What the Jury Isn't Hearing in the Menendez Bribery Trial
A frequent refrain from the federal judge overseeing Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial, as he presses the lawyers to show him why he should admit or withhold certain evidence from the jury.
Catalonia Leader Fails to Clarify Independence Declaration
The President of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, failed to clarify Monday whether his administration had officially declared independence from Spain and instead repeated his call for talks to resolve the ongoing constitutional crisis in the country.
Ireland On Lockdown as Former Hurricane Ophelia Makes Landfall
Former Hurricane Ophelia hit Ireland's west coast as a post-tropical storm on Monday, bringing with it strong winds, heavy rain, and the threat of storm surge and flooding.
Trump Allies Worry That Losing the House Means Impeachment
Top White House aides, lawmakers, donors and political consultants are privately asking whether President Donald Trump realizes that losing the House next year could put his presidency in peril.
After Week of California Fires, Progress Made in Fighting Flames
A week after several wildfires ignited in Northern California, firefighters are making progress toward containing the massive blazes that have killed at least 40 people and burned about 5,700 structures.
Misery in Puerto Rico: No Power, No Job, 'enormous' Lines
Leslie Cofresi started to cry when he saw his staff the day after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico.
First On CNN: Super PAC Forms to Help de León Challenge Feinstein
As California Democrat Kevin de León mounts a difficult and expensive quest to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a super PAC has formed to raise money on his behalf.
Passports for Purchase: Open Citizenship Doors Around the World
Turns out money doesn't just buy a glamorous vacation in the Caribbean or a killer suite in Quebec -- it can buy residency too.
Maria Sharapova Climbs Rankings After 'special' Tianjin Victory
Maria Sharapova soared into the top 60 of the women's tennis tour rankings after she won her first title in two years.
Kirkuk: A Crisis Waiting to Happen, With Consequences for Region
Two armies funded and trained by the United States are now facing off in northern Iraq, a confrontation that could have lasting consequences for the future of the country and the broader Middle East.
Flirting With Another Disaster: Puerto Ricans Tap Into Potentially Unsafe Water
A tall chain link fence, shrouded in vines, surrounds an aging water well tucked away in this small town just west of San Juan. A metal sign carries a warning in Spanish to anyone who approaches: "Danger. Do Not Enter."
Third Woman Accuses Weinstein of Sexual Assault in London
A third woman in London has made sexual assault allegations against disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. London Metropolitan Police said they received a report Sunday from a woman alleging an assault took place in 1992 in west London. CNN has been able to verify that the report refers to Weinstein.
Israel Targets Syrian Anti-aircraft Battery After Its Planes Take Fire
Israel's military says its warplanes struck a Syrian anti-aircraft battery near Damascus on Monday after the battery fired on its planes.
5 Things for October 16: Family Freed, Somalia Bombings, California Wildfires
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
“Slugfest: Inside the Epic 50-Year Battle Between Marvel and DC” by Reed Tucker
A superhero. Sure, a superhero! Someone who can leap tall problems in a single bound. An invincible mutant who can handle customers, recall conversations in great detail, dispense product in minutes, and stop time in the break room. Yep, for sure, that’s what your business needs, so read “Slugfest” by Reed Tucker.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Works To Secure Emergency Disaster Assistance For Victims of Hurricanes And Wildfires
Jackson Lee: “While I continue my work to secure more funding to help Houston rebuild from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey, I believe we must also rally to the aid of our fellow citizens in Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and California who are striving to overcome the difficulties visited upon them by Mother Nature.”
NFL, Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers to Contribute $250,000 to Mexico City Earthquake Relief Efforts
The NFL Foundation, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers will together contribute $200,000 to Banorte's Fundación Banorte to support disaster relief efforts following last month's earthquake in Mexico City. Fundación Banorte will match these donations dollar-for-dollar.
Houston Public Library Offers a Free Career Online High School Program Qualified Adults Can Earn an Accredited High School Diploma
The Houston Public Library (HPL) is offering qualified library customers the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and credentialed career certificate through Career Online High School, a free program offered by Gale, a Cengage company. Part of the world’s first accredited, private online school district, Career Online High School is specifically designed to reengage adults into the education system and prepare them for entry into post-secondary career education or the workforce. This is not a GED program!
Karina Gonzalez: Living Life On Pointe
Not all accidents are mistakes. Some can lead to life-changing outcomes. Ask Houston Ballet’s first Hispanic principal dancer Karina Gonzalez. While tagging along with her mother and older sister to a folk dancing class her mother was given wrong directions. Instead of her sister going to folk dancing class, both girls ending auditioning for a ballet class at the Gustavo Franklin Ballet School in Caracas, Venezuela. As things turned out, Gonzalez was accepted into the school and her sister was not.
Disney Seeking Next Group of Houston Teens with Big Dreams to Be Among the 100 Selected to Join Disney Dreamers Academy
There is still a little time left for U.S. high schoolers to apply be one of the 100 selected for the 2018 Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort – an innovative, outside-the-classroom mentoring program in partnership with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine.
