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Trump to assess Texas flood damage today. And, DOGE has access to farmers' payments

President Trump is heading to Texas to assess the damage caused by the recent flooding. DOGE has access to a database that controls government payments to farmers and ranchers.

Kentucky Midterm House Race: 6th Congressional District Issues

There's a tight race in that district that will help decide control of the House. President Trump, who's campaigning there this weekend, hopes his success in 2016 will carry over to the midterms.

'Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium'

Toys come to life but the story never does in this lumbering holiday "attraction." Director Zach Helm seems to want to enchant the 6-year-old in all of us, but whimsy has seldom seemed so strenuous.

How does the U.S. federal workforce compare with those in other countries?

President Trump's administration has fired more than 20,000 federal workers. How does the federal workforce compare with those of other countries?

Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) reacts after a dunk on Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Big games ahead in the SEC this week, including teams from Alabama

There are some big games in the SEC in men's college basketball this week. The biggest involve a couple of teams from the state of Alabama. Top-ranked Auburn faces Ole Miss before heading to Kentucky on Saturday, while the No. 6 Crimson Tide face Mississippi State and Tennessee.

Children and teachers from the KU Kids Deanwood Child Care Center complete a mural in celebration of the launch of the Child Tax Credit on July 14 in Washington, D.C. Tens of millions of parents have received their first monthly child tax credit payment, but it might make sense to opt out of the rest of the payments and wait until next year to claim the credit in full.

You Might Consider Opting Out Of The Child Tax Credit. Here's Why

The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.

Darcy (Holly Hunter) in <em>Strange Weather</em>.

TIFF Diary, Day 6: 'Strange Weather,' 'Manchester By The Sea' And 'Abacus'

On her penultimate day at the Toronto International Film Festival, Linda Holmes reviews three films about family and various forms of loss.

Thanksgiving, Frozen: A 6-Day Guide To What To Cook Ahead, And When

You don't have to leave all the cooking for Thursday. We offer tips for getting most of the meal ready in advance so you can sleep in a little later on the big day.

Destructive wildfires are on the rise in the United States. More than 40 million Americans live in zones at high risk because towns and cities have increasingly expanded into fire-prone landscapes.

Is Your Home At Risk Of Wildfire In A Changing Climate? 6 Questions To Ask

More and more Americans now live in wildfire-prone landscapes and have no idea of the perils they face. Here's how to find out.

Fired Dallas police Officer Amber Guyger leaves the courtroom after a jury found her guilty of murder Tuesday. Guyger shot and killed Botham Jean, an unarmed 26-year-old neighbor, in his own apartment last year. She told police she thought his apartment was her own and that he was an intruder.

Ex-Dallas Officer Who Killed Man In His Own Apartment Is Found Guilty Of Murder

Amber Guyger, who is white, had testified that she entered Botham Jean's unit after a long day at work, thinking it was her own home and mistaking the 26-year-old black accountant for an intruder.

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