A tip from a 'hero citizen' thwarted a mass shooting planned for July 4 celebration in Richmond, Virginia, police say
One phone call saved countless lives and prevented a potential mass shooting during July 4 celebrations in Richmond, Virginia, the police chief and mayor said Wednesday.
Charlene Ward-Johnson Elected New HCC Trustee For District II
Charlene Ward Johnson is the new- ly elected trustee to the Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees. She officially joined the college’s governing board as the trustee for District II following a brief swearing-in ceremony Wednesday, June 29, at 3100 Main St. in Houston.
Mayor Turner Appoints New Director Of Office For People With Disabilities
Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed Angel Ponce as the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Director, which provides services and advocacy for Houston residents with disabilities.
METRO Welcomes Returning Board Member Diann Lewter
Business development leader Diann Lewter is the newest member of the METRO Board of Directors. Lewter, who was sworn in at today's Board meeting, will serve a second appointment as a METRO Board Member representing the city of Houston. She previously served from January 2014 to April 2016.
Start Now to Take Back the Supreme Court
Did you ever wonder whether elections really matter? Well, the Trump Supreme Court majority has answered that question for good.
Federal appeals court hears arguments on future of DACA
A federal appeals court in New Orleans heard arguments Wednesday on the legality of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, setting up another high-stakes legal clash over immigration that could impact hundreds of thousands of people.
Lil Jon looks back on his career in 'Origins of Hip Hop'
Lil Jon isn't used to reminiscing. "I'm always pushing forward and not really thinking about everything I've done in my career and ... the span of it," he told CNN in a recent interview.
Amazon partners with Grubhub to offer Prime customers meal delivery perks
Amazon Prime members in the United States can now get free meal deliveries through Grubhub as part of a growing business partnership between the two companies.
If you use your company's abortion travel benefits, will your boss find out?
The corporate rush to cover employees' abortion-related travel expenses following the Supreme Court's decision to allow states to ban or severely restrict abortion has sparked a big question: Will the boss find out if you use the benefit?
Biden and Harris speak with Brittney Griner's wife
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone Wednesday with Cherelle Griner, the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is detained in a Russian prison, according to the White House.
Biden administration announces new sanctions targeting illicit Iranian oil network
The Biden administration is putting sanctions on 15 individuals and entities who have been involved in illicit sales and shipments of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Wednesday.
Highland Park gunman admitted to firing on parade crowd and contemplated attack in Madison, Wisconsin, officials say
The gunman in Monday's massacre at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, admitted he carried out the attack, killing seven and wounding dozens of others, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Boris Johnson's tenure has been defined by scandal. Here are some of the biggest ones
The crisis that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing right now might be the gravest for his leadership so far -- but it's definitely not the first.
22 migrants who died in a hot semi-truck in San Antonio have been identified
Twenty-two migrants found dead in a sweltering semi-truck in San Antonio, or who died in the days after, have been named for the first time on Wednesday by the Bexar County medical examiner, now that most of the 53 migrants have been identified by authorities.
Red flag: Consumers are using Buy Now, Pay Later to cover everyday expenses
Buy Now, Pay Later installment plans have become popular among consumers seeking to spread out the cost of big-ticket purchases. But now, rising prices have some cash-strapped shoppers reaching for these alternative payment methods for everyday purchases, such as their daily coffee, gas station fill-up or grocery run, as well.
'Gentleminions': Why TikTok teens are wearing suits to 'Minions: The Rise of Gru'
"Minions: The Rise of Gru" did gangbusters over the weekend. The latest film in the "Despicable Me" franchise of a would-be villain and his bizarre yellow henchmen had the biggest opening ever over the July 4th holiday.
A new Google Doodle honors the history-making Native American comedian Charlie Hill
Google honored barrier-breaking comedian Charlie Hill, the first Native American comic to appear on national TV, with a Doodle on what would've been his 71st birthday.
Rafael Nadal rallies to advance to semifinals at Wimbledon in quest of 23rd grand slam title
Twenty-two-time grand slam champion Rafael Nadal outlasted eleventh seed Taylor Fritz, 3-6 7-5 3-6 7-5 7-6 (10-4) in a five-set thriller on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday.
Child care centers can't afford to stay open. Here's what this means for families
From city centers to rural communities, many US child care providers are raising the price of tuition to combat inflation, adding yet another strain for families. From city centers to rural communities, many US child care providers are raising the price of tuition to combat inflation, adding yet another strain for families.
What we know about the Highland Park shooting suspect
Hours after gunfire interrupted the Highland Park, Illinois, July Fourth parade, killing seven people and wounding dozens more, police apprehended the man they believe was responsible.
