ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rookie Wyatt Langford’s single scored pinch-runner Ezequiel Duran with two out in the ninth inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Jonah Heim and Adolis García singled off David Bednar (3-6) to open Texas’ half of the ninth. Duran, running for Heim, advanced to
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LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a Kentucky man went to great lengths to avoid paying his child support obligations. They say 39-year-old Jesse Kipf hacked into state registries to create a fake death certificate. Kipf was sentenced Monday to nine years in federal prison after pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft and computer
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By Burt Levine Click here for updates on this story August 21, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — As the November 5th General Election approaches, Missouri City’s political landscape is set to heat up, with ten determined candidates vying for four crucial seats on the City Council. This vibrant and diverse suburb of Houston, known for
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AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he is launching an investigation into “reports that organizations in Texas are illegally registering non-citizens to vote.” Paxton did not name any of the organizations under investigation. He posted about the investigation on social media today. 🚨Breaking: I am launching an investigation into reports that
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Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Nancy Pelosi opened her convention speech with a sense of gratitude for President Joe Biden, even after her doubts about his campaign fed into the pressures that led him to end his reelection effort. Then the former House speaker added, “I know that Vice President Harris is ready to take
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of retired Marine General James Mattis, the former secretary of defense. PersonalBirth date: September 8, 1950Birth place: Pullman, WashingtonName: James N. Mattis Father: John West MattisMother: Lucille (Proulx) MattisEducation: Central Washington University, B.A. in History, 1971Military service: US Marines, 1969-2013, four-star general Other FactsHas
Continue Reading AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children. The report, based on an analysis of previously published research, marks the first time a federal agency has determined — “with moderate
Continue Reading CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of investor Carl Icahn. Personal Birth date: February 16, 1936 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Carl Celian Icahn Father: Michael Icahn, cantor and teacher Mother: Bella (Schnall) Icahn, teacher Marriages: Gail Golden (1999-present); Liba Trejbal (1979-1999, divorced) Children: with Liba Trejbal:
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is looking into a power outage that happened earlier this month that caused several hundred customers in West El Paso to lose power for several hours. Now some impacted residents are saying that their food went bad during the outage. ABC-7 is looking into the potential recourses those customers
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Ceddanne Rafaela doubled twice with two RBIs and fellow rookie David Hamilton added a solo homer in the ninth inning to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Rafaela’s first double off Justin Verlander (3-3) gave Boston a 2-1 lead
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Temps will stay hot for the next several days with highs from 100-103. There will be a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm later in the day as storms develop to our south and southwest and move north. Temps will likely cool slightly by the weekend with a slightly better rain chance.
Continue Reading By Zahid Mahmood and Cristiana Moisescu, CNN (CNN) — Andrew Tate, a self-proclaimed misogynist influencer, has been placed under house arrest by a Romanian judge, his representative said Thursday. The judge’s decision comes a day after Romanian police raided the home of Tate and his brother Tristan over new allegations against the pair involving human
Continue Reading Associated Press MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — A company that sent deceptive calls to New Hampshire voters using artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice has agreed to pay a $1 million fine, federal regulators said. Lingo Telecom, the voice service provider that transmitted the robocalls, agreed to the settlement to resolve enforcement action taken
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Andrea Saint Martin (CNN Español) — El Ministerio de Salud de Costa Rica informó que con el propósito de combatir la contaminación por plástico y proteger el medio ambiente, desde este martes 20 de agosto entran en vigor las nuevas directrices para importadores, comercializadores, distribuidores y productores de botellas plásticas, obligados por decreto a implementar
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By Hadas Gold and David Rind, CNN Chicago (CNN) — At the Democratic National Convention creators’ lounge for digital influencers, the cookies are a big hit. Sure, there’s the ones bearing Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s faces, but the most popular baked snack is lime green, topped with the phrase “To the window, to the Walz,” a cheeky Walz-take on the millennial hit “Get
Continue Reading CNN By Hadas Gold and David Rind, CNN Chicago (CNN) — At the Democratic National Convention creators’ lounge for digital influencers, the cookies are a big hit. Sure, there’s the ones bearing Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s faces, but the most popular baked snack is lime green, topped with the phrase “To the window, to the Walz,” a cheeky Walz-take on the millennial hit
Continue Reading Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Jurors in a suburban court have heard from a security guard who was working at a Detroit-area mall in 2014 when other guards struggled with a man who subsequently died. James Hale testified Wednesday that he would not have joined the other Northland Center guards in the physical struggle. More
Continue Reading By Jack Caron Click here for updates on this story GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (WXMI) — From the coop to poop— Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch in West Michigan has a lot of it. And they know exactly what to do with it. It’s called, “natural fertilizer.” Kids’ Food Basket in Grand Rapids has gotten a ton of
Continue Reading By Kaitlin Knapp Click here for updates on this story COLLIER COUNTY, Florida (WFTX) — For the time being, you will not be able to bring a stray, community or owner-surrender cat to Collier County Domestic Animal Services. They’ve seen a recent rise in feline panleukopenia (FPV) cases, a deadly virus. FPV is a highly
Continue Reading By Shari Armstrong Click here for updates on this story FORT MYERS, Florida (WFTX) — On Monday, a judge sentenced Latrel Jackson, aka “Kobe”, 27, to life in prison for conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and murder-for-hire. His co-defendant, Marvin Harris, Jr. aka “Mesh”, 25, was sentenced to 45 years in prison earlier this year. Court
Continue Reading Associated Press CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri death row inmate has dropped his innocence claim and entered a no-contest plea in an agreement that calls for a new sentence of life in prison without parole. The Missouri Attorney General’s Office opposes the new consent judgment and will appeal in an effort to move ahead
Continue Reading OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A college town in Mississippi temporarily closed a street after a delivery truck dropped dozens of cases of beer. The spill happened Wednesday in Oxford, home of the University of Mississippi. The Oxford Police Department posted photos on social media and asked drivers to avoid the area for a while. “Please
Continue Reading By Jared Aarons Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO, California (KGTV) — A new $130 million, 64,000-square-foot lab in Sorrento Valley will be key to preparedness when, not if, the next pandemic hits the U.S. “Pandemic preparedness is just a fancy way of saying, ‘Be ready,’” said Kate Broderick, the chief innovation
Continue Reading By Ava Kershner Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO, California (KGTV) — It’s been a hot summer. According to the National Weather Service, even the water in San Diego Bay reached up to 75 degrees on Tuesday. Scripps Oceanography scientists recently discovered that these heat waves accelerate a deadly herpes virus in
Continue Reading By Melissa Trevino Click here for updates on this story JIM WELLS COUNTY, Texas (KRIS) — A Premont man was able to avoid a scam thanks to his coworker who noticed the red flags. Jim Wells County Sheriff Daniel Bueno said reporting any suspicious activity, communicating with loved ones, and not answering unknown numbers can
Continue Reading By Myra Sanchez Click here for updates on this story CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — The mother of a 22-month-old child who died Tuesday after being in a hot car for hours told investigators she forgot to drop off her daughter at daycare that morning. According to an arrest affidavit from the Corpus Christi Police
Continue Reading By Casey Albritton Click here for updates on this story PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida (WFTS) — Boat owners in Gulfport are pleading with the federal government to get help following Tropical Storm Debby. Many use the boats as their primary homes and say they sustained major damage. “I mean, we lost our home, and we lost
Continue Reading Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Las personas que toman semaglutida, el popular medicamento para la diabetes y la pérdida de peso, son más propensas a declarar tener pensamientos suicidas en comparación con las que toman otros fármacos, según un nuevo estudio de una base de datos internacional sobre seguridad de los medicamentos. Pero el hallazgo es
Continue Reading Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A breakdown in communication, a lack of training, inconsistent protocols and an ineffective records management system were some of the reasons that led to Houston police dropping more than 268,000 cases over nearly the past decade, a committee said Wednesday. The cases, whose existence was made public earlier this year,
Continue Reading Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A breakdown in communication, a lack of training, inconsistent protocols and an ineffective records management system were some of the reasons that led to Houston police dropping more than 268,000 cases over nearly the past decade, a committee said Wednesday. The cases, whose existence was made public earlier this year,
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