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Gov. Greg Abbott activates emergency resources amid threats of severe weather

Gov. Greg Abbott activates emergency resources amid threats of severe weather

Significant severe storms are forecasted to move into North Texas overnight Sunday. Gov. Greg Abbott activated emergency resources in response to incoming storms. The governor directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate additional state emergency response resources as threats of severe weather press on parts of the state over the next several days,…MORE

Russian Attacks On Eastern Ukrainian City Of Kharkiv Kill 4, Wound More Than Two Dozen

Russian Attacks On Eastern Ukrainian City Of Kharkiv Kill 4, Wound More Than Two Dozen

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine says that a large Russian drone-and-missile attack has targeted the eastern city of Kharkiv, killing at least three people and injuring 21. Local Ukrainian officials said the attack on Saturday included deadly aerial glide bombs. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia struck with 215 missiles and drones overnight, and Ukrainian air…MORE

Trump Deploying California National Guard Over Governor’s Objections To LA To Quell Protests

Trump Deploying California National Guard Over Governor’s Objections To LA To Quell Protests

PARAMOUNT, Calif. (AP) — President Donald Trump is deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops despite the governor’s objections to Los Angeles where protests Saturday led to clashes between immigration authorities and demonstrators. The White House said in a statement Saturday that he was deploying the Guardsmen to “address the lawlessness that has been allowed to…MORE

Salmonella Outbreak Tied To Eggs Sickens Dozens Across 7 States

Salmonella Outbreak Tied To Eggs Sickens Dozens Across 7 States

Federal health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to a large egg recall has made dozens of people sick in seven states in the West and Midwest. On Friday, the August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed to grocery stores because of the potential for salmonella. The…MORE

Trump’s New Drone Orders Aim To Counter Threats While Encouraging Flying Cars And Supersonic Flights

Trump’s New Drone Orders Aim To Counter Threats While Encouraging Flying Cars And Supersonic Flights

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed three executive orders dealing with drone regulations and encouraging the development of flying cars and supersonic flights. The orders will help clear the way for companies to use drones beyond operators’ line of sight, while also imposing restrictions to help protect against terrorism, espionage and public safety…MORE

Republicans Urge Donald Trump And Elon Musk To End Their Feud

Republicans Urge Donald Trump And Elon Musk To End Their Feud

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are showing no signs of reconciling on Friday, but Republicans are increasingly urging them to settle their dispute. They know what’s at stake — a massive tax and border spending bill from the Republican Party that Musk has been railing against for days. Sen. Ted…MORE