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California sneaker waves: Bae Cadotte lives to tell story after surviving Pacifica, California sneaker wave south of Pacifica Pier
Bae Cadotte is speaking out after surviving a sneaker wave in California south of the Pacifica Pier.
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Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé also scored for Les Bleus, givin...
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Chaos erupts on American Airlines flight as unruly passenger allegedly bites fellow traveler midair
An American Airlines flight descended into chaos Sunday morning after a passenger was accused of biting another traveler and attempting to fight others onboard....
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210 Freeway accident update: Dashcam video shows moments before big rig crash on 210 Freeway that killed 1, injured 32 in Irwindale, California
Dash camera video shows the moments leading up to a 210 Freeway crash involving a jackknifed semi-truck in Irwindale, CA.
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Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes
Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know....
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TCEQ report shows five air contaminants released during Texas City plant fire
While officials said air monitoring showed no chemicals during the fire, residents in Texas City said these events have become a familiar part of life....
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Disney debuts new 'Moana' featurette breaking down Lin-Manuel Miranda's new song 'Along The Way'
Go behind the scenes of the new live-action "Moana" song! Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda bring Catherine Laga'aia, Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson into the studio to create "Along The Way." "Moana" premieres in theaters July 10....
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Gov. Abbott orders Texas agencies to expand trade and workforce training
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate expansion of workforce training and trade programs across four Texas agencies to help connect more residents with high-demand, skilled jobs....
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‘We just want answers’: Family mourns woman killed in Tesla crash as federal investigation gets underway
The family of 76-year-old Martha Avila, who was killed after a Tesla crashed into their Katy home Friday night, says they are now trying to rebuild their lives while mourning the woman they say held their family together.Meanwhile, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrati...
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Judge blocks feds from using immigration database to check voter eligibility
This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Texas’ free newsletters here.A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration’s overhaul of an immigration ver...
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Get up to 70% off summer comfort essentials with ABC Secret Savings
Shop great deals on summer comfort items from compression wear and eye masks to skincare with ABC Secret Savings.
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KPRC 2 Insiders, Enter for a chance to win IKEA gift cards!
IKEA is opening a brand-new store in Webster. To celebrate, three KPRC 2 Insiders will win IKEA gift cards!📺 WATCH TUESDAY, JUNE 23 at 1 p.m.: Houston Life goes LIVE from new IKEA Webster ahead of Grand OpeningOne grand prize winner will claim a $500 gift card. The second-place ...
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Boston close call as American and Delta jets were only 300 feet apart, expert says
Just a few hundred feet was all that separated a departing American Airlines jet and an inbound Delta Air Lines flight last weekend during a close call on a runway at Boston’s Logan Airport, an aviation expert estimated....
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Houston Life goes LIVE from new IKEA Webster ahead of Grand Opening
Get your FRAKTA shopping bags ready - there’s a new IKEA coming soon to Webster. Join the Houston Life team as they take you inside for a sneak peek of the new store opening to the public Friday, June 26. New store locationLocated at the Center at Baybrook - just off I‑45, IKEA W...
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Has controversial home demolitions stopped illegal dumping?
Mayor Whitmire claimed it was a fair use of the money because the buildings were attracting illegal dumping and clogging ditches, but critics worried it could set the city up for legal repercussions....
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10 songs to memorialize Clive Davis, the larger-than-life music executive
No music executive has ever been so powerful as to become synonymous with the whole of the music industry itself. But if anyone came close, it was Clive Davis. The record company lawyer who became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the ca...
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Top auto regulator opens special probe after a Tesla slams into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old
The top U.S. auto regulator opened an investigation Monday after a Tesla using an automated driving feature slammed into a Texas home at high speed and killed a 76-year-old woman standing inside.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it's opening a special invest...
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Katy family mourning grandmother killed after Tesla crashes into home
A Katy-area family is grieving the loss of their beloved grandmother after a Tesla crashed into their home Friday night, killing 71-year-old Martha Avila....
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Millions of honeybees escape into rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer crash
Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said.
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Juvenile hospitalized after shooting in Willowbrook area
A juvenile was hospitalized after a shooting in northwest Harris County on Monday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.Deputies are investigating a shooting reported in the 7800 block of FM 1960 Bypass Road West.According to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herm...
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OFFICIAL RULES: IKEA Webster Sweepstakes
The IKEA Webster SweepstakesNO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.General. By submitting an entry to The IKEA Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”), brought to you by KPRC 2 (“Sponsor”) and IKEA Houston (the “Co-Sponsor”), entran...
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Why cruises are the hottest ticket this summer - expert tips & where to go
Summer travel is in full swing, and cruises are one of the season’s biggest draws. Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore joined Houston Life to explain why more Americans are choosing to set sail, what’s new onboard this year and how some sailings are marking America’s 250th anniversa...
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Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show
Two more people in Missouri and Washington state have been arrested in connection with what authorities say was a planned attack targeting President Donald Trump's UFC cage-fighting show at the White House earlier this month. Law enforcement officials disrupted the plan a few day...
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Prime Day Picks to upgrade your home - Kathryn Emery’s top finds
With Amazon Prime Day arriving tomorrow, Houston shoppers have a great opportunity to score deals that actually improve life at home — not just clutter your closet. Home improvement and lifestyle expert Kathryn Emery shared smart, stylish and practical picks already on sale, from...
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World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours
Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompted a delay of just over two hours at halftime of Monday’s World Cup match between France and Iraq.It was the first rain delay of the tournament and the first time in at least several decades that a World Cup match was delayed midgame because of ...
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Harris County shooting: 4 people detained after a minor was shot near Bush Intercontinental Airport
4 people are in custody following a shooting near Bush Intercontinental Airport on Monday afternoon, officials said.
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13 Investigates ties cases to officer in racist rant, DA files notices
After 13 Investigates shared a list of cases linked to the former Houston police officer who posted racist videos on social media, the DA's Office is now issuing Brady notices in those cases....
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Nearly 4,000 robotaxis recalled over risk of driving in construction zones
A new recall of Waymo’s robotaxis comes after multiple reported incidents of the autonomous vehicles driving past ramp closures into construction sites....
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Kylian Mbappé of France scores his 15th World Cup goal, tying for 3rd most in history
Kylian Mbappé of France scored his 15th career World Cup goal on Monday, moving into a tie for third most in tournament history as he tries to keep pace with new record holder Lionel Messi.Mbappé scored in the 14th minute against Iraq, giving Les Bleus a 1-0 lead in his 100th int...
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Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup. The ball is one reason for the surge
It’s been goals galore so far at the World Cup.The tournament has been one of the highest-scoring in history so far and produced nearly 25% more scoring than the same span of games in the previous World Cup. One reason for the increase in scoring might be the ball that FIFA is us...
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Family-owned restaurant Foreign Grill shares Uzbek flavors ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ match
As Houston prepares to welcome soccer fans from around the world for the Uzbekistan vs. Portugal World Cup match on June 23, one local restaurant is using food to introduce Houstonians and international visitors to the culture of Central Asia and Eastern Europe.Foreign Grill, a f...
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Judge blocks Trump administration’s database to check citizenship, personal information
A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used....
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Investigation underway after 2 teens shot in west Harris County, sheriff says
An investigation is underway after two teenagers were shot in west Harris County on Monday afternoon, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
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2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department
Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event....
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Future-Proof Careers: Celebrating the HVAC Technicians Who Keep Houston Cool
When the Texas heat is relentless and your air conditioner suddenly stops working, there’s one person you’re hoping to see pull into the driveway: an HVAC technician.On June 22, we celebrate National HVAC Tech Day - a day dedicated to recognizing the hardworking professionals who...
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2 teens shot in shooting in southwest Harris County, authorities on scene investigating
Authorities are on the scene after two teens were shot in southwest Harris County on Monday afternoon, officials said.
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Two teens shot in SW Houston; one flown to hospital in critical condition
Two teenagers were shot Monday in the Mission Bend area, with one of the victims transported by helicopter to a hospital in critical condition, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.Deputies with the HCSO responded to a reported shooting in the 14400 block of Pavillion P...
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From Presidents to Prairie Dogs: The South Dakota Road Trip You Didn’t Know You Needed
Think South Dakota is just Mount Rushmore? Think again.What starts as a quick flight into Rapid City can quickly turn into one of the most unforgettable road trips in America. Picture winding highways carved through granite mountains, herds of bison roaming across open prairie, q...
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Coast Guard helicopter crashes on a training mission in Alaska and four crew members are injured
A Coast Guard helicopter crashed in Alaska Monday, and all four crew members were injured. The MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed near Harbor Mountain in Sitka, but no deaths were reported. Rescuers arrived around 11 a.m. about an hour after the crash and rushed all four crew membe...
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Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters
A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administration’s election integrity strategy is unlawful and can no longer be used.U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan sided with advocacy groups that argued the rec...
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Quarantine ends for last of hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska
The last eight American passengers who endured 42 days in a specialized hospital quarantine unit after exposure to an unusual hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that killed three people have left the Nebraska facility....
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A win over Saudi Arabia would send Cape Verde to the round of 32 at the World Cup
Here's something that very few could have reasonably expected coming into this World Cup: Cape Verde controls its own destiny with one match left in group play.That's right. With a win on Friday against Saudi Arabia, the tiny nation of about 500,000 people and about 15 million ne...
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Tire fire in southeast Houston causes heavy smoke to billow in air, SkyEye13 shows
A large plume of smoke billowed out of a massive tire fire in Second Ward on Monday afternoon.
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A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition
A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.RMS Titanic Inc., the company that own...
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Large trash fire burning in Houston’s East End; firefighters at the scene
The Houston Fire Department is responding to a reported warehouse fire in the East End area of the city.The fire was reported near the intersection of Manchester and Kellogg Street.HFD says the warehouse itself is not burning, but a large pile of trash on the property is. The smo...
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Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices
The Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill on Monday that aims to bring down prices and increase supply in one of the most sweeping efforts in recent decades to reduce federal regulations and increase local control.The bill has been the focus of intense House-Senate nego...
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Fire burning in southeast Houston; large plume of smoke
There is a massive plume of smoke rising in the sky in southeast Houston.
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Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury
Christian Pulisic returned to training with his U.S. teammates on Monday after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury.Pulisic participated in warmups and ball drills during the 15 minutes of practice open to the media in Orange County. The team gave n...
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Meet the Houston skincare brand embracing beef tallow with no frills and all the beneficial ingredients
The skincare industry is always introducing new ingredients promising healthier, more radiant skin. But one ingredient gaining attention today has actually been used for generations: beef tallow.Houston-based NutréLux Beauty is part of a growing movement bringing the traditional ...
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Austin-area hospitals denied miscarriage care despite clarification to Texas’ abortion ban, federal complaint alleges
There came a point when the chills, fever and cramps were so intense that Lynn Callaway thought she might die. Callaway was having a miscarriage, and had developed an infection. She wanted abortion-inducing medication or surgery to help empty her uterus and bring her suffering to...
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Cypress mother accused of leaving 4-year-old in hot car while shopping at Costco
A mother has been charged after allegedly leaving her 4-year-old child in a hot car while she shopped at Costco, authorities say.
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Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Carlos Santana and more mourn the death of Clive Davis
Music artists mourned the death of Clive Davis, one of the industry's most powerful figures who launched or resurrected the careers of artists ranging from Whitney Houston to Carlos Santana.Santana on Monday called Davis “a visionary.” Barry Manilow said music wasn't just busines...
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Woman hospitalized after stabbing at METRO light rail platform, police say
A woman was sent to a hospital after being stabbed at a METRO light rail platform on Monday afternoon, according to METRO police.
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Olivia Rodrigo launches Daisy Chain Fields all-women music festival
Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women music festival, will feature performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Stevie Nicks and more.
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Suspect identified, wanted for shooting, killing woamn he was dating, Houston police say
According to Houston police, witnesses stated that the woman and the suspect were in a physical fight at the housing complex before he shot the woman, killing her, and fled the scene....
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Founder of Scary Mommy dies at 48, company says
"We are all here because of Jill." The founder of Scary Mommy has died at the age of 48, according to the company.
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Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates
Keith Tkachuk is going into the Hockey Hall of Fame after waiting for more than a decade and a half since his playing career in the NHL ended.The timing only gives his family more reason to celebrate. Tkachuk was elected to the Hall of Fame on Monday, less than 24 hours after his...
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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to knockout stage
Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday.Messi had a golden opportunity to break the record in the ninth minute, but went wide to the right on a pena...
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Patrols and nanobubbles continue at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over
National Guard service members and U.S. Park Police were patrolling the deck around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday, as Donald Trump's administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix a botched renovation and cleaning efforts ahead of the nation's 250th annivers...
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No one supports your community like Channel 13. But the FCC questions that commitment.
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