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The Latest: Xi wraps up Washington visit with a trip to see the Constitution and Bill of Rights
President Donald Trump is taking Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the National Archives on Friday, showing off the sacred texts of U.S. democracy to the leader of the world’s most powerful communist country to cap off a three-day state visit criticized for being heavy on pom...
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Kevin Jennings stands out at No. 22 SMU after Missouri State was 1st D1 offer for the dynamic QB
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS Kevin Jennings was once a largely overlooked high school quarterback whose only Division I offer was from then-FCS team Missouri State. That changed when, days after becoming SMU’s head coach, Rhett Lashlee and his offensive coordinator ...
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Europe uses subsidies, taxes and policy pauses to offset pain of high fuel prices
By SAM McNEIL The Associated Press BRUSSELS Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are driving governments across Europe to craft subsidies, taxes and policy revisions that might shield their economies, companies and increasingly aggrieved citizens from record gasoline and diesel pr...
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Iran has suggested a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would include Lebanon. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi d...
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An isolated Netanyahu was defiant at UN as he seeks reelection at home
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began the year declaring that he stood “shoulder to shoulder” with U.S. President Donald Trump as the two countries launched a war against Iran. But this week, as world leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations ...
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Yemen tells UN that Houthi rebels' moves on key strait threaten global economy
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Yemen's internationally recognized government pressed world leaders anew Thursday for help defeating the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, saying that their new perch along one of the world's busiest waterways presents an international economic risk. The Houthis — ...
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Texas House committee to examine annexation of New Mexico Counties
A Texas House committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on September 30 to investigate the potential annexation of one or more New Mexico counties by Texas....
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Search warrants: Camp Mystic owners could face manslaughter charges after deadly floods
The owners of Camp Mystic could be held criminally responsible for the deaths of 25 campers and two counselors following deadly floods in July 2025, documents show....
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: UTPB remains at the top of the LSC after win over Sul Ross
For the second week this season, there were a lot of positives from the UTPB football team’s performance. The Falcons remain at the top of the Lone Star Conference after defeating Sul Ross State 66-7 last Saturday in Alpine. UTPB now sits at 2-1 overall, 2-0 in LSC. “We enjoyed t...
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9/24/2026: We’ve got an active weather pattern hanging around thanks to a tug-of-war in the upper atmosphere
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Friday looks warm and a little humid, with lots of clouds hanging around for much of the day. Most of the daytime hours should stay dry, but a few isolated showers or thunderstorms could pop up late in the afternoon. High temperatures will peak at arou...
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Crystal Mason prevails in fight over illegal voting conviction
Crystal Mason, center, helps churchgoers register to vote after a service at Friendship-West Baptist Church on Feb. 1, 2026. Credit: Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune The state’s highest criminal court on Thursday rejected an appeal from prosec...