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Ken Paxton cites diversity ruling to criticize Cornyn before Senate primary

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion on Martin Luther King Jr. Day declaring many diversity, equity and inclusion programs unlawful and used it to criticize U.S. Sen. John Cornyn during a competitive Republican primary for a U.S. Senate seat. Cornyn accused Paxton of abusing his office, while legal experts said the attorney general’s opinion is nonbinding guidance, not a change in law. Universities, businesses and civil rights groups in Texas are reviewing the opinion and its possible impact.

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Dolly Parton celebrates 80th with new music release

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Dolly Parton released a new version of one of her songs from Dallas to celebrate her 80th birthday, featuring Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah and Reba McEntire. The collaboration brings together artists from different generations and genres on a single track, issued across digital platforms and radio. The project involved separate studio sessions, coordinated production work and a unified release strategy. The new recording forms part of wider activities marking Parton’s 80th birthday, including media features and promotional campaigns highlighting her long career in music and entertainment.

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NBA star Jimmy Butler suffers season-ending ACL injury

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Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler will miss the rest of the NBA season after reports said he tore the ACL in his right knee during a 135-112 win over the Miami Heat. Butler left the game in the second half following a collision with Davion Mitchell and did not return. The Warriors said they would release an official update after reviewing MRI results, while multiple US media outlets reported a season-ending diagnosis for the six-time All-Star.

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Joao Fonseca falls short at Australian Open

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Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca, the 28th seed at the 2026 Australian Open, lost in the first round to American Eliot Spizzirri 6-4, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 in Melbourne on Tuesday. Fonseca, who recently withdrew from Brisbane and Adelaide with a back issue, struggled physically as the match progressed. The defeat marked an early upset for one of the rising players in the men’s field, who entered the tournament with increased attention after titles in Basel and Buenos Aires and praise from Roger Federer.

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Abbott expands call for stronger anti-fraud investigations to include Texas Medicaid

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday ordered Texas state agencies to investigate potential fraud in the state’s Medicaid program, following federal findings of possible Medicaid fraud in other states under the Trump administration. In a letter to officials overseeing Medicaid, Abbott directed agencies to strengthen anti-fraud safeguards, review operations for vulnerabilities, coordinate with federal and state investigations, and report their findings and corrective plans to his office. The directive expands Abbott’s earlier push for tougher anti-fraud efforts in state programs to specifically target Texas Medicaid and aligns state actions with nationwide federal initiatives to detect and prevent Medicaid fraud.

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Texas to fight for Ten Commandments posting rule in schools — essential info

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A federal appeals court in New Orleans will hear arguments on lawsuits challenging Texas and Louisiana laws that require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. The article explains how the statutes mandate classroom postings, details the constitutional claims by parents and civil liberties groups, and outlines the defenses by state officials. It also reports how the court’s ruling could shape future Establishment Clause cases involving religious displays in schools and affect policy decisions in districts across both states.

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Congress releases last-minute measures to keep government open

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Congress faces a Jan. 30 deadline to fund remaining U.S. government agencies and programs after the longest shutdown in history in November. Lawmakers are negotiating final appropriations measures, agencies are preparing contingency plans and federal workers and contractors are watching closely as the House, Senate and White House work to avoid another disruption in government operations.

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NBI probes Atong Ang beach house in Zambales during manhunt

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Authorities from the National Bureau of Investigation, Philippine National Police, and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group on Tuesday inspected the AA beach house of gaming operator Charlie “Atong” Ang in Barangay San Miguel, San Antonio, Zambales, but did not find him there, Mayor Arvin Antipolo said, as the nationwide manhunt for Ang—identified by police as the only remaining fugitive among 22 suspects in the “sabungeros” disappearance cases—continued with coordinated operations, surveillance of his known properties, and joint enforcement efforts by national law enforcement agencies.

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Wembanyama bounces back from injury scare as Spurs beat Bucks

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Victor Wembanyama returned from a first-quarter injury scare to post 22 points and 10 rebounds and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 119-101 home win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night in San Antonio. Stephon Castle added 19 points and 10 assists, while Julian Champagnie contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds as the Spurs built a lead that reached 39 points early in the fourth quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 21 points for Milwaukee, which recorded its third straight loss and its second consecutive blowout defeat. The Spurs controlled the boards, dictated the tempo, and limited Milwaukee’s offense for most of the game.

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San Antonio police chief McManus to retire after years of service

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San Antonio Police Chief William McManus, the city’s longest-serving police chief, announced in Austin, Texas, that he will retire later this year. City officials have not yet disclosed the effective date of his retirement or the process for choosing his replacement. The San Antonio Police Department will continue regular operations as the city prepares for a leadership transition.

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