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Black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel chimney, conclave doesn't elect pope in first vote
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, signaling that no pope had been elected as 133 cardinals opened the secretive, centuries-old...
The least expensive airport to fly from in Texas: Data
(NEXSTAR) — Though the Lone Star State has dozens of major airports across its wide expanse, one Texas airport was recently found to be the cheapest to fly out...
10 Questions to Ask Your Parents While You Still Can
One of the “greatest heartbreaks” Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider hears from her patients is that many wish they'd asked their parents more questions.“By the time that we get to this...
'Just an airplane ride away': APH gives update on measles cases in Central Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In a public health committee meeting Wednesday, public health leaders gave an update on the spread of measles in our community. According to Janet Pichette, the...
Medicaid Expansions Saved Tens of Thousands of Lives, Study Finds
As Congress eyes sweeping cuts to Medicaid, the health care program for low-income adults that serves about 20% of people living in the U.S., a new study has a...
Central Texas' air quality could use improvement
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The American Lung Association has, for 26 years, analyzed data from air quality monitors to compile the State of the Air report. Part of the goal...
How Texas will improve virtual learning for students, educators
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 569 into law, effective immediately. According to the Texas Senate, SB 569: Creates Chapter 30B of the...
Kristen's Classroom: Creating a tornado safety plan for your family
AUSTIN (KXAN) - The first step in severe weather safety is preparedness. That begins with planning ahead of time, so there's no confusion or hesitation in an emergency. Does...
How many 100° days will Austin get this year? Here's what the First Warning Weather team predicts
Editor's Note: The video above shows the latest forecast from the KXAN First Warning Weather team. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Each year, we ask the KXAN First Warning Weather team...
APD: 1 injured in shooting involving officers
AUSTIN (KXAN) — One person was injured following a shooting involving police officers shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday in north Austin, according to the Austin Police Department. APD said...
