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3 fire departments respond to Smith County house fire

Smith County dispatchers confirm three fire departments are working to put out a house fire in Troup.

Whitehouse, Troup and Arp firefighters are at a home in the 200 block of West Melton near Powell Street in Troup.
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Small Fla. town wonders who the Powerball winner is

Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million — the highest Powerball jackpot in history.

But it wasn't Matthew Bogel. On Sunday, he loaded groceries into his car after shopping at the Publix. He shook his head when asked about the jackpot.
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Tornadoes tear through Kansas, Oklahoma and Iowa

Tornadoes touched down in three states on Sunday, ripping roofs off homes and turning trees to matchsticks, as severe weather swept the region.

A large "violent and extremely dangerous" tornado was spotted on the southwest side of Wichita, Kansas, moving northeast at about 30 miles per hour, the National Weather Service said.
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2 FBI agents die in hostage rescue training exercise

Two FBI special agents were killed Friday during a training exercise off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia, the bureau said in a statement released Sunday. More>>

One dead in 18-wheeler, motorcycle accident

According to DPS one person is dead following an accident involving an 18 wheeler and a motorcycle. More>>

Is it safe living by a fertilizer plant?

Placing his sandwich on the plastic plate and wiping his mouth with a napkin, Elkhart Fire Chief Jim Bob Parker laid out the plan should the Eldorado Agriculture Plant explode.
"If it catches fire, we are going to evacuate. That is our plan," Parker, also the Elkhart State Bank president, said.

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Police gunfire kills Hofstra University student

A Hofstra University student who died during a confrontation between a home invasion suspect and authorities was killed by police gunfire, a Nassau County, New York, police spokeswoman said Saturday. More>>

Have new controversies affected Obama's popularity?

President Barack Obama comes out of what was arguably the worst week of his presidency with his approval rating holding steady, according to a new national poll. More>>

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida

The single winning ticket in Saturday night's Powerball drawing worth an estimated $590 million was sold at a Zephyrhills Publix in Florida. More>>

UPDATE: Tyler pedestrian hit by car dies of injuries

Tyler police have confirmed the pedestrian hit by a car last night has died. He has been identified as 58-year-old Joel Thompson, from Tyler. More>>

Disaster training for Smith County first responders

Large-scale disasters can happen anywhere, that's why first responders from all over Smith County took part in a simulation Saturday that could better prepare them to keep you safe for things like tornadoes, plane crashes and so much more. More>>

Winning numbers for largest Powerball jackpot are ...

The winning numbers for the largest multistate Powerball jackpot are: 22, 10,13,14, 52 and the Powerball number is 11.

Saturday's jackpot is a record $600 million. It marks the largest in Powerball history, surpassing a $587.6 million jackpot split by winners in Arizona and Missouri in November.
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Did Obama administration know about IRS targeting?

There were new questions Saturday night concerning if anyone in the White House was aware of the IRS' targeting of conservative groups.

Inspector General Russell George said he informed a deputy at the Treasury Department in June of 2012 about the probe into the IRS.
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No Hungry Children Festival fundraiser brings large crowds

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The goal to feed hundreds of children will be met thanks to money raised for the "No Hungry Children Festival" held Saturday at Bergfeld Park. More>>

Lighten Up East Texas weight loss challenge ends

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Losing weight can be a challenge, and months after the Fit City challenge, Lighten Up East Texas kicked off. Participants came together Saturday for the big conclusion More>>

Oxbow wins Preakness Stakes

Oxbow, a longshot ridden by Gary Stevens, won the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday.

The winner, which had 15-1 odds, led from wire-to-wire at Pimlico Race Course in Maryland.
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Texas tornado survivors start to return home

Residents of a North Texas town ravaged by a deadly tornado are starting to return to home for the first time since the midweek storm.

The process is slow because several hundred people showed up early Saturday to register at a Granbury church. The registration is required to return to the neighborhood.
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50 injured after car plows into parade-goers in Virginia

As many as 50 people were injured Saturday afternoon after a car plowed into parade-goers in Damascus, Virginia, a police dispatcher told CNN. More>>

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