The slow-motion disaster of Trump's Khashoggi strategy
Shortly before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, having just received a classified briefing from the director of the CIA in the basement of the Capitol, two Republican senators stepped to a crowd of cameras and reporters. With a few pointed words, the pair blew up the Trump administration's efforts to minimize the political damage stemming from journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
House passes two-week government funding extension to avert shutdown
The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a two-week extension for a government funding deadline in an effort to avert a partial government shutdown this week but setting the stage for a partial one on December 21.
Rwandan court acquits prominent opposition leader of forgery, incitement
Diane Rwigara, the 37-year-old human rights activist who had once hoped to run for the Rwandan presidency, has been acquitted of charges of fraud and inciting insurrection.
Angela Merkel said 'shitstorm,' but it's not as bad as you think
When German Chancellor Angela Merkel said "shitstorm" during a speech this week, it had nothing to do with the fact that she is about to step down as her party's leader.
Judges grill DOJ on claims that District Court erred in approval of AT&T-Time Warner merger
A panel of three appellate judges aggressively questioned the Justice Department Thursday over its argument to overturn District Court Judge Richard Leon's approval of AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner.
Pelosi calls for one-year spending bill for Homeland Security in wall fight
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi laid down her position Thursday on the border wall negotiations, proposing an agreement to fund for a full year the Department of Homeland Security while passing the other six remaining spending bills that have already been resolved.
OPEC still debating oil production cut
OPEC is still debating how much oil it should remove from world markets following a price crash in recent months.
Houston Business and Community Leader Deavra Daughtry Graduates from Exclusive International Executive Program at Harvard Business School
Houston self-made business woman and community leader Deavra Daughtry recently graduated with a certificate from the exclusive Owner/President Management Program (OPM) at Harvard Business School alongside international business owners. Participants represent a diverse range of organizations from around the world and hold dual roles as owner and CEO or Managing Director of firms with annual sales ranging from several million to billions of dollars.
Think Rubix Helps Elect Frank Scott, First Elected Black Mayor of Little Rock, in Historic Race
Frank Scott, a businessman and former staffer to Governor Mike Bebe, will be the first-elected black mayor in Little Rock's history after winning tonight's mayoral runoff with 66 percent of the vote.
Romance Novel Opens A Dialogue of Compassion
How do you choose who to love?
Today Inertia Justice, a new author, published the first book of her trilogy book series – sure to open dialogue, and get the world talking – it is a fictional account of one ladies’ journey to self – definition.
It was a Jolly-filled Night at Joy to the World!
The Bayou City Performing Arts presented Joy to the World, a holiday concerto commemorating 40 fabulous seasons. It was a special night featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Houston and the Bayou City Women’s Chorus held on National Worlds Aids Day. It celebrated inclusivity, diversity, and the spirit of Christmas while reflecting on the worldwide AIDS crisis and how we still have much too accomplished with awareness and prevention.
The Health Museum to Host its Annual Teddy Bear Check-Up Event on Saturday December 8
On Saturday, December 8, 2018, The Health Museum will host the only Teddy Bear Hospital in the local region as part of its “A Beary Healthy Holiday” event. For one special morning, children of all ages are invited to join Santa Claus and his merry troop of medical volunteers – along with their favorite stuffed animals or toys – for the annual Teddy Bear Check-Up event at The Health Museum.
Texas Southern University offers first-ever Winter mini-mester courses
Students interested earning semester credit hours by taking a three-week “mini” semester in December and January have a new option at Texas Southern University (TSU). The university will offer classes in a variety of subjects that will allow students to accelerate their pathway toward graduation.
John Legend Premieres Animated Lyric Video for "Bring Me Love"
Newly anointed EGOT winner and multi-platinum singer-songwriter John Legend has premiered the animated lyric video for “Bring Me Love” from his first Christmas album, A Legendary Christmas available now on Columbia Records.
Wells Fargo to Host Holiday Mobile Pop-Up Food Bank at Discovery Green
Wells Fargo and Feeding America are joining together to fight hunger this holiday season. Wells Fargo is hosting a holiday mobile pop-up food bank at Discovery Green as part of its second annual Holiday Food Bank Program. Community members can stop by the pop-up to donate non-perishable food items that will benefit the Houston Food Bank.
How to read between the lines of Mueller's blacked-out memo on Michael Flynn
Special Counsel Robert Mueller filed a two-part sentencing memo for Michael Flynn on Tuesday night. The memo is heavily redacted, leaving much to the imagination, but it confirms that Flynn provided Mueller with valuable inside information on multiple ongoing criminal investigations, including Mueller's core investigation of whether Russian officials colluded with members of the campaign of President Donald Trump.
George H.W. Bush will journey to his final resting place on a train whose engine is named for him
George H.W. Bush's journey to his final resting place will be aboard a train whose engine was specifically built to honor his life.
Trump promised to rescue the coal industry. But he can't
The Trump administration attempted a daring rescue of the coal country, but the pro-coal agenda is failing to jump-start a renaissance — and analysts don't see one on the horizon.
Nation says goodbye to Bush: 'To us, he was close to perfect'
The hilltop cathedral in Washington filled Wednesday with recollections of George H.W. Bush as a modest but mighty president, a man whose characteristic humility was belied one final time with all the pageantry of a state funeral.
90 held in anti-Mafia raids across Europe
Ninety people have been arrested in a series of operations targeting suspected 'Ndrangheta members across Europe and in Suriname, South America, officials said Wednesday.
