Guatemalan man receives 30-year sentence for role in deadly 2022 human-smuggling tragedy
Rigoberto Miranda-Orozco faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.
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Who is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show? Prediction markets lean heavily toward one artist
The NFL and Roc Nation have yet to officially announce next year’s Super Bowl halftime performer, but users across two of the biggest prediction markets seem to think they have a pretty good idea....
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Trump uses antisemitic slur in Kansas rally
President Trump used an antisemitic slur at a rally in Kansas Monday while defending Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) over revelations he sued his patients for unpaid medical bills....
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Farmers to get one-time payments from $8 billion program, Trump says: What to know
President Trump on Monday announced a program meant to give farmers one-time payments to help "offset diesel costs" this harvest season, but it likely won't have an immediate impact....
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Italian court grants partial extradition for Lee Gilley to Harris County on lesser murder charge
After weeks, an Italian court has granted the partial extradition of Lee Gilley for a lesser murder charge to Harris County.
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Doctors urge flu shots, as new strain raises concerns for younger people
Doctors are urging young people to get a flu shot, warning that an early rise in a new influenza strain poses an elevated risk for younger groups, including infants as young as 6 months....
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Video: Solo sailor avoids near-collision with U.S. Navy submarine in Florida
A solo sailor experienced a terrifying close call when her vessel nearly collided with a U.S. Navy submarine in St. Mary’s River.
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Temperatures, rain totals, severe storms: Explore Austin's 2026 weather data
KXAN has created charts and graphics to help you keep track of whatever weather 2026 brings.
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Gina Hinojosa sues Gov. Greg Abbott over communications with Elon Musk
Democratic candidate for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa is seeking access to unredacted communications between Gov. Abbott's office and Elon Musk.
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WATCH: Driver towing vehicle crashes in Taco Bell drive-thru, drives off
A pickup truck in Wisconsin towed a car through a drive-thru, proving to not have been the greatest plan.
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Texas men's basketball ranked No. 7 in AP preseason poll
Texas enters the 2026-27 season ranked No. 7 in the AP preseason poll, but head coach Sean Miller believes the Longhorns have plenty to prove with 11 newcomers on the roster....
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Trump says USDA to launch $8 billion harvest fuel relief program to help farmers offset diesel costs
America’s farmers are getting billions in financial assistance to help offset diesel costs during the fall harvest season, President Donald Trump announced Monday night....
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Austin restaurants unite for Food for Thought fundraiser at ACL Live on Oct. 29, 2026
Some of Austin's favorite restaurants are coming together for a night of food, fundraising and community impact, all to help Central Texas students succeed.Comm...