Will the Rodriguez family's college dreams survive the end of affirmative action?
One sister attends Emory on a full scholarship. The others wonder how the Supreme Court decision on college admissions will shape their futures.
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Photos show winter solstice traditions around the world
December 21 marks the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, but soon, more sun will fill the skies.
Probe of police actions during Uvalde school shooting continuing into 2024
The announcement by the Uvalde County district attorney pushes back expectations that a grand jury would convene before the end of the year.
Hardy Lloyd sentenced to prison for threatening witnesses, jurors during synagogue shooting trial
The self-proclaimed white supremacist will spend over six years in prison.
California law banning guns in some public places temporarily paused
The law, which was set to take effect Jan. 1, would have prohibited people from carrying concealed guns in 26 places, including public parks, churches, banks and zoos.
VP Harris to embark on national reproductive freedoms tour
The first stop of the tour will take place in Wisconsin on Jan. 22, the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
Houston hospital offers child patients holiday magic beyond the medicine
The 16th floor of Texas Children's Hospital looks like a high-end holiday store.
Fatal fires serve as cautionary tale of dangers of lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries were responsible for at least 220 fires in New York City last year.
Texas sheriff on enforcing SB4 immigration law: "It's going to be impossible"
If SB4 goes into effect next year, Texas state troopers and even sheriff's deputies would be able to charge and arrest migrants for illegally crossing the border.
What faith leaders tell those struggling with belief: "God intervenes into our history"
At times it can seem like there's not much to be optimistic about. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy speaks with prominent faith leaders in our community about what they tell those who are having a hard time keeping their faith.
Lawsuit challenges Alabama's plan for execution with nitrogen gas
Alabama is preparing to employ a new method of execution using nitrogen gas following botched attempts at lethal injections last year.
Toyota recalls 1 million Toyota, Lexus vehicles over faulty air bag sensor
Toyota and Lexus cars are being recalled in December 2023 because potentially defective sensors could prevent front passenger air bags from deploying properly.
Remains of Green River Killer victim identified as runaway 15-year-old
The Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway, led authorities in 2002 to the site where the bones had been found in 1985.
"Vanilla Gift" card issuer faces lawsuit over card-draining scam risk
Incomm's prepaid cards had "insufficient" security features that made them targets for card draining scams, a lawsuit alleges.
8-year-old boy killed by air rifle pellet, Arizona sheriff says
When deputies arrived at the scene they found the young boy, "who had been shot in the center of his chest cavity with a high powered air rifle that shoots 22 caliber pellets."
Some Israeli settlers use sheep to push Palestinians from West Bank homes
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Drone swarms are a problem Secret Service says they have not solved yet
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
Trump administration ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads
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Iran calls U.S. response "insufficient" amid stalled talks to end the war
DHS secretary defends livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution
