Rod Stewart to replace Aretha Franklin at Jazz Fest
Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul, will not be performing April 28 at Jazz Fest.
Caught skateboarding at Parkland school, gunman's brother held on $500,000 bond on trespassing charge
A Florida judge set bond Tuesday at $500,000 for Zachary Cruz, the younger brother of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz, for a misdemeanor trespassing charge, despite protestations from his defense attorney, who said his client was being punished for his brother's crime.
Where in the world is Mark Zuckerberg? Frustrated Facebook execs are asking
Frustration is brewing at top levels inside Facebook over what has become a pattern during the controversies that have bedeviled the company recently: The public silence of co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
McConnell strongly defends Mueller, criticizes Trump for calling Putin
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell forcefully defended Robert Mueller on Tuesday, saying the special counsel should be allowed to finish his investigation and that legislation was "not necessary" to protect him against the threat of being fired by President Donald Trump.
Stormy Daniels polygraph report released
Stormy Daniels was "truthful about having unprotected vaginal intercourse with Donald Trump in July 2006," according to a polygraph test report from 2011.
How Mark Zuckerberg went from 2020 darling to political scourge
Less than a year ago, here's how Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's potential political aspirations were being treated by the media.
Freeway Manor Area Street Sealing Scheduled
Houston City Council Member Dave Martin would like to announce that street sealing is scheduled to occur in the Freeway Manor area tomorrow, Wednesday, March 21. The duration of work is expected to be complete by Monday, March 26, weather permitting. For a map of the impacted streets, please see the image below.
Houston Fire Fighters “Fill the Boot” to Support Kids and Adults with Muscle Debilitating Diseases
Houston, Texas, February 21, 2018 – On Wednesday March 21 at 10 a.m., the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), the Houston Fire Department and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 341 will hold a news conference to kick off the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign.
Brian Lamb Named One of the Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America
Brian Lamb, executive vice president, head of wealth and asset management, Fifth Third Bank (NASDAQ: FITB), has been named to Savoy Magazine’s 2018 list of the Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America.
Council Member Dwight Boykins Joins Mayor Turner in Announcing the New Sunnyside Multi Service Center
Today, Council Member Boykins joined Mayor Turner in announcing the new Sunnyside Multi Service Center (MSC), which will provide vital health screenings for seniors and enhance the overall quality of life for residents in District D.
NABJ remembers Founder and former President Les Payne
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) honors the legacy of NABJ Founder and former President Les Payne - an award-winning journalist who consistently broke barriers during his indelible career that spanned more than four decades.
A Look At Mary J. Blige In Her First Animated Film Role
Mary J. Blige is starring in her first animated role in association with Parmount Films’ animated sequel SHERLOCK GNOMES.
Rep Alvarado bill helps to put animal abuser behind bars
I was honored to receive the Humane Legislator award from the Humane Society for my work on HB 1087 and SB 1232 that banned bestiality in Texas. It was a privilege to help lead the fight to make Texas a safer place for our pets.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Pushes for Congress to Take Action in Light of the Shooting at Great Mills High School in Maryland
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “Another school shooting, this time at the Great Mills High School in Maryland, is added to the unfortunate list of the incidents where school children are exposed to the scourge of gun violence. It is not enough to offer our deepest prayers and condolences to the victims and their families. Congress must act now to enact sensible and effective legislation to stem the occurrences of these horrifying acts of violence.
NAACP Joins Campaign to Increase Affordable Housing across America
National Groups Partner in Opportunity Starts at Home Campaign
The NAACP, the nation's foremost civil rights organization, has joined a coalition of other social justice organizations to push for more affordable housing policies across the country through the Opportunity Starts at Home campaign.
Ava DuVernay to Direct DC's Superhero Epic 'New Gods'
Ava DuVernay is stepping into the superhero universe. The filmmaker has come on board to direct “New Gods” at Warner Bros. as part of the studio’s DC Extended Universe. “New Gods,” based on the DC Comics series of the same name, is aimed at creating a new universe of properties for the studio. Created and designed by Jack Kirby, the comic was first released in 1971.
Nor'easter will likely bring most significant spring snow in years
It's the first day of spring, but the Northeast can't seem to shake off winter. The fourth nor'easter in three weeks will hit the region Wednesday, bringing heavy snow and winds. If the current forecast pans out, this Nor'easter will dump more snow on Washington, Philadelphia and New York City than the three earlier storms combined.
2nd suspicious package found at FedEx after blast, police chief and FedEx say
A package that exploded early Tuesday at a FedEx sorting center near San Antonio was not the only parcel there that investigators believe contained an explosive device, San Antonio Police Chief Bill McManus said.
John McEnroe is paid 10 times what Martina Navratilova gets for doing Wimbledon broadcasts
Martina Navratilova is ticked. The nine-time Wimbledon singles champion and tennis commentator says the BBC pays her 10 times less than fellow commentator John McEnroe for doing Wimbledon broadcasts. And she's angry because she fears what's happening to her happens to women everywhere.
Serena Williams' return sparks seeding debate about pregnancy
Is tennis doing enough to help mothers returning to the sport after giving birth? Serena Williams' return to tennis after becoming a mom has prompted a seedings debate, with new Miami Open tournament director James Blake saying the record 23-time grand slam winner had been "punished" for wanting to start a family.
