Senators Vote To Override Obama's Veto Of 9/11 Bill
The Senate has rejected President Barack Obama's veto of legislation that would allow the families of Sept. 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia for the kingdom's alleged backing of the attackers.
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The Senate has rejected President Barack Obama's veto of legislation that would allow the families of Sept. 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia for the kingdom's alleged backing of the attackers.
President Obama said that the U.S. has made serious strides in improving services for military veterans, but work remains to overcome the shortcomings in the delivery of health care, housing and mental health services.
The Obama administration is expanding efforts to help Central American families and children legally immigrate to the United States amid another surge of migrants caught crossing the border illegally.
As the investigation into the police ambush in downtown Dallas continues on Monday, so does the outpouring of support for Dallas police officers. Services are planned this week for the five officers who lost their lives.
President Obama on Saturday rejected the notion that this week's stunning violence is a signal that the U.S. has returned to some of the darkest days of its past. "America is not as divided as some have suggested," he said.
President Obama said Friday that America is "horrified" by what appears to be a planned sniper shooting targeting police officers in Dallas, and said that there is no justification for the violence.
President Obama took to Facebook on Thursday afternoon to express his thoughts about this week's police shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota. "All Americans should be deeply troubled by the fatal shootings," he said.
President Obama said that a vaccine for the Zika virus could be developed in "fairly short order" if Congress acted quickly to pass a bill that would prevent the spread of the disease.
The U.S. is reacting cautiously to the decision by Britain's voters to bolt the 28-nation European Union, with a White House official saying only that President Barack Obama is being kept up to date on developments.
President Barack Obama is meeting with his National Security Council for an update on the U.S.-led campaign against the Islamic State group.
President Barack Obama is offering condolences and praise to the community of Fort Hood, Texas, following the death of nine soldiers in a flood during a training exercise.
President Obama went on a 'myth-busting' mission Wednesday aimed at undermining Republican arguments about the economy, working to give cover to Democrats to embrace his policies ahead of the presidential election.
The state of Texas is suing the Obama administration over its directive to U.S. public schools to let transgender students use the bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity, Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday.
Moving closer to the Republican nomination, Donald Trump on Wednesday turned to the global affairs that a new commander in chief must face, assailing likely November rival Hillary Clinton and President Obama.
The Obama administration will issue a proposed rule on Tuesday that aims to increase medication-based treatment for people addicted to opioids, highly addictive drugs that include both prescription painkillers and illegal narcotics.
Brushing off decades of distrust, President Obama and Cuba's Raul Castro shook hands Monday, a remarkable moment for two countries working to put the bitterness of their enmity behind them.
Obama brought up Trump's wine in a speech at a private event in Dallas.
On what could be his last trip to Dallas as sitting president, President Barack Obama spent Saturday fundraising, taking jabs at Donald Trump and playing a little golf.
A resistance to all things Obama gave birth to the tea party movement that powered the GOP to political success in multiple states. Yet, contained in the movement and its triumphs, were the seeds of destruction.
POTUS will be making a debut appearance this year at the South by Southwest festival. No, that's not some hipster band. It's the 44th president of the United States.
Hillary Clinton stressed her ties to President Obama during a stop in Chicago on Wednesday, praising his accomplishments in office and pledging to carry on many of his policies if she becomes president.
Some Republicans said the decision should rest with the next president in January 2017.
If not for his bailout, "GM and Chrysler would not exists today," the president said.
Facing fresh campaign anxieties, Hillary Clinton is attaching herself to President Obama, hoping to overcome liberal enthusiasm for Sen. Bernie Sanders with an embrace of her one-time rival and boss.
The Nielsen company said Wednesday that 31.3 million people watched President Obama deliver his last State of the Union address, his smallest audience ever for the annual speech.
Jacob deGrom struck out 10 and allowed one hit and one walk in six innings while reaching 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games or innings in major league history as the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 32 and Jessica Shepard added 26 as the Wings snapped Indiana's five-game winning streak.
Aikman is the Canine Companions puppy-in-training we've been following since March.
Union Pacific said crews are responding to the incident, which is under investigation.
The gloves have come off in the ongoing courtroom drama involving convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
Jacob deGrom struck out 10 and allowed one hit and one walk in six innings while reaching 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games or innings in major league history as the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0.
The gloves have come off in the ongoing courtroom drama involving convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 32 and Jessica Shepard added 26 as the Wings snapped Indiana's five-game winning streak.
Aikman is the Canine Companions puppy-in-training we've been following since March.
Union Pacific said crews are responding to the incident, which is under investigation.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
According to the suit the new rules are unlawful because they bypass the Legislature to change the definition of hemp.
Months after Congress approved billions for infrastructure across one of the least-trafficked stretches of the southern border, bulldozers arrived at Big Bend National Park.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
The Trump administration is trying to deport a self-described CIA spy who won permission to live in the U.S. by helping convict terrorists.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Jacob deGrom struck out 10 and allowed one hit and one walk in six innings while reaching 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games or innings in major league history as the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 32 and Jessica Shepard added 26 as the Wings snapped Indiana's five-game winning streak.
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
Dallas' No. 1 pick will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week after missing several games with right‑knee soreness.
Cal Quantrill gave up four hits in seven innings, Justin Foscue hit a home run, and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
