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Michael Cohen faces cross-examination by Donald Trump's lawyers | LIVE

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Meanwhile, New York appeals court upheld the gag order in Donald Trump's hush money trial, finding that the judge "properly determined" that Trump's public statements "posed a significant threat to the integrity of the testimony of…

Mother And Infant Rescued From A Raging House Fire

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A family of seven, including a baby, was rescued from a house fire.

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Blinken says US arms will make a difference as Ukraine reels from new Russian offensive

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise trip to Kyiv on Tuesday, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky as Russian forces make significant gains on the battlefield in Ukraine.

8 dead, 45 injured in Florida crash involving bus carrying farm workers

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At least eight people have died and 45 were injured in a "severe" crash in Florida, local officials said Tuesday morning.

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Rev. Bill Lawson, founder of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church and civil rights icon, dies at 95

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Rev. Bill Lawson not only founded Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Third Ward, but generations of Houstonians knew him as a trailblazer for equality.

Woman crashes into METRO bus stop in west Houston, killing 1 and injuring another, HPD says

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Police said the driver showed signs of intoxication. After the sun rose on Tuesday morning, over 12 hours after the deadly crash, crews were still working to get the lights running at the intersection.

Sheriff's office brings in FBI, US attorney to help with investigation in death of pastor's wife

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Mica Miller was found dead of an apparent suicide in April, but now federal authorities are assisting with the investigation

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2 adults and 2 children hurt in Pearland mobile home fire

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By the time firefighters arrived, the house was fully engulfed in frames, officials said. All four victims were taken to the hospital and are expected to make a full recovery.

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Arizona's high court is allowing the attorney general 90 more days on her abortion ban strategy

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Lawmakers recently voted to repeal the law but it won't take effect until 90 days after they wrap up their current session.

Billboard collapse kills 3, hurts 59 amid heavy rains in Mumbai, India

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A billboard has collapsed and killed three people and injured 59 in India's financial capital, Mumbai, in thunderstorms and heavy rain

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Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum - adding to tensions with Beijing

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The Biden administration is announcing plans to slap new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment.

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Gorgeous Tuesday but storms return Thursday

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Gorgeous Tuesday but our next day of active weather looks to occur on Thursday, and we've posted an ABC13 Weather Watch for the possibility of heavy rain and more severe storms.

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ABC13 tours Kingwood fire station where sewer, mold issues illuminate facility in disrepair

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"You get used to the mold under the sink," a Houston Fire Department senior captain told ABC13 during a tour of Fire Station 101. The issues have remained unfixed despite the city reaching a deal with the fire union.

From taxes to cuts, here's what Houston's budget proposal could bring

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire will soon unveil his first proposed budget as the city faces a deficit that could be as high as nearly $300 million. Here's how you can weigh in on the process.

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Thousands of Houston-area residents experienced power outages amid thunderstorms Monday

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Thousands of CenterPoint Energy customers went without power on Monday due to severe weather conditions in the Houston area.

Teen armed with gun confronted by parishioners after walking into church during Mass, police say

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Parishioners celebrating a group of children's first Communion confronted a teenager who walked into the church armed with a gun, police in Louisiana say.

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Hobby Airport runway back in service after lightning hits it, officials say

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Crews worked for much of Monday afternoon to repair a portion of the runway that an official called the worst part to suffer the lightning strike.

Drug bust near Medical Center uncovered more than 50 lbs. of fentanyl in an apartment, records show

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"It's scary," a Baylor College of Medicine professor told ABC13, citing how little fentanyl could kill a person. The amount found in a second-floor unit last week was enough to kill 11 million people, feds say.

Democrats call for special session in letter to Gov. Greg Abbott after drastic school budget cuts

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A state representative from Cypress is asking Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to give schools more money, saying the consequences of not giving districts additional funding are dire.

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Katy ISD teacher accused of child porn allegedly took photos at school, pools, investigators say

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One student who spoke with ABC13 said she's rethinking her interactions with the Tompkins High School teacher, whose principal wife at another campus insists she was not aware and had nothing to do with the allegations.

Houston, Harris County's weekend of bloodshed leaves several dead

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ABC13 covered 11 shootings on Saturday and Sunday during a violent weekend across Houston and Harris County.

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Star witness Michael Cohen directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial

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"You handle it," Cohen quoted Trump as telling him after learning that a doorman had come forward with a claim that Trump had fathered a child out-of-wedlock.

Katy-area fitness club's 17-year-old employee charged with indecency with a child, deputies say

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Authorities didn't elaborate on details, but the suspect's fitness club primarily caters to families, offering them child care for kids 12 and under, according to its website.

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3rd suspect still at large, 2 teens arrested after home invasion in NE Harris County, Pct. 4 says

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Authorities say three suspects arrived at the home in a Dodge Ram, carrying rifles. The suspects fired shots inside the home before fleeing in the vehicle and stealing a homeowner's Jeep Cherokee.

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Pearland ISD robotics team encourages girls to engage in STEM

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The Pearadox Robotics Team works with the non-profit 'FIRST', which inspires young people to become science and technology innovators!

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US airlines are suing the Biden administration over a new rule to make certain fees easier to spot

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The lawsuit claims that a new rule would confuse consumers by giving them too much information during the ticket-buying process.

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Punxsutawney Phil's babies are named Shadow and Sunny

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Punxsutawney Phil's offspring have names that just might help the famed weather-forecasting groundhog to predict when spring will begin

HPD searching for hit-and-run driver after man struck in deadly crash in southeast Houston

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HPD said the wanted driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian on Cullen Boulevard had fled the scene before police arrived. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

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3 people shot in drive-by at slab car event on Houston's southside, police say

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The shooter allegedly fired into a crowd of people who were gathered in a parking lot for a slab event. One of the victims managed to leave the scene and call for help.

Parents protest layoffs of teachers, principals, and custodians at Houston ISD schools

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"We feel like Mike Miles is just destroying our schools," one parent said. "What he's doing in Meyerland, what we are fighting for today, is just unconscionable."