Judge blocks part of Trump's sanctuary cities executive order
The judge sided with Santa Clara County, San Francisco and other jurisdictions
The ruling applied nationwide
Caitlyn Jenner: 'I would seriously look at a run' for office
Caitlyn Jenner told an audience Tuesday night that she would consider running for public office during an interview promoting her new book.
Outburst by angry Wells Fargo shareholder halts annual meeting
Outburst by angry Wells Fargo shareholder halts annual meeting
Netflix finally finds a way into China
The company has signed a licensing deal with popular video streaming platform iQIYI, a subsidiary of Chinese search engine Baidu, Netflix spokeswoman Jessica Lee said Wednesday.
14-Year-Old Cello Prodigy Ifetayo Ali-Landing Wins Coveted National Music Competition
While most teens are consumed with navigating puberty, Ifetayo Ali-Landing is busy being a cello master. A student at the Hyde Park Suzuki Institute in Chicago, IL, Ali-Landing recently took home the coveted 1st place prize in the 2017 Annual Sphinx Competition.
Jay Z to Host and Produce New Docuseries on Race in America with National Geographic
Jay Z is tackling race in the Trump era. The rap mogul is currently working on his third docuseries, “Race With Jay Z,” with National Geographic. The project, produced by Hov and The Weinstein Company, will explore systematic injustices such as incarceration and the wealth gap, social media, activism and family, Variety reported. It will look at how race became “the most pressing issue in the nation” following the election.
Georgetown University Renames Building after Isaac Hawkins, an Enslaved Person Sold in 1838 to Pay Off School Debts
The effects of slavery are still being felt in 2017 and, in an effort to make amends for profiting from the sale of 272 Maryland enslaved people in 1838 to pay off school debts, Georgetown University has renamed two buildings on their campus to honor those who were sold.
Memphis High School’s Graduating Class Earns $80 Million in College Scholarships
Seniors at an almost-exclusively Black high school in Memphis, Tennessee, earned more than $80 million in university scholarship offers.
Happy 100th, Ella! American Musical Legend Ella Fitzgerald Born on this Day in 1917
Ella Fitzgerald, who would have turned 100 today, was one of the most beloved and versatile singers of the 20th century. In a career that spanned six decades, Fitzgerald recorded hundreds of songs, including definitive versions of many standards. Along the way, she influenced generations of singers.
Beyoncé Funds “Formation Scholars” Awards at Four Different Colleges For ‘Bold, Creative’ Women
Beyoncé‘s visual album Lemonade was released a year ago this week, but its impact continues to unfold. Just last week, the project won a Peabody Award. But the singer is also focusing on making its resonance felt through a very different vehicle: a group of scholarships called the “Formation Scholars” awards.
The White House's Decision-making On Michael Flynn Is Troubling
We learned two important things on Tuesday in relation to the ongoing investigation into Russian attempts to meddle with the 2016 election:
We the People: 100 Days in Trump's America
Emotions run high across America as voters reflect upon President Donald Trump's first 100 days. Well let's face it, emotions have been running high since at least Election Day, and rightly so, as this is the future of the country and everyone in it. But that's where the unity ends. Stop and listen to people and you'll hear some speak of pride, strength and passion. Others point to bigotry, fear and divisiveness. But not necessarily in the places you might think.
'Dirty Dancing' Remake: First Look at Abigail Breslin as 'Baby'
Abigail Breslin looks like she's having the "time of her life" in the first look at ABC's "Dirty Dancing" remake.
Caitlyn Jenner Doesn't Regret Voting for Trump Despite His LGBT 'mistakes'
Caitlyn Jenner may not like everything US President Donald Trump's administration has done so far -- especially when it comes to actions affecting transgender Americans like her.
United Passenger David Dao Swung Fists Violently, Officers' Reports Say
The United Airlines passenger who was left bloodied and bruised after being forcibly removed from a flight earlier this month was swinging his arms, his hands balled into fists, as officers from the Chicago Department of Aviation tried to pull him out of his seat, according to incident reports from the officers involved.
Officer in Tamir Rice Shooting: 'We were basically sitting ducks'
Two previously unseen video interviews with the police officers involved in 12-year-old Tamir Rice's death, recorded days after the shooting, provide new insight into their mindsets at the time. They also appear to be inconsistent with aspects of the officers' written testimony, an attorney for the Rice family said.
Cops Use Murdered Woman's Fitbit to Charge Her Husband
The attack, as Richard Dabate described it to police, was horrific. A masked intruder barged into his Connecticut home, he said, tied up and tortured him and -- when his wife came home -- shot and killed her.
Good Samaritan Returns Lost Money Order, Reaps Reward
Yesenia Del Valle was in a panic. One minute she was heading off to send a tax payment to the IRS.Y
Tipster to Receive $10,000 Reward in Tennessee Teacher's Arrest
The man who said he helped police capture Tad Cummins, the Tennessee teacher accused of kidnapping a teenaged girl, will receive a $10,000 reward, according to the lawyer for her family.
Muslim Teen Boxer Inspires Others to Never Give Up
For this teen passionate about boxing, her fight to go toe-to-toe with an opponent goes far beyond the ring. She's fighting for the right to compete in her hijab.
