TSU offering “Fast Track to Graduation” classes as flexible alternative to traditional semester
Texas Southern University (TSU) students who need a more flexible schedule for the upcoming fall semester have a flexible alternative to consider – the new “Fast Track to Graduation” option.
Betsy DeVos’ $5 billion giveaway to for-profit colleges: Deregulation of student loans
Today’s increasingly competitive global economy requires and recruits those who are highly-skilled and knowledgeable. People understand and accept that higher education is a means to become employable, marketable, and competitive.
Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers Kick Off the Preseason in the State of Football Game
The Houston Texans will play the San Francisco 49ers this Saturday, Aug. 18 in the State of Football/NFL Play Football Game presented by Verizon. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT at NRG Stadium.
How Aretha Franklin energized two social movements with one hit song
Nobody would call Aretha Franklin a central figure of the civil rights movement. And she was not an overt feminist.
Trump, Obamas and other politicians mourn the loss of singer Aretha Franklin
President Donald Trump and other politicians were among the many mourning the loss of legendary singer Aretha Franklin Thursday and paying tribute to the storied legacy of the "Queen of Soul". Trump tweeted that Franklin "was a great woman, with a wonderful gift from God, her voice."
Walmart sales growth was the best in a decade
So much for all those worries that Walmart was losing ground to Amazon. Walmart delivered its best US sales growth in more than a decade, and digital sales surged 40%.
Why pancreatic cancer is so deadly
Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of death from cancer in the United States, after lung and colorectal cancers
Why is the Pope still silent about damning sex abuse report?
In July, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro wrote a personal letter to Pope Francis, warning him that "a comprehensive investigation" by his office had found "widespread sexual abuse of children and a systemic coverup by leaders of the Catholic Church."
Former Deputy Chief of Staff pleads guilty in Atlanta City Hall bribery case
Atlanta’s former Deputy Chief of Staff Evelyn Katrina Taylor-Parks entered a guilty plea in federal court Wednesday for her role in the corruption scandal plaguing Atlanta City Hall.
Amateur golfer hits three holes-in-one on the same day
Amateur Ali Gibb enjoyed a trip to the golf course that Tiger Woods could only dream of earlier this week, hitting three holes-in-one on the same day.
'Mile 22' loads up brutal action vehicle that misses the mark
The basic plot for "Mile 22" is about as challenging as the average CBS drama pilot, which is less of a problem because it's also almost wholly irrelevant. The fourth collaboration between Mark Wahlberg and director Peter Berg is devoted to visceral, brutally violent action, which this 90-some-odd-minute movie delivers in droves, even if the title is at least 21 miles more than it's worth driving to see it.
US drug overdose deaths rose 7% in 2017 and doubled over a decade, CDC reports
More than 72,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2017, up nearly 7% from 2016, according to preliminary data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 2017 preliminary death count for all 50 states and the District of Columbia represents a twofold increase over a decade, the CDC says.
Space Force: To 37% and beyond
President Donald Trump called in June for creating a US Space Force, a new branch of the military designed to protect US assets in space. And he was serious. Vice President Mike Pence made the request official last week, although Congress will have to weigh in.
Colorado man charged with murder after pregnant wife and two daughters go missing
A Colorado man faces three counts of murder after his pregnant wife and two young daughters disappeared this week, authorities said Thursday.
It's time for Tesla to call in a grown-up to keep Elon Musk in check
Quick! Name the chief operating officer of Tesla. You can't. Because that was a trick question. Tesla has no COO. And some financial experts think that's a big problem, especially since there are so many questions about the company's future.
Manafort, Mueller and Trump wait for jury's verdict
Paul Manafort's fate -- and possibly the future of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election -- is now in the hands of 12 men and women from Northern Virginia.
Another round of overdoses reported on New Haven Green
More than 70 people in New Haven overdosed on what police called a synthetic drug.
Where's the love? 'Crazy Rich Asians' could usher in a new era of romantic comedies
Romantic comedies have not received a lot of love at the box office lately, but that could change this weekend with "Crazy Rich Asians." The Warner Bros. film opened at $5 million on Wednesday and is expected to bring in roughly $25 million domestically over its five-day opening. The release of the film, which stars a predominantly Asian cast, will be a watershed moment for both on-screen representation and for romantic comedies.
Tributes pour in for 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin
A one-of-a-kind voice in the musical world is being remembered as a person who's left an unfillable void in the music industry.
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, has died
Aretha Franklin, whose gospel-rooted singing and bluesy yet expansive delivery earned her the title "the Queen of Soul," has died, a family statement said Thursday. She was 76.
