American Airlines, US Airways Agree to Merger
American, US Air reach deal.
The Associated Press
Southwest resumes flights at icy Dallas Love Field
Southwest Airlines has resumed flights at Dallas Love Field after early-morning delays blamed on ice and snowy conditions.
San Antonio Program to be Used Statewide
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A state law taking effect this year requires Texas public schools to instruct students on how to pay for higher education.
The push to increase financial literacy comes amid rising college tuition costs, with degrees becoming so expensive that they sometimes keep students from applying
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Talking to Staff
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department says Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is speaking with staff and reviewing paperwork while she continues to recover from a blood clot in her head.
Spokeswoman Victoria Nuland says Clinton has been "quite active" on the phone Wednesday with State Department aides
Suspended Texas Longhorn Football Player Denies Sexual Assault Allegations
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An attorney representing one of the two Texas football players suspended before the Alamo Bowl says a sexual assault allegation against his client is "completely false."
Perry Minton says in a written statement that linebacker Jordan Hicks "vehemently asserts" that the conduct under investigation by San Antonio police was "consensual by everyone involved
City of Bovina Sued For Civil Rights Violations
Nine people have filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Bovina, accusing a former police chief and other city officials of a pattern of harassment and extortion.
Christmas Celebration in Bethlehem and Around the World
Thousands of Christians from the world over packed Manger Square in Bethlehem Monday to celebrate the birth of Jesus in the ancient West Bank town where he was born.
Former President George H.W. Bush to be Released from the Hospital
HOUSTON (AP) — Ex-President George H.W. Bush's month long stay in a Houston hospital for treatment of a bronchitis-related cough appears to be nearing an end. Bush spokesman Jim McGrath said Thursday that Bush might be released from the Methodist Hospital at the weekend and be home in time Christmas
Texas Cancer Agency Under Investigation
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas prosecutor responsible for investigating public corruption among state officials says he has opened an investigation into the state's troubled $3 billion cancer-fighting agency
Nike Plans Expansion in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Nike wants to expand its Oregon operations but wants the government to promise it won't change the state tax code.
Gov. John Kitzhaber says he'll call the Legislature into session Friday to create a law to give Nike its wish