John Pilger, Australia-born journalist and filmmaker known for covering Cambodia, dies at 84

LONDON – John Pilger, an Australia-born journalist and documentary filmmaker known for his coverage of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, has died, his family said Sunday. He was 84. A statement from his family, posted on X, formerly Twitter, said Pilger died on Saturday in London. “His journalism and documentaries were celebrated around the world, … Read more

‘Like the Jason Landry missing case’ | Texas mom looking for answers after son missing for nearly 2 months

The mother of a Sugar Land man who has been missing since November is asking for help finding her son Justin Urrutia. SUGAR LAND, Texas — “Christmas was not fun.” That’s coming from a Houston-area mom who has been looking for her son since November.  Vicki Urrutia said this was the first Christmas she’s ever … Read more

Powerball ticket sold in Houston area worth $2 million | Jackpot continues to grow

Powerball hasn’t seen a jackpot winner since Oct. 11, when a single ticket in California took home a $1.76 billion prize. KATY, Texas — Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in the Tomball area for Saturday night’s drawing is waking up very happy after winning a $2 million prize. The winning numbers for Saturday’s jackpot … Read more

Powerful Pacific swell brings threat of more dangerous surf to California

The National Weather Service warns that another round of extremely dangerous surf conditions would return Saturday. VENTURA, Calif. — Bulldozers built giant sand berms Friday to protect beachfront homes in one of California’s coastal cities hit hard this week by extraordinary waves generated by powerful swells from Pacific storms. Dozens of people watched construction of the … Read more