The United States has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said Monday, on the eve of crucial midterm elections. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging the Trump administration to carry out another wave of strikes on...
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The parents of a 1-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a police officer in Mississippi led a protest Monday at the office of the state's attorney general, who ruled last month that the shooting was justified. Cries of “our baby’s life mattered” echoed th...
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Two political newcomers are vying to lead the Texas Department of Agriculture as the next State Agriculture Commissioner in Tuesday's Midterm Election. Republican nominee Nate Sheets, founder and former C.E.O. of Nate's Honey, will face Democratic nominee Clayton Tucker, Secretar...
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THIS IS AN APNewsAlert. Check back for updates. AP's earlier story is below. U.S. Vice President JD Vance offered measured optimism on Monday that a deal can still be struck to prevent President Donald Trump from following through on his threat to potentially order new strikes on...
schools
Having a bye week late in the season might bother some teams. However, with the way the Permian Panthers’ season is turning out, having a bye last week might have been a godsend. Two important reasons are the Panthers (9-0 overall, 3-0 in District 2-6A) already have a share of th...
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NEW YORK (AP) — A chaotic climate phenomenon is intensifying heavy rains and floods in the Southwest, experts say. A natural warming cycle called El Niño is sizzling Pacific Ocean waters, leaking moisture into the air that can fuel passing storms. Such El Niño events can happen i...
safety
An Apple AirTag led to the recent arrest of two men on suspicion of theft of oil/gas equipment valued at $10,000 to $100,000. According to a Texas Department of Public Safety report, a special agent was contacted by the Reeves County Sheriff’s Office on Oct. 16. A deputy wi...
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Connection Christian Church is inviting community members who are grieving the loss of a loved one to join a free four-week grief support class beginning Monday, November 9. The class will meet each Monday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. at Connection Christian Church, located at 4241 T...
safety
The Texas Department of Public Safety launched the Texas Crime Lab Records Connect Discovery Portal to streamline access to crime laboratory records for authorized attorneys....
schools
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - United Way of Midland announced Monday that Jason Rogers has joined the organization as chief executive officer, effective Nov. 2. Rogers has more than 20 years of leadership experience across nonprofit, corporate, education and public-sector organizations...
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By ANNA WILDER and JACK BROOK The Associated Press/Report for America A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who is accused of intentionally ramming his car into a Mexican construction worker in Houston turned himself in Monday, his attorney said. Mario Alberto Morale...
business
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK A morning rally for U.S. stocks petered out on Monday as the tech and AI industries remained shaky following their sell-off last week. The S&P 500 sank 0.5% after erasing a gain that had reached 1.1% early in the day. The Dow Jones Industr...
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Diamondback Energy employees and volunteers are scheduled to plant 100 native trees along North Fairgrounds Road in Midland on Friday, November 6th.
