Texas AG sues Biden administration over Title IX rules that expand transgender student protections

Cruz holds 4 point lead over Allred in Texas: Poll

Sen. Ted Cruz (R) is holding onto a slim lead over Rep. Colin Allred (D) as the Texas Senate race hits its final week, according to a poll released Monday. The survey conducted by The New York ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump up by 5 points over Harris in Texas survey

Former President Trump is leading Vice President Harris by 5 points among likely voters in Texas, according to a new survey. The poll, released Tuesday from the University of Texas at Tyler (UT ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Five Charged in Cheating Scandal That Helped Over 200 ‘Unqualified’ Texas Teachers

Prosecutors said that the “kingpin,” a high school basketball coach in Houston, had helped educators fraudulently pass more than 400 tests.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Supreme Court Ruling Means Italy’s ‘Bunga Bunga’ Saga Is Not Over

The ruling sets the stage for yet another trial related to the scandal involving Silvio Berlusconi, the former prime minister of Italy who died last year.

World - The New York Times - October 14

Judge dismisses lawsuit over old abortion rights ruling in Mississippi

A Mississippi judge has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged a potential conflict between a 2022 state law that bans most abortions and a 1998 state Supreme Court ruling that said abortion is ...

Health - ABC News - October 16

Proposed rule would require insurance companies to pay for over-the-counter contraception

A proposed rule by the Biden administration would require insurance companies to cover the cost of non-prescription birth control. The proposal comes as reproductive rights are a central issue in ...

PSG to go to courts over Mbappé $60M pay ruling

Paris Saint-Germain will take their wage dispute with Kylian Mbappé to court after the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) ruled in favor of the France captain.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Harris and Fox News' Baier spar over border and Biden presidency

In an interview with Fox News' Bret Baier, Vice President Kamala Harris used some of her strongest language yet to emphasize that her presidency would be distinct from President Biden’s if elected. ...

Politics - NBC News - October 17

Biden makes likely last Europe visit as president over war in Ukraine

President Biden traveled to Germany for what will likely be his final presidential trip to Europe. He responded to the killing of Hamas' leader Thursday and plans to discuss the Middle East ...

Takeaways from Biden's trip to Germany over Ukraine aid

President Biden closed out the week by meeting with European allies in Berlin. The president used the overseas trip to urge continued Western support for Ukraine. CBS News national security ...

Biden to Propose That Insurers Cover Over-the-Counter Birth Control

The new rules under the Affordable Care Act would include emergency contraception, a newly approved nonprescription birth control pill, spermicides and condoms.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

House Republicans, Justice Department face off over Biden audiotapes

The House Judiciary Committee sued Attorney General Merrick Garland to try to force him to turn over recordings of the president's special counsel interview.

Biden casts early vote in Delaware with Election Day over a week away

President Biden cast his ballot months after opting to abandon his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.

Trump campaign attacks Democrats over Biden ‘garbage’ fumble

Furore over president’s comments comes just days before knife-edge US presidential election

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Leclerc wins US Grand Prix and late penalty gives Verstappen 3rd place over Norris in title chase

Charles Leclerc gave Ferrari its first United States Grand Prix victory since 2018 with a commanding drive

Sports - ABC News - October 20

The New York Liberty win their first WNBA title with Game 5 win over the Minnesota Lynx

Sports - ABC News - October 20

McLaren lodges appeal over Norris penalty as F1 title fight with Verstappen moves to Mexico City

Amid an unexpectedly tight championship battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, their teams have brought the fight to the Mexico City Grand Prix over an officiating dispute in last week’s race

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

Dodgers World Series parade: Los Angeles to celebrate 8th title on Friday after win over Yankees

"Who wants a parade!?!?"

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 23 hours ago

Transgender models become the first to walk in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Transgender models Valentina Sampaio and Alex Consani strutted down the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City.

First openly transgender lawyer to argue at Supreme Court

ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio will make history as the first openly transgender attorney to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court.

What to know about shaken baby syndrome as a Texas man could be first in US executed over it

A Texas man this week could become the first person executed in the U.S. under a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome