Biden issues his first veto on retirement investment resolution
President Joe Biden issued the first veto of his presidency Monday on a resolution to overturn a retirement investment rule that allows managers of retirement funds to consider the impact of climate change and other environmental, social and governance factors when picking investments.
BART more than doubling police presence, starting Monday
Starting Monday, more police officers are being deployed on BART to address safety concerns among riders.
Couple ready to move after their Kia, Hyundai repeatedly targeted by thieves
A Minneapolis couple says they're ready to move away after their cars have been broken into and stolen several times in just the last few months.
House GOP requests Manhattan DA's testimony as they seek to discredit investigation into Trump
Three key House GOP chairmen took the extraordinary step on Monday of seeking to intervene in an investigation into Donald Trump ahead of potential criminal charges the former president may face. The move underscores the lengths House Republicans are going to try to defend Trump ahead of a potential indictment, even as they acknowledge they don't know the full scope of any potential charges.
Sheriff Eric Fagan Awards $39,000 in Scholarships
This past Saturday, 26 graduating high school seniors from Fort Bend County each received a $1,500 scholarship from Sheriff Eric Fagan, Jokes and Justice, in partnership with Patrick’s Project, and Unlimited Visions Aftercare, Inc.
2 students injured in high school shooting outside of Dallas
Two students were injured in a shooting at Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas, according to a statement from local police.
Meta rolls out paid verification option for Facebook and Instagram users in US
Facebook and Instagram users in the United States will soon be able to pay to get a coveted blue check on their account.
ICC issues war crimes arrest warrant for Putin for alleged deportation of Ukrainian children
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian official Maria Lvova-Belova for an alleged scheme to deport Ukrainian children to Russia.
Tyra Banks says she is planning to stand down as 'Dancing With the Stars' host
"Dancing With the Stars" host Tyra Banks says she is ready to exit the ballroom after three seasons.
Biden hosts Irish Taoiseach at the White House for St. Patrick's Day
President Joe Biden is hosting Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the White House on Friday, resuming the St. Patrick's Day tradition for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic and for the first time the president, who often notes his Irish roots, has been in office.
NASA and Axiom unveil spacesuits astronauts will wear on the moon
NASA and Texas-based company Axiom Space have revealed a new spacesuit design — and it could be these very suits that are eventually worn by the first woman and person of color to walk on the moon.
Barack Obama: Former US President and basketball fan fills out his 2023 March Madness brackets
Barack Obama's love of basketball is well known so it comes as no surprise that the former US President has joined many others in filling out his March Madness brackets for this year's men's and women's NCAA tournaments.
Teachers Union Rep: TX Gov Should Step Aside
Texas State Teachers Union President speaks out against State's take over of Houston Public Schools
Texas officials will take over the state's biggest school district, raising questions about who controls America's classrooms
The fate of nearly 200,000 American students' education will soon be controlled not by locally elected leaders but by state-appointed managers yet to be named.
Houston schools takeover and red states vs. blue cities
Some of the facts about the state of Texas taking control of the Houston Independent School District make the decision seem baffling and unfair.
Former UGA football star Jalen Carter sentenced to probation in crash that killed teammate and team staffer, his attorney says
Former University of Georgia football standout Jalen Carter was sentenced to probation on Thursday for his role in the January crash that killed his teammate and a team staffer, his attorney told CNN.
Mets closer Edwin Díaz suffers knee injury while celebrating World Baseball Classic win
Puerto Rico produced a big upset at the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night with a 5-2 win against the Dominican Republic. But it came at a cost.
Credit Suisse: Why it's struggling and why that's a big deal
Credit Suisse, the 167-year-old bank and the second-largest lender in Switzerland, is in deep trouble.
How just 39 minutes of sleep can make or break your child's health, happiness and school day
One of the keys to keeping your child happy and healthy is making sure they get enough sleep consistently, a new study has found.
Houston Symphony Welcomes trumpet Virtuoso Chris Botti Back to Jones Hall, April 14-16
Grammy Award winning trumpeter, composer, and POPS fan favorite Chris Botti returns to the Jones Hall stage to join Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke and the Houston Symphony for three special performances April 14-16. Botti and the Symphony conjure a passionate ambience with enthralling and romantic pieces such as Hallelujah and You Don’t Know What Love Is from Keep ‘Em Flying, When I Fall in Love from One Minute to Zero, and many more. Fans will have the opportunity to livestream the performance on Saturday, April 15 at 8 p.m. This performance is part of the Bank of America POPS Series.
