Sanders' evolution on race may not have come soon enough
Bernie Sanders' biggest selling point in 2016 was that he was the only person in the Democratic primary running not named Hillary Clinton.
Karl Lagerfeld, pioneering fashion designer, has died
Karl Lagerfeld, the fashion visionary and creative director of Chanel, has died, the company told CNN Tuesday.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez identified the problem. Here's the solution
US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's withering viral takedown of just how easily deep-pocketed donors dominate politics was like watching a prosecutor lay into a campaign finance system that has no defense.
Bernie Sanders launches second presidential campaign
After months of deliberation, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Tuesday that he is running for president again in 2020. It will be Sanders' second consecutive bid for the Democratic nomination after losing to Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Houston Educator Named Finalist for 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Educators to Compete on a Statewide Level for $430,000 in cash prizes
On Monday, a Houston teacher was named the first Houston-area finalist for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting him among the best educators in Texas.
Edward Pollard Announces Candidacy for Houston City Council District J
Local attorney and entrepreneur Edward Pollard officially announces his candidacy for Houston City Council District J. Pollard is the proprietor of Pollard Legal Group, which primarily focuses on personal injury cases.
Don Cheadle made a powerful statement with his wardrobe choice on 'SNL'
Without saying a word, Don Cheadle used his platform between comedic skits on "Saturday Night Live" to make a statement on behalf of transgender youth.
Queen to perform at the Oscars
Less than one week until the Oscars, The Academy is still beefing up its list of performers, and its latest addition, they hope, will rock you.
Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela's Maduro in speech
President Donald Trump on Monday urged Venezuelan military officials to back the country's self-declared interim president Juan Guaido and allow humanitarian aid to flow into Venezuela.
President and CEO of Time's Up, Lisa Borders, resigns
Less than two months into the job, Lisa Borders has resigned as the president and CEO of Time's Up.
Trump talking about John James as frontrunner for UN ambassador
President Donald Trump has mentioned former Michigan GOP Senate candidate John James as a leading contender for the role of US ambassador to the United Nations, a source close to White House tells CNN.
Jussie Smollett's career awaits outcome of his case
When Jussie Smollett released his debut album "Sum of My Music" last year, he was riding high.
War on e-cigarettes: Hong Kong intends to jail vaping offenders. But will it make people quit?
Robert Chan lit his first cigarette aged 18. He quickly became hooked, smoking 15 a day for more than a decade.
Florida student arrested for disturbance after he refused to say the Pledge of Allegiance, police say
A Florida school district said that a student who refused to take part in the Pledge of Allegiance was arrested for becoming disruptive, not for refusing to say the pledge.
Elizabeth Warren to release universal child care plan paid by 'wealth tax'
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren is set to release a sweeping universal child care plan on Tuesday that would guarantee child care from birth until the time children enter school.
Airlines will add new gender options for non-binary passengers
US airline passengers who don't identify as "male" or "female" will soon have more gender options to choose when booking tickets.
National Study Finds Americans Do Not Know The Facts Or Their Risk For Heart Disease
While 7 out of 10 Americans acknowledge heart disease as the number one killer of both men and women, a national survey conducted by MDVIP and Ipsos finds that people still worry more about cancer (62 percent) than they do a heart attack (55 percent). A staggering 62 percent of Americans failed the "Heart Attack IQ" quiz, proving a concerning lack of knowledge about heart disease, the risk factors and prevention.
UNCF Celebrates 75 Years of Lighting the Way to Better Futures
Hosting annual San Francisco UNCF "A Mind Is…" Gala to benefit deserving students and historically black colleges and universities
For 75 years, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) has supported hundreds of thousands of deserving students, private historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and advocated for minority higher education.
2019 Statewide Warrant Roundup Runs Through March 16
Missouri City is taking part in the Statewide Warrant Roundup again, allowing offenders to settle their fines without going to jail. Payments started being accepted on Friday, Feb. 15—in person and by phone—and will continue to be accepted through Saturday, March 9.
Trash Bash to Hold 26th Annual Cleanup on March 30, 2019
Thousands of volunteers to clean area waterways
On March 30, 2019, the River, Lakes, Bays ‘N Bayous Trash Bash® (Trash Bash®) will celebrate its 26th consecutive cleanup of the Galveston Bay watershed. Trash Bash® is proud of its heritage as the largest, single-day, waterway cleanup in Texas. In 2018, about 3,600 volunteers collected 85.5 tons of trash, one ton for recycling, and 356 tires, while cleaning 158.5 miles of shoreline.
