Meghan McCain Sends Moving Tribute to Her Father, Her 'rock'
Meghan McCain, one of Sen. John McCain's seven children, posted a touching statement on Twitter on Wednesday night amid the news of her father's brain cancer diagnosis.
Powerball Reveals $447.8 Million Winner in California
The winner of one of the largest lottery jackpots in history has been revealed.
Uber Adjusts Employee Pay to Ensure Gender, Racial Equity
Uber says it is taking action to ensure its employees are fairly compensated. The company is bumping up salaries to ensure all employees -- regardless of gender or race -- are paid equally based on their location, job and tenure in the role, according to tech news site The Information.
Mice Caught On Tape at a Dallas Chipotle
Chipotle's stock fell on Thursday as the company suffered another public setback: Customers complained that they saw rodents in a Dallas location.
Alexa, Can You Save Sears? Sears to Sell Kenmore Appliances on Amazon
Sears has been taking a beating from Amazon. Now, the iconic retailer has decided to partner with the online giant.
Police: 2 Burundian Teens Reported Missing Crossed Into Canada
Two of the six teenagers who were reported missing while visiting Washington for an international robotics competition have crossed into Canada, police said Thursday.
Trump's Blast of Sessions Has 'chilling' Effect Inside West Wing
For President Donald Trump, loyalty in Washington is a one-way street. Trump's trashing of several of his administration's top justice officials in an interview with The New York Times on Wednesday, including Attorney General Jeff Sessions, is causing deep alarm inside the West Wing, leading some to worry that their loyalty to Trump might not be reciprocated from the man in the Oval Office.
Warren: McCain 'tough as a boot' On Recent Afghanistan Trip
Sen. Elizabeth Warren praised her colleague John McCain Thursday, calling him "tough as a boot" the day after it was announced that the Arizona Republican had been diagnosed with a primary glioblastoma, a type of brain tumor.
DOJ Announces Takedown of Dark Web Market AlphaBay
The Department of Justice and its international partners announced Thursday a takedown of a massive Dark Web marketplace that was allegedly one of the world's biggest sources for the sale of drugs and illicit materials, striking a blow to the cybercriminal underground.
US Conglomerates Lobby Against Russia Sanctions
The Senate's Russia sanctions legislation has generated objections from a wide array of US business industries, which have undertaken a lobbying campaign on Capitol Hill to try to make changes to the bill.
McCain Faces His Greatest Battle
John McCain has always lived for the fight. Now he's facing his toughest battle.
Family of Woman Killed by Minneapolis Police Hires Castile Family Attorney
Justine Ruszczyk's relatives say they're still stunned the bride-to-be was killed by police -- and they've hired an attorney with experience handling controversial police-involved shootings.
Body Camera Video Allegedly Shows Baltimore Cop Planting Evidence
New video casts a glaring light on Baltimore Police practices as the department and city grapple with a distrustful public and record-setting violent crime.
Texas Police Seize 75 Pounds of Liquid Meth in Cleaning Jugs
A Texas woman faces federal drug trafficking charges after police seized 75 pounds of liquid crystal methamphetamine worth $2 million inside her vehicle, according to the Austin Police Department.
O.J. Simpson Asks Nevada Parole Board for Early Release
O.J. Simpson went gave a lengthy explanation of his 2007 armed robbery and kidnapping, deflecting blame and saying that his associates should have served time in prison for bringing a weapon.
Junior League Presents the 15th Annual Holiday Market: "Just An Old-Fashioned Christmas"
With the holiday season fast approaching, Junior League of The Woodlands is proud to present its 15th Annual JL Holiday Market. Junior League Holiday Market will be held November 16-19, 2017 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in The Woodlands, Texas.
Toxic Poisoning in Our Schools, Black Communities and the Green Economy, Climate Change and Gender Equity, Among Key Topics at NAACP’s 108th National Convention
This year‘s NAACP 108 National Convention will include many opportunities for participants, media, and the public to learn more about environmental and climate justice and its impact on the African Am
Often overlooked in communities of color is the impact of environmental policies. This year during the NAACP’s 108th National Convention, the association is bringing environmental and climate issues to the forefront in through a series of workshops and programs.
Paint the Revolution: Mexican Modernism, 1910–1950 Family Activities, Tours, and More
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, has organized a lineup of family activities, tours, and more, for the exhibition Paint the Revolution: Mexican Modernism, 1910–1950, on view now through Sunday, October 1, 2017. Mexican Modernism features some 175 works charting the development of Modern art in Mexico and the social, political, and cultural forces that shaped it over the course of nearly half a century. For more information and additional programs, visit www.mfah.org/revolution.
Summer Hours for TSA PreCheck Enrollment in Houston as This Summer Projected to Be the Busiest for Travel Ever
Travelers may not be aware there are several locations in the Houston area where they can sign up for PreCheck, and that there are summer hours to help with the demand for the program. Recently TSA PreCheck announced over 5 million travelers have enrolled to date. Please contact Berry Brady, 703-609-6643 for more information.
Harris County Department of Education Trustees Approve CASE Debates to Serve At-risk Students
A nationally recognized debate program, the Houston Urban Debate League (HUDL), will serve 300 low-income, at-risk high school students in the Harris County area after the Board of Trustees approved the initiative on July 18.
