Texas voters will decide whether to lower some property tax bills in May election

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US says Russia has added 7,000 troops along Ukraine border, despite claims of pullback

A senior US administration official said the increase renders Russia’s assertion of withdrawal “false,” and warned…

American detained in Russia says he is coughing up blood, has not received medical care

“In December #TrevorReed had prolonged exposure to another prisoner with active tuberculosis. Trevor now reports he…

Virginia governor to sign bill allowing parents to opt out of school mask mandates

The bill, Senate Bill 739, requires schools to comply no later than March 1 and also…

US says Russian hackers have collected intelligence from American defense contractors

The information gathered is unclassified, but offers “significant insight into US weapons platforms development and deployment…

Analysis: Here’s why Democrats’ chances of winning in November are slipping

On Tuesday, New York Rep. Kathleen Rice became the 30th Democrat to announce plans to not…

Analysis: Texas voters and political candidates aren’t on the same page

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Texans with disabilities fear new restrictions on voting help could mean criminal charges at the polls

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North Korea marks ex-leader’s birthday with snowy celebration

North Korea marked the 80th birthday of leader Kim Jong Un’s late father with a mass…

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From community colleges to flagship universities, the pandemic has dramatically changed the experience of higher education…