Democratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers.

Severe storms have dumped over 20 inches of rain in parts of Texas, causing significant flooding.

When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it.

Americans are waiting longer for disaster aid under President Donald Trump, with delays often lasting weeks or months.

Subaru of America is recalling over 541,000 Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent vehicles in the U.S. due to an inaccurate label.

A widespread and dangerous heat wave is building across the U.S., with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend.

Independence weekend is over and now Houston looks toward its next celebration of history on 713 Day, highlighting all there is to love about H-Town.

A Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday.

If you’re planning to visit downtown Houston on Saturday morning, be prepared for traffic delays as several streets will be closed for two World Cup Fan Walks.

Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in the AL Central.

Eight suspects were arrested in Brazoria County during an undercover operation targeting online solicitation of minors, conducted by the Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

A pair of federal judges struck down a Trump administration overhaul to a public service forgiveness program for student loans, ruling Tuesday in two separate cases in favor of advocates who said the program risked becoming a tool for political retribution.

Peña could miss 10 days or longer leading up to MLB All-Star break

Heat can be dangerous, but health experts say there are ways to manage the threat.

The Supreme Court has erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that's more than 50 years old.

Houston is one of the nation’s best large cities for recent college graduates looking to launch their careers, according to a new study, though another Texas city landed much higher on the list.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a popular spot for protests, celebrations, and photos.

A standout at the World Cup, Deniz Undav is playing for Germany while representing his Yazidi and Kurdish heritage.

Uzan starred for the Cougars the past two seasons and now will get his shot at the NBA

The record-breaking heat that’s scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study.

The pair of earthquakes that struck Caracas, Venezuela, on Wednesday night caused widespread damage across several states, leaving many people injured and homeless after buildings collapsed and residents fled into the streets.

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration has asked the U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog to investigate a whistleblower’s claims that DEA agents permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico.

Devotees covered in mud and banana leaves took part in the annual Taong Putik festival in the Philippine village of Bibiclat, honoring St. John the Baptist in a tradition that blends Catholic faith and local customs.

The players selected in Tuesday's first round of the 2026 NBA draft.

The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers.

The Supreme Court has granted tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China.

A Coast Guard helicopter has crashed in southeast Alaska.

Houston regularly experiences extreme heat, which poses health risks heightened by the urban heat island effect.

Mexico, Kenya, Italy and other nations are experiencing anywhere from one to two more months of heat stress than they were several decades ago, new research published Monday says, and some areas even more so.

Two of South Carolina’s top officeholders will compete one-on-one for the Republican nomination for governor in a primary runoff election on Tuesday.

Democratic nomination contests for New York’s seats in the closely divided U.S. House take center stage Tuesday in a state primary.

Dragon boat races, lion dances, and other festivities have been staged across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to mark the Dragon Boat Festival.

Arsenal will begin its Premier League title defense at home against newly promoted Coventry, kicking off the league’s 2026-27 season on August 21.

Job seekers in the Houston area will have an opportunity to land a new job this week as Daikin hosts one of its largest hiring events of the year.

Authorities in Niger say that an attack at the airport in Niger’s capital has killed 11 soldiers and two civilians, while 22 of the attackers have been killed by security forces.

The East End District is offering fans an affordable parking option ahead of FIFA FanFest and upcoming matches in Houston.

Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles has set the world best time in the rarely contested 150 meters at the Golden Spike meet.

African and Commonwealth nations have called for a swift implementation of a landmark treaty protecting the high seas.

The International Energy Agency says Southeast Asia’s power sector is too open to risks from its dependence on imports of oil and gas from a limited number of suppliers.

A ground stop has been issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport since Monday morning due to severe weather.

Bay Area voters previously represented by Democratic former congressman Eric Swalwell will narrow down a field of nearly a dozen candidates hoping to replace him in a special primary on Tuesday.

A nationwide network of charitable foundations is encouraging its members to emphasize their positive contributions to American life.

Clifton City, New Jersey, councilwoman Rosie Pino has won the Republican primary in the state’s 9th District to take on Democratic congresswoman Nellie Pou.

A popular frozen pizza snack sold at major retailers nationwide, including in Texas, has been recalled due to concerns it may contain metal fragments, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated the Sagrada Familia Basilica as a masterpiece of “stones, colors and light.”.

Younger students have regained academic ground lost during the pandemic, but older students' test scores remain stagnant.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into FIFA over allegations that the organization misled fans about the location and quality of seats sold for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Southern Baptists elected a new leader who has decried a “decline and drift” within the denomination.

As Texas officials ramp up efforts to stop the spread of the New World screwworm, many Texans are wondering whether the flesh-eating parasite could affect their families and pets.

Survivors including health and aid workers recall their experiences and lessons during the 2018-2020 Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo.

As summer travel ramps up, more families are turning to artificial intelligence to help plan their vacations.

Trader Joe’s customers who may have received receipts containing too much payment card information could be eligible for a cash payment from a $7.4 million class-action settlement, but the deadline to file a claim is quickly approaching.

Spike Lee wore a Pope Leo Knicks jersey.

Harris County Public Health, in coordination with local agencies, has launched a public Ebola dashboard to inform residents as enhanced airport screenings begin in Houston due to an ongoing outbreak in Central Africa.

Texans are getting some welcome relief at the pump just as summer travel season kicks into high gear.

School is out, and summer break is officially underway, but while many children and teens look forward to the extra freedom, experts say the loss of routine can sometimes create challenges for their mental health.

A train has struck a semi-truck in eastern Iowa, killing one person and injuring another.

Portugal and Austria have defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided U.N. Security Council in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning.

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum has launched a $75 million fundraising campaign as the nonprofit tries to educate the millions of U.S. youth who don’t remember the terror attacks.

The George Bush Intercontinental Airport is experiencing flight delays due to thunderstorms move across the area Tuesday afternoon, according to the FAA.

Adelman led 5 teams over 29 years as an NBA head coach before Hall of Fame selection in 2021

The Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams started the sports week off with a bang, completing the biggest trade of the NFL offseason thus far.

It’s no coincidence that Hugo Rosas’ jersey designs ahead of the World Cup resemble some of Mexico’s most iconic decorations.

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A Brazilian court has ruled that officials must restore and preserve Fordlandia.

Every summer, Houstonians brace for the same thing: brutal heat mixed with thick, sticky humidity that makes even a short walk outside feel exhausting.

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a three-out-of-four chance that the next five years will average more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees are taking their own lives at a pace that’s unprecedented in the agency’s two-decade history, highlighting what experts call failures in care and oversight.

Former Associated Press photographer Dang Van Phuoc has died at age 91.

State Rep. James Talarico will be holding a campaign rally in Houston on Wednesday.

Muslim pilgrims have gathered on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for the second day of the Hajj, considered the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage.

Authorities in northeastern Congo have banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.

A lawsuit filed on behalf of students and community organizations in Massachusetts argues the state is illegally maintaining schools that are racially segregated, concentrating Black and Latino students in high-poverty districts with fewer opportunities.

Amid a punishing drought, tariffs and the high cost of fertilizers, farming wheat has become more uncertain as farmers in western Kansas are feeling the impact in their major wheat-producing region.

More than 17,000 people are under evacuation orders as a wildfire continues to threaten suburban homes in Southern California.

Loud and expressive mourners are common at funerals around the world — but in parts of Kenya, some of them may be paid workers.

Another election is here for Houston-area voters, and for some residents, it’s starting to feel like the campaigns never stop.

Authorities have ordered thousands of people to evacuate as a wind-driven wildfire threatens suburban homes in Southern California.

The Supreme Court has acted in a Voting Rights Act case brought by Native American tribes, saying a closely watched ruling needs to be reconsidered after the high court weakened the Civil Rights-era law.

Giants hire Texans executive

Military identification tags — popularly known as dog tags — became standard issue for U.S. troops at the request of an Army chaplain concerned about identifying fallen soldiers at the beginning of the 20th century.

The Associated Press implemented a round of layoffs Friday of U.S.-based journalists.

Louisiana voters will participate in a revamped and stripped-down state primary Saturday and decide the political fate of an embattled Republican U.S. senator targeted for defeat by President Donald Trump.

Texans regular season schedule released

A Porter man has admitted to shooting and killing a bald eagle at his home in northeast Harris County, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.

Dust storms, heavy rain, and lightning have damaged homes and killed at least 96 people in northern India.

Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper.

Texans fans need to begin preparing for an early fall trip of nearly five thousand miles.

Open Society Foundations, the family philanthropy founded by hedge fund billionaire George Soros, is putting $30 million toward groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate.

Missouri officials say All-America running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert in Mississippi.

Recent headlines surrounding a suspected hantavirus outbreak tied to an international cruise ship have renewed public concern about the rare but potentially deadly disease, especially among people still carrying trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic.

A record number of Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nests were found along the Texas coast in April 2026.

Everton says a 71-year-old soccer fan was arrested for alleged racist abuse of Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo at a Premier League game.

Candidates for Ohio’s top elected offices will stand before voters in a statewide primary on Tuesday, although many of them are already looking ahead to the November general election.

Voters in a competitive central Michigan district will decide control of the state Senate on Tuesday in a special election to fill the seat last held by Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet, who's now a congresswoman.

Federal judges around the country have raised alarms in recent months about the Trump administration’s failure to follow their orders in individual immigration cases.

For years, studies have suggested that drinking coffee could be linked to a longer life and a lower risk of chronic illnesses. Now, new research is shedding light on why.

Gas prices across the U.S. are climbing sharply, reaching their highest levels in nearly four years as global oil prices surge, according to CNN.

The rollout of Texas’ new Education Freedom Account program is off to a high-demand start, with more than 274,000 applications submitted in less than two months, according to the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program.

Rescuers have finished removing victims from a damaged commuter train car, confirming the crash outside Indonesia’s capital killed 15 people.