Kenny Baker, Star Wars' R2-D2, Dies At 81
Kenny Baker, the 3'8" British actor who manned the insides of R2-D2 in the "Star Wars" movies, died on Saturday, after a long illness.
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Kenny Baker, the 3'8" British actor who manned the insides of R2-D2 in the "Star Wars" movies, died on Saturday, after a long illness.
Rihanna's work work work work work work is being honored at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. MTV announced Thursday that the pop star will earn the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the August 28 show.
Kevin Hart is used to entertaining audiences with his jokes. Now, he's hoping to do so with his rhymes. The comedian has signed a deal to release an album under his rapper alter-ego, Chocolate Droppa, this fall.
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Hulu is dropping the free TV episodes that it was initially known for as it works on an online television service to rival cable TV.
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Firefighters faced heavy flames as they arrived at the home on Wilbarger Street.
Cindy Clemishire and her father alleged the church downplayed the abuse she suffered as a child.
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The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
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A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller (R) discusses his re-election campaign and reacts to Gov. Abbott's decision to endorse his challenger.
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
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Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
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Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
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Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
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Victor Wembanyama had 29 points and 11 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame rookie No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg's fourth consecutive 30-point game in a 135-123 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
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A quaint home in Grapevine is drawing big attention, not for its renovations or location, but for its former occupant.
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A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
