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Senate rejects resolution to halt the Iran war as gas prices upend midterms
Despite rising political anxiety over the Iran war , senators on Thursday narrowly rejected a war powers resolution seeking to halt President Donald Trump 's military action, which has been largely blamed for the spike in gas prices and become a flashpoint in the midterm election...
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8 sailors in Lincoln carrier group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says
Eight sailors attempted suicide while deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, which spent a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war, the Navy's top civilian leader said this week. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao provided the in...
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Everything we saw during Rush’s first night at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center
The legendary Canadian prog-rock trio is doing a two-night stand in the Alamo City as part of its 50 Something Tour. The post Everything we saw during Rush’s first night at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center appeared first on San Antonio Current ....
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Records: Woman accused of helping in son’s planned mass violence attack has charge dropped due to insufficient evidence
A San Antonio woman accused of buying ammunition, magazines and tactical gear for her son, who had expressed a desire to carry out “mass acts of violence” at an SAISD school last year, has had her charge dropped, Bexar County court records show. Ashley Pardo, 34, was originally a...
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Wall Street week ahead: consumer confidence, inflation, employment updates
Wall Street has a busy week ahead with important updates on inflation, the jobs market and consumer confidence. The reports could help provide a clearer picture on how consumers are handling higher prices on a wide range of products and services, along with whether employment and...
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Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, calls accusations of genocide in Gaza 'the biggest lie of the century'
Lashing out at his country's critics, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu angrily dismissed allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza as “the biggest lie of the century” in a defiant speech to the U.N. General Assembly that asserted his nation’s right to wage war against Iran...
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Months after rescue, Athena's surviving owlet released at Wildflower Center
After about five months of rehabilitation, rescuers say the owlet is ready to survive on its own.
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Loved ones describe a quiet life of 'family, soccer and work' for Austin man shot by ICE
A childhood friend says Wilber Garces Perez has dedicated his life to work and family since arriving in the United States in 2024. He remains in custody after being shot by an ICE agent on Sunday....
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Florida authorities arrest NC State's ex-head trainer accused of sex abuse of Wolfpack male athletes
N.C. State's former director of sports medicine faces felony and misdemeanor criminal charges after being accused of sexually abusing former Wolfpack male athletes under the guise of treatment, which previously led to more than 30 athletes outlining allegations in years of civil ...
schools
Somerset ISD evaluates school safety, security after elementary student brings gun to campus
It has been a week since an elementary school student brought a gun to Somerset Elementary School , and there are still questions as to how that student was able to get that gun on campus in the first place. Questions circulating online include, “Would clear backpacks help? Are m...
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Michelin-recognized Mezquite sizzles with Sonoran-style cooking and grilled meats
In a city with hundreds of Tex-Mex eateries, Mezquite stands out for the kind of Mexican food Kevin Fink grew up on in Tucson, Arizona. Michelin-recognized Mezquite sizzles with Sonoran-style cooking and grilled meats was first posted on September 24, 2026 at 8:00 am. ©2021 ...
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A (permanent) seat at the table of power: African leaders press UN for Security Council reform
They want to help make the decisions — not just watch them unfold. As in years past, African leaders attending the U.N. General Assembly this year are demanding a reform of the powerful Security Council that would include permanent seats for countries from the continent in the gl...
business
Yemen tells UN that Houthi rebels' moves on key strait threaten global economy
Yemen's internationally recognized government pressed world leaders anew Thursday for help defeating the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, saying that their new perch along one of the world's busiest waterways presents an international economic risk. The Houthis — who have controlled Ye...
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The Latest: Trump-Xi state dinner includes tech titans, sea bass and glitzy diplomacy
President Donald Trump on Thursday hailed the “truly great friendship” he's forged with Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader began his highly anticipated state visit . While Trump has many thorny issues to discuss with the president of America’s biggest economic rival, he focused on ...
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Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight set for December in Cardiff
The long-awaited showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is finally happening. The two former heavyweight world champions are set to meet Dec. 11 in Cardiff, promoter Turki Alalshikh said Thursday. “For 15 years no one has been able to make this fight,” Alalshikh posted on...
business
States threaten action against company earning millions off disabled vets
The investigations by attorneys general follow a recent bankruptcy filing in the face of civil lawsuits, falling revenues, and impending debt payments....
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States threaten action against company profiting off disabled vets after NPR report
The investigations by attorneys general follow a recent bankruptcy filing in the face of civil lawsuits, falling revenues, and impending debt payments....
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Texas flood survivors travel to Washington DC to push for federal disaster aid
Texas flood survivors are in Washington, D.C., urging federal leaders to deliver disaster assistance they say families and businesses need to rebuild after devastating floods in Travis and Kerr counties. Delegates from Texas and other states are asking for two main forms of help:...
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Man hospitalized after motorcycle crash on Northwest Side, SAPD says
A motorcycle rider was taken to the hospital following a crash Thursday morning on the Northwest Side, according to San Antonio police. Officers responded just before 4 a.m. for a crash involving a motorcycle on Wurzbach Road and Live Oak Road, near Interstate 10. When police arr...
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Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from the aging power grid
The Energy Department said Thursday that it will spend almost $2 billion to try to squeeze more electricity out of the nation's aging and stressed power grid, as President Donald Trump's administration steps up efforts to avoid blackouts amid skyrocketing energy demand spurred by...
parks
Ugandans plant trees near national park to keep people out of gorillas’ habitat
In the tangled greenery of a Ugandan national park, mountain gorillas sit among the leaves, calmly carrying on as tourists trek into their forest home. Many gorilla families are used to people, but while their population grows, the forest available to them does not. Communities h...
business
Autonomous AI hacks raise thorny questions of legal accountability
The Justice Department has a long history of investigating and prosecuting hackers who break into a private company's network. But what happens when the hackers aren't human? That's the question at the center of a public policy debate roiling Silicon Valley and Washington followi...
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Russian strikes kill 8 in Ukraine as the UN debates how to end the war
Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine overnight killed at least eight civilians, officials said Thursday, as Moscow’s 4½-year-long invasion of its neighbor grinds on despite renewed appeals for a settlement at this week’s U.N. General Assembly . A strike on Ukraine’s north...
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Delegates walk out as Netanyahu addresses UN, and other Mideast developments
Israel's increasingly isolated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took center stage at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, defending his decision to attack Iran as an easy one. Hamas said it was ready to move forward on a Gaza peace agreement, while a top European Uni...
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Famed radio and TV priest Fulton Sheen is beatified in St. Louis, putting him a step from sainthood
As tens of thousands of Catholic worshippers stood Thursday in a football stadium-turned-temporary cathedral, all eyes focused on a teenage boy walking solemnly toward the makeshift altar, accompanied by his parents and siblings. James Fulton Engstrom carried an ornate vessel con...
government
Texas agriculture commissioner 2026: Who is running and what you need to know
Editor’s note: To help readers learn more about the candidates running for statewide seats, The Texas Tribune is sharing information about the Republican, Democratic and third-party candidates. For more information on midterms and the voting process, check out our election resour...
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Quiet weekend, changes possible next week
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS LESS RAIN TODAY: Odds are lower today (10%) HOT WEEKND: Mid to Upper 90s NEXT WEEK: Rain possible, not as hot FORECAST TODAY Not as much rain on the radar today, but we still have the opportunity for development through about 9pm. WEEKEND UPDATE Quiet and rema...