Former 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith dies at 36
Smith was originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers as the seventh overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft, and he played in 50 games…
Melinda French Gates pledges $215M to advance women’s health worldwide
Melinda French Gates will expand her giving to improve women’s health globally, pledging another $215 million.
2 fans banned from NBA arenas for life after incident during Game 1 of Finals: report
Two people have been banned from NBA arenas for life after an incident that happened during Game 1 of the Finals on Tuesday night, according to a report.
The Woodlands teen killed in apparent accidental shooting: MCSO
A 16-year-old boy was killed at a home in The Woodlands in what appears to be an accidental shooting, authorities say.
Ohio State approves $100M settlement for former student athletes abused by doctor
Ohio State University agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle sexual abuse claims from hundreds of former student athletes.
USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas calf, triggering quarantines
Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash…
Iran latest: Trump hints at critical weekend in Iran negotiations
A handful of Republicans joined Democratic lawmakers to pass a War Powers Resolution in the House that would force President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the conflict with…
Acres Homes shooting: 3 injured in drive-by outside convenience store
Three people were injured after a drive-by shooting in the Acres Home area, according to Houston police.
Texas rides Teagan Kavan, Katie Stewart to 7-3 win over Texas Tech to open WCWS title series
Teagan Kavan pitched a complete-game three-hitter, Katie Stewart hit her fourth home run in as many games, and Texas opened the Women’s College World Series championship round with a 7-3…
Watch: Trooper performing traffic stop runs for cover after impaired driver rams into patrol car
A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper had a close call after an impaired driver rammed into the back of his cruiser.
Uber’s latest lost and found list includes ankle monitor, grillz and human hair
From smartphones and wallets to viral Labubu plushies, Uber’s latest Lost & Found Index reveals the most surprising items riders left behind this year.