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Dog ownership is associated with good health. Mandatory Credit: Getty Images

If you have a dog and tell them it's National Dog Day, I suspect they will reply: "I thought everyday was dog day! Now where's my treat?"

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The benefits of owning a dog -- and the surprising science behind it

If you have a dog and tell them it's National Dog Day, I suspect they will reply: "I thought everyday was dog day! Now where's my treat?"

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Blue Origin successfully completes first test flight with no passengers after Jeff Bezos trip

The rocket that flew Jeff Bezos to space last month just took another brief, suborbital jaunt to the upper reaches of the atmosphere, this time without people on board, as the company continues to test the vehicle and prepare to offer rides to other ultra-wealthy thrill seekers.

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Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to wear iconic Tiffany Diamond

Beyoncé has made fashion history as the first Black woman to wear the iconic 128.54 carat Tiffany Diamond.

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Neighbors who helped pull 4-year-old from crash reflect on tragic accident scene

The Missouri Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate a Friday night crash that left a 6-year-old girl dead, injured a 4-year-old boy, and put three adults in the ICU.

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California mandates vaccines or regular testing for teachers and school staff

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that teachers and other school employees must either be vaccinated against Covid-19 or submit to regular testing. California will become the first state in the nation to implement such a requirement.

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'Jeopardy' will replace Alex Trebek with not one, but two hosts

When the new season of "Jeopardy!" debuts on September 13, executive producer Mike Richards will be behind the host lectern.

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NASA watchdog says return of astronauts to moon by 2024 'not feasible' due to spacesuit delays

NASA's goal of returning American astronauts to the moon by 2024 isn't feasible because of significant delays in developing spacesuits, NASA Inspector General Paul K. Martin said in a new report.

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Remote work made life easier for many people with disabilities. They want the option to stay

Gabe Moses prefers to work his eight-hour shift for a call center while lying on his stomach, resting on a mattress set out on the floor of his apartment.

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Mom dies after giving birth to fifth child

A local father is left to raise his young kids after his wife passed away giving birth to their fifth child.

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The words you'll need to know to watch these new Olympic sports this week

The Tokyo Olympics have marked the return of fan-favorite events like swimming and gymnastics. But viewers also are being treated to a number of sports -- such as karate, skateboarding and sport climbing -- new to the Games.

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James Beard Foundation Announces 2021 Celebration to Shine a Spotlight on the Independent Restaurant Community

The 2021 Celebration Will Feature a Virtual Live Stream Broadcast and Intimate Gatherings Honoring Some of the Organizations and Leaders Who Have Made a Significant Impact on the Industry During the C

Today the James Beard Foundation announced that their 2021 celebration, James Beard Awards: Stories of Resilience and Leadership, will be a salute to the independent restaurant community, showcasing some of the organizations, leaders, and businesses that have made a significant impact in the industry and their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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LeVar Burton makes his 'Jeopardy!' guest host debut on Monday

LeVar Burton will have all the answers on Monday when he debuts as guest host on "Jeopardy!" The beloved former "Reading Rainbow" host and producer, who's known for his roles as Geordi La Forge in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Kunta Kinte in "Roots," will be behind the lectern through July 30, according to the show's website.

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The 'Dexter' revival trailer is here

"Dexter" is back. Showtime released the first trailer for the revival of the show, which will premiere in November. It will be a 10-episode limited series.

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The 'Dexter' revival trailer is here

"Dexter" is back. Showtime released the first trailer for the revival of the show, which will premiere in November. It will be a 10-episode limited series.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Was the Coolest Mayor 3 Times This Week

Mayor Sylvester Turner never shies away from a moment to remind the world that Houston is in his blood.

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Woman Punched In Back Of Head In Unprovoked Subway Attack

Another unprovoked attack was caught on video at a subway station in Manhattan.

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Dare to Scale Offers Strategies for Growing a Business Gracefully and with Confidence

Start-ups start out with big dreams: The entrepreneur has a great product or service that can deliver something of value. Eager to share this vision with the world, he or she launches the business and quickly becomes consumed by the day-to-day stresses of putting out fires, overseeing tasks and managing people. The dream has become a nightmare. What went wrong?

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RAK Day Founders Share Hope and Provisions with Homeless, Invite Houstonians to Pay it Forward on Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day

Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK Day) Founders, Treveia and David Dennis, will be providing meals, hot showers, basic necessities and live entertainment from Kiland Kyham for more than 200 transient, homeless and less fortunate Houstonians on Sunday, July 25, 2021, from 3pm-6pm at Impact Houston Church of Christ (1704 Weber St.) in honor of Houston’s Annual RAK Day!

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Space tourism tax proposed to boldly go where no tax has gone before

Jeff Bezos says he wants to get back into outer space ASAP. An Oregon congressman wants the world's richest man — and all other space tourists — to pay a substantial tax for the privilege.