New FAA rules allow flying over Taliban-held Afghanistan

The United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cut time and fuel consumption for East-West travel, though airlines remain hesitant.

Houston woman detained in Dubai returns home, she's known as the ‘Sassy Trucker’

Tierra Allen's ordeal began in April when she was detained after a heated exchange with a rental car agent. However, the criminal charges against her were dropped, and the travel ban was lifted, allowing her to return to the United States.

Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesian franchisee amid sexual harassment allegations

The Miss Universe Organization has cut its ties with its Indonesian franchisee and will cancel an upcoming pageant in Malaysia after contestants complained to police, accusing local organizers of sexual harassment.

China detains military group worker suspected of spying for CIA

The Ministry of State Security said in a statement that the worker had been providing military secrets to the CIA in exchange for large amounts of money.

Russia launches its first mission to moon in nearly 50 years

The launch from Russia’s spaceport in the Far East of the Luna-25 craft to the moon is Russia’s first since 1976 when it was part of the Soviet Union.

Houston woman detained in Dubai back home
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A Houston woman detained in Dubai is back on U.S. soil. She landed at Hobby Airport on Thursday and FOX 26 was there to capture the reunion months in the making. FOX 26 anchor Anthony Antoine has an update to the story we brought you first on FOX.

Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio shot, killed at campaign event

An Ecuadorian presidential candidate known for speaking up against corruption has been shot and killed at a political rally in the capital, an attack that comes amid a wave of startling violence in the South American country.

American nurse, daughter freed nearly 2 weeks after abduction in Haiti

A woman from New Hampshire who works for a nonprofit organization in Haiti and her young daughter have been freed nearly two weeks after they were kidnapped.

Houston woman who was detained in Dubai returning to US

A Houston woman who's been detained in Dubai for months is returning to the United States and her mother is overjoyed.

Houston woman stuck in Dubai returning home
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A Houston woman who's been detained in Dubai for months isn't any longer. FOX 26's Damali Keith first discussed this "Only on FOX" report last month, but she's at the airport with news the woman's family has been waiting to hear.

July 2023 was officially Earth's hottest month on record - by a wide margin

The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.

Houston woman detained in Dubai known as the ‘Sassy Trucker’ leaves after months long legal dispute

A Houston woman known online as the “Sassy Trucker" who had been stranded in Dubai for months over an altercation at a car rental agency left the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, an advocate for the woman said.