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US airlines are suing the Biden administration over a new rule to make certain fees easier to spot

US airlines are suing the Biden administration over a new rule to make certain fees easier to spot

U.S. airlines are trying to kill a new rule requiring them to disclose fees more quickly when consumers shop for flights.

Donald Trump's GOP allies show up in force as Michael Cohen takes the stand in hush money trial

Donald Trump's GOP allies show up in force as Michael Cohen takes the stand in hush money trial

As Donald Trump’s hush money trial reaches a pivotal moment the former president’s allies are out in force and serving as his voice to criticize the process and people while Trump himself is under a gag order.

Dr. Cyril Wecht, celebrity pathologist who argued more than 1 shooter killed JFK, dies at 93

Dr. Cyril Wecht, celebrity pathologist who argued more than 1 shooter killed JFK, dies at 93

Dr. Cyril Wecht has died at age 93 after spending much of his life pressing his view that more than one shooter was involved in President John Kennedy’s 1963 assassination.

Severe storms blitz the US South again after one of the most active tornado periods in history

Severe storms blitz the US South again after one of the most active tornado periods in history

More than 15 million people from Texas to Florida are under threat of severe storms and the potential for more tornadoes.

Campus protests over Israel-Hamas war scaled down during US commencement exercises

Campus protests over Israel-Hamas war scaled down during US commencement exercises

Protests over the Israel-Hamas war have spread across U.S. university and college campuses in recent weeks, leading to disruptions and arrests.

More US parents than ever have paid leave this Mother's Day - but most still don't

More US parents than ever have paid leave this Mother's Day - but most still don't

More working U.S. parents than ever are celebrating their first Mother’s Day with hard-fought access to paid time off to care for newborns.

Small pro-Palestinian protests held Saturday as college commencements are held

Small pro-Palestinian protests held Saturday as college commencements are held

Small pro-Palestinian protests are popping up sporadically as colleges and universities hold commencement services.

What's the history of 'outside agitators'? Here's what to know about the label and campus protests

What's the history of 'outside agitators'? Here's what to know about the label and campus protests

Many college and city leaders have blamed outside organizers for recent protests at universities around the country against U.S. support of Israel’s war in Gaza.

Red, yellow, green ... and white? Smarter vehicles could mean big changes for the traffic light

Red, yellow, green ... and white? Smarter vehicles could mean big changes for the traffic light

Smarter vehicles could mean some of the most dramatic changes for the traditional traffic signal since the yellow light was added more than a century ago.

Federal judge temporarily halts Biden plan to lower credit card late fees to $8

Federal judge temporarily halts Biden plan to lower credit card late fees to $8

A federal judge in Texas temporarily halted a plan by the Biden administration to lower late fees on credit cards to $8 that was slated to go into effect next week.

US dedicates $60 million to saving water along the Rio Grande as flows shrink and demands grow

US dedicates $60 million to saving water along the Rio Grande as flows shrink and demands grow

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland says the federal government will be spending $60 million on projects along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico and West Texas to make the river more resilient in the face of climate change and growing demands.

Ethics review finds probable cause that Rep. Troy Nehls misused campaign funds

Ethics review finds probable cause that Rep. Troy Nehls misused campaign funds

The independent office that reviews allegations against House members has found probable cause that Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas converted campaign funds to personal use.

Justice Kavanaugh says unpopular rulings can later become 'fabric of American constitutional law'

Justice Kavanaugh says unpopular rulings can later become 'fabric of American constitutional law'

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh says U_S_ history shows court decisions unpopular in their time later can become part of the “fabric of American constitutional law.”.

Oklahoma judge accused of shooting at his brother-in-law's home

Oklahoma judge accused of shooting at his brother-in-law's home

An Oklahoma judge is awaiting trial in Texas for allegedly shooting at parked vehicles and then rear-ending a woman in traffic.

Grupo Frontera's hybrid Mexican music went global. On a new album, their genre-melding has no limits

Grupo Frontera's hybrid Mexican music went global. On a new album, their genre-melding has no limits

A lot can happen in two years.

Trump is limited in what he can say about his court case. His GOP allies are showing up to help

Trump is limited in what he can say about his court case. His GOP allies are showing up to help

Former President Donald Trump is limited in what he can publicly say as his hush money trial is underway in New York.

Killing of an airman by Florida deputy is among cases of Black people being shot in their homes

Killing of an airman by Florida deputy is among cases of Black people being shot in their homes

The fatal shooting of a U.S. Air Force airman at his off-base apartment by a Florida sheriff’s deputy brings to mind other instances of Black people being killed by law enforcement in their own homes as they’re going about their day.

Colorado-based abortion fund sees rising demand. Many are from Texas, where procedure is restricted

Colorado-based abortion fund sees rising demand. Many are from Texas, where procedure is restricted

A Colorado abortion fund said Thursday it’s helped hundreds access abortion in the first months of 2024, the majority arriving from Texas where abortion is restricted.

Former aide and consultant close to U.S. Rep. Cuellar plead guilty and agree to aid investigation

Former aide and consultant close to U.S. Rep. Cuellar plead guilty and agree to aid investigation

A top former aide to U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and a political and business consultant have agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to help the Democratic congressman from Texas launder more than $200,000 in bribes and to assist prosecutors in a federal criminal investigation.

Biden administration will seek partial end to special court oversight of child migrants

Biden administration will seek partial end to special court oversight of child migrants

The Biden administration plans to partially end the 27-year-old court supervision of how the federal government cares for child migrants, shortly after producing its own list of safeguards against mistreatment.

Iowa law allows police to arrest and deport migrants. Civil rights groups are suing

Iowa law allows police to arrest and deport migrants. Civil rights groups are suing

Civil rights and immigrant rights groups are suing Iowa over a new law that makes it a crime to be in the state if previously denied admission to the U.S. The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa and the American Immigration Council filed the suit Thursday on behalf of the Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice and two individual Iowans.

Landowners oppose Wichita Falls proposal to dam river for a reservoir to support water needs

Landowners oppose Wichita Falls proposal to dam river for a reservoir to support water needs

Wichita Falls area landowners are fighting a proposal by the city to dam the Little Wichita River in Clay County to create a reservoir that would help provide water during droughts.

Despite charges, few call for Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar to resign from office

Despite charges, few call for Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar to resign from office

Despite being indicted on charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government, Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar is not facing widespread calls for his resignation.

Country star Cindy Walker to be posthumously inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Country star Cindy Walker to be posthumously inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Country star Cindy Walker will be posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says

Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says

The family of a Black U.S. Air Force airman fatally shot by Florida sheriff's deputies at his off-base apartment will join civil rights attorney Ben Crump for a news conference calling for transparency in the investigation.