Despite public pushback, Texas social studies overhaul moves to next phase

The framework for the next generation of Texas' public school social studies curriculum has been approved to move forward as the state works to establish a new baseline for that area of education. 

Former NASCAR legend, Greg Biffle, was not flying jet when it crashed, NTSB preliminary report says

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report that Greg Biffle, former NASCAR driver, was not the one flying his jet when it crashed last month.

Every state's median household income has increased since 1970 – except one

Is your state better off than it was 50 years ago? U.S. incomes are up since 1970, but not everywhere. A new report shows which states gained the most.

ICE Out march held in Minneapolis, Bruce Springsteen plays Defend Minnesota concert

A second "National Day of Action" happened in Minneapolis on Friday to demand "ICE Out" of Minnesota, only hours after Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at a protest concert at First Avenue.

Macaulay Culkin reacts to Catherine O’Hara’s death: ‘I love you’

Macaulay Culkin shared an emotional Instagram tribute after the death of his "Home Alone" co-star Catherine O’Hara. Here's what he said.

Texas senate race: Talarico, Crockett in dead heat, latest poll shows

A new poll shows Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico in a dead heat for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.

Here's where people in your state are moving to (and from)

A new map from the Census Bureau shows where most people in each state moved to – and from – last year.

Judge rules federal prosecutors can’t seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione

A federal judge in New York dismissed a federal murder charge against Luigi Mangione on Friday, blocking prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the case tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Waymo vehicle hits child in Santa Monica

A Waymo driverless vehicle struck a student on his way to school in Santa Monica, police said.

State probes 2 Texas school districts over alleged ties to designated terrorist group

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating North Texas school districts for potential ties to the Islamic Games of North America following the state's designation of CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization.

Woman vandalizes East Austin smoke shop 3 times, causing nearly $30K in damages

An East Austin smoke shop owner says a woman has vandalized his business three times since Thanksgiving, causing about $30,000 in damage despite repeated arrests.