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April 1 (UPI) -- The Boston Red Sox agreed to a six-year, $170 million contract extension with pitcher Garrett Crochet.

All the A’s players wore No. 24 jerseys to honor late Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, who died Dec. 20 five days before his ...

This important study shows that the Nora virus, a natural Drosophila pathogen that also persistently infects many laboratory fly stocks, infects intestinal stem cells (ISCs), leading to a shorter life ...

The Austin City Council approved the three-month extension at its Thursday meeting, allowing the program to run through June ...

Homecomings can be quite emotional. The memories made in a place and the relationships built there tend to combine to get ...

The National Weather Service cautions that strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures could create "critical fire weather conditions" in southern New Mexico and far West Texas. A Red Flag ...

The City of Midland is reminding drivers to avoid illegally parking in handicap spots without a permit. Parking in a handicap ...

When Texans debate the best seafood in the state, Gaido’s in Galveston isn’t just part of the conversation—it’s often where ...

Hidden in the heart of Lexington, Texas sits a barbecue sanctuary that transforms weekend mornings into meat pilgrimages for ...

According to the Silver Alert, Jerry Kennedy was last seen wearing a blue and white long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and black ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A red flag warning is issued by the National Weather Service when the combination of dry air, dry fuels, breezy wind, and warm temperatures will lead to critical fire ...