A California resident has been diagnosed with plague for the first time in five years
A South Lake Tahoe resident has been diagnosed with the plague, marking the first human case in California since 2015.
Former CIA officer arrested and charged with espionage
Federal prosecutors accused a former CIA officer of selling sensitive defense secrets to the Chinese government over a decade in an espionage case revealed in Hawaii on Monday.
Former High Point, NC, high school basketball player creates platform for black-owned businesses
With the growing movement to support black owned businesses across the country, a former High Point Andrews High School basketball player created a platform in town for business owners.
Job One for Biden at the convention: Relevance
Concentrate on a few clear goals. Assume voters know less about your candidate than you think they do. Biography trumps policy, but the gold standard is marrying the two. Personal glimpses are more valuable than political testimonials. And always look forward.
Depression in British adults may have doubled during coronavirus pandemic
Nearly a fifth of British adults likely experienced some form of depression during the coronavirus pandemic, according to official figures released Tuesday --- twice as many as before the pandemic hit.
Prosecutors request Lori Loughlin get 2 months in prison and Mossimo Giannulli get 5 months
Federal prosecutors formally requested that actress Lori Loughlin be sentenced to two months in prison and her fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannulli be sentenced to five months in prison for their roles in the college admissions scam.
These companies are giving their employees the day off to vote
With an ongoing pandemic, the logistics of voting in this year's presidential election are making many Americans anxious -- even more so than in previous years.
“Friends”
Roommates Bielak and Taylor shuts down the Rockies to extend winning streak to five games
The sitcom “Friends” was a mega-hit on television networks about six individuals who lived in Manhattan, New York who had their personal and professional lives followed on a daily basis. On that show were two roommates that were always up to some sort of shenanigans and they had uncanny ability to make everyone around them feel comfortable.
White House focus on oleandrin treatment for coronavirus would be 'nonsense,' experts say
Is the White House about to promote a new, unproven and sketchy coronavirus treatment?
Fact Check: Michigan's rejection of ballots from dead voters is an example of the system working, not fraud
As the President continues his efforts to discredit voting by mail, he and his allies have pointed to several so-called examples of voter fraud. The latest favorite? More than 800 ballots that were received by mail from "dead voters" in Michigan's recent state-wide primary.
Michelle Obama goes where no former first lady ever has
What Michelle Obama did at the Democratic National Convention Monday night has forever changed the way that former first ladies will use their tremendous influence during campaigns.
Michelle Obama sends a message with her necklace: VOTE
Michelle Obama called on Americans to vote during her keynote address at the Democratic National Convention.
Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention: The choice before Americans
Americans have a choice on November 3: Trumpism or Obamaism.
Hits and misses from Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention
The first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention is in the books.
Woman who lost father to Covid-19: 'His only preexisting condition was trusting Donald Trump'
A woman who lost her father to the coronavirus excoriated the President on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, declaring in a pointed speech that her father's "only preexisting condition was trusting Donald Trump."
Talk That Talk
Texans hit the grass for the first time with intensity #TexansCamp2020
“Y’all can’t do anything against us,” a voice from the defensive side of the ball yells towards the offense. “We shutting it down today out here,” the voice says louder as the offense walks up to the ball.
Negro League Celebration
Baker talks about the MLB honoring the Centennial Year for the Negro National League
On Sunday, Major League Baseball honored the Negro National League and it’s 100th year anniversary. Everyone associated with the MLB had on Negro Leagues 100th anniversary logos at all ball parks. The NNL was formed during the 1920s and was the first of the seven leagues formed for “Colored Players.” The “Negro Leagues” were established because black players were not allowed in MLB.
Harris County Department of Education Releases Comprehensive 2020-2021 Calendar for 25 School Districts
Key dates for the 2020-2021 school year for all 25 school districts in Harris County are available through the Harris County Department of Education comprehensive school district calendar.
Texas Legislative Black Caucus George Floyd Act
On Thursday, August 13, the Texas Legislative Black Caucus announced details for the George Floyd Act, a piece of comprehensive legislation they will file when the Texas Legislature meets again in January 2021. The law will honor the life and memory of George Floyd, a native Houstonian who died in May of this year when a police officer knelt on his neck for eight minutes and forty-six seconds.
Female Face Shaving: Dr.Sheg Discusses If It’s Worth It
A new shaving trend has been circling the beauty community - dermaplaning, also referred to as face shaving. Dermaplaning involves a single blade exfoliating tool that gently scrapes off dead skin cells, scar tissue and hair from the face to even the skin's surface.
