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Meet the rescuers saving the stray cats of Brooklyn
These cat rescuers are saving Brooklyn's stray cats while inspiring rescuers-to-be around the world.
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House passes short-term funding bill to avoid federal government shutdown before election
The House passed a short-term measure Tuesday to fund the federal government into early December, a move designed to avoid a chaotic shutdown as lawmakers campaign for reelection....
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Video shows moment FBI agents surround Swalwell at SFO amid federal investigation
The video shows Swalwell getting off a plane wearing a black hoodie and baseball hat before investigators approach him. He appears to cooperate and hands over what is presumed to be his cellphone to a female agent....
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Underpass gates already up as Houston braces for Tropical Storm Edouard
As Tropical Storm Edouard approaches, city officials say heavy rain is the biggest concern for Houston, particularly in neighborhoods that already struggle with flooding. One of those areas is the intersection of Emancipation and Navigation in Houston’s East End, where crews have...
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La Marque officials monitoring potential tropical storm impacts
La Marque officials are monitoring Tropical Storm Edouard and how it could impact their community. The City of La Marque’s Office of Emergency Management said elevated rainfall totals are the primary concern, with the greatest impacts expected Tuesday. A Tropical Storm Warning ha...
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Tropical Storm Edouard Live Tracker: Latest path, wind speeds, Texas impacts
Track Tropical Storm Edouard in real time with our live updating map, current wind speeds, central pressure, distance from land and official National Hurricane Center watches and warning for Texas....
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Nicole Kidman shares excitement for ‘Practical Magic 2’ at premiere with Sandra Bullock in Los Angeles
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reunite as the Owens sisters in “Practical Magic 2,” sharing why they returned for the long-awaited sequel.
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Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at airport
The German government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures....
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Swimmers urged to watch out for 'purple meanie' jellyfish at Jersey Shore
A type of Jellyfish, known as the mauve stinger or "purple meany," has been moving along the New Jersey coast.
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Former NASA flight director plans her wedding with an out-of-this-world twist
NASA's first Hispanic female flight director, Ginger Kerrick, discusses how she incorporated Mission Control elements into her wedding, which ranged from countdowns to astronaut attendees....
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Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends
The effort is part of the implementation of President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail voting.
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Entergy positions crews to respond to Tropical Storm Edouard; urges customers to prepare and be cautious in aftermath
Entergy Texas says it activated its emergency operations center on Monday and have crews positioned to respond ahead of Tropical Storm Edouard. The company said Monday it has crews rotating shifts for 24-hour response coverage. It has also deployed more than 60 vegetation crews t...
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Houston city leaders say 'all hands on deck' ahead of Tropical Storm Edouard's landfall in SE Texas
Among the preparations, leaders said barricades were placed at multiple locations that have flooding issues, and Lake Houston was lowered by one foot to retain any runoff water....
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Man found dead in closet under stairs at Houston apartment; death deemed suspicious
A man was found dead inside a closet under the stairs of a southwest Houston apartment, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death as suspicious. Houston police officers responded around 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, to an apartment in the 10200 block of Harw...
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Lionel Richie checks himself into hospital out of abundance of caution, source says
The singer and "American Idol" judge closed out The Muny's annual summer finale concert over the weekend.
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Bank of America worker killed in 'unprovoked' Times Square stabbing identified: Police
The NYPD said two people were stabbed in a "random and unprovoked" attack by 39-year-old Pamela Cisneros of Queens.
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77-year-old woman says she can't afford repairs after suspect smashes 8 of her home windows
A 20-year-old was caught on video throwing multiple objects through a 77-year-old woman's home windows in broad daylight.
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Major crash on William School Road cleared after causing delays in Needville, FBCSO says
Deputies said the crash at William School Road and Foerster School Road led to significant delays in the area on Tuesday. The road has since reopened.
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Abbott pauses state funding as Texas cities ditch Flock cameras
Several Texas cities have recently canceled or reconsidered their contracts for the AI-powered license plate reader systems.
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Tropical Storm Edouard
An update on Tropical Storm Edouard for residents of West University Place.
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Tony Romo pleads no contest to operating while intoxicated following July arrest in Wisconsin
Former Dallas Cowboys star Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to operating while intoxicated following his arrest in Milwaukee in July, court records show....
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Tropical Storm Edouard makes Landfall in Louisiana
Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana. The storm continues to move NW bringing tropical rain bands inland. Tuesday Timeline: Outer rain bands will continue to move in through the afternoon and evening. Because this is tropical rain, any cell has t...
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25 years later, Michael Strahan recalls days after 9/11
In the ABC News special, "9/11: United We Stand -- 25 Years Later," athletes, musicians and entertainers reflect on how their industries brought healing after 9/11....
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What if Tropical Storm Edouard knocks out your power? Here’s what CenterPoint says Houston-area customers should know
Tropical Storm Edouard is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the Upper Texas Coast Tuesday, and CenterPoint Energy says it is prepared to respond if the storm causes power outages across the Houston area. CenterPoint has mobilized approximately 2,700 frontline workers and co...
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Must-have Texans Rivalries collection available now! Gear up and show your team pride
Make Game Day epic with the new Texans Rivalries gear.
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Overturned tractor-trailer closes I-610 ramp to SH 225 in southeast Houston
An overturned tractor-trailer hauling industrial-sized metal pipes is causing a major traffic disruption Tuesday morning in southeast Houston. The crash happened along the ramp connecting southbound I-610 East Loop to State Highway 225. According to Houston TranStar, the heavy tr...
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Charges filed decades after 5-year-old girl raped, murdered in Philadelphia
A man who had been on the FBI's most wanted list was charged in connection with the rape and murder of a 5-year-old.
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Houston mayor says city is prepared as Tropical Storm Edouard approaches
Houston Mayor John Whitmire held a news conference Tuesday morning to discuss the city’s preparedness efforts as Tropical Storm Edouard approaches the Houston area, saying the city is “better prepared today than ever in Houston’s history.” Whitmire was joined by Houston Office of...
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Get up to 60% off must-have summer fun items with ABC Secret Savings.
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Upgrade your kitchen: Shop Williams Sonoma's cookware deals now
Transform your cooking with Williams Sonoma's exclusive cookware and Labor Day discounts.
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Back-to-school scams targeting college students: How to protect yourself
Back-to-school season brings more than just new classes and fresh notebooks — it also brings scammers looking to take advantage of first-time college students making big financial decisions on their own. From fake apartment listings to phony tuition texts, rip-off artists are tar...
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School districts announce closures, preparations underway as Tropical Storm Edouard heads towards Southeast Texas
Multiple school districts announced closures on Monday as Tropical Storm Edouard tracks toward Southeast Texas.
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Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Sept. 1
When the state's new fiscal year begins on Tuesday, Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in additional Medicaid funding.
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Texas’ Medicaid application backlog grows to more than 210,000, state data shows
Data shared by the state during stakeholder meetings reveals Texas' backlog of Medicaid applications grew by more than 209,000 between January and August – while the backlog for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, grew by more than 146,000....
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Houston’s best places for breakfast and brunch: The Full Menu
Foodies discuss their favorite places for breakfast and brunch in Greater Houston.
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Republicans’ midterm convention in Dallas is anything but conventional. Why is it happening?
Political science experts say it's a sign Republicans are concerned about how key races will play out, including in the decades-long GOP stronghold of Texas. They expect the convention's effects to be negligible in polls, but its impact at the ballot box is less certain....
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Back to school events near me: 2026 ABC13 Loves Teachers drive raises more than $80K in cash and school supplies for Houston-area educators
The 2026 ABC13 Loves Teachers School Supplies Drive raised more than $80,000 in cash and school supplies to help educators stock their classrooms.
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San Clemente, California condo owners stunned by sudden $26,000 HOA fee for emergency roof assessment
Each homeowner received a $26,000 emergency assessment fee for new roofs from the HOA.
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New Texas laws taking effect today: What Houstonians need to know
Several new Texas laws took effect today, bringing changes that could impact consumers, schools and businesses across the state. Right-to-repair If your phone or tablet breaks, you now have more options for getting it fixed. House Bill 2963 requires manufacturers to give consumer...
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Father of two dies in murder-for-hire contracted by ex-in-laws in Hulu's new docuseries
Hulu tells the story of Dan Markel's murder at the hands of his ex-in-laws in "Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel," streaming now.
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Pedestrian bridge breaking ground in honor of Sergio Rodriguez, student killed by train near Milby High School
A groundbreaking ceremony is underway for a pedestrian bridge honoring a Houston student killed by a train while walking to school. Sergio Rodriguez, a 15-year-old sophomore at Milby High School, was struck and killed by a train in December 2024 while walking to school. His death...
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Tropical Storm Edouard: Houston-area school closures Tuesday
Tropical Storm Edouard is approaching the Texas coast, prompting some Houston-area school districts to cancel school on Tuesday. Here's a list of school closures....
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Donkey killed in Polk County; Dept. of Agriculture joins investigation
A Cedartown police officer has been placed on administrative leave after a donkey was fatally shot in Polk County on Sunday.
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Tropical Storm Edouard (Sept. 1, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: Tropical Storm Edouard has formed moving in the Gulf and could bring heavy rain to parts of Greater Houston today. We have the very latest on the forecast and how area communities are preparing....
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Tropical weather update (Sept. 1, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We get the latest on Tropical weather moving in from the Gulf, which could bring heavy rain to parts of Greater Houston. And, in this month's installment of The Full Menu, Houston foodies offer their suggestions for the best breakfast and brunch options in town...
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Tropical Storm Edouard: Here’s the Timeline for Houston & SE Texas
We are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Edouard as it moves towards the upper Texas coastline. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for southern Liberty and Chambers Counties including the Bolivar Peninsula and the cities of High Island and Crystal Beach. Winds will gust ...
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Rescuers saved some 80 people in Grand Canyon floods that left 2 dead and 1 missing, officials say
The bodies of a Texas chiropractor and a lifelong martial artist have been found after a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3405: Beyond Rubber
Episode: 3405 In which rubber mutates from natural latex into various complex Irish Stews. Today, rubber becomes more than just rubber.
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HCSO jail supervisor recognizes wanted shooting suspect as one of his own detention officers
A Harris County detention officer is accused of firing 14 shots at two women as they drove away from a Houston bar, and investigators say it was one of his own supervisors who helped identify him....
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Galveston County emergency managers prepare as Tropical Storm Edouard approaches Texas coast
The Bolivar Peninsula may be quiet tonight, but Galveston County emergency managers are already preparing for what is expected to arrive Tuesday as Tropical Storm Edouard approaches the Texas coast. The Bolivar Peninsula is under a tropical storm warning. Officials say they are n...
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‘It’s a wait and see’: Northwest Houston neighborhood braces for sewage problems as tropical storm approaches
As Tropical Storm Edouard approaches Southeast Texas, residents of one northwest Houston neighborhood are watching more than just the possibility of flooding and power outages. They’re worried about what could come up from beneath their streets. Residents of Candlelight Oaks Vill...
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Man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 sexual assault on woman, records show
Statistics from 2025 from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) show that less than 6% of reported sexual assaults led to arrests. However, the numbers so far this year look very similar....
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More defendants with violent backgrounds found competent within months, released on PR bonds
Since the beginning of this year, we've found about a dozen defendants who spent about six months in a state mental hospital, were deemed competent to stand trial and were released on an unsuspecting public....
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Texas Board of Education considers religious influence and framing in curriculum overhaul
Texas education leaders are debating controversial proposed high school social studies standards that emphasize America's biblical roots while framing early Islam around military conflict....
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Parents raise concerns over ongoing HVAC issues at Houston ISD's Briargrove Elementary
Parents at Briargrove Elementary are raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning problems after several days of HVAC issues at the Houston ISD campus....
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Tropical Storm Edouard impacts Houston and SE Texas Tuesday
Tuesday morning: The first outer rain bands arrive along our coastline at 6:00 a.m. Because this is tropical rain any cell has the potential to bring heavy rain with 2″ falling in an hours’ time. This is what the 10:00 a.m. futurecast looks like. Tuesday afternoon: Landfall of Tr...
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Investigation underway after man's body found inside apartment complex in west Houston, HPD says
An investigation is underway after a man's body was found inside a west Houston apartment complex on Monday morning, according to HPD.
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Judge Dolores Lozano among 300,000 Harris County voters on suspense list
Judge Dolores Lozano tells ABC13 she was quite surprised when she checked her voter-registration status over the weekend and found it listed as "suspense."...