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Trump to remove tariff on Irish whiskey
President Donald Trump announced that he would remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey during the conclusion of his trip to Ireland over the weekend.
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South Carolina business to pay Buc-ee's $850K in settlement over alleged trademark infringement
The company has to destroy any remaining products and marketing materials as well.
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Baby boomers crown their favorite casual dining chain as Gen Z chooses a different winner
A survey is revealing which restaurant brands are winning over Americans.
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Four people hospitalized after crane collapses in Miami, officials say
A crane towering over a construction site in an upscale Miami neighborhood toppled onto a passing vehicle Monday morning, setting it on fire and injuring the driver and three construction workers, officials said....
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Transgender Texans speak out after Talarico statements, Hinojosa 'pronoun' ad
Texas' gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races have become tight in the past months and weeks. Candidates from both parties are now talking about transgender Texans again....
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Pedestrian dies in hospital after hit-and-run in SE Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A pedestrian died in hospital after a hit-and-run driver struck her in the intersection of Ross Road and Saint Thomas Road Friday morning, polic...
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Bruce Davis, Charles Manson family cult follower, dies at 83
Bruce Davis, a convicted Manson Family killer, has died at 83 in a California prison, decades after the infamous 1969 murders.
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Austin police make 8 DWI arrests during Labor Day enforcement initiative
AUSTIN, Texas — Over the Labor Day holiday period, the Austin Police (APD) carried out a DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative. From August 14th to Sept 7th...
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Austin spent $716K in 26 days cleaning homeless encampments. More than half of costs were for staff salaries
Between May 11 and June 5, the department spent $719,361 on the Homeless Encampment Management initiative. 62% of that cost went to staff salaries – nearly $450,000....
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Diesel fuel nears $6 in Texas as price hits record high
Diesel fuel prices have hit a record high in Texas as the cost-per-gallon approaches $6.
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8-year-old found barefoot and alone in the middle of a busy Florida road
The trooper noted that the boy was very polite and respectful, but worried about getting himself and his mom in trouble.
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Investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death spans 2 states, drugs potential focus: Reports
It's been nearly a month since Hayden Panettiere died in South Carolina, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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ICE has no plans to 'sweep polling locations' for noncitizens, Homan says
White House border czar Tom Homan on Sunday said there are no plans in place for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to "sweep polling locations" in the November midterm elections....
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Texas, St. John's agree to exhibition game at Madison Square Garden
Texas and St. John's will play an exhibition game ahead of the 2026-27 men's basketball season.
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Reports: 4 hurt after crane collapses in Miami neighborhood
An 85-foot (26-meter) crane collapsed onto a street in Miami's Brickell neighborhood Monday morning, crushing vehicles, igniting a fire and injuring four people, according to FOX affiliate WSVN-TV....
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Texas high school football 2026: Central Texas Week 3 rankings
High school football is underway in Central Texas and FOX 7 has your post-week 3 rankings.
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Luigi Mangione 'fangirls' could have press passes revoked under new NYC bill
New York City officials are moving to close a loophole that allowed self-described "fangirls" of Luigi Mangione to obtain and flaunt official city press credentials....
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Alaskan surrogate asks U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in Texas custody battle over baby with heart defect
An Alaskan surrogate has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for emergency intervention after a court denied her custody of a newborn with a severe heart defect....
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Clear the Shelters: Nearly 2,600 Central Texas animals adopted in August
During the month of August, hundreds of animals across Central Texas found their forever homes, making it out of shelter kennels and onto couches.
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'Modern-day miracle': Air Force colonel recounts how he survived after jet was shot down over Iran
A U.S. Air Force colonel recounted his story of survival after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran in April, in the early months of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran....
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House speaker says $5,000 'Trump Dividend' needs congressional approval
President Donald Trump’s pledge to send $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans keep control of Congress would require lawmakers’ approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday....
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Compound in blueberries may help muscles burn fat, study finds
A natural compound found in blueberries and grapes helped muscle cells burn stored fat in lab tests, researchers found.
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Trump says he would allow Chinese automakers to build cars in US
“If China wanted to come in and open a plant to build their cars here, I’d be OK with it."
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Cheese sold at Whole Foods in several states recalled due to allergy risk of undeclared ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese sold at Whole Foods Markets in several states due to an undeclared ingredient that poses an allergy risk....
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'I have a lot to say': Austin brain implant helps patient communicate in real time
An Austin company says it has reached a major brain-computer interface milestone: its first human participant is now using brain activity to generate her own wo...
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Talarico leads Paxton in new Texas Senate poll, but race shifts among older voters
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is getting national attention as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico continue to campaign across the state. A new AARP poll shows Talarico in a slight lead over Paxton, but Paxton has an advantage over older voters....
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Q&A: Solar sales under scrutiny as Texas tightens rules
On this edition of "Inside the Investigation" – an extended discussion first featured in the latest episode of our weekly investigative program, "Cause & Effect" – KXAN Investigators Arezow Doost and Josh Hinkle examine a new law directly impacting solar panel retailers and sales...
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Statewide GOP nominee Bo French sparks outrage after targeting UT football fans online
The Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission is facing fierce backlash from within his own party after posting inflammatory remarks on social media about students celebrating a University of Texas football victory....
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Trump says Lindsay Clancy case is a ‘state situation' following attorney's pardon plea
President Donald Trump on Sunday signaled that he would not intervene in the case of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who is charged with killing her three young children amid allegations that she suffered from postpartum psychosis....
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GLP-1-driven vitamin deficiency linked to rare brain disorder: Study
Researchers found a rare but potentially life-threatening brain disorder in a small number of people taking Ozempic, Wegovy and similar drugs.
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Target's 2026 car seat trade-in starts soon. Here's what you can get for an old car seat
Parents can finally make use of the old and expired car seat collecting dust in the garage.
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Why your iPhone may not get iOS 27, Apple's next major update coming this week
Apple's next major iOS update is about to be released, but there may be a few obstacles standing between you and the latest features.
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Woman dead, man injured in shooting in Bastrop
Just before 6 p.m., the Bastrop Police officers responded to reports of a gun shot wound at 1200 Willow Street.
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POLL: What lanes should Austin add to ease traffic?
As Austin's population continues to grow, so does the strain on its roadways, prompting city and state transportation officials to weigh new options for easing...
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TxDOT bets on new HOV lanes in multibillion-dollar I-35 Austin rebuild: The Receipts
Anyone who drives Interstate 35 through Austin knows the gridlock can feel endless, and many drivers say they’re tired of sitting in traffic and want something...
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2026 Zilker Relays event is one for the record books
One of Austin’s most iconic running events fielded its largest number of teams in history. The Zilker Relays were held Friday, September 11, at Zilker Park.The...
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Giants' offense rolls over the Cowboys to give coach John Harbaugh a 28-20 win in his debut
Jaxson Dart threw three touchdown passes as the Giants beat the Cowboys 28-20 in John Harbaugh’s debut as New York's head coach.
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Kyle voters could decide future of Flock cameras
The Kyle City Council voted 6-1 against terminating its $420,000 annual contracts for 47 Flock surveillance cameras and two drones. Council member Claudia Zapata cited privacy risks, noting outside police agencies ran over 1.5 million searches on Kyle's data in under three months...
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Austin forum to spotlight candidates’ plans to curb rising housing costs
With housing costs climbing in Austin, some longtime residents say they are worried their children and grandchildren may not be able to afford to stay in the ci...
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Lago Vista community calls for more e-moto safety after teen’s death
The Lago Vista Police Department said e-bike and e-moto safety has been an ongoing concern for the department in recent months.
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Ross Marks produces film 'Solitary' spotlighting confinement
Ross Marks, founder of the Las Cruces International Film Festival, produced the prison drama "Solitary" in Las Cruces to highlight the dangers of solitary confinement and support the local film industry....
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Hayden Panettiere's possible cause of death revealed: report
Hayden Panettiere’s possible cause of death was revealed on Monday, according to a report. The “Nashville" and “Heroes" star died on August 16.
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'I was in a state of shock': Leander's disappearing lake sparks new questions a year later
One year after Lakewood Park's lake dropped several feet, residents, city leaders and the Upper Brushy Creek WCID remain divided over why it happened and whether the water level should be restored....
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Days away from triple digit relief and a humidity drop
While very isolated showers are possible Tuesday and Wednesday, a surge of Gulf moisture and a little extra lift helps bring at least widely scattered rain and storm chances to the area on Thursday. -- Nick Bannin...
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Bo French faces backlash over posts criticizing UT student demographics
Texas Railroad Commission Republican nominee Bo French is facing backlash from fellow Republicans after posting social media comments that mischaracterized a photo of celebrating University of Texas football fans as evidence of Americans being displaced by foreigners....
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How Texas pulled off historic 20-point comeback against No. 1 Ohio State
Texas scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to erase a 20-point deficit and stun No. 1 Ohio State 24-23. The Longhorns explain what changed after an “abysmal” first half....
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AISD families push back against possible TEA takeover
Austin Independent School District parents and public education advocates gathered Sunday outside Ridgetop Elementary to rally against a potential Texas Education Agency (TEA) takeover....
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Josh Allen connects with Joshua Palmer for a late TD and Bills beat Texans 36-31 in wild opener
HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Allen threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Palmer with 1:36 remaining to lift the Buffalo Bills to a 36-31 win over the Houston Texans in a back-and-forth season opener on Sunday. Allen had 334 yards passing with two touchdowns and ran for two more scores ...
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Alaska drops voter misconduct cases against American Samoans who checked ‘U.S. Citizen’ box
Alaska prosecutors are dropping voter misconduct cases against 11 residents born in American Samoa after a state appeals court ruled that prosecutors must prove defendants knowingly intended to break the law....
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Several Texas Republicans condemn Bo French’s racist posts calling Asian students at UT a 'problem'
The morning after the Texas Longhorns pulled off a major comeback to upset Ohio State, French shared a photo of students of South Asian descent cheering in burnt orange gears from the stands....
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Texas Senate race: How James Talarico and Ken Paxton say they'll make life more affordable
The candidates offer sharply different approaches to lowering costs, from tax deductions and credits to higher taxes on wealthy Americans and corporations....
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Man with violent criminal history accused in stabbing spree that left 4 dead
A manhunt has ended in Louisiana after a man with a violent criminal history was arrested for an alleged stabbing spree that left four people dead and a child critically injured....
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Fatal head-on crash in New Braunfels leaves driver dead, toddler injured, and two arrested
A Saturday evening head-on crash on FM 725 in New Braunfels left one driver dead, a toddler injured, and resulted in felony charges for two men, according to the New Braunfels Police Department....
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Texas rises to No. 1, Ohio State and Oregon tumble
The unprecedented comeback by Texas to knock off Ohio State moved the Longhorns to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll Sunday and pushed the Buckeyes out of the top five for the first time in two seasons. Oregon, meanwhile, plummeted 15 spots to No. 21, its...
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Estrogen patch shortage leaves patients frustrated
Women across the country have run into an issue at the pharmacy with a shortage of estradiol transdermal patches used to treat menopausal or perimenopausal symptoms, as well as hormone replacement therapy....
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Domestic disturbance in Jarrell ends in standoff and death of armed man
A domestic disturbance in Jarrell ended in a SWAT standoff and the death of an armed suspect after officers issued a shelter-in-place order on Citation Drive....
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How data center construction is impacting west Texas homeowners at ground zero
Rusty Towell, a professor at Abilene Christian University, has lived on his northwest Abilene property for over two decades.
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Central Texas faces sauna-like humidity and triple-digit highs under Heat Advisory
Central Texans are facing yet another day of oppressive late-summer heat as Austin logs its 44th day of triple-digit temperatures this year.
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Brush fire near Manor burns approximately 25 acres
A brush fire Sunday afternoon resulted in response from several agencies near Manor.At approximately 12:05 p.m., Travis County ESD 12 was dispatched to a brus...
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TxDOT: Air taxis begin taking flight in Texas this fall
Air taxi, anyone? The Texas Department of Transportation said it would launch the first phase of the new pilot program this fall.