Will the government shutdown affect next year’s election? Recent history provides clues

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Political leaders in Washington are spending much of their energy these days blaming the other party for what could be a significant government shutdown. That… WASHINGTON(AP) — Political leaders in Washington are spending considerable energy blaming the other party for what could be an extended government shutdown, and that effort includes shaping the narrative for … Read more

Texas and Penn State fall out of AP Top 25, Miami jumps Oregon to No. 2 behind Ohio State

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Miami has moved to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll. Texas Tech has achieved its highest ranking since 2008. Meanwhile, Penn State and Texas… Miami moved back to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday, Texas Tech has its highest ranking since 2008 and Penn State and Texas … Read more

San Antonio firefighters quickly contain flames at south-side home

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Fire officials said flames had started to spread to a neighboring property but were quickly contained. SAN ANTONIO — Firefighters responded to a “substantial” blaze at a home on the city’s south side late Sunday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. Crews arrived around 11:30 a.m. to the 300 block of Sussex Avenue … Read more

PETA celebrates landing a vegan dish on American Airlines’ in-flight menu

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Fort Worth-based American Airlines will have a new, vegan menu item starting Oct. 5, PETA said in a press release. FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines will offer a new vegan dish on its cross-country flights, PETA, the animal welfare non-profit, said.  Fort Worth-based American Airlines will have a new, vegan menu item starting Oct. … Read more