10 Year-Old Bishop Curry is Creating Device to Prevent Infants From Dying In Hot Cars
After Bishop Curry heard his neighbor’s 6-month-old infant died from being in an overheated car, he decided to create a life-saving device to prevent incidents like this from reoccurring ― as any responsible 10-year-old would. “It kind of came in …
Guess Who Uses Public Libraries the Most? Millennials
A public library may conjure up an image of a place where a septuagenarian is scouring for books on tape or a harried mom is trying to calm her kids by reading "Where The Wild Things Are."
Mother of Boy with Rare Genetic Disorder Tweets Hospital Bill
As lawmakers push to get a health care bill through the Senate, one New Jersey mom is speaking out. Alison Chandra's son, Ethan, was born with heterotaxy syndrome, a rare genetic disorder in which organs form on the wrong side …
Cornyn On the Health Care Bill: 'It's going to be close'
Sen. John Cornyn said Sunday he'd worked the phones all weekend trying to win support for the Senate health care bill and was "optimistic" the legislation would pass.
Sanders Takes Center Stage, Trump Recedes, as Health Care Fight Heats Up
If not for the promise of President Donald Trump's signature, the current Republican effort to shred Obamacare would have ended like so many others over the past seven years -- defeated at the pass.
If Kennedy Retires, Donald Trump's Legacy is Set
The final week of the Supreme Court session opens Monday, and with it comes rampant speculation that Justice Anthony Kennedy may call it quits.
Transgender Firefighter Marches as NYC Pride Parade Grand mrshal
When Brooke Guinan joined the New York City Fire Department in 2008 she publicly presented herself as a man. She had no idea that on Sunday she'd be one of the NYC Pride Parade's grand marshals while identifying as a …
California Family Buries Man Wrongfully ID'd as Son
On May 12, Frank Kerrigan buried his son in a plot next to his late wife in California. About two weeks later, Kerrigan received a phone call and a voice he wasn't expecting.
At Pride Celebrations, Protesters Chant 'No Justice, No Pride'
At Pride celebrations across the United States on Sunday, a protest movement that aims to draw attention to the struggles of marginalized people within the LGBTQ community made itself heard.
Wildfires: Traffic Collision Sparks California Blaze
A fire sparked by a traffic collision in California's Placerita Canyon is the latest blaze to hit the West amid a deadly heatwave.
5 Things for Monday, June 26: Senate Health Bill, Russia, Disasters
Are you a geeky guy? A new study says you can thank (or blame) your dad. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Congressional Black Caucus Turns Down Follow-up Meeting with Trump
The Congressional Black Caucus on Wednesday declined an invitation for a follow-up meeting with President Donald Trump, blasting his administration's policies and proposals as detrimental to their constituencies.
Houston Votes to Join Other Texas Cities in Lawsuit Over New Immigration Law, Senate Bill 4
The largest city in Texas will join San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and other local governments in a lawsuit against the state’s new immigration enforcement law. The Houston City Council voted 10-6 to join the lawsuit, which was filed last month …
One Week. 52 Senators. Can Mitch McConnell Get It Done?
Within hours of the Senate majority leader unveiling a long-anticipated health care bill on Thursday, four of his Republican colleagues were quick to put a damper on things: "We are not ready to vote for this bill," the group said …
Wyclef Jean Gets Political: 'Carnival III,' Refugees and Trump's Most Powerful Weapon
As the fate of President Donald Trump's travel ban hangs in the balance, Wyclef Jean is sending an empowering message to immigrants and refugees: America wouldn't be great without you.
