2022 Texas Governor election: Democratic, Republican candidate guide

Thirteen candidates will be on the ballot in the March primary, with eight Republicans and five Democrats vying for their party's nomination.

Beto O’Rourke criticizes Greg Abbott over power grid while campaigning in North Texas

Democratic candidate for governor, Beto O'Rourke, is making campaign stops in North Texas. He is hoping Texans are still angry about the power outages that happened last year.

Pence says Trump wrong in saying VP could overturn election

Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."

Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative

President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”

Ghost Army: Secret WWII tactical unit to receive Congressional Gold Medal

The Ghost Army refers to two units that used inflatable equipment, sound effects, radio trickery, and other deceptions to draw enemy forces away from American units, saving an estimated 30,000 lives.

Trump dangles prospect of pardons for Jan. 6 defendants during Texas visit

“If I run and if I win, we will treat those people from January 6th fairly,” Trump said Saturday night during a rally in Conroe, Texas.

Aaron Dean trial: Prosecutors want ex-Fort Worth officer’s trial date moved up

Aaron Dean attended the hearing virtually because of a medical issue. He is currently free on bond. Prosecutors want the trial to begin in the month of March rather than the tentatively set date in May.

Biden visits collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh, touts new infrastructure law

President Biden on Friday traveled to Pennsylvania to highlight some of his White House achievements so far, including his infrastructure package intended to help repair crumbling roads and bridges.

Bidens welcome new family cat named Willow to White House

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden have adopted Willow, a 2-year-old gray and white farm cat from Pennsylvania.

Murals for Mamba: Kobe Bryant’s legacy honored through art

There are multiple locations worldwide embellished in purple and gold as numerous artists have expressed their admiration for Kobe Bryant by painting ravishing murals in his honor.

Biden calls Fox News reporter Peter Doocy a ‘stupid son of a bitch’ following inflation question

When asked a question about inflation by Fox News reporter Peter Doocy during a Monday press conference, President Joe Biden — apparently thinking his microphone was off — called Doocy a “stupid son of a bitch.”

Supreme Court allows release of Trump documents to January 6 panel

In a rebuff to former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is allowing the release of presidential documents sought by the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Biden's 1st year in office: A look at administration's accomplishments, stumbles

While COVID-19 aid and infrastructure bills passed, Biden’s social and climate spending plan stalled and the U.S. saw a chaotic end to the war in Afghanistan. Here’s a look at some of the notable events of the president’s first year.

Dak Prescott apologizes for referee comment after Cowboys wild card loss

The Dallas Cowboys quarterback is apologizing for a comment he made about fans throwing garbage at referees on the field after Sunday's game. The NBA's referee association wants the NFL to take action against him.

Beto O’Rourke raises $7.2 million in 46 days; Greg Abbott gets $18.9 million in six months

The figures confirm what has long been considered the case: O'Rourke is a strong fundraiser, but he is up against a juggernaut in Abbott, at least when it comes to the money the governor has saved up.