Simone Askew Selected 1st Captain of Corps of Cadets at West Point
Cadet Simone Askew of Fairfax, Virginia, has been selected First Captain of the U.S. Military Academy’s Corps of Cadets for the 2017-2018 academic year, achieving the highest position in the cadet chain of command. She will assume her duties on Aug. 14.
Hammond Teachers Federation to Host Immigration Education Conference
On Saturday, August 5, the Hammond Teachers Federation, in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers and more than 40 organizations in the Lake County area, will host a daylong education conference and community fair to educate, inform and empower the community about the tools, resources and supports available to address the needs of English language learners, immigrant youth and families in Hammond.
Power Restored to North Carolina's Outer Banks, Evacuation Lifted
There's a light at the end of the tunnel for some residents in North Carolina's Outer Banks -- literally.
Collins, Murkowski Take CNN Behind the Scenes of the Health Care Battle
They've been both hailed as heroines and disparaged as defectors. But as Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski sat side-by-side in an exclusive joint interview with CNN's Dana Bash on Thursday, they steadfastly stood by their decisions to buck their own party's recent push on health care.
Toyota and Mazda to Build $1.6 Billion Factory in the U.S.
Toyota and Mazda have announced plans to build a $1.6 billion manufacturing plant in the United States that will create as many as 4,000 jobs.
NBA Star Steph Curry Trades Three-pointers for Par Threes in Pro Golf Debut
He's been called the greatest shooter in NBA history, finding the basket with unerring accuracy from all over the court.
Fake Nude Photos Were Used to 'silence me', Disqualified Rwandan Candidate Says
Rwanda may have the highest number of female lawmakers in the world, but one disqualified presidential candidate says it's not so easy for women to make it to the top job in the land.
Timeline of Donald Trump Jr.'s Meeting Revelations
New revelations about Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting in June 2016 with a Russian lawyer have rocketed the President's eldest son to the center of allegations of collusion with Russia.
5 Things for Friday, August 4: Russia Probe, Trump, Gun Sales, Harvard Diversity
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.
Black Women's Equal Pay Day Provides Reflections On Gender and Racial Inequality
One of the great contradictions of America is that inequality is still rampant—despite the widespread belief that hard work can overcome any barrier. Women, for example, are still paid less than men and the wage gap for women of color in the workforce is even greater than it is for white women.
Texas Workforce Commission Announces “Careers in Texas Industries Week”
The Texas Workforce Commission and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, in partnership with 28 local workforce development boards and Tri-Agency partners, will host statewide career exploration events for middle and high school students as part of Careers in Texas Industries Week during September 25-30, 2017.
'Detroit' Attacks Racial Injustice Through Intense History
Intense and disturbing, "Detroit" aspires to present-day relevance by chronicling a tale of racial injustice that's a half-century old. Yet the line drawn from those harrowing events to today is partially muddled by a misplaced focus, dwelling on a night of brutal police violence but shortchanging its equally significant aftermath.
Facebook Steps Up Fake News Fight with 'Related Articles'
Facebook is continuing its quest to crack down on fake news. The social network on Thursday began rolling out "Related Articles" that provide additional perspectives and information on stories shared on News Feeds.
Trump's Immigration Policy Poses Risk to Job Market
President Trump is backing a legal immigration plan that could reduce the very thing the U.S. job market needs more of: Workers.
Texting Suicide Case: Michelle Carter Faces 20 Years at Sentencing
The sentencing of Michelle Carter, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the 2014 death of her boyfriend, got underway Thursday -- with a Massachusetts judge expected to hear from Carter's family and supporters as well as relatives of her teenage victim, Conrad Roy III.
Panama City Beach Invites Nature Lovers to Make it Yours And Explore Beach Sands, State Parks
You may find it surprising that Panama City Beach is one of the top destinations for eco-tourism. With secluded stretches of sand, dense woodlands and wild wetlands, Panama City Beach is perfect for your next outdoor excursion. With ecotourism more popular than ever, Panama City Beach offers nature lovers the opportunity to make it yours with ecologically responsible, fun-filled outings with the potential for discovery around every turn.
Reynolds Files HB 342 on Cyber-Security Protections for Our Elections
American elections only recently seemed impenetrable: too many different systems, different jurisdictions and different machines, online and offline, to hack. But confidence in the system's invulnerability is eroding after national security officials revealed that during the 2016 presidential race Russian hackers attempted to infiltrate election systems in 21 states, Texas being one of them.
Texas Special Legislative Session: What's On the Agenda
School choice, abortion and bathroom access are among Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's agenda items for a special session of the Texas Legislature starting July 18.
Singer Selena's Brother On Texas Most Wanted List
The brother of the late Tejano singer Selena is a wanted man. Abraham Quintanilla III, who goes by "A.B.," is on the 10 most wanted list of fugitives released by the Nueces County Sheriff's Office in Corpus Christi, Texas, for the month of August.
Trump Launches 'real news' Facebook Series to Combat Mainstream Media
President Trump has launched a "real news" video series on his Facebook page, part of his longstanding effort to dismiss the news provided by the mainstream media.
