes federal billionaire tax and AI "public equity" fund
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a national minimum tax on billionaires and a federal fund that would give every American a stake in the wealth created by artificial intelligence, laying out a populist economic agenda in an essay published Friday on Substack. At the sa...
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Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
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More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion
Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states....
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Dallas shooting leaves 1 dead, multiple suspects detained
Multiple people are in custody following a deadly shooting early Friday morning at a Dallas apartment complex on Linfield Road.
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Colombia will advance, but what else is at stake in Group K tonight?
Colombia wins World Cup Group K and plays in Kansas City on July 3 as long as they do not lose to Portugal. Their opponent is still to be determined. Colombia would still advance to Toronto and play on July 2 with a loss. Portugal wins Group K with a win over Colombia; they wi...
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Venezuela earthquake death toll doubles amid misery, desperation and a race to find survivors
La Guaira, Venezuela — The confirmed death toll from two powerful earthquakes that hit Venezuela on Wednesday night doubled early Friday morning, according to the country's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez. She said at least 589 people were dead and 2,980 injured, as rescue...
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SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans
Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too....
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Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
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Homicide investigation underway at Dallas apartment complex, police say
Police confirmed to CBS News Texas that a homicide investigation was ongoing at an apartment complex in the 3300 block of Linfield Road on Friday, June 26....
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Curtains go up at AT&T Stadium for the FIFA World Cup, a glare-blocking move rejected by Jerry Jones
The home of the Dallas Cowboys had a new look for Thursday's World Cup match between Japan and Sweden. And the addition of curtains to block the sun on the stadium's west end wasn't one NFL fans had seen before.Even though glare from sunlight streaming into the massive sliding gl...
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Strong winds expected as temperatures near 100-degrees in North Texas
Temperatures rise to 99° by Sunday and into the lower triple digits by next week. Feel-like temperatures will be over 100° both weekend days, and winds may gust up to 40 mph at times....
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At least 235 people killed, over 4,000 injured in Venezuela earthquakes
The toll was likely to keep rising as rescuers continued searching collapsed buildings and emergency crews raced to access devastated areas.
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Japan and Sweden advance to knockout round after match ends in draw at Dallas Stadium
Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, helping Sweden to a 1-1 draw Thursday night that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup....
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Demolition greets Sweden at World Cup camp during FC Dallas renovation project
No, a storm didn’t roll through Sweden’s base camp at the World Cup. It’s just a home renovation. The Swedes were surprised to see mangled metal and other demolished construction materials on one side of Toyota Stadium — the home of MLS team FC Dallas — during their training s...
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Texas board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools
The Texas education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible passages, widening conservative efforts to push Christian teachings in U.S. classrooms. The Texas State Board of Education, which is controll...
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Nude portrait by Modigliani sets record at auction; nude painting by Freud sells for $38.8 million
The first part of a London auction of a museum-worthy private art collection raked in $392.6 million Wednesday, powered by an Amedeo Modigliani nude portrait that set a new European record. Meanwhile, a painting of a nude woman by a grandson of Sigmund Freud fetched nearly $39 mi...
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Wind gusts up to 40 mph expected as temperatures continue to rise toward triple-digits in North Texas
TGIF, North Texans. As the workweek closes, expect a few sprinkles to start Friday morning, along with plenty of clouds.Throughout Friday, skies will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid-90s. Feel-like temperatures in the afternoon will likely reach the lower triple digits, wit...
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"It's blood money": Family of exonerated man in Texas yogurt shop murders speaks out after settlement
The widow and the daughter of Maurice Pierce, one of the four men wrongfully accused in the 1991 Texas yogurt shop murders, have confirmed they signed a multimillion-dollar settlement with the city of Austin.Kimberli and Marisa Pierce spoke with correspondent Erin Moriarty in a n...
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Dallas Wings' series sweep hopes grounded in 99-84 loss to Las Vegas Aces
A'ja Wilson scored 32 points and the Las Vegas Aces led nearly throughout to avoid being swept by Dallas with a 99-84 victory over the Wings on Thursday night.Chelsea Gray finished with 12 points and nine assists for the Aces, becoming the fourth player in WNBA history with at le...
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Dan Hunt hopeful North Texas hosts 2031 Women's World Cup Final
Dan Hunt wants the summer of soccer to turn into an era that North Texans will never forget. Hunt, whose family owns FC Dallas and the Kansas City Chiefs, is hoping the success of the 2026 Men’s World Cup leads to FIFA selecting North Texas for the 2031 Women’s World Cup Final. ...
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Australia, Côte d'Ivoire lock in knockouts at Dallas Stadium, opponents TBD
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 starts Sunday in Los Angeles. Dallas Stadium will host two Round of 32 matches, one Round of 16, and a semifinal over the next 3 weeks. We already know two of the four teams coming to Dallas next week: Australia and Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coas...
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What's at stake in Group L matches Saturday?
England leads Group L on goal differential, meaning they need some help to win the group and lock in their spot in Atlanta on July 1. They need to equal or better Ghana’s result against Croatia. If Ghana draws and England loses, Ghana wins by more goals, then Ghana wins the group...
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Dallas Wings host league-leading Lynx and TCU rookie sensation, Olivia Miles
The Dallas Wings are trying to avoid losing the season series to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday afternoon when they host them at the College Park Center in Arlington. The Wings are coming off a blowout loss to the Las Vegas Aces. The Lynx just split two games with the Washington...
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What's at stake in Group I, including spot in knockout round at Dallas Stadium
France and Norway have qualified for the knockout phase; it’s just a matter of who finishes first in Group I. If France wins or draws, they’re headed to New York for the Round of 32. Norway needs a win. The team that finishes second will play Côte d’Ivoire on Tuesday, June 30, at...