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34 people arrested after state troopers respond to pro-Palestinian protest at University of Texas

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"We are speaking up as a people to say, as a student body to say, 'Divest from Israel. Show that you support Palestinian life and Palestinian liberty,'" one student said.

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Supreme Court takes up Donald Trump's claim of 'absolute immunity' from criminal prosecution

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The Supreme Court is taking up former President Donald Trump's bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Trump hush money trial Day 7: National Enquirer's David Pecker to resume testimony

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Earlier this week, Pecker told jurors that he became Trump's "eyes and ears" during the election, allegedly transforming a supermarket tabloid into an extension of Trump's presidential campaign by spending thousands of dollars to kill…

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Sen. Bernie Sanders launches Senate investigation into 'high' pricing of Ozempic, Wegovy

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Senator Berne Sanders is launching an investigation into the "outrageously high prices" Novo Nordisk charges for the drugs.

Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, researcher says

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Scientists don't know what causes whales to strand, although it appears their location systems can be confused by gently sloping, sandy beaches.

2024 NFL draft: First-round picks could be on the trading block on Day 1

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The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft already has traded hands, with Carolina sending it more than a year ago to Chicago in a trade to move up to take Bryce Young first overall in 2023.

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93 arrested at USC following pro-Palestinian protest: police

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Police arrested 93 people on and around the University of Southern California campus, mostly on misdemeanor trespass Wednesday night.

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Widow says husband would still be alive if 'certain things had not happened' at Memorial Hermann

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Melanie Crowel said her husband lived with non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver for six years and was accepted into Memorial Hermann's transplant program in 2021, but his turn never came.

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Longtime NFL general manger looks to Texans draft night, says team was good with recent additions

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ESPN's Mike Tannenbaum gives the Texans an "A-plus" for offseason additions like Stefon Diggs and Danielle Hunter and said you'd be "nitpicking" to find a position the Texans need to

13 Investigates: Postal union says packages at risk as 600 USPS workers robbed last year

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13 Investigates speaks with a Houston postal worker who was robbed of his mail key. Our investigation found he's among 600 carriers robbed last year alone in the U.S.

After nearly four months in office, Mayor John Whitmire hasn't met with county Judge Lina Hidalgo

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Two of our area's top leaders have not met since Mayor John Whitmire was sworn into office. Here's why experts say this is unusual and could be problematic for Houstonians.

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19-year-old arrested after child among 2 injured in crash at end of chase, League City PD says

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The chase came to an end when the 19-year-old reportedly crashed into a car with an adult and 11-year-old child inside. The suspect and two bystanders were taken to local hospitals.

Houston mother-son duo accused of conspiring in scheme, stealing more than $1M from seniors

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Authorities said Regina Thomas, also known as Nikki Laday, and her son conspired in a scheme and stole more than $1 million from an older couple in the years following Hurricane Harvey.

Family says they weren't notified when transplant program was suspended: 'We trusted the doctors'

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ABC13 spoke with families who "trusted the doctors" before their loved ones died while waiting for new livers in organ transplant programs they didn't know were suspended.

Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and others indicted in Arizona election probe: AP

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An Arizona grand jury has indicted former Donald Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows and lawyer Rudy Giuliani along with 16 others in an election interference case.

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Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits against Travis Scott over Astroworld festival tragedy

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The judge issued a one-page order denying Travis Scott's requests that he and his touring and production company should be dropped from the case. His attorneys have argued Scott was not responsible for safety planning.

Arcola mayor gets noose delivered to city hall with threatening note ahead of elections

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The FBI is aiding Arcola police in searching for the person who sent a noose with a note that read, "Get out of the race now!!" to city hall ahead of next week's mayoral elections.

Houston Public Works plans to send a 'set rate' to water customers in May to reduce high bills

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Tired of receiving a high water bill? Well, you may notice a difference next month. These are some of the changes coming to help with the cost and leaks.

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Harris County fires forensic analyst who tested evidence in AJ Armstrong's murder trial

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Hundreds of criminal cases are now in jeopardy after a DNA analyst's work is being called into question, including evidence in the A.J. Armstrong murder investigation.

Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell on Astros' early season struggles: 'They have to start winning games'

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Jeff Bagwell, who played his entire career with Houston and currently serves as a senior advisor to Jim Crane, did not hold back on what needs to happen with this team.

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What to listen for during Supreme Court arguments on Donald Trump and presidential immunity

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Central to Trump's immunity argument is the claim that only a former president who was impeached and convicted by the Senate can be criminally prosecuted.

Harris and Montgomery counties among top places with the most ordered deportations, report shows

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A new report shows ICE or Border Patrol agents deported about 500,000 immigrants in the last six months, and Houston is one of the top cities with the most removals.

Pilot reported fire onboard plane carrying fuel, tried to return to Fairbanks just before AK crash

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One of the two pilots aboard an airplane carrying fuel reported there was a fire on the airplane shortly before it crashed and burned outside Fairbanks, killing both people on board, a federal aviation official said Wednesday.

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Man indicted for murder in shooting of 9-year-old going to dinner with family on Valentine's Day

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Tony Earls Jr. was recently indicted for his alleged role in Arlene Alvarez's shooting death, but authorities said he is not in custody at the moment.

Shawarmaji restaurant brings Arab cuisine, hospitality to Downtown Oakland

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Here's how Shawarmaji brings Arab comfort food from the streets of Amman, Jordan to Oakland while giving back in the process.

Inmates are being deprived of mattresses at the Harris County Jail, new inspection report says

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A new inspection report is highlighting more violations found at the Harris County Jail after other compliance issues were found back in Febuary.

Rush hour chaos in London as 5 military horses run amok after getting spooked during exercise

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Five military horses spooked by noise from a building site bolted during routine exercises on Wednesday near Buckingham Palace, threw off four riders and caused chaos as they galloped loose through central London streets.

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Grand jury indicts Audrii Cunningham's accused killer on capital murder charges

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Don McDougal was first named a primary person of interest in Audrii's case but was later deemed a suspect. Now, the case is in its next steps.

Calls grow for Columbia University president to step down as protests spread nationwide

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National political leaders ratcheted up the pressure for Columbia University President Minouche Shafik to step down on Wednesday.

13 Alert Traffic: North Loop westbound at Ella reopens after overturned box truck catches fire

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Helicopter reporter Tammy Rose said the SkyEye crew first saw thick black smoke from where they were on the northside at FM 1960, and that's what led them to the crash.