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Health|US

RFK Jr. says MMR vaccine is ‘the most effective way to prevent the spread of measles’ as second child dies from the disease

RFK Jr. says MMR vaccine is ‘the most effective way to prevent the spread of measles’ as second child dies from the disease

RFK Jr. says MMR vaccine is ‘the most effective way to prevent the spread of measles’ as second child dies from the disease
Health|Political|US

School-age child dies in Texas measles outbreak; health chief Kennedy visits family

A second child with measles has died in Texas, state officials said on Sunday, in an outbreak of the childhood disease that has resulted in

School-age child dies in Texas measles outbreak; health chief Kennedy visits family
Election|Political|US

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed

After months of hinting at a run for U.S. Senate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's path has become clearer since the dismissal of a federal investigation

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run after bribery probe dismissed
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Dow wants to power its Texas manufacturing complex with new nuclear reactors instead of natural gas

Dow, a major producer of chemicals and plastics, wants to use next-generation nuclear reactors for clean power and steam at a Texas manufacturing complex instead of natural gas

Dow wants to power its Texas manufacturing complex with new nuclear reactors instead of natural gas
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

On the 30th anniversary of Selena’s death, her killer is denied parole

On the 30th anniversary of Selena’s death, her killer is denied parole

On the 30th anniversary of Selena’s death, her killer is denied parole
Environment|Health|US

At least 4 deaths reported after over a half year’s worth of rain forces water rescues in parts of South Texas

At least 4 deaths reported after over a half year’s worth of rain forces water rescues in parts of South Texas

At least 4 deaths reported after over a half year’s worth of rain forces water rescues in parts of South Texas
Health|Science|US

Multistate measles outbreak crosses 450 cases, with possible international spread

Multistate measles outbreak crosses 450 cases, with possible international spread

Multistate measles outbreak crosses 450 cases, with possible international spread
Crime|Health|Political|US

NY county clerk refuses to file Texas' fine for doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills

A county clerk in New York has refused to file a more than $100,000 judgment from Texas against a New York doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas

NY county clerk refuses to file Texas' fine for doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills
Crime|Health|Political|US

NY official rejects Texas judgment against doctor in abortion pill case

A local official in New York on Thursday rejected Texas' effort to enforce a $100,000 judgment against a New York doctor accused of sending abortion pills to the state,

NY official rejects Texas judgment against doctor in abortion pill case
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

30 years after music icon Selena's murder, Yolanda Saldívar is up for parole. Here's what to know

Thirty years ago, Latino music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was killed by her fan club’s president, Yolanda Saldívar

30 years after music icon Selena's murder, Yolanda Saldívar is up for parole. Here's what to know
Health|Political|US

Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 351, state health departments say

Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico rose to 351 on Friday, the health departments of the states said, an increase of 34 infections since their last reports

Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 351, state health departments say
Health|Science|US

Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

Measles cases in West Texas are still rising two months after the outbreak began

Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year
Americas|Health|Science|US

Measles outbreak surpasses 350 cases and is expected to keep growing

Measles outbreak surpasses 350 cases and is expected to keep growing

Measles outbreak surpasses 350 cases and is expected to keep growing
Americas|Environment|US

Texas wildfire prompts evacuations as Arkansas and Florida also battle blazes

Wildfires fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds are burning in a few states in the South

Texas wildfire prompts evacuations as Arkansas and Florida also battle blazes
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Justice Department moves to drop lawsuit that would allow Texas police to arrest migrants

The Trump administration has moved to dismiss a lawsuit against Texas over a law that would allow local police to arrest migrants who enter the country illegally

Justice Department moves to drop lawsuit that would allow Texas police to arrest migrants
Americas|Health|US

Measles outbreak could last a year, health official in Texas says

Measles outbreak could last a year, health official in Texas says

Measles outbreak could last a year, health official in Texas says
Americas|Crime|US

Jury convicts two men in smuggling operation that killed 53 migrants

Jury convicts two men in smuggling operation that killed 53 migrants

Jury convicts two men in smuggling operation that killed 53 migrants
Crime|Health|Political|US

Texas arrests midwife for allegedly providing illegal abortions

Texas arrested a midwife for allegedly providing illegal abortions and illegally operating a network of clinics in the Houston area, the state attorney general said on Monday.

Texas arrests midwife for allegedly providing illegal abortions
Americas|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Nasdaq to open new Texas headquarters as companies relocate to state

Exchange operator Nasdaq said on Tuesday it would open a regional headquarters in Texas, deepening its presence in a state that is fast emerging as a major financial hub

Nasdaq to open new Texas headquarters as companies relocate to state
Americas|Business|Economy|US

Freight forwarder Kuehne+Nagel to open new site at Texas-Mexico border

Swiss logistics group Kuehne und Nagel said on Tuesday it would open a new road logistics facility in Texas, close to the Mexican border, to meet growing demand for

Freight forwarder Kuehne+Nagel to open new site at Texas-Mexico border
Environment|US

As Oklahoma reels from deadly wildfires, authorities warn of fresh fire threat

With Oklahomans still reeling from deadly wildfires that whipped across the state and destroyed hundreds of homes in recent days, officials in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico are warning of an increased risk of fire danger on Tuesday

As Oklahoma reels from deadly wildfires, authorities warn of fresh fire threat
Crime|Health|Political|US

Texas woman arrested for providing ‘illegal abortions,’ Texas attorney general says

Texas woman arrested for providing ‘illegal abortions,’ Texas attorney general says

Texas woman arrested for providing ‘illegal abortions,’ Texas attorney general says
Crime|Health|Political|US

Texas midwife accused by state's attorney general of providing illegal abortions

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that a Houston-area midwife has been arrested and accused of providing illegal abortions, marking the first time authorities have filed criminal charges under the state’s near-total abortion ban

Texas midwife accused by state's attorney general of providing illegal abortions
Environment|Political|US

What to know about the deadly storm system that socked the US

Predictions of a dangerous weekend weather came true as a dynamic storm system spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed more than 40 people across eight states

What to know about the deadly storm system that socked the US
Election|Political|US

Jasmine Crockett reacts to CNN poll showing Democrats’ favorability at an all-time low

In an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) reacts to new CNN polling that shows Democrats favorability is at an all-time low.

Jasmine Crockett reacts to CNN poll showing Democrats’ favorability at an all-time low
Sports|US

March Madness bracket anything but sleepy as Auburn, Tar Heels picks highlight wild Selection Sunday

Auburn is the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, with Duke, Houston and Florida joining the Tigers on the No. 1 line in the March Madness bracket

March Madness bracket anything but sleepy as Auburn, Tar Heels picks highlight wild Selection Sunday
Health|US

Three months into 2025, US measles cases surpass total for 2024

Three months into 2025, US measles cases surpass total for 2024

Three months into 2025, US measles cases surpass total for 2024
Education|Health|Political|US

Health officials prepare for measles spread as disinformation threatens already low vaccination rates

Health officials prepare for measles spread as disinformation threatens already low vaccination rates

Health officials prepare for measles spread as disinformation threatens already low vaccination rates
Environment|US

Alligator freed after being trapped in storm drain for over a month

Alligator freed after being trapped in storm drain for over a month

Alligator freed after being trapped in storm drain for over a month
Business|Finance|Political|US

Delaware aims to remain top US corporate legal home; Texas marshals a challenge

A year after Elon Musk urged U.S. companies to abandon Delaware as their legal home and follow Tesla to Texas, legislators in the two states on Wednesday

Delaware aims to remain top US corporate legal home; Texas marshals a challenge
Sports

Teams vying for No. 1 NCAA seeds stated their cases and now it's up to selection committee to decide

UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Southern California have all stated their cases for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament with their stellar play this season

Teams vying for No. 1 NCAA seeds stated their cases and now it's up to selection committee to decide
Business|Finance|Political|US

US judge denies CFPB's motion to stay lawsuit against Comerica

A federal judge in Texas denied the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's motion to stay its lawsuit against Comerica Bank, according to a court order filed on Monday.

US judge denies CFPB's motion to stay lawsuit against Comerica
Health|Science|US

Doctors push back as parents embrace Kennedy and vitamin A in Texas measles outbreak

As a measles outbreak spreads across West Texas, Dr.

Doctors push back as parents embrace Kennedy and vitamin A in Texas measles outbreak
Crime|Sports|US

Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy released after Texas district attorney declines to pursue charges

Xavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to pursue charges against the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver following an arrest in which he had been accused of felony domestic violence

Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy released after Texas district attorney declines to pursue charges
Health|Political|Science|US

Kennedy touts unconventional therapies for measles linked to disciplined Texas doctor

Kennedy touts unconventional therapies for measles linked to disciplined Texas doctor

Kennedy touts unconventional therapies for measles linked to disciplined Texas doctor
Crime|Environment|Technology|US

Strong winds send US Customs blimp nearly 600 miles across Texas

Strong winds send US Customs blimp nearly 600 miles across Texas

Strong winds send US Customs blimp nearly 600 miles across Texas
Environment|US

Millions in path of deadly storm bringing fierce winds, blizzard conditions and tornado warnings

Millions in path of deadly storm bringing fierce winds, blizzard conditions and tornado warnings

Millions in path of deadly storm bringing fierce winds, blizzard conditions and tornado warnings
Environment|Political|US

Supreme Court wrestles with US agency's nuclear waste storage licensing power

The U.S.

Supreme Court wrestles with US agency's nuclear waste storage licensing power
Economy|Election|Health|Political|US

Democratic congressman Sylvester Turner of Texas dead at 70

Democratic U.S.

Democratic congressman Sylvester Turner of Texas dead at 70
Environment|Political|US

Supreme Court wrestles with nation's frustrating search for nuclear waste storage

The Supreme Court is wrestling with whether to restart plans to temporarily store nuclear waste at sites in rural Texas and New Mexico even as some justices worried about safety issues and the lack of progress toward a permanent solution

Supreme Court wrestles with nation's frustrating search for nuclear waste storage
Environment|Political|Science|US

Supreme Court wades into decades-old impasse over how to store nuclear waste

Supreme Court wades into decades-old impasse over how to store nuclear waste

Supreme Court wades into decades-old impasse over how to store nuclear waste
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

90-year-old piano-playing man proves the golden years are anything but boring

90-year-old piano-playing man proves the golden years are anything but boring

90-year-old piano-playing man proves the golden years are anything but boring
Sports|US

South Carolina gets No. 1 seed in SEC tournament after winning coin flip with Texas

South Carolina will be the No. 1 seed in the Southeastern Conference women’s basketball tournament after winning a coin flip

South Carolina gets No. 1 seed in SEC tournament after winning coin flip with Texas
Health|Political|Science|US

As measles outbreak grows, HHS secretary says vaccination is a personal decision that can protect individuals and communities

As measles outbreak grows, HHS secretary says vaccination is a personal decision that can protect individuals and communities

As measles outbreak grows, HHS secretary says vaccination is a personal decision that can protect individuals and communities
Political|US

Texas GOP leaders defend appointee after tense exchange over diversity hiring

Several of Texas’ top Republicans are defending Gov. Greg Abbott’s pick to head the state’s water agency following pointed questions from a GOP lawmaker over the agency’s diversity hiring policies

Texas GOP leaders defend appointee after tense exchange over diversity hiring
Health|US

Measles cases approach 150 in ongoing West Texas outbreak

Measles cases approach 150 in ongoing West Texas outbreak

Measles cases approach 150 in ongoing West Texas outbreak
Health|US|World

The measles situation worldwide: Fewer vaccinations and more outbreaks

The U.S. registered its first death from measles since 2015 this week, as a child who wasn’t vaccinated died in a measles outbreak in Texas

The measles situation worldwide: Fewer vaccinations and more outbreaks
Health|Political|US

RFK Jr. said measles outbreaks are ‘not unusual’ in the US. Doctors say he’s wrong

RFK Jr. said measles outbreaks are ‘not unusual’ in the US. Doctors say he’s wrong

RFK Jr. said measles outbreaks are ‘not unusual’ in the US. Doctors say he’s wrong
Health|US|World

Who are the Mennonites in a Texas community where measles is spreading?

The Mennonite population being affected by a measles outbreak in West Texas is part of a larger, loosely affiliated group of churches worldwide with varied beliefs and leadership structures — and with sometimes strained or distant relations with public authorities

Who are the Mennonites in a Texas community where measles is spreading?
Health|Political|US

Texas says this doctor illegally treated trans youth. He says he followed the law

Dr. Hector Granados treats children with diabetes at his El Paso clinics and makes hospital rounds under the shadow of accusations that have thrown his career into jeopardy: providing care to transgender youth

Texas says this doctor illegally treated trans youth. He says he followed the law
Health|Science|US

Measles cases continue to rise in rural parts of West Texas, with 124 confirmed

The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 124 cases across nine counties

Measles cases continue to rise in rural parts of West Texas, with 124 confirmed
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Apple announces $500 billion investment in US amid tariff threats that could affect the iPhone

Apple announced Monday that it plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, including plans to hire 20,000 people and build a new server factory in Texas

Apple announces $500 billion investment in US amid tariff threats that could affect the iPhone
Health|Science|US

Your questions about measles, answered

Your questions about measles, answered

Your questions about measles, answered
Crime|Education|Political|US

Chatter and rumors about ICE went on for days at school of Texas girl who died by suicide

Chatter and rumors about ICE went on for days at school of Texas girl who died by suicide

Chatter and rumors about ICE went on for days at school of Texas girl who died by suicide
Crime|Education|US

An 11-year-old girl in Texas died by suicide after she was bullied about her family’s immigration status, her mother says

An 11-year-old girl in Texas died by suicide after she was bullied about her family’s immigration status, her mother says

An 11-year-old girl in Texas died by suicide after she was bullied about her family’s immigration status, her mother says
Business|Environment|US

Pair of large quakes rattle Texas oil patch, putting spotlight on water disposal

Two large earthquakes that hit the Permian basin, the top U.S. oilfield, this week have rattled the Texas oil industry and put a fresh spotlight on the water

Pair of large quakes rattle Texas oil patch, putting spotlight on water disposal
Sports

UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame are No. 1 seeded teams in first NCAA Tournament reveal

UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame would be the No. 1 seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament if it began now

UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Notre Dame are No. 1 seeded teams in first NCAA Tournament reveal