Soon All of Hong Kong's Dolphins Will Be Dead
A near constant wind buffets the top deck of Boat 36826 as it patrols the seas north of Hong Kong's largest island, Lantau.
Police: Man Arrested Near White House Had Cache of Weapons in Car
A man who was arrested near the White House Sunday morning was found to have nine guns and three knives in his car, according to a police report. The man was initially stopped by law enforcement for allegedly urinating in public.
These Are the NFL Players Protesting Today Amid Trump Criticism
Rather than taking a knee, most NFL players opted for a show of unity Sunday, locking arms ahead of their games amid criticism from President Trump who slammed players opting to protest during the national anthem.
Concert for Charlottesville and Pilgrimage Festival Politically Charged
Two concerts held Sunday highlighted America's current political climate. The "Concert for Charlottesville" at University of Virginia's Scott Stadium, headlined by The Dave Matthews Band, was held to help the college town heal after white supremacists violently clashed with counter-protesters there last month.
Republican Health Care Bill Revised to Target Key Votes
As the Republican Party's last-ditch effort to repeal Obamacare hangs by a thread, a revised version of the Graham-Cassidy bill was circulated to Senate Republicans on Sunday with the aim of winning over key votes.
Shooter Kills One, Wounds 7 at Tennessee Church
A gunman opened fire at a church in Tennessee on Sunday, killing one person and injuring seven others, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said.
NFL Aired Unity Ad in Prime Time On Sunday
With President Trump taking aim at the NFL and its players who protest during the national anthem, the league has broadcasted a message of unity.
Hurricane Maria Sending High Winds, Surf Up East Coast
The East Coast is bracing for high winds and treacherous surf from Hurricane Maria, days after the storm caused widespread devastation in the Caribbean.
Hurricane Maria Is Still Churning Towards the East Coast
The East Coast is bracing for a possible hit from Hurricane Maria, days after the storm caused widespread devastation in the Caribbean.
Charles Bradley, Soul Singer Who Found Fame Late in Life, Dies at 68
Singer Charles Bradley, who was known as the "Screaming Eagle of Soul" because of his raspy voice and stirring performances, has died. He was 68.
Iraqi Kurds Cast Their Votes in Historic Referendum
raqi Kurds have started casting their ballots in a controversial independence referendum Monday as tensions between Iraq's largest ethnic minority and the Iraqi government in Baghdad intensifies.
Trump Administration Announces New Travel Restrictions
The Trump administration has unveiled new travel restrictions on certain foreigners from Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen as a replacement to a central portion of its controversial travel ban signed earlier this year.
Far-right Party Wins Seats in German Parliament for First Time in Decades
The co-founder of the first far-right party to win seats in Germany's parliament in almost 60 years has declared that it is ready to "take back our country and our people."
Hurricane Maria: Dam Threatens to Burst in Devastated Puerto Rico
The devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria continues to cripple Puerto Rico, with fears a damaged dam in the island's northwest may break.
Merkel Gets a Fourth Term But German Voters Deliver Far-right Surge
Angela Merkel has won a fourth term as German Chancellor, but with her party's lead in parliament cut and the country facing a surge in support for the far right.
Black Girls Code Organization Receives $255K in Funding From General Motors
Black Girls Code, a non-profit organization that aims to increase the number of women of color in the digital space, has announced a partnership with General Motors, which includes a generous donation of $255,000.
Diamond Griffith Earns Miss Black Harris County Title
Diamond Griffith earns Miss Black Harris County title and will represent the county in the Miss Black Texas Pageant.
Lawmakers, Civil Rights Leaders Challenge DeVos On Student Loan Enforcement
Civil rights leaders and Capitol Hill lawmakers are standing up and speaking out against a recent Department of Education (DOE) decision to sever its working relationship with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In separate and independent actions Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and staff are being challenged and corrected as to its understanding of a sole office having complete authority and enforcement regarding the nation’s student loans.
Rep. Thierry Helps Combat Food Insecurity In the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
State Representative Shawn Thierry (D-Houston) announced that Texas Health and Human Services will launch its disaster food relief program for families impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Harris County.The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program offers short-term food assistance benefits to families recovering from a disaster.
Mayor Provides Updates On Storm Debris Collection
Mayor Sylvester Turner presents the following updates on the city's removal of storm debris from homes and other buildings in the city: LANDFILLS WILL OPERATE AROUND THE CLOCK, FREEING UP MORE TIME FOR DEBRIS COLLECTION
