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Chicago man who was wrongfully convicted based on testimony from blind witness freed after 12 years in prison

A 30-year-old Chicago man who was wrongfully convicted of murder on the testimony of a blind witness walked out of the Cook County Jail this week as a free man.

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Nearly two years after Texas’ six-week abortion ban, more infants are dying

Texas’ abortion restrictions – some of the strictest in the country – may be fueling a sudden spike in infant mortality as women are forced to carry nonviable pregnancies to term.

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Man Who Held Spring Woman at Gunpoint in Her Garage Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison, Lifetime Sex Offender Registry

A Brenham man who held a Spring mother at gunpoint in her garage earlier this year while demanding money and sexual acts was sentenced to 20 years in prison and must register as a sex offender for life, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Buy One, Get One FREE tickets on sale now for Houston Theater Week 2023!

For one week only, August 14-20, 2023, consumers can Buy One, Get One FREE tickets to more than 200 performances during the 2023-2024 season.

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Lupita Nyong’o addresses speculation she dated Janelle Monáe

Lupita Nyong’o understands why people may believe she and Janelle Monáe had a romantic relationship.

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Get Ready for Undefined Beauty's Amazon Prime Day Deal!

Undefined Beauty is excited for its first Amazon Prime Day! From July 11th-July 12th, enjoy 20% off the whole Undefined Beauty Amazon storefront.

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San Antonio Spurs win NBA Draft lottery and are expected to pick 7-foot-4 Frenchman Victor Wembanyama

Young French superstar Victor Wembanyama is likely headed to San Antonio after the five-time NBA champion Spurs on Tuesday night won the rights to the top pick at the NBA Draft lottery.

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Southern California: 5 Marines confirmed dead; helicopter crashes

Five US Marines have been confirmed dead after their helicopter crashed in a remote area of Southern California during a training flight Tuesday night, according to a news release from their Marine Corps unit.

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The Mission of Yahweh to Host Inaugural Leaders & Legends – Families on a Mission Gala

Save the date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The Mission of Yahweh, a faith-based shelter that empowers, enriches, and restores the lives of homeless women and children, will host the inaugural Leaders & Legends Gala on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the River Oaks Country Club.

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Houston Conman Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Real-Estate Scams

A Houston conman who made more than $1 million pretending to sell distressed properties for cash to dozens of people was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Gold-Certified Mobile, AL, Rapper and Singer NoCap Announces Shows in Houston (Oct. 16) and Dallas (Oct. 18)

Tickets Available Starting on Thursday, July 20 with Presales

Today, NoCap announced The Birdnest Tour across North America this fall. The 17-date tour kicks off in Charlotte, NC, on Tuesday, September 26, and includes a stop at House of Blues in Houston, TX, on Monday, October 16, and House of Blues in Dallas, TX, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

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Why everyone’s phone will alarm at 2:20 pm ET on Wednesday

If you hear a screeching alert go off on your cell phone – and everyone else’s cell phone – this Wednesday at 2:20 pm ET, don’t panic.

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‘The Bachelorette’ Season 20 premiere had a few surprises

Chairty Lawson’s hunt for a husband has begun. Lawson met the 25 men vying for her heart on Monday’s Season 20 premiere of “The Bachelorette,” and said she was not going to settle for just anyone who she wasn’t “head over heels” in love with. Her choices include Harvard graduate Josh, record jumper Chris, who does a backflip upon meeting her, Warwick, a construction manager from Nashville, Brayden, a travel nurse, Caleb B., a professional wrestler, and others.

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Harris County DA's Office: 75-Year-Old Houston Child Molester Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

A 75-year-old child molester has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 5-year-old in 2011, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Biden traveling to Vietnam following G-20 summit next month

President Joe Biden will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 10 following the Group of 20 summit in India to meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other leaders, according to the White House.

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Woman finds out she's 36 weeks pregnant with miracle child after 20 years of trying to conceive

All hope felt lost for one Green Country couple facing infertility issues until the shock of a lifetime brought them a sweet baby girl after 20 years of trying to conceive.

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Quavo heads to Washington, DC to bring awareness to gun violence prevention

Quavo, who lost his nephew and fellow Migos member Takeoff to gun violence last year, is turning his grief into action.

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Tulsa woman provides Alzheimer’s resources in Black community

This Black History Month, 2 News Oklahoma looked at the disparity in Alzheimer’s cases among older Black Americans and one woman whose life mission is to help bring awareness.

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The Best of Everything

Regional Premiere Adapted by Julie Kramer Based on the bestseller by Rona Jaffe

Main Street Theater (MST) is producing Julie Kramer’s adaptation of Rona Jaffe’s 1958 bestseller, The Best of Everything, about ambitious secretaries in the big city.

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“URBAN ONE HONORS” Kicks-Off Year-Long Celebration Of TV One’s 20th Anniversary

Event Tapes on Saturday, January 20, at The Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, GA

Today, Urban One revealed the honorees for “URBAN ONE HONORS,” set to tape on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, GA. This year’s two-hour telecast theme is “Best in Black” and premieres during Black History Month on Sunday, February 25, 2024, on TV One and simulcast on CLEO TV.