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Trump administration to ‘aggressively revoke’ visas for some Chinese students
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the Trump administration will “aggressively revoke” visas for a segment of Chinese students. Chinese foreign nationals studying “critical fields” or with ties to the Chinese Communist Party will be among the students targeted for removal, the top US diplomat said. “Under President Trump’s leadership, the US State…
Read MoreWeather explainer: What is a landspout funnel cloud
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Earlier on Wednesday, many of our KXAN viewers sent us pictures and videos asking about a cloud that looked a little suspicious, especially with severe weather looming in the Central Texas area. The photos and reports were sent in from viewers in parts of Williamson County on what may have looked like…
Read MoreAnd Just Like That’s Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis Address Che Diaz’s Absence in Season 3
And just like that, Miranda Hobbes has a new beginning. While fans couldn’t help but wonder what the departure of Che Diaz (played by Sara Ramírez) from And Just Like That would mean for the HBO Max comedy’s third season, Cynthia Nixon hinted that Miranda and Che’s breakup would kick off a less turbulent era…
Read MoreGallery: Storms downpour rain, hail across Central Texas Wednesday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Storms dumped rain and hail across the Central Texas area Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire Austin metro counties and all of the Hill Country as storms develop. KXAN viewers sent in photos and videos of heavy rain and hail in their area. Hail…
Read MoreAfter tot’s scary brush with an e-bike, NYC must rethink its bike lanes
A Brooklyn toddler’s near-catastrophic brush with an e-bike over the weekend proves that a major revamp of New York City’s bike lanes is long overdue. In South Williamsburg on Sunday, a 3-year-old girl was injured when she exited a parked vehicle and dashed into the bike lane, directly in the path of a barreling e-bike.…
Read MoreWizards Welcome: The Best Harry Potter Jewelry Is Hiding at Alex and Ani
The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Of all the franchises out there, Harry Potter is arguably one of the most popular. Between a long-running stage production, an expansion of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the brand-new Epic Universe theme park, and…
Read MorePolice searching for man involved in hit-and-run at Fredericksburg Whataburger
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas (KXAN)– The Fredericksburg Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify a man who police said was involved in a hit-and-run in April. A social media post from Fredericksburg Police said at around 5 p.m. on April 18, the incident occurred in the Whataburger parking lot located at 1301 East Main Street.…
Read MoreKourtney Kardashian’s Underwater Pic of Baby Rocky Is Making a Splash
Kourtney Kardashian is taking a dip with son Rocky Barker. The Kardashians star recently gave a peek into how she and husband Travis Barker spent their Memorial Day weekend alongside their 18-month-old, as well as other friends and family. In a carousel of pics shared to Instagram May 28, Kourtney showcased the group’s intimate, tropical…
Read MoreHow Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Are Helping Their Son James With Acting Career
“One of them definitely is not, she says, right now,” the Ferris Bueller’s Day Off star told E! News last month about his daughters pursuing acting, “but I don’t think so.” Meanwhile, Matthew and James have already shared the screen, appearing together in a February episode of the CBS series Elsbeth. “It was great. We…
Read MoreWhat are the chances Texas makes it to Omaha? Pretty high, history suggests
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Texas begins the postseason Friday at home against Houston Christian as the top seed in the Austin regional, the numbers are on the Longhorns’ side getting through to the Men’s College World Series. Baseball is a strange game, however, so it’s never a sure thing. History tells a story that, more…
Read More'She started crawling': St. Augustine clinic helps children with movement disorder at no charge
AUSTIN (KXAN) – When Ariya Stein was born, a doctor told her mom, Lilly, that she would likely never crawl or take steps. Ariya, who’s is three, has a diagnosis of spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and dystonia – both movement disorders. “She cannot sit unassisted; she cannot walk like a regular toddler can; [and] she…
Read MoreJocelyn's Law fails to earn enough votes in Texas House
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Senate Joint Resolution 1 — a proposed constitutional amendment to prevent bail for those not lawfully in the country accused of certain crimes — fell 13 votes shy of the 100 votes needed to pass the Texas House. Known as ‘Jocelyn’s Law’, after 12-year-old Houston girl Jocelyn Nungaray was allegedly killed by…
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