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1 person dead, buildings damaged as 5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Greek island of Crete

One man has died and nine people have been injured following a strong earthquake that shook the Greek island of Crete on Monday, Greece's General Secretariat for Civil Protection confirmed to CNN.

Must-Have Cooking Essentials Crafted in America

Looking for a way to spice up your holiday gift guide? Maybe something for the person in your life who loves cooking? Especially during the holidays when kitchens are always filled to the brim with food and people?

Congressman Al Green’s Statement on the Passing of Senior Officer William “Bill” Jeffrey

On Monday, September 27, 2021, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement:

Remembering the Life of Andrew Moran

In Derry, Louisiana, on a small tenant farm tended by his parents, Tony and Zarada, Andrew Moran was born in a modest house situated in a cotton field. Andrew spent his early years assisting his parents with the tasks associated …

Comcast RISE to Award an Additional $1 Million in Grants to People of Color-Owned Businesses in Houston

Small businesses owned by people of color have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic. So often, these small businesses are the lifeblood of our community, and we know their needs are great.

Donald Trump just kind-of endorsed Stacey Abrams for governor

Donald Trump really doesn't like Brian Kemp. Like, a lot. How little regard does Trump have for the current Republican governor? So little that in a campaign appearance in Georgia over the weekend, Trump sounded like he would be just …

Senate Republicans expected to block bill to suspend debt limit and avert shutdown in key vote Monday

The Senate is slated to take a procedural vote Monday at 5:30 p.m. ET on a House-passed bill to suspend the nation's debt limit and avert a government shutdown, but Senate Republicans have insisted that Democrats should act alone to …

Teen artist's soon-to-be-releaed book already No. 1

In the South Bay, a teen artist who is known for his paintings of celebrities is days away from releasing his first book.

Digital records from 19th Century give Black families a glimpse of their ancestry

After more than 20 years researching her family’s origin in America, Nicka Sewell-Smith found the name of an uncle who had filed a complaint about having his horse stolen. Another notation said he had shopped for bacon, a broom and …

Stacey Abrams: 'Callous' Leadership in These States Has Left Millions of Americans Without Health Coverage

Throughout the course of the pandemic, we have witnessed inequities ripple across our society, particularly along racial and socioeconomic lines. Most tellingly, this imbalance affects frontline workers — many of whom are people of color — who put their lives …

How to Help a Child in Depression: 8 Pieces of Advice

If you have a young adult under your roof, you’re probably familiar with moodiness, vague responses when trying to engage in conversation, sleeping late into the day, and using their mobile devices as an extension of their arms over time …

The Woodlands native serves at Naval Air Station Jacksonville

The Woodlands, Texas, native serves at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville located in Jacksonville, Florida. Airman John James joined the Navy one year ago. Today, James serves as an aviation electrician's mate.

House passes bill preserving the right to abortion

The House on Friday passed the Women's Health Protection Act, a bill aimed at preserving access to an abortion nationwide, as abortion rights are being threatened across the country by Republican-led state legislatures.

Rep. Karen Bass plans to run for Los Angeles mayor next year

California Democratic Rep. Karen Bass is preparing to launch a 2022 campaign for mayor of Los Angeles, and could make her announcement as soon as next week, according to a person familiar with her plans.

Longtime Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley is running for reelection

Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley announced on Friday that he will run for reelection, further solidifying Republican chances of holding the seat in 2022.