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Student faces attempted murder charges in alleged plot to carry out school shooting - classmate raises concerns

A high school student in California was arrested and is facing attempted murder charges in a plot to carry out a shooting on campus that was uncovered after a classmate expressed concerns the teen was “fixated on school shootings and had access to weapons,” police said.

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Missouri City native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jairo Rodriguez a native of Missouri City, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy aboard USS Tripoli operating out of San Diego.

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Buffalo shooting victims: 'Hero' guard and a teacher who was a 'pillar of the community' are among 10 killed

A retired police lieutenant. A substitute teacher who was a "pillar of the community." A beloved grandmother of six. A dedicated community activist.

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Forget Abortion: What Women in Appalachian Kentucky Really want

Perhaps it was the abstinence pledge she felt forced to sign or the promise ring she was told to slip on her finger. But from the moment Cheryl became sexually active, she felt dirty.

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The ‘walking route’: How an underground industry is helping migrants flee China for the US

They come with backpacks carrying a few spare changes of clothes and whatever money and phones they weren’t robbed of by criminals or cartels along the way, arriving at the United States-Mexico border exhausted from the stress of the journey north.

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How Ron DeSantis embraces mainstream media - turned off Fox News

In a moment of self-reflection this week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged out loud what many in his political orbit privately told him since before he launched his White House bid.

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What We Know Bout Reality Winner

Before she was accused of mailing classified information to a media outlet, Reality Winner was a Texas-raised linguist, yoga instructor and animal lover who regularly took to social media to blast President Donald Trump.

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Woodward's revelations raise disturbing questions about Trump

Bob Woodward's charges that top national security staff find themselves compelled to protect the world from President Donald Trump should, in any normal time, precipitate an almost unprecedented national emergency.

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Macy's Fall Fashion Features Remarkable Style For Every You

Check out Macy’s Presents The Edit online to get inspired for fall with fashion trends and advice from Macy’s Fashion Office

Fall is a fresh start and a chance to reintroduce the world to our most remarkable selves. Macy’s incredible assortment of fashion, accessories, home and beauty is full of perfect pieces to make shoppers feel confident, while cooling temperatures offer new ways to layer trends in a way that feels totally personal.

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Quickly Catch Up On The Comey Firing

The President has fired the FBI director. Here's everything you need to know about this Washington bombshell. (You can also get "5 Things You Need to Know Today" delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.)

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Lovell's Food For Thought - Is Addressing Health Inequities A Bridge Too Far

Is Addressing Health Inequities in a Holitic Mannner "A Bridge Too Far?"

A question I am asking this year is whether or not addressing health disparities/inequities is "A Bridge Too Far." What I mean is whether or not there is a willing to truly address this issue outside of those of us truly on the battle field. Ate we still in the age of the "Health Disparities Pimps." The other question is how do we make people feel that it is worth their time and/or investment to solve the issue. As one of this year's co-chairs of the 15th Annual Disparities in Health in America: Working Toward Social Justice Workshop said,, "I attended as a student, and it literally changed my life and impacted my career goals and aspirations deeply."  The Disparities in America: Working Toward Social Justice Workshop has had such an impact on individuals. But again, I ask is such an effort “A Bridge Too Far.”

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Patti LaBelle, Hill Harper And Yolanda Adams to Speak at the 22nd Annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit

Hank Aaron and Vernon Jordan to be honored at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit in Houston, TX May 17-20

Where Innovation and Capital Meet. Join BLACK ENTERPRISEat the 2017 Entrepreneurs Summit hosted by Nationwide on Wednesday, May 17 through Saturday, May 20, at the Marriott Marquis Houston in Houston, Texas, with a powerhouse lineup of some of the nation's most accomplished and celebrated entrepreneurs and motivational speakers. Patti LaBelle; singer, author, actress, and entrepreneur will join Yolanda Adams; gospel singer, record producer, and radio personality, as keynote speakers at the 2017 Entrepreneurs Summit.

Bill Clinton's DNC speech shows how the Democratic Party has changed

It can take Bill Clinton five minutes just to say hello. But that's all the time the 42nd President got on Tuesday to address the party that he once dominated.

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Boutique owner sees skyrocketing sales for Michelle Obama's 'VOTE' necklace

As soon as the texts started rolling in Monday evening, Chari Cuthbert knew she was on the cusp of the biggest moment of her career.

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Royal wedding: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are married

And they're married! Britain's Prince Harry and US actress Meghan Markle sealed their wedding vows with a kiss on the steps outside Windsor's St. George's Chapel on Saturday, cheered on by delighted crowds.

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Southwest passenger died after broken plane window nearly sucked her out

For 20 minutes, the Southwest Airlines jet was a normal flight from New York City to Dallas with 149 people aboard.

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Donald Trump sure looks like he is planning to fire Robert Mueller

If President Donald Trump isn't planning to fire special counsel Bob Mueller, he sure is doing a good job of faking it. Consider the last 48 hours alone:

COVID-19 Driving Sustainability and Innovation Across the New Sphere of the Virtual Workplace

The COVID-19 pandemic has without a doubt had an indelible impact on the workplace, both on the environment and the routines that underpin daily lives globally. Organisations have had to adapt both rapidly and radically to survive, deploying digital technology and platforms to keep business moving, as the definition of normal continues to be redefined.

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Juneteenth Celebration: Emancipation Park Conservancy Hosting Two Weeks of Virtual Programming to Mark 148th Anniversary

Global community invited to participate in online programming that celebrates the legacy of African-Americans and history of the park

Emancipation Park Conservancy will host virtual programming and interactive activities beginning on June 8, 2020, and culminating on June 19, 2020, the Juneteenth Holiday. A blending of the words June and nineteenth, Juneteenth is the oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery and commemorates June 19, 1865, the day that slaves were emancipated in Texas.

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Indian state takes a step forward for transgender rights

The southern Indian state of Kerala announced this month that it would reserve places for transgender students in the state's higher education institutions, a move aimed at easing their stigmatization.