ESPN's John Skipper says he resigned over cocaine extortion plot
Former ESPN President John Skipper said he resigned from his role because of a cocaine extortion plot, according to comments he made in an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
Rihanna criticizes Snapchat for joking about domestic violence
Rihanna does not think much of Snapchat's apology for an advertisement that appeared to mock her domestic violence incident with her former boyfriend, Chris Brown.
Thousands flee Syria's besieged Eastern Ghouta as army closes in
Thousands of people fled the besieged area of Eastern Ghouta on Thursday as Syrian forces advanced into the rebel-held enclave on the edge of Damascus, state TV and monitoring groups reported.
One of Europe's biggest oil companies is taking 'oil' out of its name
Oil made Norway rich. Now it appears to be something of a dirty word. State-backed Statoil announced Thursday that it would change its name to Equinor to reflect its shift toward cleaner energy.
Remains of soldier returning home after nearly 70 years
The remains of a Michigan soldier are returning home Thursday after going missing 68 years ago. Army Sgt. 1st Class Harry Harkness went missing in 1950 during the Korean War and was presumed dead. He was 22-years old.
Black Entrepreneur Develops New Hip-Hop and R&B Game Where Players Battle Song Vs. Song
If you were told to “Play A Song About Your Ex”, you could definitely think of more than a few songs to play that relate to your life experience. Did songs start flowing through your head? If so, you’re ready for AUXGOD.
Trump: 'It certainly looks like' Russia was behind London attack
President Donald Trump, during a meeting Thursday in the Oval Office with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, told reporters that "it certainly looks like" Russia was behind the nerve agent attack in the United Kingdom.
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.
