Police: Boy sent 'joke' threat to youth soccer league group chat

A youth soccer league canceled practice and police increased security at a sports complex after a 12-year-old boy sent a threatening text message to a parents' group chat.

Lawyers demand evidence of alleged DC pipe bomber's confession

Cole's lawyers have filed a request for the prosecution to provide evidence of his confession, including any recordings.

Flu cases rising, especially after holidays
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If it seems like everyone around you is sick, you might be right. Flu cases are up and cases are expected to go up in the wake of Christmas gatherings. FOX's Steve Harrigan has more in this HealthBeat.

Biggest scandals of 2025
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From politics to entertainment to business faux-pas, let's take a look back at some of 2025's biggest scandals. FOX's Ainsley Earhardt reports.

Charlie Kirk murder: New rulings in case
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Two rulings have come down from the judge in the trial of Charlie Kirk's accused killer. Both deal with how much of the case the public will actually get to see. FOX's Claudia Cowan reports.

Medical experts meet about childhood vaccines
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Parents across the country are waiting to find out how the Trump administration will overhaul the children's vaccination schedule in 2026. Medical experts gathered at a meeting Monday to discuss vaccinations for the youngest Americans. FOX's Steve Harrigan has details. 

Austin to cut social services funds with new budget
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The City of Austin is cutting more than $5 million from social services contracts for the 2026 fiscal year. This comes after voters said "No" to a tax rate increase in November, which forced the city to revise its budget. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has the details. 

Trump talks with world leaders at Mar-A-Lago
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World leaders are arriving at President Trump's home in Florida this week as the administration is working to broker peace in both the Middle East and Europe. FOX's Jeff Paul has more from Tel Aviv. 

EJ Smith, son of Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith, declares for 2026 NFL Draft

Local Dallas native and Jesuit College Prep alum, EJ Smith, son of former Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith, has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Alleged Jan. 6 pipe bomber reset phone 943 times before arrest, court docs say

The details surrounding Brian Cole Jr.'s confession of allegedly planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C. on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot were released on Sunday as part of pre-trial court filings.

Second pilot dies after fiery midair helicopter collision in New Jersey

Two pilots are now dead as of Monday morning after two helicopters collided midair and crashed moments after taking off from Hammonton Municipal Airport late Sunday, according to police.

Spirit of Sharing: Look at the impact
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Chief Development Officer Mark Jackson with the Central Texas Food Bank and Chelsea Schrimpf with United Heritage Credit Union talk about this year's campaign.

SB 38: How the new property rights law changes Texas
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Senate Bill 38 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, after Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law earlier this year as a way to defend property owners' rights. 

From '6 7' to 'Skibidi': 15 of the most-used Gen Alpha slang terms of 2025

For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.

Houston Cougars outlast LSU Tigers in Texas Bowl

A late-game touchdown wasn't enough to push LSU (7-6) past the University of Houston (10-3) at the Texas Bowl in Houston on Saturday night, with the Cougars pulling out a 38-35 win against the Tigers.

UNT victorious over SDSU in New Mexico Bowl

Drew Mestemaker of the North Texas Mean Green had 253 passing yards as quarterback to score three touchdowns as UNT beat the San Diego State Aztecs 49-47 Saturday night in the New Mexico Bowl game.

Houston Texans get third-straight playoff berth after win over Chargers

The Houston Texans are heading to the playoffs for the third year in a row after Saturday night's 20-16 win against the Los Angeles Chargers.