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Following the death of Pope Francis — the first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble and pastoral style — former Dallas Bishop Cardinal Kevin Farrell will serve as interim overseer of the Vatican and preside over the conclave until a new pope is elected
A grassroots organization, The People’s Union, is calling for a nationwide economic blackout on Feb. 28 in response to the federal government’s rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to surge Texas Anti-Terrorism Task Force resources to aggressively combat radical jihadist terrorism.
Attention all waffle fry aficionados! Chick-fil-A has made a change to its iconic Waffle Potato Fries, and the internet is crunching down on the details.
Rice University is celebrating over five years of providing access to higher education through the Rice Investment, a financial aid program introduced during the 2019-20 academic year.
The anonymous accuser, identified only as “Jane Doe,” said the assault happened after she was driven to an MTV Video Music Awards after-party.
If you enjoy soft ripened cheeses, it's important to check your fridge following a recall due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Savencia Cheese USA has voluntarily recalled certain soft cheeses produced at their Lena facility due to the presence of this harmful bacteria, which can cause serious foodborne illnesses.
New research shows Generation Z is on track to become the most sober generation, with young adults increasingly choosing to abstain from alcohol.
As millions of eyes were focused on Florida as residents braced for Hurricane Milton -- one Tampa man and his small sailboat captured the hearts and attention of many on social media.
Chesterfield County Fire and EMS said they responded to a call for a fire at a home. When they arrived, the homeowner told them their oven exploded.
U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani will join Special Agents in Charge Daniel Comeaux and Craig Larrabee of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security Investigations, respectively, to announce a significant arrest related to a record seizure.
Acting Governor Dan Patrick announced Tuesday, one day after Hurricane Beryl ravaged through Southeast Texas, President Joe Biden has approved his request to declare federal emergency disaster declaration for the state of Texas.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is a subject of a federal investigation amid a wave of lawsuits that have been filed against the rap music mogul since November, a source familiar with the matter told NBC News on Monday.
It’s mentally healthy to treat yourself and eat out every so often, but what are ways you can do so without crossing that line to financial troubles?
A tradition of consuming food and alcohol was born as a way to pay tribute to St. Patrick’s life and take a day break from abstaining from certain foods and alcohol during Lent.
Fans are cringing online after Madonna questioned a concertgoer for sitting down during her show — before realizing they appeared to be in a wheelchair.
Two roommates of a recently deceased man were each charged with abusing a corpse after propping up his body to withdraw money from his bank, police said.
Southwest Airlines has delayed and cancelled dozens of flights from Houston to Florida due to weather conditions.
The billion-dollar youth and high school sports industry around the country has been plagued by a referee shortage, with overbearing parents and coaches and time demands being examples of why many don’t want to be officials anymore.
It’s been nearly 70 years since there last was a presidential election rematch, but it has occurred more than people might think in U.S. history.
United States Rep. Al Green (D-Houston) is having a press conference on Saturday to address the House’s recent vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and funding for Gaza.
Country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith died on Monday surrounded by his family, according to a post on the musician's website.
Many questions, comments, and concerns began to pour into the KPRC 2 newsroom following our recent article about a woman, widely known as the “Brick lady”, who is accused of lying about a man hitting her with a brick for not giving him her cellphone number.
Missing Chinese exchange student in Utah found safe after falling victim to ‘cyber kidnapping’ scheme: insights and prevention tips from the FBI
Texas and Florida lead U-Haul growth in 2023: Lone Star State maintains dominance, while the Sunshine State emerges as a top attraction for movers
The mysterious respiratory illness that may have sickened scores of dogs across the country could be caused by a new type of bacterial infection that may be very good at evading the canine immune system, researchers say. Some dogs have died from the illness, which starts with causes a cough that can last for weeks, runny eyes and sneezing.
It’s not hyperbole to say that whatever happens in Virginia could determine the course of the 2024 presidential election, and possibly the tenor of government years beyond that.
Two National Aeronautics and Space Administration employees won a top federal award on Oct. 17 for an asteroid deflection mission, according to NASA.
A judge ruled on Friday that Galveston County must redraw its 2021 redistricting map because it violates the Voting Rights Act and United States Constitution, according to a news release from the Texas Civil Rights Project.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the U.S. is "actively working" to verify reports that several Americans may be among the dead in the Israel-Hamas conflict, as well as reports that there could be some U.S. hostages.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning people that there has been an increase in “Phantom Hacker” scams that are targeting senior citizens and taking all of their bank savings.
The Firehouse Subs restaurant chain is helping those affected by the Maui wildfires by bringing back their King’s Hawaiian Pork and Slaw Sandwich.
“Defendants Chesebro and Powell will join each other at trial, however, the other 17 defendants are severed from these two.,” Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee ruled on Thursday.
NASA will hold a news conference Thursday to discuss the findings from an unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) independent study team it commissioned in 2022.
The pandas are currently in Washington, D.C. because of a loan agreement established between the Zoo and the Chinese government. But that arrangement is about to end.
Some Republican donors aren't liking their current group of presidential candidates, so they are turning their attention to this man.
An investigation into the death of 4-year-old twins has been launched after they were found unresponsive inside a toy chest at their home in Jacksonville, Florida, according to TODAY SHOW.
A recall alert has been issued for nearly 250,000 pounds of Banquet frozen chicken strip entrees across the U.S. due to the products containing “extraneous materials,” according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
The speech was a part of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, an event organized to advocate civil and economic rights for African-Americans.
The United States Department of Transportation fined American Airlines $4.1 million on Monday for keeping passengers on planes and on the tarmac for several hours, the DOT said.
Heads up Houston shutterbugs, Janelle Monáe is searching for Black women and non-binary photographers and videographers to film her upcoming tour.
A man who charged at Black Lives Matters protesters while wearing a glove with serrated blades and then attempted to run them over with an SUV in New York in 2020 was convicted of nine counts of attempted murder on Friday, August 18.
