The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday affirmed that it has jurisdiction over the crimes against humanity case of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, rejecting his appeal and allowing proceedings tied to the investigation of his administration’s drug war to continue.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday that the government will work to bring former lawmaker Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co back to the Philippines from the Czech Republic, where authorities detained him last week, so he can face graft charges related to a multibillion-peso public works scandal.
A state administrative judge ruled that Austin firefighter Suzanne La Follette, who is battling terminal cancer, is eligible for workers’ compensation benefits after the City of Austin denied her claim, according to a decision issued Tuesday in Texas.
The Texas Medical Board has disciplined three physicians whose cases were previously investigated by ProPublica, finding that their treatment of pregnant patients failed to meet standards of care in cases involving delayed or inadequate emergency intervention under Texas’ abortion restrictions.
The Texas Legislature on Monday ordered an investigation into Roblox after lawmakers found user-generated content simulating the Robb Elementary School shooting, raising concerns about child safety on the platform.
A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, a decision that could eventually be taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Church of St. John the Divine in Houston’s River Oaks neighborhood is planning a significant $58 million renovation and expansion that aims to modernize its campus while preserving its long history.
Arlington City Council has approved a major extension of its long-running partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, keeping the team tied to AT&T Stadium until at least 2055.
Severe flooding across the city has turned deadly and forced the cancellation of major Fiesta San Antonio events, including the Texas Cavaliers River Parade and Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square. Market Square activities later resumed at noon on Tuesday.
A living piece of Texas history marked a milestone on Sunday as Marvin Douglas, a retired Austin firefighter, celebrated his 100th birthday at Huston-Tillotson University, surrounded by family, friends, and community members.