GOP Health Care Plan Clears First Hurdle, Debate Continues In Committee
The House Ways and Means Committee needed 18 hours to become the first panel to approve the Republicans' Obamacare repeal bill, nearly a full day after debate began and with no end in sight.
Gabourey Sidibe Gets Candid About Weight Loss Surgery
Gabourey Sidibe is getting candid about her weight loss efforts in her upcoming memoir, "This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare."
Notorious B.I.G.'s Legacy Still Hypnotizes 20 Years After His Death
If only it were just a dream. On March 9, 1997, rapper Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace was shot and killed. Twenty years later, the hip hop legend's murder remains unsolved but his music remains just as relevant. Working from Wallace's vault, singer Faith Evans, who was married to Wallace at the time of his death, has recorded an album of duets with the rapper titled "The King & I."
Strawberries Remain at Top of Pesticide List, Report Says
An annual report by the Environmental Working Group found that nearly 70% of samples of 48 types of conventionally grown produce were contaminated with pesticide residues. That's down 6.6 percentage points from last year.
US Officials Keep Watchful Eye On Yellow Fever Outbreak in Brazil
An outbreak of yellow fever in rural Brazil is raising concerns that the disease could spread across borders to the US, like Zika, say two health experts writing in an essay published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Cancer Survivor, Republican Has Change of Heart On Obamacare
Tiffany Koehler was raised in foster care, is biracial, a veteran and a cancer survivor.
Harris: Progressives Shouldn't Apply Purity Tests to Dems
The progressive left should not apply ideological purity tests to Democratic senators who face tough re-election campaigns in 2018 in states President Donald Trump won handily last year, says Sen. Kamala Harris.
Tim Kaine's Son Arrested After Allegedly Disrupting Pro-Trump Rally
Linwood Michael Kaine, the son of Virginia senator and former vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine, was one of five protesters arrested after allegedly disrupting a pro-Donald Trump rally inside the Minnesota State Capitol Saturday, according to St. Paul Police spokesman Steve Linders.
5 Things for Thursday, March 9, 2017: Health Care, Youth Home Fire, Wiretapping Claim
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Soy Nut Butter Recall Expands After More Cases of E. coli
Four more people have become ill with E. coli linked to contaminated soy nut butter, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday, bringing the total number of reported cases to 16.
GOP Leader to Conservatives: You're With Pelosi or Trump
House GOP leaders, trying to shore up support for their health care bill, are giving conservatives a stark message: Are you with Nancy Pelosi or are you with President Donald Trump?
Federal Criminal Probe Being Opened Into WikiLeaks' Publication of CIA Documents
A federal criminal investigation is being opened into WikiLeaks' publication of documents detailing alleged CIA hacking operations, several US officials told CNN Wednesday.
House Begins Marathon Obamacare Repeal Markups
Republicans opened their effort to quickly drive a bill to repeal Obamacare through Congress in simultaneous committee sessions Wednesday that could extend late into the night and possibly into the morning.
Women of Power and Influence: Christie Grays
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Black PR Wire and Women Grow Strong have teamed up to honor and recognize women who have made a profound impact in the lives of hundreds of people on a local, statewide, national and even global level. This special feature edition of Power Profiler takes a closer look into the lives of these incredible women and champions for change. Our feature profiler we are recognizing is Christie Grays, Director of Community Relations at Baptist Health South Florida, located in Miami, Florida.
United Airlines to Present at 2017 J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference
Live webcast available at ir.united.com
United Airlines (UAL) will present at 2017 J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference on Wednesday, March 15. Oscar Munoz, chief executive officer of United Airlines, will present at the conference beginning at 11:00 a.m. CDT / 12:00 p.m. EDT.
Houston Fire Department Statement Regarding the Line of Duty Death of Captain William ‘Iron Bill’ Dowling
Houston Fire Department Statement Regarding the Line of Duty Death of Captain William ‘Iron Bill’ Dowling
The men and women of the Houston Fire Department mourn the loss Captain William ‘Iron Bill’ Dowling. Captain William Dowling has died on Today, March 7, 2017. Captain Dowling entered the Houston Fire Department 17 years ago, on March 21, 2000.
Mayor Turner Issues Statement on Passing of Captain Dowling
I join the Houston Fire Department in mourning the loss of Captain William “Iron Bill” Dowling, who died today from complications suffered in the 2013 fire at the Southwest Inn that claimed the lives of four other Houston fire fighters. Captain Dowling left us on the day we were honoring our first responders at the Houston Rodeo. He was truly a hero whose service to the city will not be forgotten. I ask all Houstonians to pray for his family and friends.
Prayers Up! Fantasia Suffers Second Degree Burns
Platinum selling singer and American Idol alum, Fantasia, loves to meet and greet her fans, sometimes staying hours on end to greet her group of supports, but she had to regretfully cancel a performance in Memphis on Sunday after suffering what her husband says are second-degree burns.
Houston Health Day Event to Feature Health Demos, Services Offered by Houston Health Department
The Houston Health Department will showcase its health services and programs during the second annual Houston Health Day, a free event full of activities, games and prizes that encourage exercise.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls WikiLeaks Publication of Alleged CIA Files A Devastaing Blow
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary and Homeland Security and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, released the following statement about the WikiLeaks publication of files purported to have been hack from the CIA:
