Congressman Dan Crenshaw tells FOX 26, 'The cartels need to know they have pissed us off'

A year has passed since Houston-area Congressman and former Navy Seal Dan Crenshaw took the helm of a special House task force aimed at countering immensely powerful and increasingly lethal Mexican drug cartels.

FBI warns of Mexican cartels targeting Americans in timeshare fraud schemes

The FBI is warning of a spike in scams targeting timeshare owners and that a large portion of these schemes are being perpetrated by Mexican drug cartels.

FBI warns of Mexican cartels targeting Americans in timeshare fraud schemes

The schemes entail criminals targeting part-time property owners, often older Americans, and convincing them to hand over large sums of cash under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

Man killed after getting electrocuted in seaside resort jacuzzi

An El Paso, Texas, man vacationing at a private resort in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, has died after getting electrocuted in a jacuzzi on Tuesday, according to reports.

Chiquita ordered to pay families victimized in Colombia Civil War

A Florida jury has ordered Chiquita Brands International to pay $38.3 million to 16 families of people killed by Colombian paramilitaries, marking the first time the company has been held liable in U.S. courts for funding the violent group to protect its operations.

'Miss AI' pageant features fake beauty queens

Models created using generative artificial intelligence are competing in the “Miss AI" pageant this month.

4,000 residents flee town in southern Mexico after armed gangs start shooting, burn homes

Over 4,000 residents of Tila, a town 462 miles southeast of Mexico City, fled after armed gangs attacked and burned homes, marking the largest mass displacement in Chiapas since 1997, with many residents trapped in their homes for days before being rescued by federal forces.

Tokyo developing dating app to encourage marriage and childbirth

Tokyo officials are developing a dating app to promote marriage and childbirth as both have been in serious decline over the years in Japanese society.

Python swallows woman whole in Indonesia

A missing woman was found eaten alive by a massive python after locals cut her body out of the snake in Indonesia.

Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but warns Russia could arm Western foes

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - President  Vladimir Putin said Friday that he sees no current threat to Russia's sovereignty that would warrant the use of nuclear weapons but again warned that Moscow could send arms to countries or groups to strike Western targets.  Speaking at the  St. Petersburg International Economic Forum , Putin said use of nuclear weapons is only possible in "exceptional cases" and that he does not believe "such a case has arisen." The Russian leader has repeatedly raised the specter of a nuclear attack since he sent troops into Ukraine in 2022. 

Preserving memories of WWII veterans
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It's been 80 years since Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France during World War II and the National World War II Museum in New Orleans is helping preserve the memories of those who served during the war. FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats reports on how they're using AI to keep their stories and voices alive.

D-Day: WWII paratrooper speaks on his journey
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The world is marking 80 years since the World War II battle known as D-Day with more than 11,000 planes, 4,000 ships, and 100,000 troops. A 97-year-old paratrooper from Florida, Hector Hita was invited to a special commemoration in France and FOX's Mark Wilson with our sister station in Tampa spoke with Hita about his journey.

D-Day's 80th anniversary, Biden speaks in France
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President Biden spoke in France Thursday morning to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the day that helped turn the tide in World War II, costing thousands of lives. As a sign of gratitude, France presented a lit candle to the US and FOX's Chelsea Torres tells us more about what the 'flame of liberty' is.

Origin of modern horses linked to 4,200-year-old lineage, researchers find

Scientists have traced the ancestry of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago, featuring a genetic mutation that made them easier to ride, and quickly became dominant across Eurasia, indicating rapid domestication and spread by humans.

Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers

IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.

WHO confirms 1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2

The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.

D-Day veterans return to Normandy for 80th anniversary, share memories and messages for future generations

World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler’s defeat.