Laura Ingalls Wilder's name has been stripped from a prestigious book award because of racist themes
After months of deliberation, the organization behind a prestigious book award has decided to remove the name of author Laura Ingalls Wilder because of her portrayal of Native Americans.
Sessions reiterates support for hardline immigration policy as criticism continues
Attorney General Jeff Sessions defended the administration's "zero-tolerance" immigration policy in a speech Monday as criticism over the resulting separation of parents and children entered a new week.
Medical marijuana may soon be for sale in Arkansas. Is Oklahoma next?
Residents of Arkansas are one step closer to getting legal access to medical marijuana. In 2016, voters amended the state Constitution to allow patients there to use cannabis to treat certain ailments. The amendment allowed the state to create a Medical Marijuana Commission, and several residents applied for and received ID cards that would allow them to buy it. But the part of the law that allowed the state to give licenses to growers got tied up in the courts.
'Come to Africa,' Nigerian star Davido urges as he lands BET award in LA
Nigerian singer Davido has won Best International Act at this year's BET awards. As he picked up his trophy, an excited Davido urged the audience to come to Africa and collaborate with African artists.
Ohio CEO pleads guilty to bringing millions of pounds of hazardous waste to Missouri
An Ohio CEO has pled guilty to dumping millions of pounds of hazardous waste in our area, all of which is sitting in a warehouse not far from the Missouri River in Franklin County.
The Academy invitees include "Girls Trip," "Black Panther" stars
Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall and Jada Pinkett Smith are among those taking a girls trip to the ranks of the Academy. The "Girls Trip" stars are among the 928 people invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year as the organization continues the push to diversify its membership.
Why Maxine Waters' low-road strategy on Donald Trump is a very bad idea
On Saturday in Los Angeles, California Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters had some thoughts about the Trump administration. Here's the key bit: "Let's make sure we show up wherever we have to show up. And if you see anybody from that Cabinet in a restaurant, in a department store, at a gasoline station, you get out and you create a crowd. And you push back on them. And you tell them they're not welcome anymore, anywhere. We've got to get the children connected to their parents."
Harley-Davidson will move some production out of US after retaliatory tariffs
President Donald Trump's trade policy is backfiring on Harley-Davidson. The company is shifting some production of motorcycles for European customers out of the United States to avoid EU retaliatory tariffs.
Trump courts Putin as relations with Europe sour
With a sudden flurry of plans for high-level contacts between Washington and Moscow, President Donald Trump appears to be telegraphing an upcoming meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin -- a controversial push to engage the Kremlin at a time when relations between the US and key European allies are rapidly souring.
Toys 'R' Us will close for good this week
The end is finally here for Toys "R" Us stores in the United States. The iconic toy retailer will close its final 200 US stores on Friday. Toys "R" Us filed for bankruptcy in September in hopes of turning around. But terrible Christmas sales left it on life support. The chain had 735 US stores when it announced plans to go out of business in March.
Westin Hapuna Beach Resort Debuts on the Big Island of Hawaii
Mauna Kea Resort LLC will Introduce The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort on June 25, 2018, With an Extensive Multi-Million Dollar Transformation
Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, in partnership with Mauna Kea Resorts LLC today announced the debut of The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort following an extensive multi-million dollar renovation that will reimagine its guestrooms and suites; introduce four new culinary concepts; and transform the resort’s public spaces with an all-new adults-only pool and enhancements to the existing family pool area.
Trump heads to South Carolina to campaign for Gov. Henry McMaster
President Donald Trump on Monday will visit "famously hot" Columbia, South Carolina, where temperatures are expected to hover in the 90s for most of the day before he takes the stage at a rally for Gov. Henry McMaster.
Stone's alleged Assange conduit expects to be subpoenaed
The man Roger Stone claimed was his back-channel to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange during the 2016 campaign declined an interview request from the special counsel and said he expects to be subpoenaed.
Weingarten Realty Announces Pokéworks Coming to Baybrook Gateway
Weingarten Realty (NYSE: WRI) announced Pokéworks leased 1,800 SF at Baybrook Gateway located off Bay Area Boulevard and I-45 in Webster, TX.
Stafford Middle School Math Teacher Celebrates 35 Years With SMSD
Yolanda Kelley taught Seventh Grade Mathematics at Stafford Middle School when it opened in 1983, and she will teach at the new state-of-the-art, three-story Stafford Middle School when it opens next year.
Florida Memorial University appoints a New Interim President
Dr. Jaffus Hardrick takes the helm at south Florida’s only HBCU
The Board of Trustees of Florida Memorial University (FMU) has announced the appointment of Dr. Jaffus Hardrick to serve as the University’s Interim President. Dr. Hardrick will replace Dr. Castell V. Bryant, who had served in the position. Dr. Hardrick begins his tenure on July 16, 2018.
Fire captain killed, 2 others injured after shooting during fire response at long beach retirement home
A shooting at a Long Beach retirement home left a fire captain dead and two other people injured early Monday, officials said. Capt. Dave Rosa, 45, a 17-year veteran with the Long Beach Fire Department, was killed during a fire response, according to the agency.
Trump insults restaurant that booted Sarah Sanders
President Donald Trump on Monday insulted a small Virginia restaurant that recently asked White House press secretary Sarah Sanders to leave.
Supreme Court allows most disputed maps in Texas, NC gerrymandering cases to be used
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled on two highly anticipated gerrymandering cases in Texas and North Carolina, in orders that mean most of the controversial maps in both states will likely be used this fall's midterm elections.
Wells Fargo and American Express Introduce New Propel Card with Triple Points and $0 Annual Fee
A no-annual-fee rewards card offering triple rewards points on eating out and ordering in, travel and transit, and popular streaming services2
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced a newly enhanced Propel® Card, one of the richest no-annual-fee rewards cards in the industry that offers some of the most inclusive reward categories among leading credit cards, with a $0 annual fee, including
