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Former Fort Bend ISD superintendent fires back after report blames her for higher bond project costs

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Who's to blame? Former Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck fired back after a report accused her of being the reason for higher-than-expected bond projects.

Thursday, Apr 25

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Ex-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump

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Pecker testified he was already $180,000 in the hole on other Trump-related stories by the time Stormy Daniels came along.

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Could a president stage a coup? And 9 more key moments from Trump's Supreme Court immunity hearing

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The oral arguments included several notable and important exchanges. Here are 10 of the key moments.

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Net neutrality is back as FCC votes to regulate internet providers

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The US government banned internet service providers from meddling in the speeds their customers receive when browsing the web and downloading files, restoring tough rules rescinded during the Trump administration and setting the stage for…

Best air mattresses for all your house guests this season

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Here are the best air mattresses you can shop on Amazon - each one comes with a built-in pump and can inflate in under five minutes.

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Venice implements new access fees for day-trippers | What to know about the new system

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The requirement applies only for people arriving between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Outside of those hours, access is free and unchecked.

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Judge approves $418M Realtor settlement, upending the way Americans buy and sell homes

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Housing experts say the settlement may effectively demolish the current real estate business model.

FTC refunds over $5 million to Ring users

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It comes from a settlement with Ring over charges the company allowed employees and contractors to access cameras.

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Arizona House votes to repeal controversial 1864 abortion ban, with help of 3 Republicans

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The repeal bill, pushed by Democrats, next heads to the state Senate where it could be taken up next week.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders launches Senate investigation into 'high' pricing of Ozempic, Wegovy

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Senator Berne Sanders is launching an investigation into the "outrageously high prices" Novo Nordisk charges for the drugs.

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Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and others indicted in Arizona election probe: AP

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An Arizona grand jury has indicted former Donald Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows and lawyer Rudy Giuliani along with 16 others in an election interference case.

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Houston Public Works plans to send a 'set rate' to water customers in May to reduce high bills

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Tired of receiving a high water bill? Well, you may notice a difference next month. These are some of the changes coming to help with the cost and leaks.

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What to listen for during Supreme Court arguments on Donald Trump and presidential immunity

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Central to Trump's immunity argument is the claim that only a former president who was impeached and convicted by the Senate can be criminally prosecuted.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

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With liberal justices in the minority, though, two conservative justices would also have to join them, and it wasn't immediately clear whether any members of the majority were swayed.

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US banning TikTok? Your key questions answered

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The provision gives TikTok's Beijing-based parent company, ByteDance, nine months to sell it or face a nationwide prohibition in the United States.

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Amid Boeing safety probe, clock ticks to disclose details of 2021 DOJ deal over 737 Max crashes

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With just a few months remaining before that case could be dismissed, attorney Paul Cassell is pressing for public disclosure of prosecutors' negotiations with Boeing's attorneys.

Supreme Court takes up Donald Trump's claim of 'absolute immunity' from criminal prosecution

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Against the backdrop of a divisive 2024 presidential campaign, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday will take up the monumental question of whether a former president turned presumptive GOP nominee can be criminally prosecuted for his…

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New federal rules on airline refunds require cash instead of vouchers

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Airline canceled your flight? The plane arrived hours late after a maintenance issue? The inflight Wi-Fi didn't work? New federal rules say travelers deserve cash refunds when inconvenienced by their airline - not vouchers or travel…

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New federal rule would bar 'noncompete' agreements for most employees | What you should know

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According to the FTC, 30 million people - roughly one in five workers - are now subject to such restrictions.

Millions more salaried workers will be eligible for overtime pay starting this summer

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Millions of salaried workers will soon qualify for overtime pay under a final rule released by the US Department of Labor on Tuesday.

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Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature

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The TikTok legislation was included as part of a larger $95 billion package that provides foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel.

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Here's the inside slice on Mochiko Mochi Pizza, the first mochi pizza

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Mochiko Mochi Pizza pushing boundaries with flavor and finding the tastiest toppings to accentuate the first-of-its-kind mochi pizza crust.

Trump airs grievances over Michael Cohen during taped interview before gag-order hearing

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The former president did not hold back in airing his grievances over one of the key witnesses in the case, despite a gag order that requires him not to.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Seattle Children's Hospital reach settlement on trans care

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"Let this make our position clear: medical providers in Texas must abide by our laws," the attorney general said in light of the settlement.

Best tower fans to keep you cool

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The best tower fans are slim, portable and lightweight. Here are the best options available on Amazon.

Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks Uplift Harris, canceling $500 checks set for 1,600 families

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Harris County was less than an hour away from sending out the first round of $500 checks to 1,600 families when the Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocked the income pilot program.

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Trump trial: David Pecker details secret catch-and-kill arrangement with Trump for 2016 election

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Their ties were solidified during a pivotal August 2015 meeting at Trump Tower involving Trump, his lawyer and personal fixer Michael Cohen, and another aide, Hope Hicks, in which Pecker was asked what he and the magazines he led could do…

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UnitedHealth says wide swath of patient files may have been taken in Change cyberattack

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UnitedHealth says files with personal information that could cover a "substantial portion of people in America" may have been taken in the cyberattack on its Change Healthcare business.

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What to know in the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump

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The Supreme Court has scheduled a special session to hear arguments over whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted over his efforts to undo his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden.

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Starbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the US Supreme Court

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The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a case filed by Starbucks against the National Labor Relations Board. The case stems from Starbucks' firing of seven workers who were trying to unionize their store in Tennessee.