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The Texas state legislature convenes Monday to start a special legislative session. Governor Rick Perry called for the session following last week's dramatic Democratic filibuster that derailed proposed abortion legislation.

40 years ago, two Great Plains towns were sent on very different paths. While a meatpacking plant has allowed one town to prosper, another regrets that its former leaders once feared change.

For some users, Twitter was more than just an app — it was a stepping stone for their careers and activism

A massive wildfire on Catalina Island, off the coast of Los Angeles, has forced hundreds of people to evacuate. It now threatens the resort town of Avalon, as well as several threatened or endangered species, including a rare island fox that only recently has been making a comeback.

The price of Thin Mints is going up in some parts of the country next year, as Girl Scouts and their customers get a lesson in inflation.

As part of the country's first major climate policy, millions of dollars are available for states to create climate action plans. Montana aims to make schools more energy efficient.

The number of seniors who are homeless has increased dramatically. This "gray wave" is being driven by inflation and a lack of affordable housing, especially for older people with disabilities.

Since President Trump took office, federal contractors have been scrambling to figure out how to continue complying with nondiscrimination laws without running afoul of his anti-DEI executive orders.

A vaccine advisory panel, recently reshaped by RFK Jr., is expected to vote on changing the age children should get their first hepatitis B vaccine -- from right after birth to age 4.

Riders who participate in InTandem Cycling in New York find out it's more than just riding a bike and more than just exercise. It's socialization, good for your mental health and its teamwork.