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Houston native trains to join U.S. Navy submarine force

A Houston, Texas, native is in training to be a part of a 123-year tradition of service under the sea.

Prosecutors say man went to Obama’s DC neighborhood after Trump posted what he claimed was the Obamas’ address

A man arrested last week with weapons in former President Barack Obama’s Washington, DC, neighborhood began live-streaming in the area shortly after resharing a social media post from Donald Trump in which the former president posted what he claimed was …

Airline passenger finds plane floor soaked in blood

Pondering on the cleanliness of airplanes is not something most of us like to think about when flying.

Cameraman carted off the field after getting hit by throw in Yankees game; is ‘conscious’ and ‘undergoing tests’ at hospital

A cameraman who was hit by an errant throw in Wednesday’s New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles game is “conscious” and “undergoing tests” in the hospital, his network said in an update after the game.

What to know about the order blocking the Biden administration from communicating with social media companies

A federal judge’s order Tuesday prohibiting various Biden administration agencies and officials from communicating with social media companies about certain content thrust an under-the-radar lawsuit into the national spotlight.

Shooting in Fort Worth leaves at least 3 dead and 8 others wounded

Gunfire erupted just before midnight Monday in Fort Worth, Texas, leaving at least three dead and eight others wounded, police said.

Drena De Niro says fentanyl killed her son

Drena De Niro has shared the cause of death for her 19-year-old son.

Child dies after car crashes into elementary school in Wimbledon, London

A child has been killed after a car crashed into an elementary school in southwest London, injuring six other children and two adults, London’s Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

2 firefighters die responding to cargo ship fire in port of Newark

Two Newark firefighters have died battling a blaze on a massive cargo ship carrying vehicles in the port of Newark, New Jersey, officials said.

US job openings dropped below 10 million in May

The number of available jobs in the United States dropped in May after an uptick the month before, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday.

Banks are leaving savers shortchanged as interest rates soar

When central banks raise interest rates, mortgage borrowers can expect higher monthly repayments, while savers are supposed to be rewarded with bigger returns on their deposits. Or so the theory goes.

What is Threads? Here’s what you need to know about the potential ‘Twitter Killer’

Facebook-parent Meta on Wednesday officially launched its Twitter competitor, Threads, after first confirming its plans for the app just three months ago.

Trump aide Walt Nauta pleads not guilty to charges of mishandling classified documents

Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty Thursday to multiple counts related to the mishandling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, including several obstruction and concealment-related charges.

Congressman Al Green Rallies for Freedom by Joining the “Bring Our Families Home” Campaign in Support of Captive Austin Tice and Others

On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on Twitter. The full “Bring Our Families Home” press conference with Congressman Al Green is available on Facebook live stream and can be seen here.

Interactive Children's Theater Performance at First Colony Branch Library

In conjunction with Fort Bend County Libraries’ annual Summer Reading Challenge, the First Colony Branch Library will feature a special children’s theater performance of “Goldilocks & the 3 Plays” on Tuesday, July 25, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Meeting …