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Gov. Greg Abbott Says New Refugees Won't Be Allowed To Settle In Texas
"Texas has carried more than its share in assisting the refugee resettlement process," Abbott, a Republican, said in a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday. (Image credit: Eric Gay/AP)
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'Imminent' Threat — Trump Justification Of Attack On Iranian General — Is...
Administration officials say Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani was killed to prevent "imminent attacks." They're being questioned about what "imminent" means. (Image credit: Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty...
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Iran Says It Shot Down Ukrainian Jetliner By Mistake
After initial denials, Iranian officials now say "missiles fired due to human error" caused the crash of the Ukrainian plane Wednesday, killing all 176 people on board. (Image credit: Ebrahim...
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Fed Up With Fundraisers On Facebook? You're Not Alone
Facebook fundraisers posted by people on their birthdays exploded over the past year, bringing in a billion dollars for charities. But some Facebook users think it's too much of a good thing. (Image...
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Feeling Artsy? Here's How Making Art Helps Your Brain
Making art is fun. But there's a lot more to it. It might serve an evolutionary purpose — and emerging research shows that it can help us process difficult emotions and tap into joy. (Image credit:...
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Exclusive: Iran Strike Won't Slow Trump's Cuts To National Security Council
The rapid change has raised concern among those who have served on the NSC. They believe the president needs a wide range of experts to give advice on the potential consequences of major actions....
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California Reservation's Solar Microgrid Provides Power During Utility Shutoffs
California utility PG&E continues planned power outages to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires. One Native tribe's solar-powered microgrid is proving to be a lifeline for rural...
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New Law Aims To Help Americans Without Retirement Plans. Will It Work?
The Secure Act is intended to make it easier for small employers to offer retirement benefits. But some analysts say it doesn't go far enough because it's optional and doesn't apply to gig workers....
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Remembering Neil Peart, A Monster Drummer With A Poet's Heart
"We're only immortal for a limited time." Peart, who died on Jan. 7, guided Rush through the decades with a pen, a massive drum kit and an openness towards life's many shades. (Image credit: Fin...
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Omani Sultan Qaboos, Who Ruled Oman For Half A Century, Dies At 79
The long-serving monarch named his successor, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, who was sworn in as sultan Saturday. Under Qaboos, the tiny Middle Eastern state took on an outsize role in regional diplomacy....
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FBI Apologizes To Court For Mishandling Surveillance Of Trump Campaign Adviser
FBI Director Christopher Wray outlined steps the bureau is taking to ensure it doesn't make the same mistakes it did when it wiretapped Carter Page during the 2016 election. (Image credit: Chip...
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Rebuking China, Taiwan Votes To Reelect President Tsai Ing-wen
More than 8 million voters cast their ballots for Tsai, who defeated a populist mayor running on a platform of closer ties to Beijing. (Image credit: Carl Court/Getty Images)
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Iran's 'Unforgivable Mistake' Downing Jet Elicits Furor At Home And Abroad
After many denials, Iran's admission that it accidentally downed a Ukrainian plane was cautiously embraced by world leaders as a "step forward." Back in Tehran, protesters' reaction was far angrier....
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Deadly Storms Sweep Through Southern United States, Leaving At Least 9 Dead
Violent thunderstorms got underway in Texas and Oklahoma on Friday, dumping rain and bringing high winds before sweeping east and northeast. Deaths were reported in Alabama, Louisiana and Texas....
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Australia's Wildfires Are Releasing Vast Amounts Of Carbon Emissions
The Australian bushfires are emitting huge amounts of climate warming carbon into the atmosphere. Normally, new vegetation that grows back would recapture it, but that may be changing. (Image credit:...
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Why The Most Coveted Democratic Endorser In Iowa Isn't Picking Sides
State Auditor Rob Sand is often mentioned as a potential candidate for higher office but despite being courted by Democratic presidential campaigns, Sand says endorsements "barely" matter "at all."...
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Ready For Your First Marathon? Training Can Cut Years Off Your Cardiovascular...
More reasons to commit to a race: A new study shows that novice runners who take on a marathon significantly improved their heart health. We've got tips to get you started. (Image credit:...
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