Trump's CIA pick faces growing Hill scrutiny over destruction of interrogation tapes
President Donald Trump's choice to run the CIA has privately faced a barrage of questions from senators over her role in the Bush-era destruction of CIA interrogation tapes, but she still hasn't alleviated a number of concerns about the matter ahead of her confirmation hearings.
Dr. Scott Yarish Provides Reconstructive Surgery to People in Need in Mexico
Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Yarish, of Yarish Plastic Surgery, to provide free reconstructive surgery for the less fortunate in Mexico.
Group erects anti-racist billboards in Portland
A string of billboards designed to raise awareness about black people who have died in police shootings are turning heads in Portland.
Comey's Trumpy streak is showing during book blitz
In former FBI director James Comey's telling, he and President Donald Trump are perfect foils. He recalls their White House meetings in tense, cinematic terms -- the upright G-man, bound to "a higher loyalty," facing off with a glorified mafia boss in ruthless pursuit of fealty and favors.
Parents of Sandy Hook victims file lawsuit against Alex Jones
Alex Jones, the right-wing conspiracy theorist who has repeatedly suggested the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax, was sued on Tuesday by three parents whose children were killed in the 2012 massacre. It's the first legal action taken against Jones for the false claims he has made about Sandy Hook.
Body of missing California boy found 6 miles from where the rest of his family died
The body of a 12-year-old boy was found in a California river, 6 miles away from where the rest of his family was found dead. Siddhant Thottapilly was the last to be found after the family of four went missing earlier this month. Sandeep Thottapilly, 41, and Saachi Thottapilly, 9, were found dead inside a vehicle encased in sediment in the Eel River, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office said. Separately, an adult female body recovered on Friday from another area of the river was identified as Soumya Thottapilly, 38.
Stars join Parkland students for benefit concert
Drama students past and present shared the stage Monday night for a benefit concert featuring stars and survivors of a school shooting in Parkland, Florida.
Grandmother accused of killing her husband may also have killed a woman to steal her identity
A nationwide manhunt is underway for a grandmother known as "Losing Streak Lois" to authorities, who believe she killed her husband last month in Minnesota, then killed a woman in Florida, likely in a bid to steal her identity.
Video shows Cambridge police tackle and punch black Harvard student during arrest
Cambridge police have launched an internal investigation after a video showed officers tackling and punching a naked black Harvard student who police said was resisting arrest.
This Oklahoma school district wants to send every student to the Capitol
The teachers' walkout is officially over -- so one school district is sending its students to the state capital. For two weeks, Blanchard Public Schools were shut down as teachers swarmed the Capitol in Oklahoma City to demand more school funding and higher raises. They didn't get what they wanted. But they got a huge wake-up call on how the Legislature actually works -- a lesson Superintendent Jim Beckham wants students to witness, too.
EPA chief Scott Pruitt's long list of controversies
This story originally published on April 6, 2018, and has been updated with more developments.
SCOTUS nixes part of law requiring deportation of immigrants convicted of some crimes
The Supreme Court on Tuesday invalidated a provision of federal law that requires the mandatory deportation of immigrants who have been convicted of some "crimes of violence," holding that the law is unconstitutionally vague.
Happy Tax Day! Donald Trump still has never released his tax returns!
The White House made an announcement about President Donald Trump's taxes on Tuesday! "The President filed an extension for his 2017 tax return, as do many Americans with complex returns," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said in a statement. "He will file his tax return by the extension deadline of October 15, 2018."
The average Goldman Sachs worker made $110,000 in three months
Wall Street is alive and well. Goldman Sachs reported a $2.8 billion profit for the first quarter Tuesday, topping forecasts. And workers at the investment bank were rewarded handsomely. Compensation expenses — a number often referred to as the bonus pool, even though it includes salaries and other benefits — rose 25% from a year ago to $4.1 billion. The company has 37,300 employees worldwide.
Toys 'R' Us rejects bid from Bratz CEO
Toys "R" Us has rejected a bid from the billionaire toymaker behind Bratz dolls and Little Tikes. Isaac Larian placed a $675 million bid for 200 of the remaining 735 Toys "R" Us locations in the United States, and almost all of more than 80 locations in Canada. Toys "R" Us is still considering other offers, but it's not clear whether those would keep US stores open.
John Stamos welcomes son
Uncle Jesse is now a first-time dad. John Stamos shared a photo late Sunday of his newborn son laying on his chest.
Johnny Galecki returns as David in 'Roseanne' reboot
David is back to climbing in through windows on "Roseanne." Johnny Galecki will make a guest appearance on Tuesday's episode of the rebooted comedy, returning to his role as David Healy, the husband of Darlene Connor's character played by Sara Gilbert.
After #Beychella, Beyoncé is donating $100,000 to historically black colleges
To celebrate becoming the first Black woman to headline Coachella's 19-year run, Beyonce is donating $100,000 to four historically black colleges and universities.
T.J.Maxx Opening in Houston, TX
T.J.Maxx, one of the nation’s leading off-price retailers with more than 1,200 stores currently operating in 49 states and Puerto Rico, will open in Houston on April 29, 2018. From fashion and accessories to jewelry, home, beauty, pet products, toys and more, shoppers can expect to find something for the entire family at the latest T.J.Maxx store.
Hollywood Comes to Houston for B. Savvy, Inc Red Carpet Launch Experience
VH1 Love and Hip Hop Reality Star, Producer, Recording Artist and Fitness Trainer Nikko London announces his guest appearance at B. SAVVY, Inc. Launch Experience and Birthday Celebration of top publicists Bella Leah and Berry Dynamic on April 28, 2018 at the Aloft Rooftop Downtown Houston. As the publicists are supporters of National Poetry Month, Hollywood stars are coming to show their support of performance arts, music and spoken word by honoring We Are Writers Block nonprofit organization. The celebrity guest will perform hit singles from his newest album entitled Forever Young.
