Sri Lanka bomb suspect's sister fears 18 relatives dead after attacks
The sister of the suspected ringleader of Sri Lanka's deadly Easter Sunday bombings has told CNN up to 18 of her family members are missing and feared dead since the attacks and subsequent raids.
Dunkin's latest breakfast creation turns up heat on McDonald's
The battle over breakfast has turned into an all-out war at fast-food chains. Dunkin' is the latest company to unveil a new creation to lure in customers in the wee hours.
Swastikas Spray-painted on buildings in Milton
Some people in Milton woke up Saturday morning to find swastikas spray-painted on their buildings. Others noticed their vehicles were vandalized.
Joe Biden: 'I take responsibility' for Anita Hill's treatment
Joe Biden said Monday he takes responsibility for how Anita Hill was treated during her testimony against then-Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in 1991.
Three ways to stop the hate killings
The murder of Lori Kaye, a 60-year-old woman attending synagogue on Saturday, was the work of a domestic terrorist who killed her because she was Jewish. The shooter also wounded three others at the synagogue, who were celebrating the last day of Passover.
High schoolers march against sexual assault
A group of mid-Michigan high schoolers hit the road to “walk a mile in her shoes.”
Google's parent company now has more than 100,000 employees
Google's parent company now has more than 100,000 employees.
John Singleton's case highlights that strokes can happen at young age
Filmmaker John Singleton, 51, died Monday after having what court filings described as a "major stroke" on April 17, according to a statement from his family.
John Singleton, 'Boyz n the Hood' director, is dead at 51
John Singleton, a versatile director who made a splash with "Boyz n the Hood" and went on to a variety of projects -- including "2 Fast 2 Furious" -- has died after suffering a stroke. He was 51.
Army veteran charged with plotting terror attacks in LA area
A 26-year old former US Army soldier who served in Afghanistan has been charged with plotting terror attacks in the Los Angeles area, the Justice Department said Monday.
Houses of worship worry: Who's next?
A massacre in New Zealand on jumah, the Muslim weekly communal prayer.
Pheasant Run Resort Rallies in Support of Travel and Tourism Industry
Today Pheasant Run Resort announced a contest to help increase awareness of the impact travel and tourism have on the community of St Charles, IL.
This Way to the Great Egress
In mid-19th century New York City, at the corner of Broadway and Ann Street, stood Barnum’s American Museum. The museum was a popular tourist attraction, due principally to the ability of its owner, P.T. Barnum, to advertise and attract the public.
The Joint Center Commends Sen. Maria Cantwell for Hiring David Strickland, the First Black Senate Full Committee Staff Director in Two Years
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies applauded Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, for the hiring of David Strickland to serve as Democratic committee staff director. Senator Cantwell announced the appointment earlier today.
Mark Zuckerberg says he invented a 'sleep box' to improve his wife's slumber
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are experiencing the joys of parenting -- including sleep deprivation.
AboutThatCar.com: 2019 Mazda MX-5 RF
Thirty years. That’s how long the Mazda MX-5 has been around. It was a hit from day one and now it has reached icon status.
Texans Mercilus and His Teammates bartend for Cause
Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus and his teammates will roll up their sleeves and trade in their cleats for shakers and become bartenders for a good cause. Mercilus and his foundation, The WithMerci Foundation, will host Cocktails 4 A Cause, Thursday, May 2, 2019, from 5 to 8 PM at Poitín Bar & Kitchen (2313 Edwards St #100 | Houston, TX 77077). Cocktails 4 A Cause was created to help raise money for the WithMerci Foundation's annual back-to-school event, Returning 2 Learning.
Beyond the Rhetoric: Black Federal Procurement Levels Have Yet to Bounce Back
As the George W. Bush Administration ended Black procurement was coming in at 8.0%. During the Obama Administration levels fell consistently. As President Trump entered the White House levels were at 1.8% and falling. Today, the levels have yet to turn around. For first half of Fiscal Year 2019 (October 1 – March 31, 2019) the average is 1.3%. Hopefully, we have now hit bottom and the subsequent reports will show an upward trending consistent with an improved economy.
A Big Year for Houston, A Big Year for Houston First
This has been a busy and productive year for Houston First Corporation (HFC) and Brenda Bazan, President and CEO. After taking the reins of Houston’s official destination and marketing organization a little over a year ago, Bazan has taken impressive steps to more strategically position HFC to meet its goals and objectives.
Kids can get a movie ticket, drink and popcorn all for $4 this summer at AMC Theatres
Being a kid is already pretty great. Now it's a steal. This summer, AMC Theatres is offering a sweet $4 deal for a movie, popcorn, fruit snacks and a drink.
