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The ballistic missile submarine USS Rhode Island returns to port after a patrol. The president of the United States has the unilateral authority to order it to launch its nuclear weapons.

Shaken By Trump, Senators Ask: What Stops Him From Launching Nukes?

For the first time in decades, Congress re-examines a president's unilateral authority to launch a nuclear attack — but the Pentagon says no changes are needed.

Texas Oil Regulators Loosen Rules And Waive Fees, But Don't Cut Production

For months, the state agency that regulates oil and gas in Texas has considered reducing the amount of crude companies can pump from the ground.…

Delia Garza Will Be The Next Travis County Attorney After Laurie Eiserloh's Concession

Lee esta historia en español. Austin Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza will be the next Travis County Attorney after her runoff opponent, Laurie Eiserloh,…

Health care workers bring a patient into an ambulance at Life Care Center in Kirkland, Wash. Two deceased residents of the eldercare facility had posthumous diagnoses of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.

Here's Who Faces The Greatest Risk Of Severe Illness From Coronavirus

The data from China offer insights into the way different age groups are affected after being infected.

Former White House adviser Steve Bannon exits the Manhattan Federal Court on Thursday. Bannon and three other defendants have been indicted for allegedly defrauding donors in a $25 million border wall fundraising campaign. Bannon joins a list of 2016 Trump campaign officials who have faced federal charges.

Steve Bannon Charged With Misusing Donations For Trump's Border Wall

The former political adviser to President Trump is indicted alongside three other people in connection with an effort to defraud "hundreds of thousands of donors," according to federal prosecutors.

A patient in a first-stage study of a potential vaccine for COVID-19 receives a shot in March at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle.

Public Health Expert Calls To Repair Distrust In A COVID-19 Vaccine

Public health officials say a promising coronavirus vaccine is on its way in 2021. But does that matter if only half of Americans say they're willing to get such a vaccination?

Gov. Greg Abbott, In Campaign Mode, Promises To Fight Sexual Harassment

From Texas Standard.The Texas primaries are less than a month away, with many officials, including Gov. Greg Abbott, up for reelection. Abbott announced…

White House communications director Hope Hicks is resigning, the White House announced on Wednesday.

Hope Hicks To Resign As White House Communications Director

Hicks has worked for President Trump for three years, remaining a close aide even as many others were pushed out. "I am sure we will work together again in the future," the president said.

A tent encampment for people experiencing homelessness underneath a US 290 overpass in South Austin.

Austin Police Can Start Ticketing People For Panhandling And Camping Or Sitting In Public

The city introduced a phased-in approach to enforcing the bans after voters approved their reinstatement last month.

Volunteer Bruce Shelby prepares a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine during a pop-up vaccine clinic at Cristo Rey Church in East Austin.

Booster shots have been OK'd for all three COVID vaccines. Who can get one and where can you go in Austin?

These additional shots provide extra protection from COVID-19 and its variants, and health officials strongly encourage people to get them once they’re eligible.

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