Some states make it much easier to get on the ballot as a minor-party presidential candidate, compared with running as an independent. That's why RFK Jr. and Cornel West have made their own parties.
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An ocelot killed by a car in 2021 is confirmed to be genetically different from the known populations of ocelots in deep South Texas, meaning more of the endangered wild cats exist than previously thought.
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Hospitals are required to stabilize anyone experiencing a medical emergency. Two lawsuits question whether that includes performing an abortion, despite state laws.
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First Assistant Criminal DA Christian Henricksen's last day is April 26th.
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Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tenn., are voting this week on whether to join the United Auto Workers union. Two previous attempts to unionize the plant failed. Ballots will be counted on Friday.
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The Senate is still negotiating what the scope of the homeland security secretary's trial will be and whether to allow debate in the Democratic-controlled chamber.
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The Biden administration has launched a new effort to improve the ability of the U.S. to prevent, detect and respond to global health threats. Some experts say the new strategy doesn't go far enough.
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Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn was one of two sheriffs at a 'border crisis' hearing, but neither were from border counties.
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UT Austin says it laid off nearly 60 people on April 2. Most came in response to Texas' anti-DEI lawJay Hartzell first announced the layoffs in an April 2 email that did not include the number of positions being eliminated.
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The high court declined to hear a Louisiana case involving a police officer who was injured during a 2016 protest and sued its organizer.
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Former SAPD officer James Brennand, who shot Cantu multiple times, is currently awaiting trial over two counts of aggravated assault.