Exclusive: New audio of phone call shows for the first time that a senior Uvalde officer was told children needed to be rescued from inside a classroom
Uvalde's acting police chief knew there were "eight to nine" children alive and needing rescue from a shooter in the classrooms at Robb Elementary but failed to organize help, new audio of a phone call and CNN analysis of newly obtained video shows.
Pence details fracture with Trump over his refusal to overturn 2020 election in new book
Former Vice President Mike Pence wrote in his new memoir that former President Donald Trump warned him days before the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol that he would inspire the hatred of hundreds of thousands of people because he was "too honest" to attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Walmart agrees to $3.1 billion opioid settlement framework
Walmart agreed to the framework of a $3.1 billion settlement, which resolves allegations from multiple states' attorneys general that the company failed to regulate opioid prescriptions contributing to the nationwide opioid crisis.
Michelle Obama on Donald Trump's 2016 win: 'It shook me profoundly'
Michelle Obama addressed in a new book the deep hurt and disappointment she felt when Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election.
Trump is on the defense as he prepares for expected 2024 announcement
Should Donald Trump announce his third presidential bid on Tuesday, as is widely expected, he will begin the next phase of his political career under siege.
Pursuit Brings New Adventures with Sky Lagoon Iceland and FlyOver Iceland Experiences
Although Iceland may look like a lonely island in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, do not let the size fool you. In fact, the only small thing about the island may be the population of humans at approximately 350,000. Known as a hyperactive Country the island is comprised of a diverse landscape with mighty rivers, majestic glaciers, mountains, and of course active volcanoes. Located on the mid-Atlantic ridge of two shifting continent plates separating Europe from America, Iceland brings a unique, one-of-a-kind experience to its visitors naturally, but there’s always a way to bring some flare into the mix and that is what The Pursuit Collection has done!
Seven Top Takeaways from this Year’s Midterms
As the dust settles on the midterm elections and the warnings of a “Red Wave” evaporate, it’s time to take a deep breath and take stock of what we’ve learned. There are many takeaways from the elections this year – and here are a few that top the list for me.
Kate Winslet gives mother $20,000 to fund disabled child's soaring electricity bill
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has donated £17,000 ($20,000) to a mother facing astronomical home energy bills to operate her disabled daughter's life-support equipment.
Taylor Swift's jewel-adorned MTV awards look was inspired by Queen Elizabeth II
Taylor Swift arrived at MTV's Europe Music Awards last night in Düsseldorf, Germany in an evening gown that flipped the scripts on red carpet jewelry.
John Aniston, 'Days of Our Lives' actor and Jennifer Aniston's father, dead at 89
John Aniston, a veteran actor known for his work on the daytime drama "Days of Our Lives," has died, his daughter, actress Jennifer Aniston, shared on Monday.
Biden and Xi try to avoid a new Cold War, even if all isn't 'kumbaya'
President Joe Biden held a three-hour talk Monday with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, their first in-person encounter since Biden took office and an opportunity that both sides appeared to hope would lead to an improvement in rapidly deteriorating relations.
David Beckham's 'status as a gay icon will be shredded' if he continues as Qatar World Cup ambassador says British comedian
David Beckham's "status as a gay icon will be shredded" if the former England captain and Manchester United star continues in his role as a Qatar World Cup ambassador said British comedian Joe Lycett on Sunday.
Supreme Court says House January 6 Committee can get Kelli Ward's phone and text records
The Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for the House select committee investigating the January 6 US Capitol attack to obtain the phone and text records of Arizona Republican Party Chair Kelli Ward.
Student suspect in custody after 3 football players shot dead and 2 people wounded at the University of Virginia, police say
Police have in custody a University of Virginia student suspected of fatally shooting three football players and wounding two other people late Sunday at the school's main campus in Charlottesville as a bus returned from a class field trip, school officials said.
Troy Montes Michie: Rock of Eye
To tailor a garment by “rock of eye” is to rely on the drape in the fitting process—that is, to rely on experience over mathematical measurement. Draping is a kind of drawing in space: a freehand, an intuition, a trust of materials.
Houston for the Holidays with DeQuina Moore (November 18-December 24)
Join Stages as they welcome DeQuina Moore, one of Houston’s most talented souls, home for the holidays in this Christmas cabaret. In addition to a flurry of holiday hits, DeQuina will share personal stories, from growing up in Houston to backstage on Broadway.
Stay Food Safe this Thanksgiving Holiday
Keep your stomach full of turkey and free from foodborne illness this Thanksgiving holiday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds us all that it’s important to remember the steps to food safety during America’s biggest meal.
Young People Are More Progressive and Politically Engaged Despite Facing Significant Hurdles to Cast a Ballot
In an election cycle fraught with challenges, young people still organized and turned out in droves to make their voices heard and protect their freedoms at the ballot box. Despite this being the first general election since the passage of voter suppression legislation in Texas that restricts young people’s voting access, rising political extremism that pushes people away from the process, and a state administration that has all but abandoned its responsibility to promote democracy in the state, youth voter turnout in this election remained strong.
Tell the Supreme Court: We Still Need Affirmative Action
One of the great joys of my life is teaching. I’m fortunate to teach classes on social justice at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the most respected schools in the country. Penn has a longstanding commitment to affirmative action, and I have seen first-hand how diversity in the classroom benefits all my students. There’s just no question that diversity is a core piece of a vibrant academic community and a critical part of the learning experience – for all of us. Bringing together students with different lived experiences forces students to think critically about their assumptions, which is an essential goal of a university education.
Because They Were Just Germans?
In my hometown of Williamsburg, Virginia, there is a living museum whose stated motto is: "That the future may learn from the past."
