As the American political world heats up in advance of the upcoming very critical midterms, political leaders and aspirants of every description are happily using every trick in the book against their opposition, from name calling to scary warnings of…
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Louise Hays Park in Kerrville was hit by this week's severe weather. Long-time residents said seeing the aftermath is devastating. Jason Blazen said the park was built in one day. The Blazens said the park was a place they often visited with their kids. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Just the devastation ...
A 27-year-old world record fell Saturday in London when Great Britains Josh Kerr ran the mile in 3:42.66, breaking Hicham El Guerroujs previous mark of 3:43.13 set in 1999.Kerr made no secret that he was targeting the long-standing record at Saturdays Diamond League event in London. Earlier this ...
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would allow states to enact daylight saving time year-round, a shift from the existing practice of changing clocks twice a year.
As many U.S. states battled poor air quality this week because of wildfires in Canada, one Republican senator wants to impose sanctions on the country.Sen. Bernie Moreno said Friday he is proposing legislation that would hold Canada responsible for wildfire smoke entering the U.S. This weeks wild...
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The World Cup Final is Sunday, with Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal set to face off for the trophy. Millions of Americans have been watching the sport all month but most of them have been calling it something different than the rest of the world.So why do Americans say "soccer" while nearly everyo...
White working-class and rural voters strongly backed Trump in 2024 due to economic and immigration promises, but recent polls show growing disapproval among these groups, especially on economic issues.
A lawmaker sponsoring a key piece of federal college sports legislation said he believes the bill likely has the support it needs to make it through the upper chamber.We probably have 60 votes, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., said Friday at the Associated Press Sports Editors meeting.Schmitt called the...
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If you've ever found yourself watching the hours tick by on your bedside clock, desperately waiting for sleep to make an appearance, you're not alone. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder, affecting an estimated 50 million to 70 million people…
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WASHINGTON — A U.S. judge on Monday found President Donald Trump improperly used a $10 billion lawsuit he filed against the IRS to extract personal benefits from the government he oversees, preventing terms of a settlement from taking legal effect.
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SENATE SEAT: Darline Graham Nordone became the first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday as she replaced her brother, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, three days after he died suddenly from a heart ailment at age…
DUBAI — Iran and the United States exchanged intensified fire in a weeklong escalation that all but tore up last month's truce, though Iran released a U.S. citizen.
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The Tennessee Titans will induct former All-Pro running back Chris Johnson into the team's Ring of Honor.
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Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to eviscerate the military. Gen. Christopher Dona‑ hue is being forced to retire early. This will weaken the U.S. military significantly and is another example of poor, mis‑ guided leadership. It continues as Trump sycophant Bill…
I have written many letters that have appeared in this space decrying the corruption of the Trump family and their use of the presidency for personal gain. I have also conceded that most people don't seem to care a whole…
Questions for all ICE officers: What gives you the right to murder innocent people in the United States of America? What if the murdered person was your family member? Are you OK with that? Do you have any morality or…
As the American political world heats up in advance of the upcoming very critical midterms, political leaders and aspirants of every description are happily using every trick in the book against their opposition, from name calling to scary warnings of…
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