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Idaho mom who killed 2 of her kids goes on trial over husband's death
PHOENIX (AP) — Lori Vallow Daybell, who was convicted of killing her two youngest children and conspiring to murder a romantic rival, is on trial again Monday. This time, she's...
China threatens countermeasures after Trump threatens additional 50% tariff
BEIJING (AP) — China threatened Tuesday to take countermeasures against the United States "to safeguard its own rights and interests” in response to President Donald Trump’s threat of an...
'A revolutionary milestone': Colossal Biosciences announces de-extinction of the dire wolves
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Dire wolves are back from the dead after Dallas-based company, Colossal Biosciences, effectively performed the world's first de-extinction. The company brought back a species of wolf...
Burrows, House honor swearing in of 'DJ' Daniel at Texas Capitol
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Monday, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows and Texas House Representatives honored Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel at the Texas Capitol as part of "DJ Daniel Day." DJ...
Dylan Volantis named SEC freshman of the year for 2nd time in 3 weeks
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas freshman Dylan Volantis has emerged as one of the key pieces in the Longhorns' bullpen this season, and the Southeastern Conference knows it. For the...
Future of THC up in the air at Texas Capitol as store owners call for regulation over bans
AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Members of the Texas House Committee on State Affairs listened to hours of public testimony over the future of THC as lawmakers decide if the hemp-made...
Medical exceptions for abortion addressed in Texas House Committee
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Monday, the Texas House Public Health Committee took public testimony on a bill to clarify medical exceptions for abortion in the state of Texas.  The...
'Serious tradeoffs': Austin considering I-35 covers versus other city needs
Editor's Note: The video above is KXAN's previous coverage of the potential 2026 bond package. AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tuesday, city leaders are slated to discuss whether or not Austin...
Medicare Will Not Cover GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss
Medicare Will Not Cover GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced—without explanation—that it would not proceed with a proposal initiated by the Biden Administration to cover weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and...
How Realistic Was the Poisonous Fruit on ‘The White Lotus’?
How Realistic Was the Poisonous Fruit on ‘The White Lotus’?
The White Lotus creators started planting seeds about Thailand’s deadly pong pong tree in the very first episode.“What am I supposed to do here all week without my phone?”...
Texas baseball moves near the top of latest Top 25 poll
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Behind a home sweep of previously No. 3 Georgia, the Texas baseball team is now ranked No. 2 in the country. The Longhorns moved up three...
'Honest mistake': Pirates exec says MLB park will restore outfield sign after Hall of Famer's family is angered
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have reversed course after angering the family of the late Roberto Clemente by removing a sign honoring the franchise icon on the right-field...