DALLAS (AP) — Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Colin Allred are preparing to square off for the only debate in the Texas Senate race this year. Allred is the underdog in a contest that will help determine control of the U.S. Senate. National Democrats view Texas as one of their few potential pickup chances in…… MORE
‘Shocker’ Has Cowboys at Crossroads as Jerry Jones Says He Isn’t Considering a Coaching Change
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones says he isn’t considering a coaching change. There’s no question the owner of the Dallas Cowboys has had happier birthdays than his 82nd. Yet another puzzling blowout loss at home on Jones’ birthday has the Cowboys at a crossroads. They are headed into their open week before a visit…… MORE
Expectations Soar for Mavs With Addition of Klay Thompson After Run to NBA Finals
The Mavericks addressed their biggest scoring need by adding Klay Thompson in a sign-and-trade after their first trip to the NBA Finals since winning their only title in 2011. Dallas will expect nothing less than another deep playoff run with Thompson playing alongside fellow stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. It will be an adjustment…… MORE
UN Security Council Voices ‘Strong Concern’ for UN Peacekeepers After Israeli Attacks
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council expressed “strong concern” as Israel has fired on and wounded U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon during intensified fighting, reiterating its support for their role in supporting security in the region. The statement Monday is the first by the U.N.’s most powerful body since Israel began firing on…… MORE
Stellantis CEO Says Carmaker is on Pace to Fix Sales Problems After Poor Performance This Year
DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is fixing its slowing U.S. sales at the right pace after fumbling a marketing plan earlier this year, CEO Carlos Tavares told reporters Monday. Tavares pushed out the carmaker’s chief financial officer and the chief operating officers for both North America and Europe last week. He told reporters at the Paris…… MORE