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A federal judge on Wednesday granted the U.S. Department of Justice’s request to block Idaho from enforcing its abortion ban in emergency situations.

Campus police officers are often cited as an effective tool against gun violence. But the data shows they do little to stop school shootings — and often discriminate against students of colour. Josh Marcus reports

Chief Pete Arredondo refused to attend the meeting where the school board voted to terminate his employment, citing concerns for his own safety.

Attorney general’s opinion invites lawsuits over long-established ballot security and sets up election officials for possible criminal charges.

DALLAS — Beto O’Rourke’s latest work is hitting bookshelves in the middle of a heated campaign to defeat Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar singled out financial firms under a 2021 state law that prohibits most state entities from contracting with companies that have reduced or cut investments in the oil and gas industry.

President had campaigned on promise of loan forgiveness of up to $10,000 for those struggling with student debt

The Longhorns head coach named him the starting quarterback last week.

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