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Several Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot in Texas

Several Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot in Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) – On Tuesday Texas voters will decide on 17 constitutional amendments that could shape state policy. The propositions include funding for water infrastructure, bail reform, tax exemptions, and health research initiatives. Proposition 3 would require judges to deny bail in certain cases involving specific felonies like murder, aggravated assault, and indecency with a child.…MORE

2 People Killed in Ukraine’s Odesa Region as Russia Continues to Target Power Grid

2 People Killed in Ukraine’s Odesa Region as Russia Continues to Target Power Grid

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — At least two people have been killed in a drone attack in Ukraine’s Odesa region, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attack targeting a car park on the Black Sea coast happened early Sunday. Three other people were wounded. In the Zaporizhzhia region, tens of thousands of homes were without power after…MORE

Israel Says It Received the Remains of 3 Hostages From Gaza as Fragile Ceasefire Holds

Israel Says It Received the Remains of 3 Hostages From Gaza as Fragile Ceasefire Holds

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel says the remains of three hostages have been handed over from Gaza and will be examined by forensic experts as a month-old ceasefire holds. U.S. President Donald Trump later on Sunday indicated one of the hostages returned was Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli citizen. A Hamas statement earlier said the remains were…MORE

Flight Delays Persist as Government Shutdown Leads to Air Traffic Controller Shortages

Flight Delays Persist as Government Shutdown Leads to Air Traffic Controller Shortages

Flight delays are continuing at U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown enters its second month. Newark airport in New Jersey was experiencing delays of two to three hours on Sunday. George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Chicago O’Hare were also seeing dozens of delays…MORE

Berkshire Hathaway’s Profits Rise 17% as Warren Buffett Prepares to Step Down as CEO

Berkshire Hathaway’s Profits Rise 17% as Warren Buffett Prepares to Step Down as CEO

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s company’s profits improved 17% thanks to a relatively mild hurricane season and more paper investment gains this year as Berkshire Hathaway continues to prepare for the legendary 95-year-old investor to relinquish the CEO title in January. But last month’s $9.7 billion investment in OxyChem won’t do much to diminish…MORE