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CDC hopes to double the number of coronavirus samples checked for new mutations

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hopes to more than double the number of coronavirus genomes sequenced to watch for new mutations in the US over the next two weeks, a top official said Sunday.

In majority-Black Georgia county, voting in Senate runoffs is more about fight to vote than right to vote

Johnny Thornton stood on his sprawling catfish farm, once a symbol of empowerment in this majority Black county, and explained how the local election board once tried to strip him of his right to vote.

Thrift stores rely on donations, customers to make it in the pandemic

At the start of a new year, you may find yourself cleaning out your closet. But have you considered where you could donate all your old items?

The last call of 2020 for this Florida fire department was literally a dumpster fire

After an overall unfavorable year filled with uncertainty, one Florida fire department ended 2020 by responding to an ironic last call: a dumpster fire.

Albuquerque could be next city to pass laws against hair discrimination

Albuquerque city council is preparing to look at an ordinance that will focus on hair discrimination. It's called the CROWN Act. CROWN is an acronym for creating a respectful world for natural hair. Bantu knots, locks, afros and even box braids are just some of the hairstyles the CROWN Act is seeking to protect.

Americans Looking for Bold Leadership From Biden

As we turn to a new year, the spotlight shines on the new president and the new administration. Even as he assumes center stage in Washington, profound questions still remain about Joe Biden's plans. His initial appointments have been solid, diverse, experienced and capable, drawn overwhelmingly from the established center of the party. He has recognized that the nation faces crises of a scope similar to the Great Depression, calling for bold action.

What to Watch in 2021

Leave all the events of 2020 in 2020. Don’t look back. Just look forward and push toward to the future of 2021. This is the year where we all will transform in one way or another. Our world will also change with us. This is why we must keep our eyes on the ones leading change. Take a look at a few things and people to keep a lookout for in 2021.

What we know about the 63-year-old Nashville bomber

The man who detonated an RV bomb in downtown Nashville early Christmas morning was a loner with no significant criminal record and as yet no signs of a political ideology.

Croatia hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake, leaving at least 6 dead

At least six people died after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of central Croatia on Tuesday, the Interior Ministry said on Twitter.

How Atlanta rappers helped flip the White House

Welcome to Atlanta, where the players politic. Anger, fear, new voters, PAC money, minority turnout -- these are often credited with shaping elections. What you don't tend to hear is that rappers in hip-hop's modern mecca educated voters and got them to the polls to help bounce an incumbent out of the White House.

Record Covid-19 hospitalizations in US could soon force health experts to ration care

The number of patients hospitalized across the US with Covid-19 is the highest it's ever been -- and at this rate health experts warn some hospitals may have to ration nurses, respirators and care.

#CAP Dow Promise Virtual Summit Gives Students a Head Start On College Admissions

Dow knows how to keeps its promises. In 2000, they took their original promise and expanded it to make a broaden stance of their support to the community with an initiative called The Dow Promise Program. The annual competitive grant program allows organizations to obtain a grant up to $10,000 for use for a sustainable project with longevity in the community. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter was a proud recipient of a $5,000 grant that they used to host the #CAP Dow Promise Virtual Summit.

Christmas Is Literally the Mass for Christ, Marking the Birth of Jesus

On Friday, millions of people across the world will celebrate Christmas. Here and abroad, safety -- staying home, social distancing, wearing masks, being sensible -- requires limits on the gatherings and parties. Yet the bells still ring, music is in the air, lights on homes and lampposts shine, blessings are still shared. For too many, this holiday is a difficult time: the cold and hungry, those separated from families, those alone or imprisoned or sick.

Teen charged as adult in connection with stabbing and robbery

A 17 year-old is charged as an adult in connection with a stabbing and robbery that happened in October in Spring Garden Township.

Carbon monoxide death leads to warning

A man is dead, and several others became sick after an apparent carbon monoxide leak in Blakely Monday morning at the Bodnick Street Apartment building.

Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $5M to the Creative Community

Houston creative community has been hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic as music venues and art spaces have closed. To help combat some of the financial strain impacting local artists and cultural organizations, the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) distributed $5 million to artists, cultural organizations, music venues and musicians.

Mayor Turner Applauds Houston Methodist and Other Area Hospitals For Transparent COVID-19 Vaccination Process

Mayor Sylvester Turner joined Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Methodist Hospital CEO and President Marc Boom Tuesday to learn more about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and observe the first wave of healthcare workers receive vaccinations.

County Commissioner Rodney Ellis Launches Podcast to Demystify County Government

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis knows that the job of County Government officials is to meet people where they are and deliver to them the information and help they need as best as they can. Right now, that means meeting people at their homes. Being aware of what is happening in your community can be hard when you can't physically be there, which is why we have been working on unique ways to connect during these unprecedented times.

Former Houston police captain charged with pointing gun at repairman, believing he was a voter fraud 'mastermind'

A former Houston police captain was charged Tuesday with running a man off the road and pointing a gun to his head two weeks before the election as part of a baseless voter fraud conspiracy theory, the Harris County district attorney said in a statement.

What arrest of ex-cop in Houston shows about danger of conspiracy theories

On October 19, two weeks before Election Day, a retired police captain in Texas allegedly ran his SUV into the back of an air conditioning repairman's vehicle, when the man stepped out, he pointed a gun at him, forced him to the ground and put his knee on the repairman's back, according to Houston police.

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