Rep. Senfronia Thompson, or "Ms. T," says a majority of House members have pledged to support her.
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Doctors expected an experimental drug that lowers a common risk factor for heart attacks would save patients' lives. The medicine made no difference.
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The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during the ICE surge in Minneapolis last winter was a pivotal moment for the country. After Democrats' sweeping wins this week, their deaths at the hands of immigration agents will likely be the targets of renewed investigations.
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British American reporter and author Simon Winchester died of a heart attack Nov. 3. We take a moment to remember his long career, which included covering Bloody Sunday and Watergate.
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HVAC technician Chris Donisi won a competition to be the public address voice of Boston's Logan International Airport.
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Writing laws to restrict DEI on campuses was just the start. Now as Texas Tech chancellor, Brandon Creighton wants to push the limits on what professors teach.
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The investigation continues into the shootings that left four dead and at least 15 wounded.
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The Learjet 60, bound for the Bahamas, crashed in a residential area Sunday afternoon.
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The four crew members of NASA’s CHAPEA mission had spent 378 days inside a 1,700 square foot facility, living and working in Mars-like conditions. Their families welcomed them back to Earth on Saturday.
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A proposed international bridge has become one of the most contentious local issues for some borderland residents in the Eagle Pass area. Despite not being on the ballot, the issues surrounding the Puerto Verde Global Trade Bridge appears to be driving voter interest in this region wrestling with fundamental economic development issues.
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Ahead of election day it's important voters are informed and have trustworthy information as they cast ballots. It's also crucial as the ballots are counted and winners announced to avoid falling for misinformation shared by mistake or disinformation created deliberately to create conflict and cast doubt on the results.







