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January’s full moon, known as the “Wolf Moon,” will be visible through Saturday as the first full moon of 2026.
Here's when North Texans can get the best view.
Here's when North Texans can get the best view.
January’s full moon is called the ‘Wolf Moon.’ Here’s when to see it this weekend
January’s full moon, known as the “Wolf Moon,” will be visible through Saturday as the first full moon of 2026.
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January 4, 2026 at 2:00 AM
January’s full moon, known as the “Wolf Moon,” will be visible through Saturday as the first full moon of 2026.
Here's when North Texans can get the best view.
Here's when North Texans can get the best view.
Nearly 100 people gathered Saturday evening for a “No War With Venezuela” protest in downtown Dallas’ Main Street Garden Park.
The event comes mere hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife early Saturday.
The event comes mere hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife early Saturday.
‘No War With Venezuela’ protest begins in downtown Dallas after U.S. seizes Maduro
Nearly 100 people gathered at a “No War With Venezuela” protest in downtown Dallas' Main Street Garden Park on Saturday night.
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January 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Nearly 100 people gathered Saturday evening for a “No War With Venezuela” protest in downtown Dallas’ Main Street Garden Park.
The event comes mere hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife early Saturday.
The event comes mere hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife early Saturday.
SMU wanted to move to the ACC for opportunities exactly like Saturday.
In front of a packed crowd at Moody Coliseum, the Mustangs (12-2) pulled off their biggest win in four years, upsetting No. 12 North Carolina (13-2) 97-83 in their ACC opener.
In front of a packed crowd at Moody Coliseum, the Mustangs (12-2) pulled off their biggest win in four years, upsetting No. 12 North Carolina (13-2) 97-83 in their ACC opener.
SMU takes major step forward with momentum-building upset of No. 12 North Carolina
Boopie Miller and Corey Washington led the Mustangs to their first win over a ranked opponent since Feb. 9, 2022.
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January 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM
SMU wanted to move to the ACC for opportunities exactly like Saturday.
In front of a packed crowd at Moody Coliseum, the Mustangs (12-2) pulled off their biggest win in four years, upsetting No. 12 North Carolina (13-2) 97-83 in their ACC opener.
In front of a packed crowd at Moody Coliseum, the Mustangs (12-2) pulled off their biggest win in four years, upsetting No. 12 North Carolina (13-2) 97-83 in their ACC opener.
In Landman, Taylor Sheridan’s West Texas oil rig drama, Michelle Randolph plays Ainsley, the rather ditzy daughter of Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton). Some viewers have panned her character as a misogynistic caricature.
‘Landman’ star Michelle Randolph weighs in on ditzy blonde critiques
"She’s not dumb, she just has limited life experience," 'Landman' actress Michelle Randolph said of her character, Ainsley.
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January 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
In Landman, Taylor Sheridan’s West Texas oil rig drama, Michelle Randolph plays Ainsley, the rather ditzy daughter of Tommy (Billy Bob Thornton). Some viewers have panned her character as a misogynistic caricature.
North Texans can expect warm, dry conditions as we head into the first weekend of 2026. The region may get some thunderstorms in the middle of the week.
Warm weather continues as weekend rolls in. When will North Texans see rain?
North Texans can expect warm, dry conditions as we head into the first weekend of 2026.
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January 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
North Texans can expect warm, dry conditions as we head into the first weekend of 2026. The region may get some thunderstorms in the middle of the week.
After months of growing military pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump ordered a brazen operation into the South American country to capture its leader and whisk him to the United States, where his administration planned to put him on trial.
How the U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
Trump said U.S. forces had practiced their extraction on a replica building.
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January 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
After months of growing military pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump ordered a brazen operation into the South American country to capture its leader and whisk him to the United States, where his administration planned to put him on trial.
The Editorial Board writes:
President Donald Trump’s bold decision to use a targeted military strike to capture the illegitimate leader of Venezuela deserves support given the intolerable circumstances Nicolás Maduro has created for his own people.
President Donald Trump’s bold decision to use a targeted military strike to capture the illegitimate leader of Venezuela deserves support given the intolerable circumstances Nicolás Maduro has created for his own people.
Maduro had to be removed
Removing Maduro was the right step, but U.S. cannot run the nation.
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January 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Editorial Board writes:
President Donald Trump’s bold decision to use a targeted military strike to capture the illegitimate leader of Venezuela deserves support given the intolerable circumstances Nicolás Maduro has created for his own people.
President Donald Trump’s bold decision to use a targeted military strike to capture the illegitimate leader of Venezuela deserves support given the intolerable circumstances Nicolás Maduro has created for his own people.
Update: President Donald Trump insisted the U.S. government would run the country at least temporarily and was already doing so.
U.S. to run Venezuela, Trump says after attack and capture of Maduro
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured in an extraordinary nighttime operation.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Update: President Donald Trump insisted the U.S. government would run the country at least temporarily and was already doing so.
Dallas-based Match hired Stephen Myers in 2020, and he has scored major litigation victories for the technology giant in the five years since, including several disputes this year in which hundreds of millions of dollars were at risk.
How Stephen Myers has led Match Group through a string of high-stakes legal wins
He now manages a team of eight lawyers who handle litigation for the company’s 30 brands, including Match.com, Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid and Plenty of Fish.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Dallas-based Match hired Stephen Myers in 2020, and he has scored major litigation victories for the technology giant in the five years since, including several disputes this year in which hundreds of millions of dollars were at risk.
President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged dueling threats Friday as widening protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June.
Trump, top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
The protests, now in their sixth day, have become the biggest in Iran since 2022.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged dueling threats Friday as widening protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June.
The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country in an extraordinary nighttime operation.
U.S. President Donald Trump will be speaking soon.
U.S. President Donald Trump will be speaking soon.
Watch live: Trump speaks about US strike on Venezuela, capture of Maduro
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured in an extraordinary nighttime operation.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:29 PM
The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country in an extraordinary nighttime operation.
U.S. President Donald Trump will be speaking soon.
U.S. President Donald Trump will be speaking soon.
Zee Cannon, 25, known musically as “Zeethewizard,” was one of four people shot outside a Dallas club early Thursday morning.
What to know about Dallas rapper ‘Zeethewizard’ after shooting outside club on New Year’s
Here are five things to know about Cannon’s life and musical career following a shooting incident that critically injured him on New Year's Day.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Zee Cannon, 25, known musically as “Zeethewizard,” was one of four people shot outside a Dallas club early Thursday morning.
January’s full moon, known as the “Wolf Moon,” will be visible through Saturday as the first full moon of 2026.
January’s full moon is called the ‘Wolf Moon.’ Here’s when to see it this weekend
January’s full moon, known as the “Wolf Moon,” will be visible through Saturday as the first full moon of 2026.
www.dallasnews.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
January’s full moon, known as the “Wolf Moon,” will be visible through Saturday as the first full moon of 2026.
Following are some key facts about Nicolas Maduro, the Venezuelan president who President Donald Trump said had been captured by U.S. forces on Saturday.
Who is Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro?
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was taken into custody by U.S. forces on Saturday and flown out of the country. Here's what to know about the Maduro.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Following are some key facts about Nicolas Maduro, the Venezuelan president who President Donald Trump said had been captured by U.S. forces on Saturday.
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington.
US strikes Venezuela, says its captured Maduro and flown him out of the country
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country in an...
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January 3, 2026 at 2:11 PM
The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months of stepped-up pressure by Washington.
One woman and three dogs are dead after a fire broke out at a home on New Year’s Eve, the Fort Worth Fire Department said in a statement.
1 woman, 3 dogs dead after East Fort Worth house fire on New Year’s Eve
No further details about the cause of the fire were immediately available.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
One woman and three dogs are dead after a fire broke out at a home on New Year’s Eve, the Fort Worth Fire Department said in a statement.
A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico on Friday, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded.
Earthquake rattles southern, central Mexico, interrupting president’s briefing
The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 and its epicenter was near the town of San Marcos in the southern state of Guerrero, near the Pacific coast...
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January 3, 2026 at 3:00 AM
A strong earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico on Friday, interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first press briefing of the new year as seismic alarms sounded.
The holidays offered little downtime for Dallas County Democratic Party chief Kardal Coleman. His phone buzzed constantly as activists, donors and campaign operatives rushed to get an early read on the high-stakes Senate race in Texas.
Showtime for the ‘Lone Star Five’
The major contenders for Senate, three Republicans and two Democrats, bring starkly different styles and overlapping constituencies.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The holidays offered little downtime for Dallas County Democratic Party chief Kardal Coleman. His phone buzzed constantly as activists, donors and campaign operatives rushed to get an early read on the high-stakes Senate race in Texas.
A federal judge in Kentucky has dismissed Louisville’s proposed settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over police reforms after the department withdrew its support of the plan earlier this year.
Judge dismisses Louisville police reform proposal with the US Department of Justice
U.S. District Judge Benjamin Beaton wrote in a Dec. 31 ruling that “the responsibility to lead the Louisville Metro Police Department in compliance with...
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January 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM
A federal judge in Kentucky has dismissed Louisville’s proposed settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over police reforms after the department withdrew its support of the plan earlier this year.
The FBI said Friday it had disrupted a plot to attack a North Carolina grocery store and fast-food restaurant on New Year’s Eve, arresting a man who officials said was inspired by the Islamic State group and had pledged loyalty to the extremist militants.
FBI says it disrupted a potential New Year’s Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group
The FBI says it has disrupted a plot to attack a North Carolina grocery store on New Year’s Eve, arresting a man who officials said was inspired by the...
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January 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The FBI said Friday it had disrupted a plot to attack a North Carolina grocery store and fast-food restaurant on New Year’s Eve, arresting a man who officials said was inspired by the Islamic State group and had pledged loyalty to the extremist militants.
Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, announced on Friday its chief executive would step aside as the company grapples with financial strains associated with its 2024 acquisition of the iconic Dallas retailer.
CEO of Saks Global steps down as fate of downtown Neiman Marcus remains unclear
Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, has announced an executive leadership change ahead of an anticipated bankruptcy filing.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, announced on Friday its chief executive would step aside as the company grapples with financial strains associated with its 2024 acquisition of the iconic Dallas retailer.
Dallas is waiting for the Texas Department of Transportation to decide whether it can keep 30 decorative crosswalks, including rainbow-themed designs in Oak Lawn, Black Lives Matter murals in South Dallas, and artistic installations in Uptown, after the state ordered their removal.
Dallas says it’s still waiting to hear if rainbow crosswalks are legal
Dallas officials say they are still waiting to hear if 30 crosswalks in Oak Lawn, Uptown and South Dallas are legal. Here's where they are.
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January 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Dallas is waiting for the Texas Department of Transportation to decide whether it can keep 30 decorative crosswalks, including rainbow-themed designs in Oak Lawn, Black Lives Matter murals in South Dallas, and artistic installations in Uptown, after the state ordered their removal.
Long a source of conflict, campaign fakery is now faster, cheaper and harder to spot as AI spreads and truth struggles to catch up.
AI fakery: The new face of an old political gambit
Long a source of conflict, campaign fakery is now faster, cheaper and harder to spot as AI spreads and truth struggles to catch up.
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January 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Long a source of conflict, campaign fakery is now faster, cheaper and harder to spot as AI spreads and truth struggles to catch up.
Dallas County has sued the Trump administration, seeking to restore millions of dollars in public health grants that were cut last year, funding that other states and counties have recovered in similar lawsuits.
Dallas County sues Trump administration over public health funding cuts
Dallas County says the cuts wiped out funding for programs that extended beyond the pandemic, including immunization clinics for a variety of illnesses,...
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January 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Dallas County has sued the Trump administration, seeking to restore millions of dollars in public health grants that were cut last year, funding that other states and counties have recovered in similar lawsuits.
A 37-year-old man has been identified as one of the three victims in crashes on North Central Expressway on New Year’s Eve in Dallas.
One of three victims identified in North Central Expressway crashes this week
Two fatal crashes occurred minutes apart on New Year’s Eve.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
A 37-year-old man has been identified as one of the three victims in crashes on North Central Expressway on New Year’s Eve in Dallas.