For over 850 years, the leaning minaret of the Great Mosque of al-Nuri stood as an iconic landmark in the Iraqi city of Mosul ...

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Big banks have capitulated to Republicans opposed to responsible investing, opening themselves to more political extortion.

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AUSTIN – The Texas Senate is expected to approve a “school choice” bill Wednesday that would let families use taxpayer ...

Advocates lobbying for sports betting and gambling legislation in Texas now have the support of Texas Govenor Greg Abbott.

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