El Paso lawmakers say that despite polarized climate, Texas Legislature must act on guns, reproductive rights
During a Texas Tribune event, Democratic state Reps. Joe Moody and Claudia Ordaz Perez and state Sen. César Blanco said the Uvalde school shooting and the overturning of Roe v. Wade demand action in the Texas Legislature.
As many Texas colleges have seen declines in enrollment, Odessa education leaders say collaboration has helped them buck trend
During a Texas Tribune event at Odessa College, public education and higher education leaders said that having strong connections among all levels of education have helped students feel continuity and see great benefits in continuing their education.
Watch: Grief shattered Uvalde; it has united it, too
Uvalde is grieving the loss of 19 students and two teachers after Tuesday’s devastating shooting at a local elementary school. In this video, residents say their town will never be the same, but they will help each other through the healing process.
Debate between Texas GOP attorney general candidates got heated, even though incumbent Ken Paxton wasn’t there
Land Commissioner George P. Bush and former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman repeatedly criticized each other. U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert focused on the incumbent, who didn’t participate.
Watch: Lawmakers, community members and experts discuss the impact of the February 2021 storm
More than dozen guests discuss Texas’ power grid, how climate change affects the state’s weather and what another winter blackout could mean for Texans in a Texas Tribune symposium on the storm’s anniversary.
Plight of Chinese mother of eight chained outside in winter causes public outrage despite official explanations
Across Chinese social media, people are wondering whether the woman in Jiangsu province was a victim of human trafficking and forced to be a mother as the proportion of women drops in society.
washingtonpost.comWatch: Local public health leaders across Texas reflect on the uneven challenges of coordinating the fight against COVID-19
Public health officials have played a crucial role in vaccination efforts and tracking the spread of the virus. But different needs from their communities and insufficient aid have complicated the work.
Bride who uses wheelchair walks down aisle
Chelsie Hill, who has used a wheelchair for 11 years, told her fiancé she would go down the aisle in a wheelchair – but for six months before the wedding, she was secretly practicing for something else. On the big day, Hill was determined to walk down the aisle.
news.yahoo.comTwo men in India go viral for casually eating while an unplanned fire blazes in the background
Two men went viral in India for remaining calm and enjoying their food at a Bhiwandi wedding while a fire broke out behind them. The dilemma: The Indian Fire Service shared a now-viral Facebook video of two wedding guests caught between worrying about the approaching fire or continuing to enjoy the wedding feast. In the video, the men can be seen glancing back at the raging fire while choosing to remain in their seats to pick at their food and eat.
news.yahoo.comA Marine officer posted a video calling out senior leaders in Afghanistan. He was relieved of command.
Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller said, “People are upset because their senior leaders let them down and none of them are raising their hands and accepting accountability or saying: We messed this up.”
washingtonpost.comAsylum-seeking families and children made up nearly half of July border crossings: “This is young mamas and daddies trying to save their families”
Migrant crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border reached a 21-year high in July. This video takes you to the epicenter: Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, where more crossings are happening than in any other region in the country.
Join The Texas Tribune for a conversation about how voting and elections will change in Texas
Heider Garcia, the Tarrant County elections administrator, and Isabel Longoria, the Harris County elections administrator, will discuss the future of voting in Texas, a state with some of the nation's most restrictive voting rules.
Newly released video purportedly shows kidnapped Nigerian schoolboys
Newly released video purportedly shows kidnapped Nigerian schoolboys Newly released video footage purportedly shows some of the over 300 schoolboys who were kidnapped in Nigeria last week. CBS News believes the video to be genuine but cannot independently confirm its authenticity. The terror group Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for the mass kidnapping. BBC News' Mayeni Jones reports on the reaction in Nigeria's northwestern Katsina State.
cbsnews.comThe 9@9: Meth lab bust; election security; Rock 'N' Roll Marathon canceled
The 9@9: Meth lab bust; election security; Rock 'N' Roll Marathon canceledPublished: November 13, 2020, 10:04 amThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Here’s what’s trending tonight.
The 9@9: San Antonio Mayor in quarantine; Biden transition; Veterans Day
The 9@9: San Antonio Mayor in quarantine; Biden transition; Veterans DayPublished: November 11, 2020, 9:50 amThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Here’s what’s trending.
The 9@9: COVID-19 in SA; COVID antibody treatment, legalizing marijuana
The 9@9: COVID-19 in SA; COVID antibody treatment, legalizing marijuanaPublished: November 10, 2020, 9:50 amThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Here’s what’s trending
The 9@9: Biden's COVID-19 plan; Pfizer's vaccine; Alex Trebek dies
The 9@9: Biden's COVID-19 plan; Pfizer's vaccine; Alex Trebek diesPublished: November 9, 2020, 9:53 amThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Here’s what’s trending.
The 9@9: Race for the White House; US economy struggling; Eta flooding
The 9@9: Race for the White House; US economy struggling; Eta floodingPublished: November 6, 2020, 10:21 amThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Here’s what’s trending.
The 9@9: Presidential election; protests overnight; Sutherland Springs shooting anniversary
The 9@9: Presidential election; protests overnight; Sutherland Springs shooting anniversaryPublished: November 5, 2020, 9:53 amThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Here’s what’s trending.
The 9@9: Presidential election; Texas stays red; Texas Senate race
The 9@9: Presidential election; Texas stays red; Texas Senate racePublished: November 4, 2020, 9:47 amThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Here’s what’s trending
The 9@9: Countdown to Election Day, Biden bus investigation, asteroid zooms past Earth
The 9@9: Countdown to Election Day, Biden bus investigation, asteroid zooms past EarthPublished: November 2, 2020, 9:08 amThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Here’s what’s trending
The 9@9: Last weekend of campaigning; Zeta aftermath; voting in Bexar County
The 9@9: Last weekend of campaigning; Zeta aftermath; voting in Bexar CountyPublished: October 30, 2020, 10:47 amThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Here’s what’s trending
The 9@9: France knife attack; tracking Zeta; dueling Florida rallies
The 9@9: France knife attack; tracking Zeta; dueling Florida ralliesPublished: October 29, 2020, 9:34 amThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Here’s what’s trending.
The 9@9: Tracking Zeta; Big tech CEO's testify; Trump campaign website hacked
The 9@9: Tracking Zeta; Big tech CEO's testify; Trump campaign website hackedPublished: October 28, 2020, 9:36 amThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Here’s what’s trending.
The 9@9: SCOTUS confirmation; Philadelphia protests; California wildfires
The 9@9: SCOTUS confirmation; Philadelphia protests; California wildfiresPublished: October 27, 2020, 9:58 amThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Here’s what’s trending.
The 9@9: Election security; Remesivir approved by FDA; Colorado wildfires
The 9@9: Election security; Remesivir approved by FDA; Colorado wildfiresPublished: October 23, 2020, 9:50 amThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Here’s what’s trending.
The 9@9: Election interference; presidential debate; SCOTUS nomination
The 9@9: Election interference; presidential debate; SCOTUS nominationPublished: October 22, 2020, 9:51 amThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Here’s what’s trending.
The 9@9: Stimulus bill vote; Obama hits campaign trail; Vanessa Guillen's death
The 9@9: Stimulus bill vote; Obama hits campaign trail; Vanessa Guillen's deathPublished: October 21, 2020, 9:58 amThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Here’s what’s trending
Joliet police sergeant is charged with misconduct for allegedly illegally accessing video of drug arrest
The in-squad video that Escueda allegedly accessed shows Lurry chewing on something as he is being transported to the police station. The video also depicts an officer slapping Lurry, who at the time appears to be passed out, on the face, and another officer using a collapsible baton to retrieve drugs from Lurry’s mouth. It also shows an officer holding Lurry’s nostils.
chicagotribune.comVideo shows Orlando shooting victims huddled in bathroom
A newly-revealed and chilling video shows some of the horrors inside the Pulse nightclub during the Orlando terror attack. It shows several hostages huddled inside a restroom stall, among the dead and dying. They waited about four hours to be freed, but some of those seen in the video did not survive. Jamie Yuccas reports from Orlando.
cbsnews.comFull Video: Bernie Sanders New Hampshire victory speech
It was a nailbiter in Iowa, but not in New Hampshire. Bernie Sanders took the Granite State's Democratic primary with a commanding victory over Hillary Clinton. He celebrated the victory with his supporters at his New Hampshire campaign headquarters.
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