ATLANTA (AP) — Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday.England’s all-time leading scorer evened the contest with a header after Brian Cipenga had given Congo a surprising halftime lead. ...
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LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states may bar transgender athletes from competing on girls’ teams in public school sports, a decision that community advocates in Laredo say is generating concern and renewed calls for understanding.LGBTQ+ advocates say the ruling carri...
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM/Gray News) - A family in Mississippi is seeking answers after a 19-year-old died on a trip to Florida days after graduating from high school.On May 15, Shannon Tanner graduated from Columbia Academy. His family says he was known to light up a room and talk to anyone who woul...
PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — Two men are accused of tying up a man in a wheelchair and leaving him outside in extreme Phoenix heat, where he later died.Phoenix police were called Thursday night to an area near a canal. When officers arrived, they found 33-year-old Aaron Goodyke dead in a wheelchair...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo man was charged with two counts of deadly conduct by shooting a firearm after investigators linked him to a May shooting that damaged a home and a vehicle.Laredo police officers responded to a deadly conduct report at about 7:30 a.m. on May 10 in the 100 block of Ce...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Gray News) - A New Mexico zoo is highlighting one of its siamangs, named Eve, after she took in a baby robin that found its way into her habitat. ABQ BioPark shared the cute video last month of the two interacting. Megan Agena, a member of the zoo’s primate care team, said Eve’...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A German Shepherd mix named Pinta is available for adoption at Laredo Animal Care Services (LACS), along with her little brother, Pinto.Deidra Hernandez, a shelter representative, described Pinta as shy but friendly, saying the dog needs some time to open up. She said Pinta ...
(Gray News) - An 18-month-old baby in New York died after choking on a popcorn kernel while his mother was drinking in another room, according to multiple reports.The toddler, Luke Russell Jr., was found dead after his 3-year-old sister eventually alerted their mother, Olivia Bithorn, that someth...
WEBB COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County investigators arrested a male juvenile on an aggravated sexual assault of a child charge.Investigators from the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) arrested the juvenile on July 1.The investigation began in mid-June after inve...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library is hosting a free book bedazzling workshop for adults Tuesday evening, July 1.The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is open to adults.Participants can decorate and personalize book covers using rhinestones, glitter and other embell...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16.Two women and one man were found unconscious on streets near the iconi...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - U.S. Border Patrol agents and law enforcement partners dismantled a human smuggling hub operating out of a residential neighborhood in Laredo.Agents found seven people who had entered the country illegally inside the house, exposing what authorities described as a criminal s...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A former Laredo middle school teacher convicted of sexually abusing one of her students is now in the hands of the jury — as deliberations get underway to decide how long she will spend behind bars.Adriana Rullan was convicted on all three counts: continuous sexual abuse of ...
NEW YORK, NY. (KGNS) - Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building to display a banner for the public.The pair climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and displayed a banner reading, “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world will know peace,” before beginni...
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/Gray News) - The FBI has joined the search for a missing 4-year-old South Carolina girl.Authorities said Javeayah Kemauni Harris was last seen Tuesday night in Aiken County. She was wearing pink Minnie Mouse pajamas and Crocs.The 4-year-old is about 3 feet 6 inches tall, weighs ...
ATLANTA (AP) — Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday.England’s all-time leading scorer evened the contest with a header after Brian Cipenga had given Congo a surprising halftime lead. ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about “the power of love” at midday Wednesday, before descending, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.Dressed in black and wearing masks — but not tethers, it appeared — the ...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A former Laredo middle school teacher was sentenced today to more than three decades in prison for sexually abusing one of her students.A Webb County jury handed Adriana Rullan 33 years in prison on the most serious charge — continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than 14...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - United Independent School District has announced the promotion of Roxanne Villagomez as the new principal of Octavio Salinas Elementary School.Villagomez joined UISD in 2018 and most recently served as assistant principal at Octavio Salinas Elementary. She brings more than 1...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) — A 9-month-old baby in Alabama died after being left home alone for eight hours, officials said.The baby’s mother, 29-year-old Ja’keisa Knox, is facing a felony child abuse charge.According to investigators, Knox called 911 around 4 p.m. Tuesday after returning ...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup. On seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage.Not anymore.Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within a nine-minute span in the first half and M...
McARTHUR, Ohio (WOIO/WSAZ) — The 16 children found living in “deplorable” conditions inside an Ohio home are part of the same family, officials said Wednesday.Authorities arrested four adults Tuesday on felony child endangerment charges after finding the children in a rural southern Ohio home. So...
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, your doctor orders a long list of routine tests — what matters most now and what can wait. Plus, cooking for one: simple ways to keep real nutrition on your plate when meals start to feel like a chore. Then, why a cholesterol pill isn’t a free pas...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - What if a one-night sleepover with a pet could become an every night sleepover?Luckily, the Laredo Animal Care Services is inviting the public to be a part of their Pajamas & Paws Sleepover Program. It gives the public the chance to bring home a dog or a cat for a night or e...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo Animal Care Services (LACS) is offering free microchipping to the first 50 customers who walk in on Wednesday, July 1, in recognition of National Identify Your Pet Day.The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at the agency’s location at 5202 Maher Ave. The offer is open to ...
(InvestigateTV) — Hiring a moving company requires more than a quick online search, according to the Better Business Bureau, which is urging consumers to verify credentials, get agreements in writing and document their belongings before moving day.Josh Planos, vice president of marketing and comm...
(Aging Untold) — Harry Jenkins lives on a sprawling 199-acre cattle farm in Vale, North Carolina, about an hour north of Charlotte. When he isn’t tending to his cattle, he’s tending to the train station — one inside his home. Jenkins negotiated the space with his wife when they built the house in...
(Gray News) — Victor Willis, the lead singer of Village People, has died at 74.His wife announced his death in a Facebook post on his official page.“It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, Victor Willis. Victor passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as a result o...
(Aging Untold) — Statins are the most effective lipid-lowering medications for most people with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association, but a cardiologist says the drugs are not a substitute for healthy habits. “If someone comes to me and says, ‘Doc, give me this statin so ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ANF/Gray News) – Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell’s 71-year-old mother was found dead at a home in Atlanta Tuesday. Police were called to respond to a home in Buckhead about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday for a wellness check. When they arrived, officers found Nateal Campbell dead...
RALEIGH, N.C. (Gray News) - Mt. Olive Pickles has pulled out of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., after North Carolina’s booth included a Confederate flag display.The booth was run by private sponsors and was not organized by the state.“This flag does not represent the North Caro...
(Aging Untold) — Annual checkups can quickly spiral into a long list of labs, screenings and scans — and even with insurance, the costs can catch you off guard. Learn how to cut through the noise, ask the right questions and walk into your next appointment as a prepared, empowered participant rat...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - It will be another warm one for South Texas. High temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s for all of South Texas. Heat index will be around 100-105°F. Winds will be out of the southeast around 10 to 20 MPH.A warm night will be expected for South Texas. Overnight lows will...
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - Firefighters in Las Vegas helped save an unresponsive baby who was born in a flood control tunnel.Las Vegas firefighters descended into a flood control channel June 17 to respond to a report of a woman in labor. The newborn was unresponsive with the umbilical cord and...
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Officials say 16 children were rescued from “deplorable” conditions in an Ohio home, and four adults are facing charges.The Vinton County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation executed a search warrant Tuesday morning at a home in Hamden...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo native Marco Raya of the Minnesota Twins was in Houston, coming out of the bullpen for the second outing of his major-league career.Raya entered the game at Daikin Park in the bottom of the seventh inning, surrendering a base hit to Yordan Alvarez before recording a f...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican fans used a chant considered homophobic in the first half of the match against Ecuador on Tuesday night in the World Cup round of 32 match.The chant, a one-word slur that means male prostitute in Spanish, usually occurs when the opposing goalkeeper is taking a goal kick...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - On the last Friday of every month, Miguel Rangel can be found at the corner of Del Mar and McPherson dressed in purple, holding a sign with a simple message.“You are not alone,” Rangel said.Rangel began volunteering in the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline movement in 2024 aft...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The match between Mexico and Ecuador for the round of 32 of the World Cup started one hour after the original scheduled time on Tuesday night due to a thunderstorm over the Mexico City Stadium area.It was the second match of the tournament affected by weather. A storm during th...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé and France are sizzling — and not just because of MetLife Stadium’s broiling conditions.Mbappé had his third two-goal game of this World Cup and set a career scoring record for the tournament’s knockout rounds, leading Les Bleus over Sweden 3-0 on Tuesda...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A new screwworm clearance certificate is now required to bring dogs and cats back into the United States.In addition to the standard CDC form that provides rabies vaccination certification and microchip information, pet owners must obtain the screwworm clearance document bef...
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