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August 30, 2017 btwuser 0

Hurricane Harvey Hits Texas This weekend, Hurricane Harvey arrived in southeastern Texas and pummeled the area with widespread damage and record-breaking rainfall. The storm made […]

States Face Redistricting Battles

August 28, 2017 btwuser 0

This week, over on the Election Central Web site, the main story takes a look at more problems encountered by some states that have been […]

Female Soldiers Make History in the United States

May 30, 2017 btwuser 0

In 2013, President Obama ordered the U.S. military to open all combat positions to women as well as men. Now, four years later, a group […]

Seated view of a young Asian woman texting while driving inside her car. Credit: Michael Krinke/Getty Images

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January 13, 2017 btwuser 0

Another Bathroom Bill? Last Thursday, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced the filing of a new bill that would require people in government buildings and […]

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August 11, 2016 btwuser 0

White House Transition Regardless of who wins the upcoming general election, there will be a new occupant of the White House come January. Having a […]

A policeman visits a makeshift memorial at the Dallas police headquarters, Monday, July 11, 2016, in Dallas. Five police officers were killed and several injured during a shooting in downtown Dallas last Thursday night. Eric Gay/AP Images. http://www.apimages.com/metadata/Index/APTOPIX-Police-Shootings-Dallas/2b62b93227e943d4b1bc1fbfe5886b30/1/0

Tragedy in Louisiana, Minneapolis, and Dallas

July 13, 2016 btwuser 0

In the wake of celebrating our independence and freedom, the nation has experienced devastating news of continued violence between people and police in a few cities […]

Interior view of the Court Chamber of the United States Supreme Court, Washington D.C., USA. The US Supreme Court Building, designed by architect, Cass Gilbert, was built from 1932 to 1935. Carol Highsmith, photographer. Photographed: [between 1980 and 2006]. 1 color transparency; 4 x 5 in. or smaller. Forms part of the Carol M. Highsmith Archive. Gift and purchase; Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. MHE World.

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June 30, 2016 btwuser 0

Officer Acquittal in Freddie Gray Case Last year, btw brought you news of the death of Freddie Gray. Gray died while in the custody of Baltimore, Maryland […]

A woman angry over your computer. Problems with hardware, software and Internet shopping. Lisa S./Shutterstock. MHE World.

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April 17, 2016 btwuser 0

Trump Campaign Manager Charged Last month Corey Lewandowski, Donald Trump’s campaign manager, was charged with one count of “simple battery.” The charge stems from an […]

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March 11, 2016 btwuser 0

McDonalds in Brazil Under Investigation As you probably know, McDonald’s is the largest hamburger fast food chain in the world, with restaurants located in 119 […]

Big oil refinery in Texas City Texas. McGraw-Hill Education. MHE World.

Obama Rejects Keystone Pipeline (Again)

November 16, 2015 btwuser 0

Last year, btw wanted to know your thoughts about the Keystone XL Pipeline. Earlier this month, President Obama formally rejected the permit that would allow […]