What to know about the battle over Texas' immigration law, Fed holds rates steady, and a reminder that the March Madness odds prove a perfect bracket is impossible.

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US leads coalition to protect commercial shipping in Red Sea, Texas governor signs bill that lets police arrest migrants who enter the US illegally, and how one Jewish American family wrestles over Israel.

Texas woman who sought exception to abortion ban decides to leave state, Zelenskyy pleads for U.S. aid to Ukraine, and think twice before giving a pet as a gift.

Justice Department sues Texas over razor-wire buoys, the accommodations being made for President Biden's age, and nearly half of U.S. adults have at least one unused gift card.

Driver is charged in deadly Texas crash, Texas mass-shooting gunman was terminated by Army for mental-health issues, and goodbye to free umbrellas.

Texas suffers a deadly weekend, ending the debt ceiling standoff, and signs you're not getting enough sleep.

Texas mass shooting suspect arrested, President Biden to send 1,500 troops to Mexican border, and best money moves to make this May.

At least 6 dead after dust storm causes 80-vehicle pile-up on Illinois, Texas man accused of killing five neighbors was deported four times, and a senior dog in California beats the odds.

Police still searching for Texas man accused of killing five neighbors, reasons Democrats are worried about Biden's reelection, and cancer survivor gets successful kidney transplant 2 years after placing massive ad for donors in Times Square.

Chinese spy balloon tracked over U.S. this week, Texas storms leave hundreds of thousands still without power, and Michigan woman returns $15,000 in cash she found while walking to work.

How will Texas prepare for this season's snowstorm after dealing with Winter Storm Uri in 2021? The Washington Examiner's Breanne Deppisch explains how this year's storm could impact the state.

U.S. House Jan. 6 Capitol riot probe to consider Trump criminal referral, El Paso declares emergency as migrant influx raises safety concerns, and is that co-worker really off to a new adventure.

President Biden meets Israel's leaders with focus on Iran's nuclear ambitions, Joe Manchin pulls plug on climate and tax talks, and stop challenging the world's fastest sprinters to races.

Ketanji Brown Jackson faces initial round of questioning during hearings, nuclear weapons a looming threat as war against Ukraine, and Italian baker sells 'peace bread' to benefit Russia-Ukraine refugees.

FBI casts Texas standoff as terrorism, Tsunami-hit Tonga islands suffered extensive damage, and when can we start spending money.

Texas Governor bans Covid-19 vaccine mandates for employees, small plane crash near San Diego leaves at least two dead, and why oil and gasoline prices are climbing higher.

Federal judge blocks Texas abortion law, Democrats look to make debt ceiling a winning issue, and why you shouldn't speak when you get a robocall.

600 more Homeland Security agents sent to Del Rio, Texas, amid Haitian migrant crisis, Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine works for kids ages 5 to 11, and Florida woman's lost dog turns up on Facebook nearly a year later.

Body matching description of missing Gabby Petito found in remote area of Wyoming, U.S. closes part of Texas border at Del Rio, and 4-year-old tipping his hat to Disney princesses gets love from millions.

Hurricane Nicholas makes landfall on the Texas coast, President Biden campaigns with California governor on eve of Republican-backed recall election, and bride flies 800 miles to share 'first dance' with 94-year-old grandpa.

President Biden boosts vaccine requirements for large employers, federal workers, Biden administration sues Texas over its abortion law, and how America will remember Sept. 11 on 20th anniversary.

Taliban interim government agrees to let foreigners leave Afghanistan, Texas abortion law roils businesses, and get ready to pay if you're heading back to the city.

Northeast see progress one week after Hurricane Ida, Department of Justice vows to protect those seeking abortion from new Texas law, and the world's top 10 spots for workations.

US military to help evacuate Americans from embassy in Kabul, more school districts in Texas sue Governor over mask-mandate ban, and Delta Air Lines sends 3-year-old girl named Delta special care package.