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California voters send a stark message to Democrats on crime and homelessness

Voters in two of the most liberal cities in America sent a clear message to the Democratic Party on Tuesday: they want their leaders to refocus on the most basic functions of government by ensuring their safety, protecting their quality of life and restoring order.

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PVAMU assistant professor receives American Association of Colleges of Nursing fellowship

Michelle DeBose, Ph.D., MSN, MSEd, CNEcl, assistant professor in the Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing, has been selected to participate in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s 2022-2023 cohort of Elevating Leaders in Academic Nursing Program. The ELAN fellowship is designed to further develop and enhance leadership skills in academic leaders in baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs.

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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.

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This old Bank of America offer cost a woman thousands

It all started with a simple phone call more than a decade ago that Shawn Marie Stafford-Long didn't even remember. In the end, that phone call, which occurred because she's a Bank of America customer, would cost Stafford-Long more than $2,500.

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Despite moves to increase supply, families are still feeling the pain of the baby formula shortage

Parents and caregivers continue to feel the pain of store shelves that are cleaned out of baby formula, and many are turning to hospitals and community organizations for help.

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face a vote of confidence on Monday

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face a vote of confidence on Monday, triggered by discontented lawmakers in his own party and following a series of scandals and months of speculation about his future.

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6 mistakes that led to the 1972 Watergate burglars being caught

Their mission was to break into the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, bug the room and photograph documents. If everything had gone as planned, no one would have ever known.

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She had to flee Iran. Now she's won best actress at Cannes

When Iranian actress Zar Amir Ebrahimi fled her country in 2006 due to a leaked tape, she thought her career was over. But on Saturday she became the first Iranian to win the best actress award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

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There will be another pandemic, infectious disease experts say. Here are 6 ways we can prepare for it

More than two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, we have reached a crossroads.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro appears to be taking a tougher stance on protecting the environment. Critics say it's just lip service

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's abysmal track record on the environment is long standing, with his policies instrumental in rolling back the country's once-stringent environmental protections and weakening its environmental agencies.

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CNN to broadcast live Juneteenth concert featuring Jhené Aiko, Questlove, Mickey Guyton and other Black artists

A slate of Black artists and musicians are set to take the stage at the Hollywood Bowl on June 19 for an inaugural Juneteenth concert that will be broadcast live on CNN.

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'Star Wars' calls out racism after attacks on Moses Ingram

The "Star Wars" franchise is sticking up for actor Moses Ingram after she revealed she had received hundreds of racist messages and comments on social media.

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Image ImageImage Image Image Black Music Action Coalition Partners with Wasserman Music, Nashville Music Equality, Recording Industry Association of America, and YouTube Music

May 26, 2022 marked the completion of the three-week Maymester Music Accelerator Program at TSU. This program ended with guest lecturers, super producer Dallas Austin and recording artist Sir The Baptist, they both received honorary doctorates in music from TSU on May 6. The last class was held at the National Museum of African American Music and to their surprise, each student received a gold plaque from the RIAA.

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What we know about the victims at Robb Elementary School

One of the 10-year-olds aspired to be a lawyer someday. Another loved video games and anything with wheels. And another was saving up for a trip to Disney World.

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Ray Liotta, 'Goodfellas' star, is dead at 67

Ray Liotta, the actor known for his roles in "Field of Dreams" and the Martin Scorsese mob classic "Goodfellas," has died.

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The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Hosts 7th Annual Wine Dinner

The aroma of rich and harmonious wine along with culinary delights and entertainment united more than 200 supporters and guests on the vine for The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency and its 7th Annual Wine Dinner at Tony’s on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The Wine Dinner, presented by The Durdin Family and Parkway Family Chevrolet, Mazda and Kia, raised more than $205,000 to ensure Houston-area women and girls have free access to tools they need to be advocates for their health through classes, workshops, lectures, and publications focused on physical, mental, financial, emotional, health, and wellness.

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Scientists have unlocked the vitamin D potential of tomatoes, study says

Fish and dairy products are the best dietary sources of vitamin D, which can make it a struggle for those on a plant-based diet to get enough of the essential micronutrient. Vitamin D helps protect our bones and keep muscles and teeth healthy.

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US Marshals are looking for a fugitive yoga teacher suspected of killing an elite cyclist. Here's what the evidence shows

The father of Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, the woman suspected of killing 25-year-old elite cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson, said he does not believe his daughter is capable of such violence.

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A Texas woman is wanted for the alleged murder of an elite cyclist who had a relationship with her boyfriend, authorities say

Authorities are searching for a Texas woman accused of murdering an elite cyclist who at one time dated her boyfriend.

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