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Bob Dylan came knockin' on Pope Leo XIV's door Wednesday, as the American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy.
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Gina Hinojosa defeated incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott, becoming Texas's first Latina governor. Meanwhile, James Talarico became the first Democrat to win a Senate race since 1988.
According to the sheriff's office, students are being bused to a designated parent pickup location, which will be communicated directly to parents by the school.
Miguel Olivares' attorneys argue the four issues collectively denied Olivares "a meaningful opportunity to present a complete defense."
Women will serve as governors for the first time in states including Tennessee and Georgia.
The incident comes after supermarkets in a number of European countries reported this week that their fridges and freezers warmed up after they were remotely taken over.
Three people were on board the helicopter, which crashed into Biscayne Bay, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory met a fiery end on Wednesday, nearly 22 years after it launched to space
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Democrat Letitia Plummer, projected to beat Republican Orlando Sanchez, is set to be the next Harris County judge.
ABC News projects that the Democratic Party has won a majority of seats in the U.S. Senate. Here’s how Democrats won some key races to get there.
The scene is active at a residence in the Evergreen Villas subdivision, as Precinct 3 said there appears to be a search for a fugitive at the home.
“We accept our voters’ decisions. Our next step is to listen carefully," CFISD's Superintendent Dr. Doug Killian said.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points on Wednesday, just hours after election results showed Democrats had taken control of the U.S. House and Senate.
Students using Google software in schools will not be allowed to use Google search unless their school system also provides them access to artificial intelligence tools
Investigators have started the lengthy process of determining why a Learjet plummeted from the sky in Florida, killing all nine people on board.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has named Cornell alumna Jackie Kelly, a former prosecutor, to lead the criminal probe into Jane Doe's gang rape allegations.
Texas Senator-elect James Talarico says the Democratic sweep in the midterm elections goes beyond party lines.
Iranian officials celebrated the rejection of the Republican Party and President Donald Trump by voters in the U.S. midterm elections.
Investigators said there was a fight between the suspect and multiple juveniles outside of the suspect's home, and the suspect chased the 13-year-old.
Nicole Taylor, one-third of the country music group Taylor Red, has died, according to a statement from her sisters shared on the group's official website. She was 35.
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The president also said he was willing to work with Democrats.
The two college students died when a rock they were anchored to likely gave way, authorities said.
The incident is under investigation, the Marines said.
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"Lawyer up," the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee said.
In a stunning upset, Gina Hinojosa was elected Texas' first Democratic governor in more than 30 years, ousting Republican incumbent Greg Abbott.
Democrat James Talarico flipped a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton and delivering the party's first statewide victory in more than 30 years.
Democrats will win enough seats in the U.S. House of Representatives to gain control of the lower chamber of Congress from Republicans, ABC projects.
The midterms saw an expansion of representation among America's lawmakers, with several candidates celebrating groundbreaking wins.
The midterm elections on Tuesday could alter the balance of power in Congress.
A Pasadena family said they are preparing to move into a new home after losing nearly everything they owned when a fire destroyed their garage on Monday night.
City officials are advising residents and visitors to prepare for road closures, traffic delays and parking restrictions, while law enforcement agencies increase safety measures throughout the event.
A man has been taken into custody following a road rage incident that involved a shooting and a vehicle crash in the Greenspoint area on Tuesday, according to deputies.
Democrat Randy Villegas will win California's 22nd Congressional District over incumbent David Valadao, ABC News projects.
A Democrat has not won a statewide Texas election in more than 30 years.
A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constable was arrested and charged with solicitation of prostitution following an undercover police operation in northeast Houston, according to court records.
Houston officials are considering increasing a fee paid by residential developers that helps fund park improvements across the city.
Voters will cast ballots in the Senate race between Democrat Troy Jackson and incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
Could California become the first state in the country to enact a billionaire tax? Voters will decide on Proposition 40, which is an effort to fund the state's healthcare system.
Texas Republicans redrew the state's congressional map in a special session last year to flip five Democratic-held seats, but political experts say the party may struggle to reach that number.
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed addressed supporters and claimed victory over Republican Mike Rogers, in his bid to become the first-ever Muslim senator.
A fire that temporarily shut down part of Terminal C North at George Bush Intercontinental Airport last week has been ruled as an accident, according to the Houston Fire Department.
ABC News projects that Democrat David Crowley will defeat Republican Tom Tiffany in the Wisconsin governor's race.
A 13-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy from Salinas have been identified as the two people who were killed in a shooting at Moss Landing State Beach, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office says.
Here’s a look at some key Senate, House and gubernatorial races to watch that could help define the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections.
Dolly Parton's nephew Bryan Seaver is asking for the lawsuit brought by Parton's estate against him and his security company to be thrown out.
Prosecutors said a search of Shaun Stebbins' electronic devices uncovered numerous images and videos of students from the school.
A Polk County grand jury has indicted a man on murder and evidence tampering charges in connection with the death of a woman whose death was initially investigated as suspicious, authorities said.
Officials said a woman had just returned to her apartment and was attacked at gunpoint by the man on October 18 near Lazy Hollow Drive.
A fight between teens broke out during a Halloween party, and at some point, authorities say the suspect pulled a gun out and fired into the crowd, injuring three teens.
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Tennessee escaped murderer Jacob Morley has been caught near Kansas City, Missouri.
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The pilot of a business jet that crashed in Florida, killing all nine people aboard, was a longtime aviator, husband and a father.
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Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials.
Katie Suarez's family said the 28-year-old died Monday night, three days after she was stabbed on a Brooklyn bike path.
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A missing 17-year-old who went missing in Utah in 2025 was found in Oregon on Sunday.
A convicted bank robber on parole allegedly threatened to shoot employees while robbing another bank in northwest Harris County, the sheriff's office said.
Earlier this week, Washington state health officials reported what is believed to be the first bird flu death of the year. Here's what experts say you need to know.
The Detroit Lions say All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell remains hospitalized for evaluation and monitoring of a neck injury.
According to preliminary reports, a resident reportedly encountered an unknown individual on his property, and a shooting took place.
A 24-year-old woman has died after participating in the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday.
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died after he suffered cardiac arrest from the on-field collision, his club said Tuesday. He was 30.
The signing bonus will increase from $10,000 to $15,000. That's after the city council unanimously voted in favor of a new ordinance for the higher signing bonus.
The US will stop providing $4B in aid each year to Israel in 2027 but will sell arms to its closest ally in the Middle East, President Trump said.
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A deadly crash has shut down all lanes in the 11200 block of North Gessner Drive, Harris County Sheriff's Office District 6 Patrol captain said.
Firefighters are responding to a fire Tuesday morning where someone has reportedly died.
Indiana's governor said an execution planned for this week would go forward for a man who set a fire that killed his girlfriend's two children in 2010.
A fiery multi-vehicle crash has shut down all main lanes of Highway 146 over Port Road, the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office said.
The helicopters were attempting to land at a helipad in the Solukhumbu district.
A federal judge is allowing a class action lawsuit against McDonald's McRib sandwiches to proceed, after the fast food giant unsuccessfully attempted to get it dismissed.
Republicans currently hold majorities in the House and Senate. How many seats must Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer flip to seize control of Congress?
A child died in Lewis County associated with the ongoing measles outbreak, health officials said.
The eight remaining "Dancing with the Stars" couples brought magic to the ballroom on Disney Night. Two couples earned perfect scores, but the night ended with another emotional elimination.
An investigation is underway after multiple license plate-reading Flock cameras were hacked down in a Cypress neighborhood.
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Police are investigating an alleged murder-suicide that left a grandmother dead, an infant critically injured, and the child's father dead.
Homeowners along Gulf Beach Drive near San Luis Pass say years of erosion have left them without proper street access and worried emergency vehicles won't be able to get through.
One of the passengers in the deadly Learjet crash on Sunday afternoon has been identified as a former Rice University basketball player, university officials said.
"Brace yourself!" The trailer for season 3 of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' promises an epic quest and introduces new gods. Season 3 premieres Nov. 20 on Disney+ and Hulu.
A Learjet that crashed into a Florida roadway on Sunday, killing all nine people aboard, may have been breaking up before it made impact with the ground, the NTSB said.
The U.S. has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said.
It's going to feel like fall for the foreseeable future with another front on the way Friday.
More than $10 million in federal funding is headed to Harris County to address a railroad crossing in east Houston that has repeatedly blocked traffic.
In a conversation with ABC13, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the economy is not where the Trump administration wants it to be.
Over the weekend, open enrollment began in most states for those who buy their health insurance though the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Here's what you need to know.
All the lanes have reopened after a truck fire on Highway 288 closed the northbound exit ramp near the Gulf Freeway, Houston TranStar reported.
Superintendent Dr. Mark Ruffin told ABC13 that, regarding the program, he wants to ensure the district evolves at the same pace as education in Texas.
Protestors said the city stopped the demolition on Friday because the proper permits were not in place to tear it down.
Fort Bend County election officials say they have added oversight and vendor safeguards after a human error disrupted voting at every polling site during the May primary runoff.
For the Almeta Crawford High School players, Senior Day brings a wide range of emotions, but the Chargers have their season goals squarely in mind.