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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Pentagon has identified two U.S. service members killed in Iranian missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan, as the number of American troops killed since the start of the war with Iran has climbed to 17. The Department of Defense said 1st...
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PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - Police in South Carolina said an employee at a Christian school was arrested on charges of soliciting a minor. According to the Easley Police Department, Heather Nichole Hill was arrested Friday. Police said Hill was charged with ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Odessa Police Department and Odessa Fire Marshal’s Office are coming together for July's Neighborhood Watch meeting. The meeting is taking place on Tuesday, July 21, from 6-8 pm at Woodson Park, 1020 Martin Luther King Jr. St. This month's topic co...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - With the first day of school just weeks away, health experts say now is the time for families to make sure children are healthy and ready for the classroom. As families prepare for a new school year, pharmacists say back to school health checks are just as...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Odessa police are working to identify a man found dead inside a clothes donation box last Friday at 8th Street and Coleman Avenue. Investigators say no signs of foul play were found. An autopsy has been ordered. Neighbor noticed odor weeks before discovery ...
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GOLDSBORO, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - A pickup truck and a piece of automobile history crashed Monday morning in eastern North Carolina, hurting three people. The crash involved a 1926 Ford Model T and a Chevrolet pickup truck in Goldsboro, police said. Three people were taken to ...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - With the first day of school nearing, parents are being reminded to make sure their children meet Texas immunization requirements before classes begin. To help families get ready, the Ector County Health Department is holding its annual back-to-school immun...
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GALLATIN, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) — Signs designating part of a roadway in Tennessee as the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway are being moved after Vietnam veterans voiced concerns. Sumner County Commissioner Jeremy Mansfield said the signs were installed on a stretch of State Route...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - With temperatures reaching 90 degrees and above, doctors are urging the public to increase water intake and watch for signs of dehydration and heat stroke. Dehydration occurs when the body loses more water than it takes in, causing the body to work harder ...
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A 5th-grade girl from Kansas died days after she and her family were involved in a crash while traveling to a soccer tournament in Nashville. The family was driving to a Nashville soccer tournament, according to a GoFundMe St. Ann Catholic Sc...
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Pembroke Pines, Florida (InvestigateTV) — Anytime she hears a plane engine overhead — no matter where she is — the sound stops Megan Bishop in her tracks. Standing in the South Florida sun, scanning the sky for the source of the recognizable hum, Bishop said it’s been that way fo...
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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News/Gray News) - The suspect in a mass shooting in downtown Tucson Sunday morning has been identified.According to records, 21-year-old David Leroy French is facing charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and aggravated assault involving serious injury.The...
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OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (Gray News) - Rev. Al Sharpton said a large reward will be offered to anyone who provides more information in the death of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who died during a July 4 trip to an island with friends.Sharpton made the announcement during Wells’ funera...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Texas Department of Transportation has announced the continuation of construction of the Loop 250/Todd Drive Interchange Project. This project looks to improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance connectivity along the Loop 250 corridor. Includ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A Midland ISD trustee is calling for Midland County Judge Terry Johnson to resign, alleging the county’s top elected official violated state law by improperly obtaining and releasing a resident’s personal identifying information. Brandon W. Hodges, who...
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - The mother accused of shooting a man to death after finding him in her daughter’s bedroom appeared in a Tennessee court Monday morning.On July 16, 36-year-old Kendra Scott was taken into custody after a man was found dead at the scene of a shootin...
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TxDOT's Loop 250/Todd Drive Interchange Project is an investment that will improve safety, reduce congestion and enhance connectivity.
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PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 22.4 kilograms of fentanyl concealed in the spare tire of a pickup truck at the Presidio Port of Entry.According to CBP, officers found the narcotics during the early morning hours on July 15, after a man...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland elected official Brandon W. Hodges is calling on the Midland County Commissioners Court to seek the immediate resignation of County Judge Terry Johnson, claiming Johnson violated the public trust by releasing a citizen’s sensitive personal informat...
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(InvestigateTV) — A new WalletHub survey finds high gas prices are reshaping summer travel for a majority of Americans, with 59 percent saying transportation costs have affected their plans and 51 percent planning to spend less than last year.John Kiernan, managing editor at Wall...
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 50 pounds of fentanyl hidden inside a spare tire of a pickup truck at the Presidio Port of Entry....
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The Midland Salvation Army is expanding its feeding and relief operations to support recovery efforts for communities impacted by recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country....
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Midland County Fire Marshal Justin Bunch was deployed to assist in assessing storm damage in Batesville, Texas, helping state officials determine the level of disaster relief needed....
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The family of Bryan Alejandro Peinado, a 20-year-old man who died in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 in Ward County, is seeking donations through a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral expenses....
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Six Ector County Independent School District educators graduated from The Holdsworth Center's Aspiring Principals Program, with several transitioning into new leadership roles across the district....
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Showers this morning and stay prepare because we have showers this evening as well, please remember to avoid those flooded roadways and turn around don't drown....
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NEW YORK (Gray News) - A person was taken into custody after allegedly throwing a makeshift incendiary device at a federal building, according to law enforcement.Authorities said the man was carrying an incendiary device, a pellet gun and a sign reading “ICE Off Our Streets,” aut...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - After years of answering the call, Fire Fighter Martin Nunez is hanging up his gear. The Midland Fire Department is celebrating Nunez’s retirement, recognizing a career spent serving the community he’s called home.In a Facebook post they the department tha...
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WARD COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - One person is dead after an eleven vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Ward County on I-20. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, on July 19 at 4:45 a.m. police responded to a call about an eleven car crash that happened on I-20 on mile...
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A 20-year-old Midland man was killed and five others were injured in an 11-vehicle chain-reaction crash on Interstate 20 in Ward County on Sunday morning....
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WASHINGTON (Gray News/AP) — President Donald Trump shared a photo of Vice President JD Vance’s new baby.Trump shared a photo on Truth Social of the newborn, Alec Neel Vance, taken at the hospital with two older siblings.“Congratulations! A perfect baby boy for the wonderful Vance...
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ATLANTA (Atlanta News First/Gray News) — Fairlife has stopped producing milk in the United States after it was hit by a ransomware attack, Coca-Cola announced Thursday.Fairlife identified “unauthorized access by a third party to a portion of its systems, including its production-...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - A 20-year-old man who died in a crash on I-20 near Pecos early Sunday has been identified by family members as Alex Holguín.The crash happened in the westbound lanes of I-20 near mile marker 53, according to DPS.Witnesses said the interstate was shut down fo...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland Fire Department, Midland ISD, the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and other public safety partners will conduct active shooter training this week at Greenwood Intermediate School.According to Midland officials, people in the area may notice an ...
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(Gray News) - The Food and Drug Administration said Saturday that a sample of Taylor Farms lettuce that tested positive for cyclospora was a false positive.The FDA said Sunday that laboratory experts re-reviewed the sample results and determined it should be considered a false po...
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aging Untold) — A retired physician diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than 20 years ago was turned away from gym after gym when he wanted to try rock climbing — until one said yes. That single yes led to the creation of Up Ending Parkinson’s, a nonprofit th...
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BALTIMORE (Aging Untold) — A man diagnosed with ALS more than a decade ago is participating in a clinical trial at Johns Hopkins Medicine testing a brain-computer interface, or BCI, that allows patients to control smart-home devices using only their brain signals. Tim Evans and h...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Couple of road closures are happening in downtown Pecos. According to the City of Pecos, there will be road closures in downtown Pecos on East 2nd Street near South Oak and Highway 285. These road closures are happening because of construction happening on o...
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If I had a song for today it would be rainy themed, maybe something like "Singing in the Rain" by Gene Kelly. Rain showers are almost done the last bit remains today just remember to turn around, don't drown....
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Back to school season is already here for our educators and First Alert 7 and the Garriga Law Firm are teaming up to help teachers get off to a great start.Norma Reyes, a Spanish teacher at Vasquez Middle School in Odessa, is the first of five teachers to w...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - On July 15, the Odessa Police Department opened its doors to members of the House of the Sycamore Tree, giving the group a closer look at how the department operates. Officers Destiny Jones and Steven LeSueur led the visit.House of the Sycamore Tree is a lo...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, July 20th, 2026: Thunderstorm chances decrease across much of the region today, but isolated to widely scattered storms are possible for areas west of the Pecos. A warming trend begins today with highs back in the triple d...
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FINDLAY, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - For one Ohio woman’s 105th birthday, her family surprised her with a motorcycle procession.At 105 years old, Eunice Minard has already lived a lifetime of memories, but her latest birthday surprise came with a little more horsepower.As family and ...
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MONAHANS, Texas (KOSA) - The Monahans Police Department says it’s increasing enforcement to address speeding.According to a post made by the Monahans police, they will be working with TxDOT and law enforcement to crack down on speeding starting July 18 and will end on August 3. T...
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - A Missouri mother is facing multiple felony charges after police say she left three young children, including a 4-month-old baby, home alone for nearly 24 hours.Courtney Lynn Box was charged July 8 with three counts of first-degree endangering t...
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HONOLULU (WLOX/Gray News) - A pair of Mississippi band members on a patriotic trip halfway across the world became real-life heroes when they pulled a drowning man from the ocean.Griffin Johnson and Mason Crawford traveled with the Mississippi Lions All-State Band to Hawaii, wher...
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CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - A man is accused of strangling, punching and robbing a woman while on a date in Ohio in May.The attack happened in the Winton Woods Apartments parking lot on May 30.According to the affidavit, 29-year-old Troy Gover was on a date with a woman when he...
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CORINTH, Maine (WABI/Gray News) - A person died after a tree came down on their car in Maine during a thunderstorm on Thursday. Penobscot County Sheriff Troy Morton said it happened about 1:30 p.m. on Main Street. A branch broke off and went through the windshield, fatally striki...
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CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT/Gray News) - Deputies found the body of a juvenile Sunday, ending a three-day search, authorities said.Craighead County Chief Deputy Jason Allen said a call came in about 6:25 p.m. Friday about a juvenile boy who went under at an access point off High...
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé is now the owner of World Cup Golden Boots.Spain then won all the individual player awards Sunday, denying Lionel Messi not only a second World Cup title but also more personal hardware.Rodri won the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best ...
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(Gray News) - Nolan Wells’ mom says she’s receiving hate mail after the death of her 18-year-old son in Mississippi.Almost two weeks after Wells’ death, his mother, Christine Wonsley, has responded to mail from an anonymous sender.“Whoever sent this to my home, may the good Lord ...
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday.Spain was absolutely dominant in terms of possession and shot attempts. Lionel Messi and Argentina ...
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(AP) - Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. It started with an apparently pre-recorded piece in a roller rink before she rode into the stadium on a dune buggy...
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PECOS, Texas (KOSA) - Traffic is being diverted after a a crash near Pecos. Witnesses tell First Alert 7 that it happened in the westbound lanes on I-20 near Pecos by mile marker 53. Witnesses the interstate is shut down and cars are being detoured through Barstow. The Texas Depa...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The House of Representatives enters its last full week before the annual August recess with two committee hearings targeting the Smithsonian Institution set before lawmakers head home Friday.A House Oversight subcommittee will hold a hearing Tuesday to exam...
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BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) - Boxer Hannah “Hanarchy” Rapp was killed after being struck by a car while cycling in Brazos County, Texas.The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a major crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist just before 10 a.m. Saturday.Fi...
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD/Gray News) - Several people were critically injured after a shooting involving police in Tucson, Arizona.Authorities said the shooting happened early Sunday at Empire Pizza near Sixth Avenue and Congress Street.Officials said multiple victims and the suspect w...
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HONOLULU (KNHL/Gray News) - The brother of former National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard was arrested and charged Friday in connection with a stranger danger incident in Hawaii.Batari Gabbard, 55, was charged with custodial interference in the second degree.Police said he a...
