Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died.

Val Kilmer, the actor behind iconic roles in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘The Doors,’ has died at 65 after a battle with pneumonia.

Too late for many pregnant Texans, lawmakers might finally clarify exceptions to the state’s deadly bans—but advocates fear ...

The Texas Attorney General's Office has filed a legal petition to depose several district officials, including its ...

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will have access to files kept by district attorneys in urban counties under newly adopted rules, including correspondence with federal authorities and other internal ...

Paxton’s office launched an investigation into the district’s policy after an administrator was caught on tape discussing a ...

Georgia U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath says she’s suspending her exploratory 2026 bid for governor, casting uncertainty on the ...

Senate Bill 112, authored by North Texas Republican Sen. Bob Hall, would amend the state education code to explicitly give ...

Texas school libraries could see an overhaul in how books are placed on shelves as conservative lawmakers aim to have a more ...

In 2025, Republicans control the Senate 53-47, including two independent senators who caucus with the Democrats. Republican Sens. Thom Tillis, Susan Collins, Jon Husted, John Cornyn and Bill Cassidy ...