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Congress debates an Iran conflict that is already underway

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:50:59 GMT

The U.S. Congress is about to launch a war powers debate over President Donald Trump's authority to bomb Iran under largely unusual circumstances.

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US stocks erase sharp losses, while oil prices leap on worries about Iran conflict

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:10:22 GMT

Past military conflicts in the Middle East have not caused long-term drops for markets, but rising oil prices could have significant effects for a long time.

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71 Texas lawmakers call on Congress to pause immigration after the Sixth Street massacre

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:35:11 GMT

The state legislators delivered a letter to the Democratic and Republican leaders of Congress as the FBI investigates the shooting spree as potential terrorism.

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Major historical documents start journey across US as part of nation's 250th anniversary celebration

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:22:08 GMT

Typically housed in highly controlled vaults at the National Archives, some major historical documents will be put on display for free at museums across the country.

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Strait of Hormuz: Oil and gas costs could rise if trade route is disrupted by conflict

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:49:24 GMT

The Strait of Hormuz is the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes. Any disruption could quickly impact oil markets.

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2026 Texas primary election: What you need to know before voting

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:21:06 GMT

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the March 3 Texas primary election, from where to vote to what's on the ballot.

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Trump awards the Medal of Honor to 3 US Army service members in a White House ceremony

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:34:42 GMT

President Trump recognized three U.S. Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House.

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Why did the US strike Iran? Pentagon lays out military's 4 goals in the conflict

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:20:18 GMT

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth insisted that the U.S. strikes were not going to be another "endless war" like the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq from 2003 to 2011.

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US agencies prepare for potential threats of domestic terrorism following strikes on Iran

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:45:09 GMT

FBI Director Kash Patel said he placed the agency's counterterrorism and intelligence teams on "high alert" against any potential threats.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state for final public farewell

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:34:02 GMT

The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is returning to South Carolina for a final public farewell.

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Pentagon says additional service member deaths are expected during Iran operations

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:22:26 GMT

Four American service members and at least 550 Iranians were killed following the U.S. and Israel's strikes against Iran on Saturday.

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Lawmakers react to the mass shooting on 6th Street in Austin

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:08:10 GMT

Several Texas and national lawmakers are weighing in on the mass shooting in Austin that claimed the lives of two victims and injured 14 others.

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'Operation Epic Fury': What to know about the US-Israel attacks on Iran

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:29:25 GMT

The U.S. and Israel have launched major attacks on Iran that President Donald Trump says aim to crush Iran’s military and stop production of a nuclear weapon.

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Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded by flight disruptions after attack on Iran

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:23:31 GMT

The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran are shutting down airspace and throwing global flight schedules into disarray.

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White House says 'Gang of Eight' was briefed prior to the US-Israeli strike on Iran

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:05:16 GMT

President Donald Trump called the strike a massive operation to destroy Iran's military capabilities and eliminate the threat of it creating a nuclear weapon.

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Iran’s supreme leader killed in major strike by US and Israel

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:36:43 GMT

Iranian state media confirmed his death hours after Israeli officials and Trump did.

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Family of San Antonio man killed by ICE agent seeks release of evidence after no indictment

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:13:54 GMT

Nearly a year after the March 15 shooting in South Padre Island, many details surrounding Ruben Ray Martinez's death remain unclear.

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Unusual alliances form as Supreme Court takes up case on cannabis users and gun ownership

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:55:12 GMT

Should marijuana users be able to own guns? That's what's at issue in a case being argued before the Supreme Court on Monday.

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Read Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's full statement on Iran

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:19:27 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a recorded message detailing the “much more powerful” operation the country has launched alongside the U.S.

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Russia condemns US-Israeli strikes on Iran and warns of regional catastrophe

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:03:30 GMT

In a Telegram post on Saturday, Russia’s Foreign Ministry called the strikes pre-planned and unprovoked aggression against a U.N. member state.

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Daylight saving time starts soon: Here's which states want to make it permanent

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:49:53 GMT

Is it time to stop changing our clocks twice a year? Here's a state-by-state look at efforts to make daylight saving time permanent.

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WATCH: President Trump’s statement on Iran in full

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:17:46 GMT

President Donald Trump posted an eight-minute video on his Truth Social that the U.S. has begun “major combat operations in Iran.”

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Kamala Harris makes last-minute pitch for Jasmine Crockett with robocall

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:09:34 GMT

The call gives Crockett a jolt of support from one of her party’s biggest stars in home stretch of her Senate Democratic primary against state Rep. James Talarico.

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Cuba unveils new details in fatal US boat shooting and says a 2nd boat on mission failed

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:48:37 GMT

The government said the detained suspects revealed new details and stressed it immediately contacted the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Pentagon and Scouting America reach deal to keep ties after Hegseth's anti-DEI push

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:33:21 GMT

Hegseth said in a video posted on X that Scouting America will require its members to use their “biological sex at birth and not gender identity.”

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Council Member says Dallas Stars have letter of intent from City of Plano; have not signed it

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:34:33 GMT

Chad West also discusses the future of Dallas City Hall, which needs more than $1 billion to modernize.

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Austin City Council approves efficiency audit to give taxpayers a clearer picture of how money is being spent

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:27:44 GMT

A newly-approved ordinance will set up a recurring "comprehensive efficiency assessment" – essentially a systemic audit of all city departments and operations.

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Lawmakers say US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:53:52 GMT

The FAA shut down the El Paso airport and the surrounding area about two weeks ago after another use of an anti-drone laser.

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Pakistan is in 'open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:45:57 GMT

Tensions have been high between the neighbors for months, with border clashes in October killing dozens of soldiers, civilians and suspected militants.

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US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slur

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:38:20 GMT

Brady Tkachuk denies disparaging Canadians in an AI-generated TikTok video posted by the White House.

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Austin leaders create ordinance tightening vehicle noise rules

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:20:25 GMT

The ordinance will add a new guideline to city code, making it a Class C misdemeanor to intentionally create loud exhaust noises exceeding 85 decibels.

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Texas AG sues retailer over chest binder sales; local advocates weigh in

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:26:44 GMT

The suit alleges a New York City-based retailer sold the products to young girls without warning about potential health risks.

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Watch March 3 primary election coverage live on KVUE+

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:57:37 GMT

Get the latest election results streaming live throughout the night on your streaming device.

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Appeals court clears way for Texas drag ban to take effect in March

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:00:50 GMT

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed a November ruling removing a block on Senate Bill 12 and denied a request by plaintiffs for a rehearing.

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Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:49:53 GMT

Cuba’s government said the majority of the 10 people on the boat “have a known history of criminal and violent activity.”

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Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes and doesn't recall meeting him

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:41:14 GMT

The closed-door depositions come after months of tense back-and-forth between the Clintons and House Republicans.

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LIST: Where to cast an early ballot in Central Texas for March primary

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:28:00 GMT

Early voting for the March 3 Texas primary runs through Friday, Feb. 27.

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A Texas cheerleader’s death enters Trump’s State of the Union speech

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:28:59 GMT

President Donald Trump referenced the killing of a Texas cheerleader during his 2026 State of the Union as he argued for stricter immigration enforcement.

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VP Vance announces temporary halt to some Medicaid funds to Minnesota

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:48:08 GMT

Wednesday’s move is part of a larger Trump administration effort to spotlight and stop fraud around the country.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar's State of the Union guest removed, arrested during speech

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:30:25 GMT

Rep. Omar said Aliya Rahman, who was previously injured in an arrest involving federal agents, was "forcibly removed" and treated "aggressively" at the Capitol.

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