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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. right, listens to Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, left, speak about the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the U.S., during their joint news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015. Abbott was in Washington with Cruz to support a bill Cruz has introduced in Congress banning any refugees from Iraq, Syria or other countries deemed to be controlled by a foreign terrorist organization. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) (AP)

“Unsupported and ignored”: Texans stuck in Peru say U.S. government has abandoned them

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U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, speaks during a news conference Tuesday, April 26, 2011, in Des Moines, Iowa. Paul says he's forming a campaign exploratory committee as he moves closer to again seeking the Republican nomination for president. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) (AP)

Ron Paul announces third presidential run

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Hermine remnants cause massive flooding in Texas

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Army: 12 dead in Fort Hood rampage

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