The death of the big toy store
Looking to buy a toy for your kids? You'll probably have to shop at a retail Goliath like Amazon, Walmart or Target. Now that Toys "R" Us is closing all its US stores as well as its stores in the UK, specialty toy retailers are pretty much extinct.
Tax on millionaires boosts California mental health services, study finds
A statewide tax on the wealthy has significantly boosted mental health programs in California's largest county, helping to reduce homelessness, incarceration and hospitalization, according to a report released Tuesday.
Tiger Woods offers 'compelling' superhuman story, says PGA Tour chief
His comeback is compelling from a sporting perspective, but Tiger Woods' resurgence is like gold dust for golf's PGA Tour.
A generation shaped by gun violence plans to make itself heard today
Jackson Mittleman opened a news alert on his phone on Valentine's Day, and saw a tragically familiar image: Students with their hands raised, fleeing a shooting.
Memory Banda: Give girls choices, not lives already decided for them
Memory is a 22-year-old activist, advocating for girl's education and against child marriage. The opinions in this article belong to the author.
Philippines to withdraw from International Criminal Court
The Philippines says it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a month after the judicial body started an inquiry into President Rodrigo Duterte's controversial war on drugs.
These students didn't walk out to protest tougher gun laws
For 17 minutes, as classrooms across the country emptied and students streamed into school yards, Noah Borba stayed put.
Neighbor who tried to revive Austin victim calls bombing 'most traumatic thing in my life'
Sean Philips had just woken up and was sitting on his couch when he heard the blast that would take his neighbor's life.
First on CNN: Emails show Ben, Candy Carson selected $31,000 dining set
Newly released emails cast doubt on claims by Secretary Ben Carson and his spokesman that he had little or no involvement in the purchase of a $31,000 furniture set for his Department of Housing and Urban Development dining room.
Tech's biggest leaders pay tribute to Stephen Hawking
Some of the biggest names in technology have joined world leaders, entertainers and scientists in paying tribute to Stephen Hawking.
Google says it will ban cryptocurrency ads
Advertisements for bitcoin and other virtual currencies will soon disappear from Google.
Stephen Hawking's theory on everything, in his words
Stephen Hawking was one of the most beloved scientists in this generation -- not only for his intellect, but for his wit and humor.
Commissioner Ellis, Mayor Turner Announce $30 Million Project to Repair Streets in TSU-UH Corridor
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on March 13 announced a joint agreement in which Precinct One will pay $30 million to improve seven streets in the University of Houston-Texas Southern University corridor.
NYC helicopter crash puts scrutiny on harnesses in open-door choppers
When emergency workers dove into the frigid waters of New York's East River to reach a downed helicopter on Sunday evening, they found a disturbing scene.
Global warming puts nearly half of species in key places at risk: report
About half of all plants and animals in 35 of the world's most biodiverse places are at risk of extinction due to climate change, a new report claims.
Spotlighting Women Making A Difference: Meet Phyllis Burton of Sock Out Poverty, Inc.
Phyllis Burton is the Executive Director For Nonprofit Organization Sock Out Poverty, Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Masters of Business Administration Degree.
Here's how teens are showing their political might in 2018
Fueled by the 2016 election results, Winter Minisee said she opted to preregister to vote "the moment she turned 16."
Russia vs. US: Where is life better?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to win the March 18 election by a wide margin, but that doesn't mean Russians are happy with the way things are.
Bolt, Obama and Gangnam Style: What (and whom) has Merkel outlasted?
On Wednesday, Angela Merkel will begin a historic fourth term as Chancellor of Germany, making her one of the longest-serving leaders in modern German history.
Angela Merkel sworn in for fourth term as German Chancellor
Angela Merkel was sworn in as Chancellor of Germany after lawmakers voted to re-elect her as leader in a close vote on Wednesday morning.
