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US strikes targets in Iran as hostilities flare again after a month without military action
The U.S. military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday after it said Tehran tried to attack commercial ships and American forces in the Middle East, as hostilities flare once again in an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months . The U.S. strikes, and others on Sunday, abr...
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Madison Keys wins in early action at the US Open, with rain delaying almost everything else
Madison Keys moved into the second round Tuesday at the U.S. Open , where rain threatened to hamper the schedule for a couple days. Showers that began Monday night and would possibly be on and off through the middle of the week delayed play on all the outer courts, allowing for a...
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3.6-magnitude earthquake reported Tuesday morning near Falls City
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake was reported Tuesday near Falls City, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The agency said the earthquake happened around 9:26 a.m. approximately 7.5 miles southwest of the city, which is located in Karnes County. Its depth was 5 mil...
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Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
The German government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives , and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures. The drone was found near a Ukrainian plane on Aug. 4 an...
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Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas is anything but conventional. Why is it happening?
Political science experts say it's a sign Republicans are concerned about how key races will play out, including in the decades-long GOP stronghold of Texas. They expect the convention's effects to be negligible in polls, but its impact at the ballot box is less certain....
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Texas' Medicaid application backlog grows to more than 210,000, state data shows
Data shared by the state during stakeholder meetings reveals Texas' backlog of Medicaid applications grew by more than 209,000 between January and August – while the backlog for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, grew by more than 146,000. Advocates and state...
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A tropical storm is coming for the Houston area. Here’s how officials are responding
City, county and state officials are preparing for what forecasters expect will be a tropical storm making landfall in southeast Texas. Though the worst of the storm is expected to be east of Houston, flooding could pose an issue....
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US job openings rise slightly to 7.3 million as labor market remains sturdy despite higher costs
Employers posted slightly more job openings in July but the American labor market remained sturdy in the face of higher costs that are squeezing household budgets. U.S. job openings ticked up to 7.27 million in July from a revised 7.18 million in June, the Labor Department report...
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The Latest: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after just 18 months on the job. The White House announced his departure after Driscoll spoke with President Donald Trump about the current state of the Army, an Army official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. He's o...
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Schools resume classes in Congo’s Ebola epicenter despite concerns from parents and teachers
A new academic year began across Congo on Tuesday despite concerns by parents and teachers that the country's Ebola outbreak still poses risks to children in the epicenter. The resumption of classes comes in the middle of a ravaging disease outbreak that is spreading rapidly. Acc...
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After son's life sentence, Ramon Preciado returns to court before new judge
Ramon Preciado is scheduled to return to court Tuesday for the first time since his son was sentenced to life in prison earlier this year. In 2023, Christopher Preciado fatally shot Savanah Soto , Matthew Guerra and their unborn child. Ramon Preciado is accused of helping his son...
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SAPD: Driver dies after vehicle crashes through fence, catches fire on North Side
San Antonio police and fire crews responded to a fiery crash that turned deadly at a North Side apartment complex. The crews were dispatched to an apartment complex just after 2 a.m. Tuesday in the 800 block of West Bitters Road. Investigators said a driver in a white SUV was tra...
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King Haakon VIII pledges an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution as his father lies in state
King Haakon VIII pledged an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution in parliament on Tuesday, an important symbolic step as he takes over at the helm of the Scandinavian country after his late father's 35-year reign. Haakon became Norway's monarch when King Harald V died on F...
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As seen on SA Live - Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
Today @ 10:30 a.m., Jada gets some skating lessons from Skating with Vee . The pro offers lessons for all skill levels. If you’re craving something sweet for your next event, Big Nasty Cakes can help with three signature flavors that she sells by the slice. Speaking of summer ent...
business
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook's 15-year tenure during which the company's value skyrocket to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone's enormous popularity. The transition to a new CEO comes at a pivotal time for Apple. ...
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Federal government extends pause on Big Bend National Park border construction until mid-September
The federal government agreed in court on Friday to extend a pause on border related construction in Big Bend National Park until mid September, a move welcomed by those challenging the contentious project in the area. Customs and Border Protection already paused activity after C...
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Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends
The U.S. Postal Service is poised to launch a hastily built, error-riddled computer system that could jeopardize the process of mail voting relied upon by one-third of all voters, according to a whistleblower statement released Tuesday by Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal. The e...
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UK leader Burnham faces lawmakers for first time since taking office
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will face lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since becoming U.K. leader six weeks ago, with wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy and ease the cost of living. Since taking offi...
schools
More than a dozen Texas school districts close to triggering state takeover law in 2027
More than a dozen Texas public school districts are at risk of triggering a potential state takeover if they do not improve student academic performance before the next year’s A-F accountability ratings, data shows. At least 14 districts had at least one campus with a fourth cons...
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UPDATE: Leftover moisture from Edouard could bring us a few showers by Thursday & Friday
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS EDOUARD MAKES LANDFALL: Later today, east of Houston DIRECT IMPACTS FOR EAST TX: Heavy rainfall for areas along and east of I-45, well east of SA FEW SHOWERS LATER THIS WEEK: Leftover moisture will move toward SA FORECAST EDOUARD MAKES LANDFALL Tropical Storm ...
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Iran's president says Iran would return to ceasefire agreement if US does, and other Mideast news
Iran's president said Tuesday his country is ready to return to the ceasefire deal reached with the United States in June if Washington does the same, in conciliatory remarks following the first exchange of fire between the two countries in a month. Here’s a look at the latest de...
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Transfer deadline day sees Man City agree $169 million move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez
Manchester City is closing in on a transfer deadline day deal for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez for what would be a joint-British record 125 million pounds ($169 million). City has agreed a fee with Chelsea, clearing the way for Argentine international Fernandez to complete h...
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Tropical Storm Edouard approaches Texas and Louisiana with potential for heavy rains, flooding
Tropical Storm Edouard headed toward the Gulf Coast early Tuesday and expected to gain strength before bringing potentially heavy rains and flooding into parts of Texas and Louisiana. The storm was upgraded Monday night from a tropical depression and forecasters with the National...
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Hopes high, expectations low for Germany as it prepares to host Women’s Basketball World Cup
Injuries and three straight losses in warmups have not dimmed hopes for host team Germany at the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. As a well-known German saying goes, “hope is the last to die.” Germany is making just its second World Cup appearance. The first was when it pr...
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'No hollow or empty space': A drone operator reveals difficulties in Nepal's tunnel rescue efforts
Filmmaker and drone pilot Manish Maharjan crossed into Nepal from China’s Tibet through Rasuwagadhi, a border crossing closest to where last week's catastrophic flooding began, two days before the disaster. Returning home, little did he know he would be using his professional ski...
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A sixth straight day of Russian strikes hammers Kyiv, killing at least 12
Russia launched a large aerial assault in and around Ukraine’s capital overnight into Tuesday morning, killing at least 12 people and wounding more than a dozen others, including three children, local authorities said. The strikes marked the sixth straight day of heavy Russian at...
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Oil prices rise and stocks slide as Middle East violence flares, adding to uncertainty
Oil prices jumped 2% and world shares skidded Tuesday as recurring violence in the Iran war after more than a month with no significant fighting heightened uncertainty over the future of the conflict . Shares in online fast-fashion retailer Shein fell as much as 10% after they be...
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Rescuers comb through mud and debris as Nepal-China floods leave more than 1,000 dead
Rescue teams with search dogs combed through mud, rocks and debris Tuesday in Nepal and China looking for thousands of people still missing after catastrophic flooding tore through communities across the Himalayas , leaving more than 1,000 dead. Nepal’s disaster agency said Tuesd...
safety
California Legislature to vote on wildfire reforms after blocking key parts of Newsom's plan
California lawmakers are expected to vote Tuesday on a bill aimed at supporting wildfire survivors after rejecting an ambitious proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom that would have limited electric companies' financial liability for blazes sparked by their equipment. The Democratic gove...
government
Democrats are again angling for Rep. Mike Lawler's House seat. Can he hold on in liberal New York?
U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler is considered one of the nation’s most vulnerable Republicans in this year's midterm elections . It was the same story in his last campaign, too. But in a political era where both parties are drifting further apart, he's banking on New York voters still want...
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2M Smokehouse’s Esaul and Grecia Ramos win finale of ‘Pitmasters’ competition
Esaul and Grecia Ramos celebrated winning the finale of Food Network’s “Pitmasters” television show with a huge Southtown watch party. 2M Smokehouse’s Esaul and Grecia Ramos win finale of ‘Pitmasters’ competition was first posted on August 31, 2026 at 11:08 pm. ©2021 " San A...
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Researchers catch sharks off NY's Hamptons, attach trackers to toothy predators
Just off one of New York’s famed Hamptons beaches, shark researcher Greg Metzger reels in one of the day’s prize catches: a young but powerful sand tiger shark. He and another marine researcher quickly lasso the tail of the sharp-toothed female to the side of the boat and hold it...
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Massachusetts Democratic primary is a generational clash as Rep. Seth Moulton targets Sen. Ed Markey
As Democrats across the U.S. signal an increasing appetite for change , U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton is hoping that momentum will help him oust longtime Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Ed Markey in Tuesday’s primary . Moulton, a moderate, is among the many Democrats who have called for generat...