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Russia vs. US: Where is life better?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to win the March 18 election by a wide margin, but that doesn't mean Russians are happy with the way things are.
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Eight International Players Added to Rosters for 2018 Season
Eight teams will carry an additional overseas player on their practice squads in 2018 as part of an expansion of the International Player Pathway program, the NFL announced today.
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5 things for May 2: Trump, Arizona teachers, migrants, Armenia, air pollution
Not content with pretty much taking over every aspect of your life, Facebook now wants to help you get a date. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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5 Things for October 23: Tax Reform, Japan, JFK Documents
In need of a new city? Then check out the town in Italy that pays people to move there. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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The high cost of taking away prisoners' Medicaid coverage
For Lori Stone, getting out of prison has always been a little nerve-racking.
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Millions Waking Up Without Power as Hurricane Irma Belts Florida
Millions of people from coast to coast in Florida are waking up without power Monday as Hurricane Irma rumbles north, spurring slashing gusts of wind, pounding rain and perilous storm surge.
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Hulk Swag
Rockets avenge bad losses during current five-game winning streak
If you are familiar with the old television show, “The Incredible Hulk” which was derived from the comic book by the same name. You know that the basis of the show is about a physicist named Dr. Robert Banner who is a mild-mannered, law-abiding citizen who lives a normal average everyday life.
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5 Things for September 22: A Nuclear Warning of the 'highest level'
It's the first day of fall, y'all! We hope you have a positively autumnal weekend. But first, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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The resurrection of Alex Rodriguez
It's hard to believe, but not too long ago Alex Rodriguez was one of the most unpopular figures in sports, and maybe America. He was criticized for poor sportsmanship, faced allegations of being a slumlord, and garnered a me-first reputation.
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Interview: When Fashion Meets Rap, You Get ALZO, A Rising Star from Houston
Alec Lastrap, stage name ALZO is a multi-talented force to be reckoned with already at the start of his career. He is coming in the game with a lot of eclectic vibes and humility.
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5 things for August 13: Unite the Right, Omarosa, Richard Russell
What is it like to train to be a Border Patrol agent in the age of Trump? Find out as we take you inside Border Patrol Academy. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Trump 'not happy' with deal, weighing options for building wall
President Donald Trump voiced displeasure Tuesday at a border security deal struck by congressional negotiators, hinting it may not meet his requirements for constructing a wall.
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Kedrick Brown Is Golden
Houston actor, Kedrick Brown, lands guest starring role on the NBC's New Amsterdam.
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Back-to-School Bus Safety
Another school year means millions of children across the country are boarding buses at the beginning and end of each day, and it provides an appropriate opportunity for parents, teachers, school administrators and students themselves to practice and enforce safety guidelines in and around the school bus.
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The Hungry Free Summer
School bells ringing are a bigger relief for some families than just getting children out of the house. It means that their children will have two well-balanced meals a day at school. One in six children across America doesn’t know where their next meal will come from. Texas is a distant 43rd for children’s overall well-being with a devastating 25% of the children living in poverty. Houston ranks second in the nation for children living with food insecurity. Harris County has the second highest rate of child food insecurity in the nation. A hungry free summer seems unobtainable but in summer 2019 it was made possible.
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What Facebook can learn from the Wells Fargo scandal
One company said goodbye to its CEO and other top executives, clawed back tens of millions of dollars in pay, installed a new chair and hired a law firm to find out what went wrong.
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Apollo 11 taught us to dream big, so let's aim for more than Mars
Fifty years ago this month, humans took their first steps on the moon. For those of you too young to remember, it is hard to fully appreciate just how much that achievement engaged the entire planet. It certainly influenced me a great deal, even as a 5-year-old, setting me on a path that led me to become a professional scientist.
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Naomi Osaka rallies again at French Open, this time against Azarenka
Naomi Osaka and Victoria Azarenka are both two-time grand slam winners but when they crossed paths at the French Open, one was surging while the other sought a return to her finest days.
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San Francisco police seize equipment of freelance journalist who refused to identify a source
Bryan Carmody was sleeping Friday when he woke to the sound of San Francisco police officers breaking down his security gate with a sledgehammer.
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Donald Trump sent 3 tweets on the Mueller probe this morning. He got (at least) 6 facts wrong.
President Donald Trump has been, even by his own lofty standards, on a bit of a Twitter bender over the last week or so -- simultaneously rejoicing in the fact that he was not charged in the Mueller report and angry at all of his critics for their unwillingness to drop the so-called "witch hunt."
