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From The Newsroom: Tonya Couch To Be Released Today; New School Calendars

The top local stories this morning from the KERA Newsroom: Tonya Couch, the mother of the “affluenza fugitive” Ethan Couch, posted bond last night and…

President Trump plans to nominate Stephen Dickson to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. The agency is under scrutiny for its response to two crashes of Boeing 737 airplanes, which are pictured here outside Boeing's factory in Renton, Wash., on March 14.

Trump To Nominate Former Delta Air Lines Executive To Lead FAA

The nomination of Stephen Dickson comes as the agency faces criticism for its response to crashes involving the Boeing 737 Max.

A protester films riot police Saturday as they advance on a small march against the acquittal of Michael Brelo, a Cleveland patrolman charged in the shooting deaths of two unarmed suspects.

Dozens Of Cleveland Protesters Arrested After Officer's Acquittal

Cleveland police in riot gear made 71 arrests overnight Saturday as angry residents protested the acquittal of a patrolman charged in the shooting deaths of two unarmed suspects.

From The Newsroom: Texas Suing Over Syrian Refugees; Taking A Risk On Old Books

The top local stories this morning from the KERA Newsroom: Texas became the first state yesterday to sue the federal government over the issue of…

SABMiller, owner of Miller Genuine Draft beer, has agreed in principle to merge with Budweiser brewer Anheuser Busch InBev. If the deal is finalized, the new company would be the largest beer company in the world.

King Of Beers: SABMiller Agrees In Principle To Merger With Budweiser Brewer

If the deal is formally agreed upon, the company would own around 31 percent of beer sales around the world.

Missy Elliott surprised the music world this week with the new song and video "WTF (Where They From)."

Missy Elliott's Return Is Everything We Crave

"We need it," says critic Ann Powers of the rapper's comeback, which yielded an eye-popping new video on Thursday. "There's really no other figure like her in all of hip-hop."

From The Newsroom: Texas Lawmaker Wants Attorney General To Clarify Campus Carry Law

The top local stories this morning from the KERA Newsroom: The Texas lawmaker who wrote the state’s campus carry law wants Attorney General Ken Paxton to…

An undated composite photograph showing the delegates at the Panmunjom talks on Saturday. (Left to right) South Korean National Security Adviser Kim Kwan-jin, South Korean Unification Minister Hong Yong-pyo, Hwang Pyong-so, the North Korean military's top political officer and Kim Yang-gon, the top North Korean official in charge of inter-Korean affairs.

Koreas Hold Talks Aimed At Preventing Larger Conflict

Hours before the deadline set by North Korean for Seoul to halt propaganda broadcasts across the border, the two sides said they would meet face-to-face at the border village of Panmunjom.

Apple CEO Tim Cook announces details of the company's new Apple TV+ video-streaming service Tuesday in Cupertino, Calif.

Apple Launches Video-Streaming Service For $4.99 A Month

Apple is entering the video-streaming race, taking on Netflix, Disney and others with a new monthly subscription of $4.99. The company also announced new iPhones, as their sales have been slowing.

Congressional negotiators have reached tentative agreement on a $1.3 trillion spending package to fund the government through the end of September 2020. "I think we can be very proud of the good work that this Congress is doing," Rep. Nita Lowey, seen here in April, said Thursday.

Congressional Negotiators Reach Tentative Deal On $1.3 Trillion Spending Package

The agreement would fund programs through the end of September 2020 and avoid a government shutdown. Federal agencies run out of money at midnight on Dec. 20.

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