Texas judge: Gun-buying ban for people under felony indictment is unconstitutional
A U.S. law banning those under felony indictments from buying guns is unconstitutional, a federal judge in West Texas ruled.
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Feel what it's like to raise a trans child in Texas in this unique video game
"Portrait of a Texas Family" gives players insight into challenges that parents of trans children face in restrictive states.
Texas county to investigate transportation of migrants to Martha's Vineyard
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office said it had launched a probe into the operation, which it said transported migrants who had been housed at a shelter in San Antonio to Florida and subsequently to the Massachusetts island.
Judge says man can be forcibly medicated to make him competent to stand trial
The prosecution of Robert Dear, 64, has stalled because he has been repeatedly found mentally incompetent since his arrest and he has refused to take anti-psychotic medication for delusional disorder.
Investigation underway after D.C. police K9 found dead in car
Rocket, an explosives detection dog for the Metropolitan Police Department, was found dead inside a police vehicle.
Montana to temporarily allow transgender people to change gender on birth certificates
After months of defiance, Montana's health department says it will follow a judge's ruling.
U.S. border encounters in fiscal year 2022 top 2 million, a record
One million of border encounters in fiscal year 2022 have resulted in migrants being expelled from the U.S. under Title 42, a coronavirus-era policy.
2 dead as Hurricane Fiona leaves much of Puerto Rico without power
Nearly the entire island remains in the dark and many don't have running water.
Virginia Commonwealth University reaches settlement in hazing death
The university will pay $1 million to the family of Adam Oakes, who was told to drink a large bottle of whiskey and died of alcohol poisoning.
Commission recommends renaming hundreds of military assets linked to Confederacy
The Naming Commission submitted its final report of recommendations to Congress Monday for renaming or removing Defense Department assets that honor the Confederacy.
Winter heating and electric bills set to surge to 10-year high
Americans could pay as much as 17% more to heat their homes this winter, with electricity costs also expected to jump.
Sexually transmitted infections spike as syphilis cases hit 30-year high
Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.
"Serial" podcast subject Adnan Syed released; murder conviction vacated
The judge ordered that Syed be released from prison while prosecutors decide if they want to try him again.
How to get a student loan refund if you paid during pandemic
People who kept making student loan payments during the health crisis can get a refund and then apply for forgiveness — here's how.
Parkland judge rejects motion to replace her after testy exchange with defense
The motion, filed on Friday, alleged that the judge revealed longstanding animosity toward the defense that threatened the fairness of the trial.
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At least 4 dead as weakened Isaias moves across the Southeast
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Putin relays Iran's position on deal to President Trump
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
Trump says Ukraine needs new president, blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices
Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in campaigns, memo says
Vehicle driven by ICE agents in Texas hits and injures man, sheriff says
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