4 dead after helicopter crash in Houston
A helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston Sunday night, killing four people on board, including a child, fire officials said.
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A helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston Sunday night, killing four people on board, including a child, fire officials said.
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The pipeline fire that started Monday morning in the Houston area is out after burning for 80 hours.
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Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents in Deer Park, near the fire. The fire has been burning since Monday.
A pipeline fire that forced hundreds of people to flee their homes in the Houston suburbs burned for a third day on Wednesday.
A Deer Park spokesperson said four people were injured, but provided no details about the seriousness of the injuries. One firefighter sustained minor injuries.
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Jackson Lee represented the 18th Congressional District.
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The heat index will be in the triple digits for Saturday.
Argentina and Jordan will face off in the final match of the group stage on Saturday night.
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Authorities say the suspect was arrested after investigators from multiple agencies spent months tracking him across state lines.
Fans gather at the Visit Jordan Experience for food, music, and community ahead of Saturday's match.
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Argentina and Jordan will face off in the final match of the group stage on Saturday night.
A beloved neighborhood institution prepares for its final service as staff and customers reflect on decades of community.
Authorities say the suspect was arrested after investigators from multiple agencies spent months tracking him across state lines.
Fans gather at the Visit Jordan Experience for food, music, and community ahead of Saturday's match.
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Argentina and Jordan will face off in the final match of the group stage on Saturday night.
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Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
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