It’s the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot and fourth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history. WASHINGTON — Americans…
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Airlines back more spending, staff to fix failed FAA system
Airlines have been pushing the FAA to modernize the air-traffic control system for years. After this…
Colleyville synagogue remembers hostage situation one year later
January 15th marks one year since a gunman entered Congregation Beth Israel and held four people…
‘He is extremely dangerous’: Suspect wanted in string of violent robberies, including shooting and killing dog at Fort Worth convenience store
FWPD says surveillance video captured the moment the suspect began his attempt to get to the…
Suspect facing murder count in connection with Oklahoma four-year-olds disappearance
OSBI agents have made an arrest, and one suspect is facing one count of murder in…
Missing Dallas clouded leopard found: Zoo officials say cat appears uninjured, police launch ‘criminal investigation’ into fencing tear
Police say they believe the mesh fence surround the leopard’s enclosure was intentionally cut. DALLAS —…
Texas teacher under investigation after cellphone video shows him using ‘physical force’ with student
The district said the teacher was helping out in another classroom when he used physical force…
Irving police charge 2 suspects with capital murder after 20-year-old dies in shooting
The arrest was made after police found a 20-year-old man in his apartment bleeding from a…
Dallas Zoo animals escaping their enclosures: A history
Zoo officials Friday were searching for a missing clouded leopard. It’s not the first time an…
Yes, a sitting member of Congress can be removed from office
Rep. George Santos has said he won’t resign despite revelations he lied about his background. We…
English-Korean street signs first step in making Dallas’ ‘Koreatown’ official
“And to see that sign up there in our native language, is very rewarding,” John Lee…
It’s a myth that we only use 10% of our brains
The belief that humans use only 10% of their brains is one of the most widely…
Super Bowl halftime show teaser trailer released
It has been nearly seven years since Rihanna released an album, and fans have been yearning…
Mega Millions $1.35B jackpot: Odds, cut-off times, when the drawing happens
After 25 straight drawings without a winner, the Mega Millions jackpot is now the fourth-largest lottery…
NFL All-Pros: Kelce, Jefferson unanimous; 16 first-timers
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes, San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa and Chiefs defensive lineman…
Lisa Marie Presley will be buried at Graceland next to son
Fans paid their respects at Graceland’s gates on Friday, writing messages on the stone wall, leaving…
McCarthy invites Biden for State of the Union speech on Feb. 7
It will be Biden’s first address to a divided Congress after Republicans took control of the…
Meet Nova, the missing clouded leopard at the Dallas Zoo
Nova had escaped through a tear in the mesh of her enclosure. DALLAS — Dallas Zoo…
Apple CEO Tim Cook to take more than 40% pay cut
Cook has received a $3 million base salary for the past three years, but his total…
Yellen tells Congress US expected to hit debt limit Thursday
The debate over raising the debt ceiling will almost certainly result in a showdown between GOP…
WADA ‘concerned’ by Russian anti-doping agency decision on Kamila Valieva
Nearly a year after the Olympics, a major update surrounding the doping case that rocked the…
Days before death, Lisa Marie Presley praised ‘Elvis’ movie at Golden Globes
Two days before her death, Lisa Marie Presley attended the Golden Globes and at one point…
Mega Millions: These numbers have been drawn the most since the game began
While your odds of winning the jackpot remain the same no matter what, some Mega Millions…
Even as NY nurses return to work, more strikes could follow
Problems are mounting at hospitals across the nation, which are facing widespread staffing shortages, overworked nurses…
Trump Organization fined $1.6 million for tax fraud
The Trump Organization was convicted of 17 tax crimes, including conspiracy and falsifying business records. NEW…
Buyer of ‘Goonies’ house on Oregon coast reveals identity
A super-fan of the 1985 film has purchased the Victorian-era home in Astoria, Oregon. He says…
Dental fillings that contain mercury are generally safe for most adults and children
Dental amalgam is considered a safe cavity-filling material for most adults and children over the age…
‘Please send help’ Luka Doncic mural pops up in Dallas
The mural features Doncic holding up a sign that reads “please send help” with a handful…
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online?
With $1.35 billion on the line, you might be able to try your luck without standing…
Texas woman working 2 jobs to pay for mom’s cancer treatment found decapitated
The Waller County Sheriff’s Office said Jared James Dicus was charged with murder after his 21-year-old…
Celebrities pay tribute to Lisa Marie Presley
The death of Lisa Marie Presley at age 54 is being met with shock, tribute and…
911 recordings reveal terror during tense hostage situation at Colleyville synagogue
WFAA obtained 911 recordings and bodycam footage from Colleyville PD, days before the one-year mark since…
Air traffic control recording of Dallas air show collision that claimed six lives released by FAA
The recording contains air show instructions leading up to the mid-air collision and the panic from…
Dallas City Council considering skate park for North Oak Cliff
Westmoreland Park is the proposed location for the park, pending further community input. DALLAS — While…
Dog started fire in Frisco home on Christmas morning, family says
Security cameras captured the dog turning on a gas stove and then recorded the heroic actions…
Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization
The 54-year-old singer and daughter of Elvis Presley was rushed to the hospital earlier in the…
Giving ‘Dry January’ a shot? Here’s why mocktails are so popular, and where to find them in Dallas
Mocktails are all the rage, and we’re not just talking about a watered down bloody mary.…
Proposed theme park a boon for Frisco’s already strong housing market
“It’s not going to make everybody happy. Steve Jobs said if you want to please everybody,…
Lisa Marie Presley hospitalized, mother Priscilla says
The 54-year-old singer and daughter of Elvis Presley was reportedly given CPR before being rushed to…
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo begins with the Chisolm Challenge — and an arena full of smiles
“When she gets on the horse, everything else just goes away and that smile comes back…
How North Texas farm is dealing with growing demand for eggs
As egg prices continue soaring at local grocery stores, some shoppers are considering farm-fresh eggs as…
Tax season officially begins Jan. 23, IRS says
Americans get an extra three days to file this year, but you can still take steps…
US kindergarten vaccination rate dropped again, data shows
A CDC study found vaccination rates against diseases like measles dropped again in the 2021-2022 school…
Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole
The famous scene from “A Christmas Story” in which a character got his tongue stuck to…
No, Congress did not defund 87,000 IRS agents
One of President Biden’s signature laws – the Inflation Reduction Act, which passed in August of…
Texas House speaker addresses prospects of anti-LGBTQ bills, gun legislation and casinos
At the start of his second term leading the lower chamber, Dade Phelan talked to reporters…
North Texas congressman, former NFL linebacker Colin Allred recognizes Damar Hamlin on House floor
“Damar’s perseverance has inspired millions, and once again highlighted the generosity and fundamental goodness of the…
Garland appoints special counsel to investigate Biden docs
Biden told reporters at the White House that he was “cooperating fully and completely” with a…
Valuable winning lottery ticket could be in your coat pocket
People nearly always show up to claim the biggest lottery prizes, but million-dollar payoffs have been…
Off-duty Fort Worth detective arrested, accused of driving while intoxicated
Forth Worth police say the seven-year detective was arrested Thursday by Benbrook officers. FORT WORTH, Texas…
No, there is not a national ban on gas stoves in the U.S.
Some U.S. cities have banned natural gas hookups on new construction, but there is no federal…
Head to the rodeo, the zoo or a comedy show: Here’s 15 things to do in DFW this weekend
Gear up for the 125th annual Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo at Dickies Arena. DALLAS…
Dallas Wings announces 2023 coaching staff; WNBA season opens in May
The Dallas Wings will open their 2023 season against the Atlanta Dream on May 20 at…
Navy veteran held for months in Russia is released
Another American that had been imprisoned in Russia for months has been freed. WASHINGTON — Russia…
Universal Studios park in Frisco: How will traffic flow in and out of the proposed new family attraction?
“We’re not used to amusement parks. We’re used to houses and Costcos and H-E-Bs,” said Colin…
Yes, egg prices have increased due to bird flu and inflation
In the week leading up to Christmas, the average price for eggs was 267% higher than…
20-year-old killed in Richardson shooting, police say
Police arrested two suspects, 20-year-old Raymundo Gutierrez and 21-year-old Lisset Palacios, the release said. RICHARDSON, Texas…
‘Sixteen Candles’ star Carole Cook dies days shy of 99th birthday
While many will remember Cook as Grandma Helen in “Sixteen Candles,” she also was one of…
Idaho stabbing suspect to face preliminary hearing in June
The 28-year-old Washington State University graduate student is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and…
Bright green comet to make once-in-a-lifetime trip past Earth
This newly discovered “icy visitor” is headed to a night sky near you. A newly discovered…
Brothers sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for alleged scams using dating sites, officials say
According to court documents, the Orjis and their co-defendants preyed on elderly victims, many of whom…
Missing California boy’s mother: “Our hands slipped”
“Yesterday I got to the point where I think I ran out of tears,” Lindsey Doan…
Wednesday’s massive airline outage caused by “damaged database,” FAA says
The world’s largest aircraft fleet was grounded for hours, and the cascading chaos delayed or canceled…
XBB.1.5 COVID-19 subvariant: 4 Fast Facts
The latest strain of COVID-19 has become the most dominant in the Northeastern U.S. in the…
New Barbie doll includes huge milestone
The new doll’s fingers and thumbs are connected, eliminating a frequent complaint that Barbie’s hands get…
A year later, Texas synagogue hostages cope, carry on
A rabbi and three others survived a hostage standoff at their synagogue. Their trauma did not…
REWIND: The 30-year project for a 2-mile Dallas highway
Despite stretching just 1.7 miles from Stemmons Fwy to North Central Expy, it took a grand…
Georgia officer jumps into action to help save neighbor’s baby who had stopped breathing
Cpl. Lindsey Meador was off-duty at his home when his neighbor frantically began knocking on his…
Team captain defends Rockwall-Heath football coach over workouts after reported illnesses, hospitalization
Rockwall-Heath head football coach John Harrell was placed on leave amid an investigation into the student…
Inflation falling, especially for essential goods
Consumers have in recent months shifted much of their spending away from physical goods and instead…
Two charged in connection to Frisco purse-snatchings at Target, H-E-B stores
One of the suspects was captured following a chase in Dallas County earlier this week. FRISCO,…
Watch: Fireball shoots across the Texas night sky on Tuesday
Dash cam footage captured the moment a fireball could be seen flying across the night sky…
Tennis star Naomi Osaka announces she’s pregnant: ‘Everyday is a new blessing’
Osaka recently confirmed she wouldn’t be playing in the Australian Open, which she won in 2019…
Reports: Second batch of classified documents found by Biden team
The revelation comes days after an attorney for the president said Biden’s lawyers had discovered classified…
Missing man last seen in Dallas found five days later
Police said the man was seen on Wildrose Drive on Jan. 7. He was reported found…
Original Juneteenth museum burns in overnight blaze
The building was home to the original Juneteenth Museum for close to 20 years and was…
Shopping around and negotiating bills might help you beat the high cost of medical care in DFW
Studies and a recent high-profile health care negotiation show North Texans are paying a premium for…
Did anybody win Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot?
Over the past few years, huge lottery jackpots have become more common as lottery officials have…
Why did the FAA ground all planes in the US Wednesday morning?
Longtime aviation insiders could not recall an outage of such magnitude caused by a technology breakdown.…
‘It didn’t give us no time’: Residents describe jumping from windows as fire rips through apartment building
Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the fire at Las Lomas Apartments. It destroyed…
15-year-old Christian placed in adoptive home after family sees Wednesday’s Child segment
When WFAA met Christian last March, he opened up about his painful time in foster care.…
US CBP opens new temporary processing facility in El Paso following President Biden’s visit
The purpose of the facility is to “safely and expeditiously process individuals in U.S. Border Patrol…
Yes, studies have linked gas stoves to childhood asthma
A recent study found asthma cases in up to 650,000 children could have been caused by…
Golden Globes’ TV comeback draws near-record low audience
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s attempted comeback didn’t gain back viewers and instead may have lost…
Republicans push anti-abortion measures with new majority
The bills stand no chance in the Democratic-majority Senate, but Republicans said they were making good…
Mark Cuban to be questioned under oath on promotion of bankrupted crypto lender
Cuban was deposed as part of a class-action lawsuit accusing him of promoting a “Ponzi scheme”…
Jeff Beck, guitar god who influenced generations, dies at 78
The lead guitarist of Aerosmith once described Beck as “the best guitar player on the planet.”…
A Universal Studios theme park is coming to North Texas
The park will be a kids-themed park with immersive experiences and rides involving Universal movies, leaders…
Here’s what the new Community Park Complex at Fair Park could look like
The space will be WiFi-accessible and include a full-scale outdoor performance stage, a dog park, outdoor…
Damar Hamlin released from Buffalo General Hospital
According to the MD at Kaleida Health, the series of tests are completed and they are…
FAA: Flights can resume after nationwide grounding, system outage
It’s unclear what happened to the system or when it will be restored. WASHINGTON — A…
North Texas congressman introduces articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary
Republican Rep. Pat Fallon says he wants to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas due to his…
Court could toss Boston marathon bomber’s death sentence
The Justice Department has continued to uphold Tsarnaev’s sentence even after Attorney General Merrick Garland in…
A flowery pianist, Eddie’s brevity and other Globes moments
Eddie Murphy’s acceptance speech for the lifetime achievement prize took just two minutes, shorter than many…
FAA ground stop: Check your DFW, Love Field flight status
A critical system outage forced the Federal Aviation Administration to order a stop on all domestic…
Did anybody win the $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot?
With players facing tough odds, it’ll be no surprise if the jackpot keeps rolling. After a…
‘Don’t go, Bob’: Man survives sudden cardiac arrest in Dallas church
A pulmonologist sitting just feet away used CPR and an AED to revive Bob Richardson. But…
‘Tough conversation’ ahead on Uvalde, Speaker Dade Phelan challenges GOP as Texas Legislature opens
With billions of surplus dollars to spend, policy flashpoints begin to surface in the 88th Texas…
Biden ‘surprised’ government records found at old office
Biden says he doesn’t know what’s in the documents, adding his lawyers have suggested he not…
At rehabbed Globes, Yeoh, Spielberg and ‘White Lotus’ win
Reaction to the Globe nominations last month was muted, with few stars publicly celebrating. But only…
Fort Worth council members vote unanimously to rename Hillside Recreation Center after Atatiana Jefferson
The proposal to change the name of a Fort Worth rec center has been in the…
Golden Globes fashion: Stars return for soggy carpet
From Heidi Klum’s sparkling, feathery dress to Billy Porter’s crimson tuxedo gown, the stars showed up…
Tarrant County COVID numbers increase, county officials again recommend booster shot
According to county data about 1.4 million people in Tarrant got their first vaccine. But just…
Golden Globe Winners: Full list amid show’s TV return
Several of the past year’s biggest box-office hits are in the mix for top awards at…
Roaches, rodents and mold: Fort Worth City Council to vote on regulating homes for elderly, disabled residents
Fort Worth police estimate the city has around 150 boarding homes, but there’s currently no system…
Capitol riot trial starts for Arkansas man with feet on Pelosi’s desk
Richard “Bigo” Barnett invaded Pelosi’s office and posed for a photo that became one of the…
Rockwall-Heath head football coach placed on leave after parents report student illnesses, hospitalizations
The school said that parents reported their students needing medical attention and/or hospitalization during the team’s…
Police dig through trash for clues in Massachusetts woman’s disappearance after husband arrested
Ana Walshe, a mother of three, was last seen on New Year’s Day at her home…
Egg prices send grocery shoppers into sticker shock
A bird flu outbreak combined with soaring feed, fuel and labor costs has led to U.S.…
Yes, 26 states are increasing their minimum wages this year
The federal minimum wage isn’t changing and remains $7.25 an hour. After a year of consistently…
No, the IRS is not hiring 87,000 new agents to increase middle-class audits
The majority of IRS hires would fill positions of people leaving the agency over the next…
Texas universities propose two-year tuition freeze in exchange for nearly $1 billion in additional state funding
The university systems are seeking the money to fund instruction, university operations and employee health insurance…
Suspect fatally shot in Sanger during ‘struggle’ with Denton Co. deputy, says sheriff’s office
Sanger police called on the sheriff’s office and other local police to help with a welfare…
Chicago-based restaurant Portillo’s announces grand opening date for North Texas
The 7,900-square-foot restaurant will feature seating for more than 260 guests and a double lane drive-thru.…
Suspect crashes stolen vehicle after string of crimes in DFW, sheriff’s department says
The suspect, later identified as 31-year-old Tyler Charles Payne, is currently receiving care at a local…