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Judge blocks Louisiana Ten Commandments in public classrooms law
A judge has blocked a Louisiana law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. CBS News' Kati Weis has more on the judge's decision.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Silence descends around China’s deadliest mass killing in years as flowers cleared away
Online discussion about China’s deadliest mass killing in years was being censored Wednesday as authorities in a southern city cleared candles and flowers from the memorial to the 35 people deadWorld - ABC News - 16 hours ago -
Iran executes in public a serial rapist convicted in dozens of cases
Iran's state media say authorities have executed in public a man convicted of raping dozens of women over two decadesWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
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Paris prosecutor seeks jail and public office ban for Marine Le Pen
Request in embezzlement trial threatens to undermine National Rally’s efforts to polish image before 2027 polls. A Paris prosecutor has requested a five-year prison sentence and a five-year ban ...World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago -
How the states can protect public health from the federal fringe takeover
No matter where we live, we should ask what our state doing to protect our families against rancorous false cries against basic public health protections.Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago -
Will Trump Try to End the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program?
There is widespread concern that President-elect Trump may end it, since he has tried before. But that may be the wrong thing to fear.Business - The New York Times - 1 hour ago -
Texas-Georgia, Zombieland celebration and more
Our college football experts touch on big SEC matchups, five surprises as we hit midseason and more.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
Trump Flipped Hispanic South Texas
Donald J. Trump’s biggest gains were along the Texas border, a Democratic stronghold where most voters are Hispanic. He won 12 of the region’s 14 counties, up from five in 2016.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Abbott to Texas universities: Freeze tuition
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced Wednesday he has sent letters to all public universities in the state saying he would not support tuition raises over the next two years. His office spoke to ...Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago -
What to watch for in the only Texas Senate debate
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story What to watch for in the only Texas Senate debate U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R) will face challenger ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
5 takeaways from the Texas Senate debate
Sen. Ted Cruz (R) and former Rep. Collin Allred (D) squared off on Tuesday in their only debate before Election Day, sparring over the border and abortion amid signs of a surprisingly competitive ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Watch highlights from the Texas Senate debate
Watch highlights from the Texas Senate debate between Democrat Rep. Colin Allred and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. The two discussed their stances on abortion laws, the border and response to the Jan. ...Politics - NBC News - October 16 -
Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson had been set to be executed on Thursday night for the death of his 2-year-old child. But after a bipartisan intervention by Texas lawmakers, the Supreme Court issued a stay.Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
Texas judge temporarily pauses Robert Roberson's execution
A Texas judge Thursday temporarily halted the execution of a man who was convicted of murder in the death of his 2-year-old daughter. Robert Roberson would have been the first person in the U.S. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Texas poised to end Georgia's streak as favorite
Georgia owns the longest active streak as a betting favorite in the nation, a 49-game run that is poised to end Saturday against top-ranked Texas.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
Latino support for Democrats appears to be shrinking in Texas
Democrats have counted on the Latino vote for years, but their support appears to be slipping. NBC News polling shows a growing number of working class Latino voters in Texas are casting their ...Politics - NBC News - October 18 -
The Hottest Place to Be in Sports This Weekend? Austin, Texas.
With the Formula 1 Grand Prix in town and a top-five college football matchup, the city is marketing it as “the biggest weekend ever.”Sports - The New York Times - October 19 -
College football scores, results: Georgia, Tennessee come up with huge SEC wins
Week 8 was a big one for the SEC.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19 -
UGA weathers 'unfortunate' call to topple No. 1 UT
Georgia weathered a bizarre about-face from officials on a pass interference call to beat No. 1 Texas 30-15.Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
Arch Manning Is at the Center of Texas’ New Quarterback Controversy
The Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian opened up a can of worms he was desperate to avoid, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 21 -
Longhorns fined $250K, apologize for unruly fans
Texas was fined $250K by the SEC after fans threw trash onto the field following a penalty call that was later reversed, which was questioned by Georgia AD Josh Brooks.Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
Monty Williams to coach sons at Texas prep school
Former NBA Coach of the Year Monty Williams will take his skill set to the high school level as coach of TMI Episcopal prep school in San Antonio, where he will coach his sons, Elijah and Micah, ...Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
Why Robert Roberson didn't testify at Texas hearing
Robert Roberson's lawyers explained why the death row inmate didn't testify at the Texas committee hearing set after his execution was paused. CBS News' Nikki Battiste has more.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Texas death row inmate's testimony postponed
Death row inmate Robert Roberson's testimony before a Texas House committee has been postponed over arguments about him appearing virtually from prison versus in person. The 57-year-old was ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Harris to make unexpected campaign stop in Texas
Abortion and reproductive rights likely to be at heart of vice-president’s message in Republican-leaning stateBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Bottom 10: Texas gets a little on the trashy side
The Bottom 10 reminds Texas, whose fans finally got rowdy at DKR, that throwing things is never the answer.Sports - ESPN - October 23 -
Evening Report — Trump, Harris prepare for Texas showdown
🔉Plus: First audio of 911 calls from Trump assassination attempt released {beacon} Evening Report Thursday, Oct. 24 © AP photo Trump, Harris prepare for Texas showdown The Lone Star State will ...Politics - The Hill - October 24
