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After Austin auto executive Erik Maund's conviction in a murder-for-hire conspiracy, a judge had ordered a retrial due to procedural errors. Now an appeals court has determined the errors don't ...

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COPD makes it hard to breathe in as much air as you need. And without enough oxygen, you may have other problems. Fortunately, there are simple things you can do. Stop smoking, exercise, and closely ...

The editorial board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are informed by expertise, research, debate and certain longstanding values. It is separate from the newsroom. Thirteen years ago, no ...