‘God truly did spare them’: Divers rescued near Matagorda in ‘miracle’ at sea

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Kim and Nathan Maker, from Edmond, Oklahoma, went missing during a storm while scuba diving off the Texas coast on July 24. MATAGORDA, Texas — We’re learning more about a couple rescued after nearly 40 hours lost at sea before being rescued by U.S. Coast Guard crews near Matagorda, Texas.  Kim and Nathan Maker were … Read more

Couple found alive near Matagorda after 38 hours lost at sea

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The search started when Sector Corpus Christi watchstanders were alerted that 2 divers were last seen surfacing in unfavorable weather conditions 15 miles offshore. MATAGORDA, Texas — U.S. Coast Guard crews rescued two divers reported missing Wednesday near Matagorda, Texas.  During an extensive search involving boats, helicopters and a plane, the crew in the HC-144 … Read more

Edna O’Brien, Irish literary giant who wrote ‘The Country Girls,’ dies at 93

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NEW YORK – Edna O’Brien, Ireland’s literary pride and outlaw who scandalized her native land with her debut novel “The Country Girls” before gaining international acclaim as a storyteller and iconoclast that found her welcomed everywhere from Dublin to the White House, has died. She was 93. O’Brien died Saturday after a long illness, according … Read more

2024 Olympics: Will Beacon be in Paris with the U.S. gymnastics team?

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Beacon, the 4-year-old golden retriever therapy dog, went viral for being the “Goodest Boy” at the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials. PARIS, France — On the heels of the Opening Ceremony, many are wondering if one of the fan favorites from the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials has joined the team in Paris. Beacon, the 4-year-old golden … Read more