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FEMA chief says powerful storms 'new normal' in era of climate change

Powerful storms like the ones that tore through parts of the central United States this weekend are the "new normal" in an era of climate change, the top federal emergency management official said on Sunday.

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Pelosi will stay around to lead House Democrats through the next election -- and perhaps beyond

Speaker Nancy Pelosi will stay until at least after the midterm elections, extending her nearly 20-year run as the House's top Democrat after she turns 82 and, perhaps, beyond.

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Harris to announce new private sector investments in Northern Triangle

Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday will announce a new slate of commitments from the private sector to invest in the Northern Triangle, senior White House officials say, marking the administration's latest attempt to address the root causes of migration from the region by promoting economic opportunity.

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Biden and Manchin to speak Monday as President tries to secure senator's vote on 'Build Back Better' bill

President Joe Biden will speak with Sen. Joe Manchin on Monday as the President works to secure the West Virginia Democrat's support for his expansive economic and climate bill he wants passed by the end of the year.

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Supreme Court ruling on Texas law was the result of decades of pressure from anti-abortion groups to shape the court

The anti-abortion movement has won its biggest returns yet on its decades-long investment on reshaping the courts, with a Supreme Court order that allowed the country's second most populous state to cut off almost all access to the procedure.

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December's child tax credit payment will be the last one unless Congress acts

Parents are set to get their last monthly infusion of the expanded child tax credit starting Wednesday -- unless Congress acts to extend it for another year.

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GOP leaders seek to fend off Trump endorsement as far-right Republican eyes Illinois primary bid

Donald Trump's closest Hill allies are privately lobbying the former President to get involved in a Republican-on-Republican matchup in Illinois, a potentially messy scenario that has sparked internal strife in the party and prompted GOP leaders to launch a counter-campaign aimed at keeping Trump on the sidelines.

Biden to travel to Kentucky to survey storm damage on Wednesday

President Joe Biden on Monday announced he will travel to Kentucky later on this week to survey damage from tornadoes and severe storms.

Democrats say Biden's 'hands partly tied' on Ukraine assistance by budget gridlock

Democratic lawmakers say President Joe Biden's "hands are partly tied" when it comes to sending new military equipment to Ukraine to fend off a potential Russian invasion because Congress has still not passed a budget for 2022 that would unlock "vital additional assistance" to the country.

Biden administration taking steps to improve government processes like going through airport security, filing taxes

The Biden administration is taking steps to make government services easier, more accessible and streamlined for Americans across agencies through an executive order President Joe Biden is slated to sign Monday afternoon.

#MeganTheeGraduate: Megan Thee Stallion celebrates her college graduation

Megan Thee Stallion is now a college graduate, crossing the stage at Texas Southern University on Saturday in cap and gown to receive her diploma with the rest of the student body-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody-ody.

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'SNL' took on TikTok with brutal accuracy

TikTok served as a source of hilarious fodder on this weekend's episode of "Saturday Night Live."

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Legendary Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez passes away at age 81

Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez, 81, passed away on Sunday at a hospital in the western Mexican city of Guadalajara, according to a post published on his official Instagram account.

The 'Fantastic Beasts 3' trailer is here

The official trailer for the third "Fantastic Beasts" movie is here. The movie, titled "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore," comes after a video celebrating the 20th anniversary of the franchise had dropped in early December, teasing the new movie.

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National Champions Movie Review

A lackluster film that tries to deliver a noble message

Days before the college football national championship game, star quarterback LeMarcus James (Stephan James) shocks the world by taking to Twitter days before the national championship game to start a movement among players to boycott the contest unless the multibillion-dollar NCAA agrees to pay them as employees.

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Midland Native Serves Aboard USS Essex

A Midland, Texas, native is serving aboard USS Essex, a U.S. Navy Wasp class amphibious assault ship.

Enjoy Breakfast with Santa Starting This Weekend

Wake up early and have Breakfast with Santa. Feast on breakfast favorites like waffles, eggs and bacon, take your family photo and make sure he has your list before the jolly man sets off to deliver presents all around the world.

LULAC Welcomes Department of Justice Action Against TX Republican Leaders

Nation’s Largest and Oldest Latino Civil Rights Organization Calls Voting Rights Protections Vital with Repeat of the 1950s

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) issued the following statement Monday in the wake of a new lawsuit filed against the State of Texas by the U.S. Department of Justice. The federal action announced by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said that Texas' new redistricting maps discriminate against Latinos and other minorities while unfairly increasing the power of white voters. Ironically, the announcement made in Washington, DC came as LULAC General Counsel, Luis Roberto Vera, Jr., was laid to rest in San Antonio, Texas. Vera died November 21, 2021, following a long illness. He spearheaded several recent voting rights lawsuits against Texas for the same reasons cited Monday by Attorney General Merrick.

Moody Gardens Offers New Years Celebrations for Families Couples and Even a Special Roaring 20s Party

Ring in the New Year at Moody Gardens with several different options for celebration. Whether it’s a special date night, couple’s retreat, or a family getaway that includes the kids, there are options for every occasion. Visitors can choose a fun-filled family night and hotel package at New Year’s Eve Palooza, a cruise aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat that ends with a champagne toast at midnight or a night of entertainment and dancing at the Roaring Twenties New Year’s Eve Celebration in Shearn’s Lounge on the 9th floor of the hotel.

North Houston Early College High School named 2021 National Blue Ribbon School

The Houston Independent School District’s North Houston Early College High School has been named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education.