Border Patrol agents in Texas find fentanyl, meth in woman’s rectum, vagina
1 of 2 | Border Patrol agents seized meth and fentanyl from a women's rectum and vagina at a crossing between Juarez, Mexico, and El…
Texas home ‘leveled to the ground’ in massive explosion
April 13 (UPI) -- Officials in Austin, Texas, are investigating a massive explosion Sunday that leveled one house, injured several people and left nearly two…
Measles cases spread in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. Cuts threaten other states
The measles outbreak in west Texas didn’t happen just by chance.The easily preventable disease, declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, ripped through communities sprawling…
Mexico to send water to drought-stricken Texas after Trump threat
April 12 (UPI) -- Mexico plans to deliver water to farmers in drought-stricken Texas, one day after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions for…
Texas company fined $18 million for oil work on California coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — In an action cheered by state environmentalists, the California Coastal Commission has voted to fine a Texas-based oil firm $18 million for failing…
Judges take steps to stop deportation of five Venezuelans held in Texas and New York
McALLEN, Texas — Federal judges in New York and Texas on Wednesday took legal action to block the government from moving five Venezuelans out of the country…
Supreme Court immigration ruling: Due process in theory, deportation in practice
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s ruling allowing the Trump administration to continue deporting immigrants under an 18th century wartime law was hailed as a victory by both…
Supreme Court upholds Trump’s war power to deport Venezuelan gang members
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Monday the Trump administration may use a wartime law to deport alleged members of a foreign crime gang, but only if…
A Texas oil firm is pushing revive drilling off Santa Barbara
More than 50 years ago, a catastrophic oil spill along Santa Barbara’s coastline served to galvanize the modern environmental movement and also helped to usher…
Judge awards $6.6 million to whistleblowers who reported Texas Atty. Gen. Paxton to FBI
A district court judge has awarded $6.6 million combined to four whistleblowers in their lawsuit against Texas Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton who were fired shortly…
Hiltzik: The GOP’s hypocrisy about nationwide injunctions
The old political adage that “where you stand depends upon where you sit” has been getting aired out in Washington.Republicans and conservatives used to celebrate…
Faced with measles, Texas healthcare workers confront ‘information warfare’ | Health News
In her work at hospitals or in-home healthcare, Parker explained she has often talked to patients about the importance of vaccines. Some listen. Many don’t.…
Severe weather kills at least one as severe weather rips region from Michigan to Texas
A downed pole blocks a street during the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Vero Beach, Florida on Thursday October 10, 2024. Vero Beach experienced multiple…
Gregory Nava on how his 1997 film ‘Selena’ has stood the test of time
The director reflects on his iconic biopic, which the late singer’s husband, Chris Perez, has called the Selena “bible.” In the three decades since Selena…
New York clerk refuses to process Texas penalty for abortion doc
1 of 2 | New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks to the media on February 19 in New York City and on Thursday supported a…
Judge blocks Texas A&M’s drag show ban
A federal judge on Monday ruled a Texas A&M ban on drag shows was a First Amendment violation. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License…
Tuolumne County confirms two measles cases
The Tuolumne County Public Health Department on Wednesday confirmed two measles cases a day after it opened an investigation into the possible infections. The department…
March Madness women’s tournament analysis: Teams, players to watch
Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo controls the ball against Duke in the semifinals of the ACC tournament on March 8. (Ben McKeown / Associated Press) No.…
Two arrested in Texas for performing abortions
Two people in Texas have been arrested and charged in connection with violating the state's strict abortion laws. File Photo by Paul Beaty/UPI | License…
NCAA men's tournament bracket: Auburn, Duke, Houston and Florida are No. 1 seeds
A look at the entire bracket for the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament, with Auburn, Duke, Houston and Florida as the No. 1 seeds. UCLA…