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The strongest tornado to impact the Los Angeles metro area in 40 years touched down at 11:14 a.m. for two to three minutes, according to the National Weather Service.

Nuclear fallout is impossible to escape — most Americans, and certain sea creatures that live on the ocean bottom, have traces of it in their systems.

A total of 295 types of drugs — everything from sedatives to children's flu medicine — were in short supply in 2022, according to a new report from the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security.

A 200-foot asteroid will fly closes to Earth than the moon Saturday evening, NASA confirms.

A recent study reveals just how bad medical care access is in Houston--and across Texas.

It's President Biden's first trip to Canada as president. He and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are expected to discuss their concerns about the security crisis in Haiti.

A few weeks ago, raw data gathered in Janaury 2020 from Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China — the early epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic — was uploaded to an online virology database. It caught the attention of researchers. A new genetic analysis from an international team provides the strongest evidence yet for natural origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of one animal in particular: raccoon dogs. Short Wave co-host Emily Kwong talks with Katherine Wu, a staff writer at The Atlantic, who broke the story and explains the genetic evidence. To dive into emerging genetic evidence of this pandemic's origins, read:- Crits-Christoph et. al (2023), Genetic evidence of susceptible wildlife in SARS-CoV-2 positive samples at the Huanan Wholesale Seafood Market, Wuhan: Analysis and interpretation of data released by the Chinese Center for Disease Control- Katherine Wu's Atlantic article, The Strongest Evidence Yet That an Animal Started the Pandemic- Michaeleen Doucleff's NPR reporting, What does science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?

TikTok is on trial as U.S. authorities consider a ban. There's just one problem: it's not only an app for silly videos anymore, it is now entwined with our culture.

How or where the fire started is unclear, but someone has been transported to a local hospital.

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage-point in an effort to curb high inflation. Some had called for the Fed to wait after two recent bank failures.

MIT neuroscientist Li-Huei Tsai said people already know the main things they need to do to stay mentally healthy — they just need to carry them out.

The football star dropped a near two-minute-and-a-half glowing review of the show.

Some of the planets will be bright enough to see with the naked eye, while others will require binoculars.

The Houston man was part of a ring of scammers who used a variety of cons to trick elderly people out of their money.

Walmart is set to close 12 US stores in nine states and DC, in addition to shuttering its pickup-only concepts in Illinois and Arkansas.

Drones hit two dormitories and an educational facility in the city of Rzhyshchiv, south of the capital Kyiv, partially destroying them.

We're not surprised. You're not surprised. The Woodlands is tops (or near enough) again on Niche.com's annual city rankings.

As speculation mounts that Donald Trump could soon be indicted over hush money payments, Alvin Bragg may have to make a history-making decision.

The high court said a deaf student could sue for past damages for not getting the support he needed to succeed in public school.

As we sit and wait to find out of former President Donald Trump will be arrested at some point over the next few days, pro-Trump and anti-Trump protestors have gathered around the country to let their voices be heard.

Taylor Swift is pulling out ALL the stops for her tour. See her incredible bodysuit and knee-high boots outfit here.

The 2023 men's tournament is wide open: to find a recent champion in the Sweet 16 field, you have to go all the way back to 2014 winners UConn.

Support staff in the nation's second-largest school district plan a walkout over stalled contract negotiations. Teachers say they'll join them in support.

France is in turmoil over President Emmanuel Macron's move to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

Shares in the midsized lender continued to tumble as fears grow about First Republic's financial health grow even after it received a $30 billion lifeline from its bigger rivals last week.

"If you aren't acting like this at a Taylor concert she doesn't want you there," wrote one fan.

Considered one of the most damaging snails in the world, the U.S. has worked spent over a $1 million over decades to eradicate them.

Drew Barrymore joined Jennifer Aniston, Chris Rock and David Spade to honor Adam Sandler for his Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. See her look here.

Anna clarified that she “didn’t mean offense” when she suggested that Taylor had ripped off one of her $5,000 portraits for her Eras tour.View Entire Post ›

On March 20, 2003, the U.S. carried out its first airstrikes in Iraq.

The city issued a 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew starting Sunday night in an effort to curb violence after two fatal shootings took place over the weekend.

If you’re headed out to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo today, there’s so much to see and do -- and tonight there’s country music superstar Luke Bryan closing out this year’s show.

Brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, the deal allows Ukraine to ship food and fertilizer through a humanitarian corridor from Black Sea ports. The duration of the extension remained uncertain.

New York politicians have been declaring war on the rodents for decades, but time and time again, rats are the last ones standing.

Marvel star Elizabeth Olsen made a rare appearance with her husband Robbie Arnett at the Oscars. See the photos here.

The claim comes as a New York prosecutor considers charging him in connection with hush money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. There has been no announcement of plans for an indictment.

The average new vehicle costs nearly $49,000, an almost $10,000 increase from before the pandemic. This is a look at today's deeply weird auto market.

Sports are so powerful -- they transcend just the court, the mat or the field: They have the power to change lives.

“I’ve gone to award shows and been drunk, a bunch. Nobody ever once said I’m drunk.”View Entire Post ›

The drone's video displays the moments the storm started to rotate near the Dallas skyline Thursday.

The announcement came a day after Smith shared his frustrations with Ticketmaster, saying he was "as sickened as you all are" by the company's fees.

When “Ted Lasso” came on the scene in 2020 on Apple TV+, it was a breath of fresh air.

The administration is turning to semiconductors in the hopes of expanding affordable child care.

The lenders including J.P.Morgan and Wells Fargo would deposit $30 billion into the beleaguered midsized lender as part of the rescue.

Inflation is making EV home charging more expensive, creating a headache for EV owners and denting customer satisfaction.

Ukraine has long sought fighter jets, though these are old Soviet-made MiG-29s and not the more advanced Western warplanes that Kyiv covets.

About eight train cars went off the tracks Wednesday evening in Mohave County, Ariz., near the California border. The incident follows a recent string of high-profile train derailments.

Texas lawmakers are considering legislation that would cover nearly $4 billion worth of Texans' outstanding–and still rising–energy bills.

The 42-second video comes two days after the Pentagon accused a Russian aircraft of colliding with an uncrewed, MQ-9 surveillance drone. The Kremlin has denied it intentionally downed the vehicle.

It was the longest diplomatic gap in the history of U.S.- Indian relations, at a time when the two countries say they're closer than ever before

A new survey shows Americans are unhappy with the service they're getting — and are not afraid to let people know about it.

A drop in shares of European lender Credit Suisse is sparking fears that worries about the banking system are spreading around the world.

Police were trying to arrest Pakistan's former prime minister over corruption charges but his supporters fought back, and a court eventually ordered the arrest be postponed until Thursday morning.

Retail sales dipped 0.4% in February after a surprise start-of-the-year surge that appeared at odds with the Federal Reserve's goal of cooling down the economy.

The three-day Music Festival (March 31 – April 2) held at Discovery Green in Houston, will provide entertainment during Men’s Final Four weekend.

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It’s SUNDAY! If you’re headed out to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on this beautiful day, you’re in for a weekend treat! Here’s a lineup of fun if you’re planning to go out to NRG.

Elizabeth Webster and her husband, Alexander Burckle, said they had to swim about half a mile to shore, according to a federal lawsuit.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning about a rise in extensively drug-resistant cases of the bacterial infection Shigella, a major cause of inflammatory diarrhea.

A family member says Madonna’s eldest sibling, Anthony Ciccone, has died.

“It has been very challenging and emotional,” Holker said in a video Feb. 18. “But you guys have brought so much hope and inspiration to us by sharing stories and memories."

Another senseless shooting has rocked a community to its core late Monday night.

A week later, the scenes haven’t gotten any less heartbreaking.

When Beyoncé announced that tickets would soon be available for the Renaissance World Tour, many members of the “Beyhive” braced themselves for chaos.

Some people watch the Super Bowl for only the football, some watch it for only the commercials and some watch it only for the half time show.

Efforts are underway in Houston, across the nation and the world to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria as understanding dawns about the magnitude of devastation wreaked by the quake that leveled buildings, killing thousands.

Fall Out Boy is preparing for a set of stadium show across the U.S. later this year.

An elderly Las Vegas couple were found dead in California's Death Valley National Park in what authorities said Wednesday was a murder-suicide.

Grammy-winning artist Beck and Grammy-winning French band Phoenix announced their upcoming co-headline Summer Odyssey tour.

Warner Bros. Discovery is raising the monthly price of HBO Max by $1 as the company looks to further invest in content and the user experience, CNBC reported Thursday.

Authorities in Puerto Rico have arrested Randy Ortiz Acevedo of the popular reggaeton duo Jowell & Randy on domestic violence charges after a judge ruled there was sufficient evidence against the singer.

Find a concert, a show, or a festival. Or get suggestions for an event to attend, or maybe just something fun to do with your family.

Jeremiah Green, the founding drummer for the rock band Modest Mouse, has died just days after the band announced he had been diagnosed with cancer.

How much do you remember about what happened in 2022?

Local officials have repeated in recent days that the Texas freeze will not compare to the deadly and devastating Winter Storm Uri in in February 2021.

Hello to all of you KPRC 2 viewers and followers! This is KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy checking in with your weekly Houston Texans newsletter.

One of the strongest earthquakes in Texas history has struck in a western part of the state that’s home to oil and fracking activity.

“He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans. To say he left a legacy would be an understatement," his wife, Allison Holker Boss, said.

Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and potential flooding expected in the state beginning Tuesday through the evening.

Kate Upton will up your fashion game

Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russia prison in a high-level prisoner exchange.

Hello from KPRC 2! This is Sports Director Randy McIlvoy with a Texans update.

In the world of sports for Houston 2022 was an incredibly memorable year -- and that’s putting it incredibly lightly.

Tuesday marks the anniversary of one of the most significant days in U.S. and world history, a day that still lives in infamy, 80 years later.

Bluey's Big Play is coming to Houston in 2023.

Taylor Swift fans are suing Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company for Ticketmaster, following the presale debacle last month for her 2023 “The Eras Tour.”

Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander checking in with the Astros on the eve of the 2022 Winter Meetings in San Diego. The Astros have already made one huge splash this week and owner Jim Crane says he’s not done.

Former President Bill Clinton tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and is experiencing “mild symptoms,” he said on social media.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced Tuesday that Christian music singer Lauren Daigle will make her RODEOHOUSTON debut on March 2.

Fans, here’s your chance to meet one of your favorite Astros pitchers!

Two men with access to weapons were arrested at New York City’s Penn Station early Saturday in connection with a probe of threats to the Jewish community, authorities said.

Pink’s Summer Carnival stadium tour next year will bring her to stadiums across the U.S. and Canada alongside special guests Brandi Carlile, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on select dates. Grouplove and KidCutUp will perform on all dates.

Chancellor Johnson checking in for this week’s Rockets newsletter.