Record-breaking roller coaster will travel more than 155 miles per hour
A roller coaster now under development in the Middle East is set to smash existing records for speed, height and track length. Called "Falcon's Flight," the ride will be the main attraction of Six Flags Qiddiya, due to open in Saudi Arabia outside of capital Riyadh in 2023.
Win Comes With A Cost Rockets blowout Grizzles but lose a key starter in the process.
One night after being blown out by the Oklahoma City Thunder and having their six-game winning streak snapped, the Houston Rockets (11-10) bounced back to defeat the Memphis Grizzles (9-8) by a score of 115-103 to 3-1 on the road. Although the blowout victory feels good to a team that lost by double digits the night before, it came with a huge cost.
Mayor Turner Supports Decision to Cancel the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Rodeo Houston 2021 canceled due to Covid pandemic.
Fox News focuses its ire on Liz Cheney as Democrats fume over Marjorie Taylor Greene
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Trump-backed QAnon supporter, is a fountain of misinformation, conspiracy theories and hateful rhetoric, and most mainstream media outlets are covering the controversy. But Fox News is still wrapped up in attacking Congresswoman Liz Cheney.
SoCal family shares warning of rare illness linked to coronavirus after 8-year-old son hospitalized
The family of a Southern California child who became seriously ill from complications linked to COVID-19 are sharing their story after their quick actions may have saved their young son's life, and they hope to raise awareness to other parents about what to do if their child becomes sick.
Golden Globe nominations make for history-making day for female directors
It's a Golden Globes first, but hopefully, not a Golden Globes last.
Teachers have lost colleagues to Covid-19 and worry about being next. But, they say, no one's listening
Were it not for the health benefits, Aimeé Gotreaux says she would have already resigned from her job as a special education teacher in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Golden Globes 2021 Nominees
Nominations for the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards, celebrating the best in television and film, were announced Wednesday.
Woman shot through wall of NYC apartment during snowstorm
The major nor'easter on Monday didn't stop the violence in NYC as at least six people were shot during the blizzard-like conditions.
Footage shows gunfire between suspect, Decatur police
Dramatic body cam footage shows the moment Decatur police say one of their officers had to draw and fire his service firearm to defend himself from an armed suspect who had just shot at him.
Truck driver says truckers should be next to get COVID-19 vaccine
Experts say vaccines are the best bet at fighting the more contagious COVID-19 variants, and while some are pushing back, many more are anxiously awaiting their turn.
Hundreds of congressional staffers sign letter to senators urging them to convict Trump
Hundreds of congressional staffers wrote an open letter to senators urging them to consider the trauma aides experienced during the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol and to convict former President Donald Trump "for our sake, and the sake of the country."
Biden: No family members will be involved in any government decisions
President Joe Biden vowed that no one in his extended family will have sway over government decisions in an interview with People magazine published Wednesday.
Senate power-sharing agreement reached, Schumer announces, allowing Democrats to take control of committees
A deal has been reached in the Senate in principle on a power-sharing agreement that had precluded Democrats from taking control of the committees, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Wednesday morning.
Trump's impeachment defense takes shape
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump filed a 14-page brief Tuesday that previews two main arguments we can expect to hear when the Senate impeachment trial kicks off next week:
Identity Check The Rockets have established themselves during six-game winning streak.
Two weeks ago, the Houston Rockets was a team with no identity. They had just lost their third game in a row to drop their record to 4-9. The rotation was about as stable as a three-legged table due to injuries, health and safety protocols in accordance with league policy on COVID-19 and the trade of franchise superstar James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. Those were just some of the things keeping head coach Stephen Silas up late at night.
Black History Lesson: Rockets Head Coach Discusses African American NBA Pioneers
The first of February begins Black History Month and on Monday Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas took it upon himself to talk to his team about some of the African Americans who paved the way for them to be able to play in the NBA.
Gayle King's daughter Kirby Bumpus got married at Oprah Winfrey's home
Gayle King's daughter Kirby Bumpus and her longtime boyfriend Virgil Miller tied the knot at Oprah Winfrey's house in a socially distanced celebration in December, reports O Magazine.
Wakanda-Set TV Series in the Works From Ryan Coogler
Ryan Coogler is taking "Black Panther" fans back to Wakanda in a new TV series for Disney+.
Pfizer expects to rake in sales of $15 billion from its Covid-19 vaccine this year
Pfizer expects to earn approximately $15 billion in revenue from its Covid-19 vaccine this year, the company said Tuesday.
