It's Tuesday, April 2, and on this day in 1792, Congress passed the Coinage Act, which created the United States Mint and created some of the country's first standardized currency.
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Trending right now: KMCO chemical plant fire
One dead, two critically injured in Crosby plant fire
Authorities said at least one person was killed Tuesday when isobutylene ignited and exploded at a chemical plant in Crosby. Read more >
Here's what we know about KMCO in Crosby
An explosion at the KMCO facility rocked the Crosby area Tuesday morning. Read more >
What is isobutylene?
Isobutylene is the chemical burning at the KMCO facility in Crosby, according to authorities. Read more >
Crosby fire: These are the videos, photos people are sharing on social media
A large plume of smoke and flames could be seen Tuesday rising from a chemical plant in Crosby after residents reported hearing an explosion in the area. Read more >
Texas News
Texas Senate approves occupational licensing law LGBTQ advocates call a "license to discriminate"
After emotional testimony, a forceful show of opposition from leaders in the state’s business community and more than an hour of floor debate, the Texas Senate on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to a sweeping religious refusals bill, a priority proposal for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick that LGTBQ advocates have called a “license to discriminate.” Read more >
National News
This might be the most Florida wedding of all time
Grab a white bikini, mix in some overalls and add in a pickup truck and a little mud for good measure and you've got all the makings of the most Florida wedding of all time. Read more >