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Five of the top six Republicans running for president spent Labor Day being questioned from the conservative wing of their party. Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina — who is a powerful voice in the early voting state, and a Tea Party favorite — organized the forum. Texas Gov. Rick Perry left South Carolina early to deal with raging wildfires in his state.

At least eight people are dead and 78 are wounded, state news media report, while victims scramble to get out of the debris. The attack, possibly a car bomb, happened on a street where a group that opposes Syrian President Bashar Assad has offices.

In the next few days, Dorian's winds could top 115 mph — making it a Category 3 storm — the National Hurricane Center says.

Update: UT Austin officials are reacting today’s ruling on the university’s use of race as a factor in admissions decision. For UT, the 7 to 1 ruling from…

Republicans once again won top statewide seats in Tuesday's midterm election. That includes Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who will serve a third term after defeating Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke.

Update: The developers of the J.W. Marriott convention center downtown won’t be getting nearly $4 million in fee waivers.In a late night hearing, the…

NASA's probe has spent the past 13 years orbiting Saturn, making a number of important discoveries along the way. On Friday, it will hurl itself into the planet's atmosphere and disintegrate.

A year ago, COVID-19 cases in children made up less than 3% of the U.S. total. On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics said children represented 22.4% of new cases.

Reno's tenure was marked by tragedy and controversy. But she left office widely respected for her independence and accomplishments.

Legislation that would allow Texans to vote on whether cities in large counties can annex areas outside of their limits — a contentious issue that…