Mexico ends 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador to advance to Round of 16
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2–0 to reach the World Cup round of 16, ending a 40-year knockout-stage winless drought.
1 dead, 2 suspects detained after police chase ends in crash on Highway 6
One person is dead and two others were detained after the vehicle they were in crashed during a police chase near the Mission Bend area, Houston police said.
5 companies conspired to drive up egg prices, Justice Dept. says
Five companies are accused of conspiring to drive up the price of eggs, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday.
Paris deputy mayor blames the United States’ carbon emissions for deadly heat wave
Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar released a lengthy statement blaming the United States for the deadly heat wave over France this past week.
How US tech is being used globally to scam Americans of billions
An investigation reveals that technology from U.S. organizations is being used to fuel a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in global fraud.
Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler
U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.
Michael Byrne, ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Indiana Jones’ actor, dies: Reports
Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82.
Galveston police arrest man following deadly shooting in League City
One man is facing murder charges after being arrested by Galveston police following a shooting in League City on Monday.
Man shot during gun sale robbery at Houston motel; Suspect escapes with pistol and cash
A man was shot in the leg after gunfire broke out during an apparent gun sale robbery at a Houston motel Monday evening, while the robbery suspect escaped with a…
Texas and Oklahoma partner on real-time traffic data to cut highway delays
TxDOT and Oklahoma have launched a real-time data-sharing traffic network. The upgrade came just in time to manage the massive travel surges expected for the World Cup, according to TxDOT…