McCain announces new Farm of the Future Africa at 'critical moment' for the global food system
McCain's second Farms of the Future site will focus on innovation in agriculture to help the business more effectively tackle the impacts of climate change
Key GOP senators signal that raising age to buy semiautomatic weapons is off the table
The two leading GOP senators involved in gun talks on Capitol Hill signaled Monday evening that it's unlikely Congress will raise the age requirement for purchasing semiautomatic firearms to 21, instead saying they are looking at changing the criminal background check system to access juvenile records before a sale is complete.
Manchin wants to raise age to 21 for gun purchases, doesn't see need for AR-15s
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia voiced his support Monday for raising the age to 21 for purchasing semi-automatic weapons and questioned why individuals need to own high-powered AR-15-style weapons, putting him at odds with Republicans who are resisting imposing any restrictions on access to firearms.
NY attorney general isn't satisfied with Trump's bid to stay out of contempt after deposing longtime assistant
The New York attorney general's office says it is not satisfied that former President Donald Trump has met the conditions to lift his civil contempt and is asking for additional sworn statements from several units within the Trump Organization over its document retention policy.
Singapore's dengue 'emergency' is a climate change omen for the world
Singapore says it is facing a dengue "emergency" as it grapples with an outbreak of the seasonal disease that has come unusually early this year.
Britain's economy is in a bad place. Removing Boris Johnson might help
Investors don't usually like political uncertainty. But in the United Kingdom, a shake-up in government could be exactly what the economy needs.
Climate crisis costs up over 800% as UN donor nations fail to keep pace, report says
The amount of money needed to aid communities in the face of extreme weather-related emergencies has increased by more than 800% in the past two decades as the climate crisis also rapidly accelerated, new research shows.
Priyanka Chopra blasts 'shameful' Indian body spray ad promoting rape culture
A television commercial for a male body spray has been taken off the air in India, after critics said it made light of gang rape.
Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey split: Steve Harvey says he's 'Team Lori'
Steve Harvey is supporting his daughter after her reported breakup with actor Michael B. Jordan.
Fetterman's wife says Democratic Senate candidate may be away from campaign trail until July as he recovers from a stroke
Pennsylvania Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman may be away from the campaign trail until July, his wife told CNN on Monday, as she pushed back on suggestions that the family had not been fully transparent about the extent of his heart condition following a stroke last month.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George To Deliver State of the County Address
The Best Is Yet To Come
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will deliver his 4th State of the County address on Thursday, June 9, 2022.
Louisiana enacts anti-trans sports ban after its Democratic governor declines to take action
Louisiana banned transgender women and girls from competing on sports teams consistent with their gender at all public and some private elementary and secondary schools and colleges on Monday after the state's Democratic governor declined to take executive action on the controversial measure.
Chinese fighter jet 'chaffs' Australian plane near South China Sea, Canberra alleges
A Chinese fighter jet's aggressive maneuvers endangered the crew of an Australian reconnaissance plane as it patrolled in the vicinity of the South China Sea, Australia's Defense Ministry claimed Sunday.
Prairie View A&M Claims 2021-22 SWAC Commissioner's Cup Award
The Prairie View A&M University Athletics Department swept the 2021-22 Southwestern Athletic Conference all-sports awards winning the James Frank Commissioner’s Cup, the Sadie Magee/Barbara Jacket Award, along with the C.D. Henry Award.
CDC adds 4 destinations to 'high' risk list, including a Caribbean charmer
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added four places to its list of "high" risk destinations for Covid-19, including a small and charming Caribbean nation.
January 6 committee to hear from witnesses who dealt with Proud Boys on day of Capitol riot
The House select committee is planning to present live testimony during its first public hearing Thursday night from two people who interacted directly with the Proud Boys on and around the events of January 6, 2021, according to three sources familiar with the committee's hearing agenda.
'They never missed Mass.' Woman loses both parents in Nigeria church attack that killed dozens
A woman who lost her parents in the southwestern Nigerian city of Owo said they regularly attended the Catholic church where a mass shooting killed dozens of people and left several injured on Sunday.
2 arrested after Philadelphia shooting left 3 people dead and 11 wounded, officials say
A night of revelry on Philadelphia's South Street turned chaotic Saturday as gunmen opened fire into a crowd, leaving two people and a suspect dead and 11 wounded in one of at least 13 weekend mass shootings across the United States.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson squeaks through confidence vote but faces battle for survival
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has survived a confidence vote by members of his own party -- but the final count of lawmakers who rebelled against him was far higher than his supporters expected.
The Washington Post suspends reporter David Weigel over sexist retweet
The Washington Post has suspended reporter David Weigel for one month without pay for retweeting a sexist joke, two people familiar with the matter told CNN on Monday.
