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December 05, 2018

President Geoirge H.W. Bush's casket left Washington National Cathedral following his state funeral Wednesday for a flight ...

December 05, 2018

Last salute: A guide to George HW Bush's funeral

President George H.W. Bush is getting a national farewell at Washington National Cathedral before family, friends, presidents ...

Donald Trump, George Bush, Laura Bush, Melania Trump

December 05, 2018

The Latest: George W. Bush greets mourners at Capitol

The Latest on events honoring former President George H.W. Bush (all times local): 7 p.m. Former President George W. Bush and ...

December 04, 2018

4 days of events honoring former President George H.W. Bush

Former President George H.W. Bush will be honored during several public and private events in Houston and Washington before ...

December 04, 2018

At Capitol, Bush saluted as 'gentle soul,' 'great man'

The nation's capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death Monday with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and ...

December 04, 2018

Not just a fashion statement: Bush's socks spoke volumes

President George H.W. Bush said a lot with socks. A visit from friend and fellow former president, Bill Clinton, inspired him ...

December 03, 2018

Chicago Bulls fire coach Fred Hoiberg; Boylen takes over

The Chicago Bulls came into the season thinking they would start to climb in the wide-open Eastern Conference with a ...

December 03, 2018

No. 1 Alabama has 5 players first-team AP All-SEC selections

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the offensive player of the year and one of five members of the top-ranked Crimson Tide ...

December 03, 2018

In photo, Bush's service dog honors the late president

Former President George H.W. Bush's service dog has honored his master with his own tribute in front of the late leader's ...

December 03, 2018

Perez takes final tour of Democratic convention finalists

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez is beginning a final tour of potential 2020 convention cities as he tries ...

December 03, 2018

Texans get 9th straight win, 29-13, win over Browns

After the Houston Texans extended their franchise record with a ninth straight win on Sunday, J.J. Watt was asked to reflect ...

December 03, 2018

Americans to begin saying their goodbyes to George H.W. Bush

Americans will begin saying goodbye to former President George H.W. Bush on Monday when his body arrives in Washington for ...

December 02, 2018

The Latest: Plane arrives in Texas to transport Bush's body

The Latest on the death of former President George H.W. Bush (all times local): 4:55 p.m. A U.S. government plane has arrived ...

December 02, 2018

Bush retained sense of humor till the end, Jim Baker says

George H.W. Bush didn't lose his sense of humor even as he was letting go of life. Surrounded by loved ones Friday night as ...

December 02, 2018

George H.W. Bush dies at 94; made greatest mark in Gulf War

He was the man who sought a "kinder, and gentler nation," and the one who sternly invited Americans to read his lips — he ...

December 02, 2018

Former President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94

George H.W. Bush played many prominent public roles in nearly a century of life, from when he was a 20-year-old World War II ...

December 01, 2018

The Latest: A&M: Bush to be buried at presidential library

The Latest on the death of former President George H.W. Bush (all times local): 3:40 p.m. Former President George H.W.

November 30, 2018

2 of NFL's top rivalries have turned sour

Two of the NFL's most intense rivalries have turned sour. When the Chiefs visit the Raiders in a series that dates back to ...

November 28, 2018

O'Rourke vs. Castro: 2 Texans eye White House runs

Beto O'Rourke and Julian Castro were barely old enough for elementary school the last time a Democrat from ruby red Texas ran ...