Faith

Vatican investigates East Texas Bishop Joseph Strickland, Diocese of Tyler

Vatican launches investigation of firebrand Texas Bishop Strickland, diocese confirms An investigation by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops…

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Pilot, crew of Titan submersible believed to be dead, expedition company says

The company leading the Titan submersible trip says the pilot and four passengers are believed to be dead.…

National

Americans mark Juneteenth with parties, events and quiet reflection on the end of slavery

DETROIT — Americans across the country this weekend celebrated Juneteenth, marking the relatively new national holiday with cookouts,…

Business

Bud Light, America’s top beer for decades, falls to second following LGBTQ+ marketing criticism

After more than two decades as America’s best-selling beer, Bud Light has slipped into second place. Modelo Especial,…

Local

Texas Gov. Abbott signs DEI bill into law, dismantling diversity offices at colleges

DALLAS — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill aimed at dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion, or…

Local

House GOP releases border report critical of Homeland Security chief

WASHINGTON — House Republicans released a report Wednesday blaming Biden administration officials for high migration levels at the…

Local

Migrants bused from Texas to Los Angeles in move mayor calls ‘despicable stunt’

LOS ANGELES — A group of migrants who arrived by bus in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday were…

Local

Trump’s GOP rivals grapple with their response as his legal woes dominate the presidential contest

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Just last week, former Vice President Mike Pence said he hoped federal prosecutors would not…

National

Southern Baptists refuse to take back megachurch because it has women pastors

NEW ORLEANS — The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting…

Local

Trump turns his day in court into a campaign event despite serious political and legal threats

NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s four years in the White House, even on some of the most consequential…