Winning the War Against Ancient Diseases
The World Health Organization is on track to meet its goals to control, eliminate or eradicate sleeping sickness, Chagas and other ancient illnesses by 2020.
Preparing to Fly With Kids With Autism
The airport security line has become routine, if still stressful, for most travelers these days.
British and Irish Lions Tour 2017: All you need to know
Four nations, one rugby team. One goal -- to win a Test series against the mighty All Blacks of New Zealand.
Pence Confident Health Care Legislation Will Pass
Vice President Mike Pence acknowledged Wednesday that some of the Trump administration's promises have not yet come to fruition, but he is confident that efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act will be fruitful.
Trump's Erdogan Call Reflects Terrorism Focus, White House Says
The Trump administration issued one mightily mixed message Monday.
Against Its Wishes, Auburn Hosts White Nationalist Richard Spencer
At least two people were arrested Tuesday at Auburn University amid mostly peaceful protests over the appearance of white nationalist Richard Spencer, whose speaking events have sparked an outcry at other schools.
Pence Says US Won't Negotiate Directly With North Korea -- for Now
The United States will not be negotiating directly with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un anytime soon, Vice President Mike Pence told CNN in an exclusive interview.
What Do Recycled Tires Have to Do With Religious Liberty? The Supreme Court Is About to Find Out
When Missouri launched an initiative in 2012 to encourage schools to use recycled tires to produce safer playground surfaces, it likely had no idea it was triggering a major religious liberty fight.
Democrats Needed a Win. They Didn't Get One in Georgia.
For the second time in a week, Republicans dodged a potential political cataclysm.
Tillerson: Iran Complying With Nuclear Deal, But Still Sponsoring Terrorism
Iran is sticking to the terms of its nuclear deal made with the Obama administration, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has concluded, but he questions whether sanctions should keep being lifted, given Iran's continued support for terrorism.
Maryland Rape Survivors No Longer Need to Prove They Fought Back
Sexual assault survivors in Maryland don't have to prove they physically fought their attackers to establish that a crime occurred under a new law signed by Gov. Larry Hogan.
Police Chief: Fresno Killings a Hate Crime
A man fatally shot three people in less than two minutes in what police in Fresno, California, are calling a hate crime.
Facebook Killing: Ex-girlfriend Joy Lane Meets, Prays With Victim's Daughters
The three women hugged, talked and wept, united in grief by a killer who recorded the last minutes of his victim's life.
Former NFL Star Aaron Hernandez Hangs Himself in Prison, Officials Say
Convicted murderer and former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was found hanged in his Massachusetts prison cell Wednesday morning, officials said, just days after he was acquitted in a separate murder case.
5 Things for Wednesday, April 19: Facebook, Georgia rRce, UK "snap" Election
Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Houston Police Searching for Man Accused of Killing 2, Shooting Another
Authorities in Houston are searching for an armed and dangerous man accused of killing his estranged wife and another man on Monday, as well as non-fatally shooting a neighbor on Tuesday, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Houston, Texas Native Serves in Mediterranean Aboard USS Mesa Verde
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (April 12, 2017) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Dana Green and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Darion Callies, from Houston, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) reload a M2HB .50 caliber machine gun during a crew served weapons shoot April 12, 2017. The ship is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brent Pyfrom/Released)
Lawmakers Wrong to Funnel Money for Clean Air to Other Programs
Lawmakers should reject a proposed Texas House of Representatives measure to divert $40 million from the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) and funnel the money into other unrelated programs, Public Citizen said today.
Ford Driving Skills for Life Brings Free Advanced Driver Training Program to Houston as Part of 2017 Tour
Across the United States, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers. Driver inexperience is the major factor followed by distracted and impaired driving.
