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US says it will reduce detention of immigrant families

US says it will reduce detention of immigrant families

U.S. immigration authorities will no longer use a small Pennsylvania detention center to hold parents and children seeking asylum.

Boeing Max makes emergency landing due to engine indicator

Boeing Max makes emergency landing due to engine indicator

American Airlines says one of its Boeing 737 Max jets has made an emergency landing after pilots noticed a possible problem with an engine oil pressure indicator.

More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses coming next week

More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses coming next week

Texas expects more than 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses next week.

Fourth Houston area resident charged in US Capitol riot

Fourth Houston area resident charged in US Capitol riot

The FBI says it has arrested a Houston area man accused of throwing a desk drawer and other items at officers and smashing a window during the mob attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Study finds mask mandates, dining out influence virus spread

Study finds mask mandates, dining out influence virus spread

A new national study adds strong evidence that mask mandates can slow the spread of the coronavirus, and that allowing dining at restaurants can increase cases and deaths.

US to open more beds for immigrant children as numbers rise

US to open more beds for immigrant children as numbers rise

President Joe Biden’s administration is instructing long-term facilities that hold immigrant children to lift capacity restrictions enacted during the coronavirus pandemic.

VIRUS TODAY: Vaccinated adults await advice on family visits

VIRUS TODAY: Vaccinated adults await advice on family visits

President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating for his job performance and even more backing from Americans for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Alaska Native group, Neiman Marcus settle lawsuit over coat

Alaska Native group, Neiman Marcus settle lawsuit over coat

An Alaska Native cultural organization and the luxury department store Neiman Marcus have settled a lawsuit over the sale of a coat with a copyrighted, geometric design borrowed from Indigenous culture.

Antivirus software creator charged with cheating investors

Antivirus software creator charged with cheating investors

Antivirus software entrepreneur John McAfee is charged with fraud and money laundering conspiracy crimes in a newly unsealed indictment in New York.

Texas school district removes 'Rules of Chivalry' assignment

Texas school district removes 'Rules of Chivalry' assignment

A Texas school district has taken down an assignment calling for students to follow the “Rules of Chivalry” following criticism of the planned work.

Second murder indictment in pregnant Texas mom's slaying

Second murder indictment in pregnant Texas mom's slaying

A Texas woman facing murder and kidnapping charges in the death of a pregnant woman and removal of the baby from the victim's womb now faces a second murder charge.

Police seek leads after Texas man shot on Georgia highway

Police seek leads after Texas man shot on Georgia highway

Police are seeking witnesses and information after a Texas man was shot early Friday on a Georgia interstate and died.

Ex-chief: Dallas cop kept on job to not tip him off to probe

Ex-chief: Dallas cop kept on job to not tip him off to probe

Dallas' former police chief says the police department allowed an officer to continue patrolling for more than a year while investigating whether he ordered two people to be killed because it didn’t want to tip him off.

Excavator manufacturer to halt production in South Carolina

Excavator manufacturer to halt production in South Carolina

A company that makes excavators has announced that it will halt production at a South Carolina plant in May.

Resisting pressure, Alabama governor extends mask order

Resisting pressure, Alabama governor extends mask order

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has resisted political pressure to drop her state's mask order.

315 Texas COVID-19 deaths reported as toll nears 44,000

315 Texas COVID-19 deaths reported as toll nears 44,000

Texas has reported 315 more deaths from the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 as the state's pandemic death toll nears 44,000.

Boy Scouts given more time to respond to lawsuit over assets

Boy Scouts given more time to respond to lawsuit over assets

The official committee representing child sex abuse victims in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy has agreed to give the BSA more time to respond to a lawsuit over assets that the Boys Scouts say are unavailable for creditors.

VIRUS TODAY: Alabama governor extends face mask order

VIRUS TODAY: Alabama governor extends face mask order

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is extending the state’s mandatory face mask order by a month, a break from what Texas and neighboring Mississippi are doing.

US jobless claims tick up to 745,000 as layoffs remain high

US jobless claims tick up to 745,000 as layoffs remain high

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.

Police chief: Dallas officer arrested in two unconnected 2017 killings not related to his police work

Police chief: Dallas officer arrested in two unconnected 2017 killings not related to his police work

Police chief: Dallas officer arrested in two unconnected 2017 killings not related to his police work.

Police: Dallas officer charged with 2 counts capital murder

Police: Dallas officer charged with 2 counts capital murder

Authorities say an Dallas police officer has been arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder.

Dallas police say officer has been arrested on two counts of capital murder

Dallas police say officer has been arrested on two counts of capital murder

Dallas police say officer has been arrested on two counts of capital murder.

Bystander's baby critically hurt in Houston police shooting

Bystander's baby critically hurt in Houston police shooting

Authorities say a shooting by a police officer in Houston critically wounded a baby and killed a man who was driving a car linked to several robberies.

Texas power grid CEO fired after deadly February blackouts

Texas power grid CEO fired after deadly February blackouts

Texas’ power grid manager has been fired following February’s deadly blackouts that left millions of people without electricity and heat for days.

Texas’ power grid CEO fired after deadly February blackouts left millions without electricity and heat for days

Texas’ power grid CEO fired after deadly February blackouts left millions without electricity and heat for days

Texas’ power grid CEO fired after deadly February blackouts left millions without electricity and heat for days.