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Celtics minority owner reaches deal to buy Connecticut Sun for record $325 million, AP source says The franchise reportedly wouldn’t play in Boston until the 2027 season.

Reports: A Celtics minority owner has reached a deal to buy the WNBA's Connecticut Sun for a record $325 million and move the team to Boston.

State Rep. Chris Turner pointed criticism at Gov. Greg Abbott for Republicans' attempts to redraw Texas' congressional districts. He wasn't alone.

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Former lawmaker who broke quorum in 2003 says Texas Democrats’ walkout echoes the past Jim Dunnam led the 2003 quorum break that stalled redistricting once before. Now he’s watching a new generation of Democrats try to do the same.

Former Texas lawmaker Jim Dunnam led the 2003 quorum break that stalled redistricting once before. Now he’s watching a new generation of Democrats try to do the same.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker took a jab at Texas Republicans for their efforts to redraw Texas' congressional map. Here's what else he had to say.

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Texas House Democrats leave state to Chicago Sunday, denying Monday vote on new congressional maps “This corrupt special session is over,” said Democratic leader Gene Wu, less than a day before House Republicans are set to approve new congressional districts.

UPDATE | Texas House Democrats spoke for the first time since leaving the state in an attempt to thwart Republicans' attempts to redraw congressional districts. Here's what they had to say.

Injured Gaza children arrive in North Texas for emergency medical treatment The organization HEAL Palestine helped bring 11 children to the US for medical aid. Two arrived at Dallas-Fort Worth International on Sunday.

Two injured children from Gaza arrived in DFW for treatment on Sunday. 14-year-old Anwar and 6-year-old Zuhair are among ten kids to receive care in what HEAL Palestine calls the largest medical evacuation since the war began.

Soulja Boy arrested on weapons charge during Los Angeles traffic stop The hip-hop artist is best known for his 2007 single “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” which went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and brought him a Grammy nomination.

Soulja Boy was arrested early Sunday in L.A., suspected of illegal firearm possession. The 35-year-old rapper has faced mounting legal issues in recent years.

North Texas teen qualifies for world championship after stellar finish at US nationals At just 16 years old, North Texas' Cooper Lutkenhaus made track and field history.

North Texas teen Cooper Lutkenhaus just broke the U18 800m world record and punched his ticket to the World Championships.

All aboard for free: Trinity Metro offers no-cost rides across Tarrant County for one week in August Trinity Metro is offering free rides on all local services from Aug. 4 through Aug. 10.

Getting around Tarrant County just got easier and cheaper. Starting Monday, all Trinity Metro services will be free to ride, but only for one week.

Sha'Carri Richardson narrowly misses qualifying for 200-meter final, ending her US championships Sha’Carri Richardson narrowly missed the 200-meter final at the U.S. track and field championships with a time of 22.56 seconds.

Dallas' own Sha'Carri Richardson missed qualifying for the 200-meter final at the U.S. track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Man shot, killed through his apartment door, police said A man was shot and killed through his apartment door Sunday, Fort Worth police said.

UPDATE | A man is behind bars after shooting and killing a man in Fort Worth through his apartment door. Here's what police say happened.

This isn't the first time Texas lawmakers left the state to halt legislation Whether this latest chapter in the long-running saga of quorum-breaking will have a different outcome remains to be seen.

Texas House Democrats left the state to prevent a vote to redraw congressional districts — but its not the first time.

Texas House Democrats leave state to Chicago Sunday, denying Monday vote on new congressional maps “This corrupt special session is over,” said Democratic leader Gene Wu, less than a day before House Republicans are set to approve new congressional districts.

UPDATE | In addition to Chicago, Texas House Democrats also left the state for Albany and Boston. Here's why.

Contact on the track, as Lyles shoved by Bednarek after his win in 200 meters at US nationals As he was crossing the finish line, Noah Lyles turned to Kenny Bednarek in the lane next to him and started jawing at him. They didn't stop there.

Tension at the finish line. Noah Lyles beat Kenny Bednarek in the 200m final — and got shoved for it. Cameras caught it all.

Popular 1980s actor Loni Anderson of the hit TV series 'WKRP in Cincinnati' has died Anderson starred on the big screen alongside Burt Reynolds in the 1983 comedy “Stroker Ace” and the two later married and became tabloid fixtures.

REST IN PEACE | Loni Anderson, best known for her role on the TV series 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' has died.

What is a quorum? Here’s how Democrats are preventing the passage of new congressional maps Virtually all legislative or governmental bodies, from your local school board to Congress, have a quorum rule.

Virtually all legislative or governmental bodies, from your local school board to Congress, have a quorum rule. Here's what it means to break quorum.

Leaders, groups react to Texas House Democrats leaving the state in effort to stop GOP's proposed congressional map “We’re leaving Texas to fight for Texans,” Rep. Gene Wu, chair of the caucus, said in a statement.

Texas House Democrats' move to flee the state has drawn eyes from across the country. Here's how politicians and groups across the country are reacting.

Why Chicago? Texas House Democrats flee the state, head to Illinois amid redistricting battle With the redistricting clock ticking and national eyes once again on Texas, Democrats are hoping the Windy City will blow some momentum their way.

Texas House Dems have fled to Chicago to prevent a vote on redistricting back home. But why did they choose the Windy City? Here's what we know.

Can lawmakers legally flee the state? Here’s what we know about Texas law on quorum-breaking Is the Democrats’ decision to break quorum illegal? No, it's not. But they could still be detained by state troopers in what’s called a civil arrest.

Texas House Dems have fled to Chicago to prevent a vote on new congressional maps, but is the move legal? Here's what actions both sides can take.

Texas House panel advances redrawn congressional map that would add more GOP seats The new district lines could be considered by the entire state House as soon as Tuesday.

Texas House Democrats fled to Chicago on Sunday to prevent Monday's vote on approving new congressional maps. Here's how the proposed map affects Democratic seats.

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Texas House Democrats are headed to Chicago in a move that would break quorum, preventing Monday's vote to approve new congressional maps.

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Texas Democrats flee to Chicago Sunday, denying Monday vote on new congressional maps “This corrupt special session is over,” said Democratic leader Gene Wu, less than a day before House Republicans are set to approve new congressional districts.

BREAKING | Texas Democratic lawmakers have fled to Chicago to stall the Republican effort to redraw the state's congressional map. Here's what that means for the special session.

Thunderstorms prompt ground stop at DFW Airport, Love Field A ground stop was issued Sunday for both DFW Airport and Love Field as storms moved through the area.

Thunderstorms prompt ground stop at DFW Airport, Love Field

DFW Weather: Possibly severe storms move into North Texas, more rain possible tonight The rain will be followed by a heat dome, bringing back hot and dry conditions by early to mid-week.

A severe storm warning was issued for parts of North Texas Sunday afternoon ⛈️ Watch live radar and weather updates on WFAA+

Russia's Krasheninnikov volcano erupts for first time in hundreds of years The eruption occurred after a huge earthquake struck Russia’s Far East Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that caused small tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska.

Russia's Krasheninnikov volcano erupts for first time in hundreds of years

Small earthquake shakes the New York area. USGS says magnitude was 3.0 A 3.0 earthquake is typically not strong enough to cause any damage, but tremors that mild are somewhat rare in the Northeast.

Small earthquake shakes the New York area. USGS says magnitude was 3.0

Man shot, killed through his apartment door, police said A man was shot and killed through his apartment door Sunday, Fort Worth police said.

Man shot, killed through his apartment door, police said

Dallas Wings trade DiJonai Carrington to Lynx, receive 2 players, second-round pick The Dallas Wings traded gaurd and top scorer DiJonai Carrington to the Minnesota Lynx, the teams announced.

Dallas Wings trade DiJonai Carrington to Lynx, receive 2 players, second-round pick

1 killed, 2 injured in Fort Worth shooting, police say A woman was found dead, and two other people showed up at a hospital with gunshot wounds, police said.

1 killed, 2 injured in Fort Worth shooting, police say

Kerr County 'action plan' from 2024 shows the county already knew where flooding could happen

Kerr County 'action plan' from 2024 shows the county already knew where flooding could happen