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5 Facts About Puerto Rico's Utter Economic Misery

The island has $74 billion in debt and another $50 billion in pension obligations on the books, making its case by far the largest municipal bankruptcy ever filed.

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At Penn State, Critics Claim, There's No Handle On Hazing

From the outside, Penn State's fraternities are a captivating sight. Regal 19th-century mansions line a street aptly nicknamed "Frat Row," just south of a picturesque campus nestled in a valley.

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82 Released Chibok Schoolgirls Arrive in Nigerian Capital

The 82 Chibok schoolgirls released in a swap between terrorist group Boko Haram and the Nigerian government have arrived in the capital city of Abuja, the government said Sunday.

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Why Wealthy Chinese Are Lining Up To Pay $500k For U.S. Visas

Over the weekend, the Kushners' business was trying to drum up millions of dollars in Chinese investment for a New Jersey skyscraper project. To do so, they're promoting a program that allows people to pay big money to emigrate to the U.S.

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The New Age Of Airline Rage: Why Everyone On Board Is On Edge

A doctor dragged down the aisle of a plane. A brawl in the cabin. A fight in the jetway. A sobbing mother. An irate flight attendant. A dead rabbit.

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India Has 'Incredible' Potential. So Why Hasn't Warren Buffett Invested?

The Berkshire Hathaway chairman, also known as the Oracle of Omaha, said he'd immediately "hop on a plane" to India if the right investment opportunity came up.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Keynote Address to ICSB Knowledge Summit at United Nations

Allow me to first welcome all the delegates and participants of the International Council on Small Business Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Knowledge Summit. This is a very important event concerning the economic status of the entire world via entrepreneurial interaction with each other.

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Comcast And Charter Are Working Together On A Wireless Offering

Today, the companies each buy data allotments in bulk from Verizon and resell them as wireless plans under their own brands. In the future, Comcast and Charter say they will work on wireless together, including similar reseller agreements or even developing their own wireless technology to sell directly to their customers.

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Sally Yates Is About To Bring Back The Russia Story In A Big Way

Whether this President likes it or not, the Russia story isn't going away anytime soon

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Push To Pin Health Care Vote On Vulnerable Republicans Begins

Save My Care is launching a six-figure campaign targeting 24 Republicans who voted "yes" on the GOP bill

Many of the members whom the ad will attack are moderates who labored over their decision

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Unusually public debate over Paris climate accord nears conclusion, officials say

Trump aides have aired deep differences over the climate agreement

The latest strategy session is expected Tuesday

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Five Things To Watch At The Sally Yates Hearing

Sally Yates will testify before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee at 2:30 p.m. ET

The former acting attorney general expected to contradict the White House

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Meet The Man Who Might Determine Your Health Care Coverage

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's leadership will be necessary to get a health care bill through Congress

The Kentucky Republican helped ensure a conservative justice was confirmed to the Supreme Court

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Trump Travel Ban Challenge In Appeals Court Monday

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear the challenge to a Maryland judge's decision to freeze the revised ban

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‘Suits’ Actress Meghan Markle’s Romance With Prince Harry Heats Up

American actress Meghan Markle has attended a celebrity polo match near London where Prince Harry was playing, increasing British press speculation about their relationship.

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Kelly Rowland Starts Her Own YouTube Channel

Kelly Rowland wants to help new moms with her new YouTube channel, and nothing is off-limits.

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H-E-B Names Winners in 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Company Recognized Outstanding Educators and School Districts with Cash Prizes and Grants Totaling $430,000

On Sunday, May 7, H-E-B announced statewide winners of the 16th annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards during an awards ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Austin. During the ceremony, H-E-B Chairman and CEO Charles Butt personally handed out $430,000 in cash awards and grants, and congratulated eight educators, two school districts, one early childhood agency and a public school board for being among the best in Texas. The program has given away more than $8.5 million in cash and grants since 2002.

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Patti Labelle Is Back With A New Jazz Album & Dessert Cookbook

The legendary Patti Labelle is stepping into the world of Jazz with her new album Bel Hommage.

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Beyonce Does It For The ‘Gram, Her Publicist Slams Lip Injection Rumors

Unless you just dropped in from orbiting the moon (and actually, even then) you know that Beyoncè is having her second and third babies. Currently pregnant, with no announced due date, B has been out and about with her hubby, Jay Z and Baby Blue Ivy, and having a good time showing off her pregnant belly on Instagram.

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