Biden will not seek reelection
President Joe Biden says he is not seeking reelection in a letter posted to X on his official account. Biden says he will speak to the nation later this week in more detail.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to Host 60th International Biennial Boule in Houston*
With over 100,000 inducted collegiate and professional women across more than 500 chapters worldwide, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is excited to announce its 60th International Biennial Boule. The event will take place from Wednesday, July 31 through Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, with a global delegation of over 10,000 attendees.
Houston Public Library Receives $200,000 Grant to Boost Citizenship Program*
The Houston Endowment has awarded the Houston Public Library (HPL) a generous $200,000 grant to reinvigorate its highly acclaimed Journey to Citizenship program. This funding will support the relaunch of HPL’s comprehensive courses, including "Introduction to Citizenship" and "Civics and Literacy," designed to assist adult learners in mastering the essential components of the U.S. naturalization exam.
Man found guilty on all counts for Cleveland shooting that injured 9 last year
A 26-year-old man was found guilty of attempted murder and other charges for a shooting in downtown Cleveland that left nine people wounded about one year ago, authorities said Wednesday.
Police officer attacked in Paris, as security measures ramp up for Olympics
A police officer was attacked and injured in central Paris on Thursday evening, as France ramps up security measures in the capital ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
Appeals court halts fresh Biden administration efforts to cancel some student debt
The Biden administration’s efforts to cancel federal student loan debt for borrowers who enrolled in its new repayment plan took another Republican-led legal hit Thursday.
Judge Aileen Cannon Faces Challenge of Removal if Trump Classified Documents Case is Reinstated
Even after a year of exasperating proceedings that featured several breaks from normal judicial procedure and that culminated in a shock ruling dismissing the classified documents indictment against Donald Trump, prosecutors would face deeply unfavorable odds at getting Judge Aileen Cannon removed from the case if it is ever revived.
Jury delivers mixed verdicts for the man accused of killing Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll
Jurors returned mixed verdicts Thursday in the trial of a man accused of killing Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll at her home.
Illinois Woman Killed by Deputy After 911 Call, Authorities Charge Deputy with Murder
An Illinois woman was fatally shot inside her home this month by a sheriff’s deputy who responded to her 911 call, and the deputy is now charged with murder in the case, a prosecutor said this week.
Taylor Casey’s loved ones are keeping hope alive a month after the Chicago woman disappeared in the Bahamas
It’s been a month since anyone reported seeing Taylor Casey. She was last spotted near Paradise Island in the Bahamas on June 19. Still, her loved ones are making sure she is being seen – by publicly campaigning for her safe return.
WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich Sentenced to 16 Years for Espionage by Russian Court
Evan Gershkovich, the first American journalist to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the Cold War, has been found guilty of spying and sentenced to 16 years in prison by a Russian court, in a case that the US government, his newspaper and supporters have denounced as a sham.
Fact check: Trump makes more than 20 false claims in RNC acceptance speech
Former President Donald Trump accepted the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday with the most dishonest speech of the four-day Republican National Convention, making more than 20 false claims by CNN’s count.
Starbucks wanted to be the ‘third place.’ Now it’s speeding you out the door
Years ago, some people would spend hours at Starbucks. Today, it’s a takeout counter. At many Starbucks locations, you’re lucky to find anyone sitting down.
Thousands of Disneyland workers are expected to authorize a potential strike. It would be the first in 40 years
Cyn Carranza buffs, cleans, waxes and scrubs Disneyland floors starting at midnight, so that guests coming the next morning feel as if no one had been there before them.
Cheng Pei-pei, ‘queen of martial arts’ movies, dead at 78
Actress Cheng Pei-pei, best known for her martial arts roles in films such as “Come Drink with Me” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” has died. She was 78.
How Tennessee-based artist Aaron Lee Tasjan is using his music to combat hate
Long before singer songwriter Aaron Lee Tasjan was collaborating with the likes of Lady Gaga and producer Jack White, he was just a kid growing up in the Midwest struggling to belong. He turned to music.
Bob Newhart, legendary comedian, dead at 94
Bob Newhart, whose stammering, deadpan unflappability carried him to stardom as a standup comedian and later in television and movies, has died, according to a statement from his longtime publicist Jerry Digney. He was 94.
2,000 US flights are canceled as a global computer outage wreaks havoc on businesses, 911 systems and state agencies
Thousands of US flights were grounded Friday morning as a technical disaster impacted businesses worldwide – leading to cancellations, delays and confusion at airports across the country.
What is CrowdStrike, the company linked to the global outage?
The global computer outage affecting airports, banks and other businesses on Friday appears to stem at least partly from a software update issued by major US cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, experts told CNN.
What is CrowdStrike, the company linked to the global outage?
The global computer outage affecting airports, banks and other businesses on Friday appears to stem at least partly from a software update issued by major US cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, experts told CNN.
