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Saturday, Mar 28

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'No Kings' aims for record turnout in Saturday's anti-Trump protests

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Organizers behind No Kings, a network of progressive groups, says protesters will stage demonstrations across the country and abroad to speak out against the Trump administration's actions.

Thursday, Mar 26

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Pakistan confirms it's relaying messages between the U.S. and Iran as war rages on

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Pakistan's foreign minister formally acknowledged "indirect talks" and said Iran is reviewing a U.S. proposal. Israel says it killed the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's navy chief.

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Measles spike in federal detention facility reaches the Texas public, records show

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Most of the state’s measles cases reported so far this year are inside the West Texas Detention Facility in Hudspeth County, where four infected El Paso residents worked.

Black people remain most subject to police force in Arlington as overall use drops 11%, report says

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Police used force against 848 Black people, the highest of any race. Hispanic people, the second highest, had force used against them less than half that.

Israel and Iran ramp up attacks as Trump insists Tehran wants a deal

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The war in the Middle East ramped up on Thursday as Israel launched a wave of strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure, and Iran fired rounds of missiles at central Israel.

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The mural of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on San Antonio's West Side is being restored this week

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The painting represents the treaty signed on Feb. 2, 1848, that ended the war between the United States and Mexico and established the Rio Grande as a border between Texas and Mexico.

Wednesday, Mar 25

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Bexar County Family Justice Center receives trauma informed care certification

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The center is a collaboration of more than 50 partners ranging from the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, San Antonio Police, City of San Antonio, the Rape Crisis Center, University Health and many others. Executive Director Crystal…

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Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in social media harms trial

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The jury ordered the companies to pay $6 million in damages over defective design. The landmark verdict may influence the outcome of 2,000 other pending lawsuits.

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Jury orders Meta and Google to pay woman $6 million in social media addiction trial

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The verdict marks the end of the first-ever jury trial over whether tech giants should be held accountable for social media addiction. It may influence the outcome of 2,000 other pending lawsuits.

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A 92-year-old judge will take on the Maduro case. What do we know about him?

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Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro heads to court again this week. The judge overseeing this case is longtime federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein. At 92 years old, Hellerstein is older than the average age of a federal judge by more than…

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Texas will require proof of legal immigration status to get professional licenses

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Officials approved the change after hearing from speakers who argued it would hamper the state’s economy and push immigrants to work without licenses in the black market.

Texas quietly shut Operation Lone Star booking facility in Del Rio

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Gov. Greg Abbott had opened two such sites as he surged thousands of DPS troopers and Guard members to the Texas-Mexico border.

Iran rejects Trump's proposal to end the war and lays out 5 conditions

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Iran says no to President Trump's ceasefire plan and publicized a counterproposal that includes safeguards against future attacks on Iran and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

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North Texas construction industry, workers feel the effects of ramped up ICE activity

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People without legal status in North Texas are living in fear amid ramped up ICE enforcement, and it's impacting the region's construction industry.

Water in this Austin suburb comes out brown, leaving residents with high bills and ruined appliances

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Residents have long complained of bad tastes, ruined appliances and high water bills. Some have spent thousands on water treatment systems for their homes.

The Pentagon orders troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to deploy to the Middle East

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Nearly a month into the Iran war, the Trump administration is keeping its options open: It says it's pursuing diplomatic solutions, while deploying thousands of paratroopers to the Middle East.

Yep, a mom's COVID shot during pregnancy protects her baby, a large study finds

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A 3-year study published in Pediatrics examined newborns in Norway. It found a clear benefit for the baby when mom gets a COVID vaccination during pregnancy.

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Inspectors say aging and understaffed military kennels are endangering working dogs' health

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The Department of Defense Inspector General blames four canine deaths on outdated and unsanitary military kennels at ten bases.

Tuesday, Mar 24

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Texas Supreme Court weighs constitutional beach access in case against SpaceX

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The nine justices traveled to the Rio Grande Valley earlier this month to hear oral arguments.

The Israeli military wants several more weeks to fight Iran war, officials say

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The Israeli military estimates it would need several more weeks of fighting to complete its war goals in Iran, at a time when President Trump says the U.S. is negotiating an end to the war.

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Controversial ‘turnaround’ charter Third Future will operate 3 San Antonio ISD schools next year

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SAISD trustees voted Monday night to consolidate Rhodes Middle School into Tafolla Middle School and turn operation of Tafolla, Ogden Elementary, and Hirsch Elementary over to Third Future Schools.

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Pakistan is poised to host the U.S. and Iran for talks to end the war

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The Pakistani prime minister said his country stands ready to host negotiations toward a settlement as the war with Iran nears the one-month mark.

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Trump declares victory and claims Iran offers a 'prize' in talks Iran has denied having

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President Trump said on Tuesday Iran made a valuable offer to reach a deal with the United States, in talks that Iran has denied are taking place. "We've won this. This war has been won," Trump said.

Iran fires more missiles at Israel and rejects Trump's talk as 'fake news' for markets

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Israeli health officials said Iranian missiles struck four sites across Israel Tuesday, including central Tel Aviv, injuring at least six people. Iranian authorities also said a gas supply line in southwest Iran was struck overnight.

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As parents age, their children face hard choices about when to take the car keys

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States have many policies to stop risky older drivers from renewing their licenses. But in practice, it's often adult children who must decide when to take the car keys away from an aging parent.

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UK police probe possible Iran link after Jewish charity ambulances set on fire

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Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime attack after four vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire.

Monday, Mar 23

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46-acre wildfire in Bastrop State Park now 55% contained

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said no injuries or casualties were reported, and the fire did not cause any structural loss at the park.

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How an Afghan man who aided U.S. military forces died in ICE custody in Texas

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Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, died March 14 in a Dallas hospital, the day after ICE arrested him outside his home. He was the 24th person to die in ICE custody since last October.

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Voice of America staffers sue, alleging Kari Lake put on propaganda

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Voice of America staffers are suing Trump administration official Kari Lake, alleging she put pro-Trump propaganda on its airwaves. She has lost numerous rulings of late.

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LaGuardia reopens after the crash that killed 2 and hurt dozens. Here's what to know

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An Air Canada regional jet hit a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia on Sunday night, killing both pilots. At least nine people are hospitalized, and hundreds of flights were canceled Monday.