Sean Spicer Slams 'nitpicking' of Holocaust Statement
White House press secretary Sean Spicer defended Monday the Trump administration's omission of any reference to Jews in its Holocaust remembrance statement, saying "nitpicking" of the Friday statement is "just ridiculous."
The Real Estate Mogul's Architect: Bannon's Influence Swells
To outsiders looking in, President Donald Trump's decision to give his chief strategist Steve Bannon a permanent seat with the National Security Council's most senior officials marked the startling elevation of a political adviser to a policy-making role.
Donald Trump UK State Visit To Be Debated in Parliament
Members of the UK parliament are to hold a debate on President Donald Trump's controversial state visit.
Jeff Sessions Grilled Sally Yates On Constitutional Duty During 2015 Hearing
Sally Yates had been in the crossfire over her constitutional duty before her ouster Monday night as acting attorney general.
Quebec Mosque Suspect Charged With Murder
The suspect in the shooting at a Quebec City mosque on Sunday that left six people dead has been charged with murder and attempted murder, according to Canadian authorities. Alexandre Bissonnette faces six counts of first-degree murder and five attempted murder charges, according to the verified Twitter account of the Quebec Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Esteban Santiago, the man accused of killing five people inside a Fort Lauderdale airport, pleaded not guilty to all charges Monday in federal court.
Today's Google Doodle Features An Unsung Hero
We could do a daily feature on the creative doodles Google posts, but today's is especially poignant given the political climate.
Boy Scouts Open Membership to Transgender Boys
The Boy Scouts of America says it will begin accepting members based on their gender identity, opening the door for transgender boys to join.
5 Things for Tuesday, January 31, 2017: Sally Yates, Travel Ban, Super Bowl LI
With all of the political talk dominating the headlines, we almost forgot that it's Super Bowl week. And the storyline for Super Bowl LI looks very familiar. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Malcolm X’s Daughter, Granddaughter Arrested
Malcolm X’s daughter and granddaughter have been arrested after allegedly stealing a U-Haul that carried a group of mistreated dogs, reports TMZ.
Ex-NC State Basketball Star Charles Shackleford Found Dead
Police in North Carolina say former North Carolina State basketball star Charles Shackleford has been found dead in his home. He was 50.
Google Launches Fund That Could Donate $4M To ACLU, Others
Google has created a crisis fund that could raise up to $4 million for four immigrant rights organizations.
Burger King Workers Sold Marijuana At Drive-Thru
Police say two employees at a New Hampshire Burger King have been arrested on drug charges after authorities were tipped off that drive-thru customers who asked for extra crispy fries got marijuana with their meal.
The City of Houston and Houston Community College Partner on Executive Education Program
Build Up Houston 2017 Class
Twelve small business owners will participate in the 2017 Class of Build Up Houston. Now in its 3rd year, Build Up Houston is the city’s executive education program that supports construction companies currently operating and doing business in the City of Houston. The program utilizes Interise’s award-winning StreetWise 'MBA'™ curriculum and will cover topics such as business development, strategic planning, access to capital, government contacts, financials, marketing and sales, and human resources. Classes will meet bi-weekly from January 31, 2017 through July 2017 at the Houston Community College’s Central Campus.
PARTY GUIDE: Super Bowl LI Parties & Events
Super Bowl LI is so much more than the game itself. Fans can enjoy a week-long celebration filled to the brim with exciting parties and family-friendly events that extend far beyond NRG Stadium.
ESPN’s Sage Steele Criticizes Protesters For Flight Delays
An ESPN anchor who vented about missing her flight because of airport immigration protesters is drawing criticism from people who say she is being insensitive.
Tony Rock Hosts TV One’s Hilarious New Game Show
Comedian and actor Tony Rock is hosting TV One’s new game show dating series, The Game Of Dating. He talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about what to expect.
Arlette Thomas-Fletcher Becomes the First African American, Female Writer, Director and Executive Producer of a Western Film
Arlette Thomas-Fletcher, a resident of Reisterstown, Maryland has been writing, producing and directing award winning Christian-based plays, music videos and short films for more than a decade. Thomas-Fletcher is the first African American to serve as the president of the Women In Film and Video chapter in Maryland and the owner of Fruits of The Spirit Production Company.
African American Smokers Vs. White Smokers -- Who is More Likely to Get Diabetes?
The risk of diabetes is 77 percent higher among African Americans than among non-Hispanic white Americans, according to the U.S. Centers For Disease Control. But that risk can be even higher if African Americans are heavy smokers. A recent study shows that heavy smoking greatly increases the risk of diabetes in Blacks.
Man Convicted Of Killing 2 At Texas Sandwich Shop Executed
A man convicted of a fatal robbery at a Dallas-area Subway shop just weeks after he was fired from his job there was executed Thursday night.
