How to Teach Children About Gender Equality
Ask a group of New Jersey fifth and sixth graders about the differences between girls and boys, and at first it gets a tad uncomfortable. "That would be kind of awkward," said Tyler Schlegel, who is in his last year at Lincoln Elementary School in Caldwell, New Jersey.
After a Killing Driven by Hate, Family Wonders 'How many red flags does it take?'
The family raised so many alerts about their neighbor. Why was nothing done to stop him? They told police about the barrage of racist taunts coming from next door, but the hate persisted. They got a protective order to keep him away, but nothing changed. They complained he wasn't complying -- and then he allegedly ran down their mother with his car.
World's Second Biggest Diamond Sells for $53 Million
The world's second-biggest diamond has finally found a buyer. After failing to sell at a Sotheby's auction last year, the 1,109-carat uncut stone has now fetched $53 million in a private sale to luxury jeweler Graff Diamonds.
What Doctors Want From Health Care Reform as Latest Congressional Effort Falters
As the latest Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act begins its death rattle, a growing number of physicians worry that any solution Washington proposes will not fix the nation's ailing health care system.
North Korea: Playing Football In One of the World's Most Secretive States
Professional footballers often have to play in hostile and intimidating atmospheres, but Australian footballer Erik Paartalu found himself under the flight path of a ballistic missile in North Korea.
Trump Says US 'working hard' On Puerto Rico Disaster Response
President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday that federal assistance is on its way to Puerto Rico, a day after he commented for the first time in days about the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria since it made landfall on the US territory.
Dallas Cowboys Take Knee, Then Stand With Arms Locked for Anthem
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones joined his team in taking a knee before the National Anthem, then the Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals players stood with arms locked for the anthem ahead of the "Monday Night Football" kickoff.
Equifax CEO Richard Smith Is Out
Equifax CEO Richard Smith is out after the company's embarrassing data breach and botched response.
5 Things for September 26: Puerto Rico, NFL Protests, Health Nill, N. Korea, Francis
Good morning. There's a lot going on, so let's get straight to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Toyota Implements Relief Payment Program for Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Gulf States Toyota, the regional distributorship for Toyota in Texas and a longtime member of the Houston community, has felt the devastation of Hurricane Harvey firsthand and seen the destruction left in its wake.
Ford: We respect the right of NFL players to protest
Ford, a sponsor of the National Football League, has voiced support for NFL players exercising their right to free speech and peaceful protest after President Donald Trump urged fans to consider a boycott.
North Korea Accuses Trump of Declaring War
North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho on Monday accused US President Donald Trump of declaring war on his country by tweeting over the weekend that North Korea "won't be around much longer."
14 Issues Trump Is Sidelining to Focus On the NFL
President Donald Trump devoted much of the online portion of his weekend to attacking NFL player-protesters and boosting calls for a boycott of the league.
JPMorgan Devotes $10 Million to Fight Poverty in Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. is home to some of America's most powerful people and institutions. And yet nearly one-fifth of the District's population is living in poverty.
'Despacito' singer: Puerto Rico needs your help
Musician Daddy Yankee, who guest stars on the smash international hit "Despacito," is appealing for help for his native Puerto Rico after the island was battered by Hurricane Maria.
METRORail Service Restored on All Lines
METRORail riders can now travel normally on all three lines. Rail service is restored and fully operational. METRO maintenance crews worked overnight and through Friday morning to make repairs to an underground power system component. The failure was discovered Thursday evening and resulted in the immediate suspension of rail service on portions of the Red, Green and Purple lines.
Kara McCullough, NRC Physical Scientist & Reigning Miss USA, Addresses "Inform & Inspire" Workshop for Girls
The Black Women's Agenda, Inc. (BWA) celebrated its 40th anniversary today, hosting its Annual Symposium Workshop & Awards Luncheon in the nation's capital and encouraging the more than 1,200 elected officials, journalists, corporate and community leaders and members of its National Collaborating Organizations who attended the event to help chart a path for the future.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Urges HUD to Quickly Disburse Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief Funds to Help the Most Vulnerable Victims of Hurricane Harvey Victims
Jackson Lee: “It is imperative that the Department of Housing and Urban Development move quickly to disburse disaster relief funds so that the most vulnerable victims of Hurricane Harvey can receive the help they desperately need.”
AboutThatCar.com: 2018 Volvo V90, S90, XC60
When Volvo picked us up at the airport I and my riding partner climbed into the back seats of what turned out to be a 2018 XC90 Excellence. It was the most luxurious utility vehicle I had ever been in.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Condemns Deadly Gun Violence At A Tennessee Church
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “This horrific act against innocent people at a place of worship leaves yet another community reeling from the heartache and devastation caused by gun violence.”
