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By Maxine Shapiro, KERA 90.1 business commentatorDallas, TX – Let's talk housing and a couple of recent reports. North Texas vs. the rest of the country.…

Halal tourism is an emerging trend in the travel industry: holidays that don't just accommodate, but actively cater to, devout Muslims. Indonesia is trying to market itself as a halal destination.

Andy Carvin (, @acarvin on Twitter) leads NPR's social media strategy and is NPR's primary voice on Twitter, and Facebook, where NPR became the first news organization to reach one million fans. He also advises NPR staff on how to better engage the NPR audience in editorial activities in order to further the quality and diversity of NPR's journalism.

It's been a busy time for the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, as the investigation moves closer to former President Donald Trump's inner circle.

California's new truly open primary has set up several single-party matchups in November for U.S. House seats. The state changed its primary system with an eye toward limiting partisan battles, which backers hope will give moderates a better chance of being elected.

As early voting opened for the June 7 runoff election Tuesday, the Fort Worth Report hosted candidates Daryl Davis II and Mia Hall to talk about their vision for the district, which covers most of southwest Fort Worth and the historically Black neighborhood of Como.

With a major label debut looming, the Bronx rapper's unchecked charm remains her biggest asset — her Swarovski-encrusted skeleton key to the halls of fame.

The decision to normalize relations is driving all kinds of speculation about American food companies opening up shop in Cuba. But analysts say: Don't expect to see McDonald's there anytime soon.

A competitor in Rio grew up poor in the islands, leaving home to live on the streets when he was 8. There's not even a running track there. Now he's competing in the 400-meter hurdles.

A recent Dallas Fed survey shows some Texas businesses are starting to struggle to hire immigrants due to the Trump Administration's immigration policy. Many affected businesses say they're ready to automate those positions to fill the gap.