Federal appeals court to hear challenge to Texas abortion law on Friday
In December, the U.S. Supreme Court left the law largely intact, allowing only a challenge against medical licensing officials to proceed.
In December, the U.S. Supreme Court left the law largely intact, allowing only a challenge against medical licensing officials to proceed.
Navy captain becomes first woman to command nuclear carrier in U.S. history
The USS Abraham Lincoln deployed this week from San Diego under the command of Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, the first woman to lead a nuclear carrier in U.S. Navy history.
The USS Abraham Lincoln deployed this week from San Diego under the command of Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, the first woman to lead a nuclear carrier in U.S. Navy history.
Lawsuit settled after Oklahoma woman, daughter allegedly denied housing due to race
The U.S. Department of Justice said a Black mother and daughter were denied housing in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, due to their race.
The U.S. Department of Justice said a Black mother and daughter were denied housing in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, due to their race.
Texas professor claims 'Madden NFL' games 'dehumanized' Black athletes
The Dallas College history professor later blocked his Twitter account but still drew backlash on social media.
The Dallas College history professor later blocked his Twitter account but still drew backlash on social media.
Daily Show’s Trevor Noah sues New York hospital for negligence after surgery
The Hospital for Special Surgery is facing a lawsuit from comedian Trevor Noah after he said a surgery left him feeling “sick, sore lame and disabled.”
The Hospital for Special Surgery is facing a lawsuit from comedian Trevor Noah after he said a surgery left him feeling “sick, sore lame and disabled.”
'A Doll Like Me': Helping children with disabilities feel seen through personalized dolls
The doll maker behind “A Doll Like Me” makes dolls for children who don't see themselves on store shelves. The dolls resemble their owners: children with a variety of disabilities, so that every child feels seen.
The doll maker behind “A Doll Like Me” makes dolls for children who don't see themselves on store shelves. The dolls resemble their owners: children with a variety of disabilities, so that every child feels seen.
The push to ban books in Texas schools spreads to public libraries
Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves.
Some Texas residents are asking for greater say in what titles appear on public library shelves.
Claudette Colvin's record cleared after refusing to move seat on segregated bus in 1955
A 15-year-old high school student at the time, Claudette Colvin refused to shift seats on a segregated Montgomery bus even before Rosa Parks.
A 15-year-old high school student at the time, Claudette Colvin refused to shift seats on a segregated Montgomery bus even before Rosa Parks.
Abortion pills by mail to be allowed as US health regulators permanently loosen restrictions
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
Fordham University lecturer fired after mixing up names of two Black students
A Fordham University lecturer was fired after allegedly mixing up the names of two Black students in his class.
A Fordham University lecturer was fired after allegedly mixing up the names of two Black students in his class.
Fort Benning soldier makes history with Medal of Honor for heroic rescue
Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe will make history as the first Black service member to receive the Medal of Honor since Vietnam for his heroic efforts rescuing fellow soldiers during a fiery wreck in Iraq.
Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe will make history as the first Black service member to receive the Medal of Honor since Vietnam for his heroic efforts rescuing fellow soldiers during a fiery wreck in Iraq.
Downtown Austin Alliance, Frida Friday ATX partner for ‘The People’s Market’
Beyond supporting local artists and businesses, the goal was to celebrate Austin’s diverse community and offer a safe, inclusive space.
Beyond supporting local artists and businesses, the goal was to celebrate Austin’s diverse community and offer a safe, inclusive space.
NYC Council approves bill allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections
The bill does not confer voting rights for state or federal elections to the city's 800,000 immigrants with green cards and work authorization, nor does it permit unauthorized immigrants to vote.
The bill does not confer voting rights for state or federal elections to the city's 800,000 immigrants with green cards and work authorization, nor does it permit unauthorized immigrants to vote.
State judge declares Texas abortion law unconstitutional, doesn't stop enforcement
As of Sept. 1, Texas’ law prohibits abortions after approximately six weeks, defying federal constitutional precedent. It has, until now, escaped most judicial oversight due to the unique way it is enforced.
As of Sept. 1, Texas’ law prohibits abortions after approximately six weeks, defying federal constitutional precedent. It has, until now, escaped most judicial oversight due to the unique way it is enforced.
California AG opens probe into Torrance Police Dept. following report of officers' racist texts
The revelation of the racist text messages shared among a group of officers for years led to the dismissal of hundreds of criminal cases in which the officers were involved.
The revelation of the racist text messages shared among a group of officers for years led to the dismissal of hundreds of criminal cases in which the officers were involved.
FOX 7 Discussion: DOJ sues Texas over new redistricting maps
Glenn Smith, the senior strategist at Progress Texas, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP Chairman, joins Mike Warren to talk about the lawsuit the Department of Justice filed against Texas over its latest redistricting maps.
Glenn Smith, the senior strategist at Progress Texas, and James Dickey, the former Texas GOP Chairman, joins Mike Warren to talk about the lawsuit the Department of Justice filed against Texas over its latest redistricting maps.
DOJ sues Texas over redistricting, saying new maps discriminate
The Department of Justice sued Texas over new redistricting maps, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state’s booming Latino and Black populations.
The Department of Justice sued Texas over new redistricting maps, saying the plans discriminate against voters in the state’s booming Latino and Black populations.
DOJ sues Texas over redistricting, saying new maps discriminate
The DOJ sued Texas over new redistricting maps, saying the plans discriminate against discriminate the state’s Latino and Black populations.
The DOJ sued Texas over new redistricting maps, saying the plans discriminate against discriminate the state’s Latino and Black populations.
Texas now bans medical abortions after seven weeks of pregnancy
Beginning today, a new law restricts abortion-inducing medication, the most common abortion method in Texas. Medical abortion is the most common way women in Texas terminate their pregnancies.
Beginning today, a new law restricts abortion-inducing medication, the most common abortion method in Texas. Medical abortion is the most common way women in Texas terminate their pregnancies.
FOX 7 Discussion: Will the Supreme Court overturn Roe vs. Wade?
Members of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority are suggesting they may make sweeping changes to limit abortion rights in the United States.
Members of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority are suggesting they may make sweeping changes to limit abortion rights in the United States.