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Biden called man who disarmed Monterey Park shooting suspect to thank him for act of bravery

President Joe Biden called 26-year-old Brandon Tsay to thank the California man for disarming the Monterey Park shooting suspect over the weekend.

METRO President & CEO Announces Plans to Retire

METRO's longest serving President & CEO Tom Lambert has announced plans to retire from the agency at the end of this year. Lambert began serving as president & CEO in 2013.

Pocatello, Ohio = Retired man builds cat shelters out of political campaign signs

A local man has found a way to use the campaign signs of political candidates to help stray cats stay warm during the winter.

Missouri Secretary of State candidate uses flamethrower to burn books

A Republican candidate for Missouri Secretary of State has posted a video of a book burning on social media.

3 people have died after infection with rare flesh-eating bacteria in Connecticut and New York

At least three people have died in Connecticut and New York after contracting a rare flesh-eating bacteria that can be found in warm, brackish waters or raw shellfish, officials confirmed Wednesday.

Mayor's Office of Education and Youth Engagement Recognized as Ally by United States Department of Education

The Mayor's Office of Education and Youth Engagement has achieved a momentous milestone in its commitment to fostering academic and holistic development among the youth. The United States Department of Education recently recognized the Office as an official ally of the Engage Every Student initiative. A bold new call to action to provide high-quality out-of-school time learning opportunities for every child who wants to participate.

Biden Honors Emmett Till and His Mother

President Joe Biden made a significant announcement on Tuesday, designating a new national monument to honor Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. This decision comes amidst an ongoing national debate over how to effectively teach the painful aspects of American history in classrooms.

Texas congressman leads thirst and hunger strike to urge heat protections for workers

A Democratic congressman from Texas is participating in a brief thirst and hunger strike Tuesday to “draw attention to the need for a federal workplace heat standard, including protections for rest and water breaks.”

'Horrifying': DCF called on couple after daughter's birthmarks mistaken for bruises

A Westlake couple was forced to fear having their child taken away from the state after their baby's birthmarks were mistaken for bruises.

Thomas Jones: Steering Houston Toward a Brighter Economic Horizon as New Port Houston Commissioner

Port Houston, the bustling nerve center of the Houston Ship Channel, has long served as a strategic economic powerhouse, fueling both regional and national prosperity. This week marks a significant milestone in its illustrious journey, as the city has warmly welcomed Thomas Jones to the helm of its operations, following his appointment as the newest Port Houston Commissioner by the Mayor and City of Houston.

Aide asked 911 dispatcher to send ambulance to Austin’s house without lights and sirens before Walter Reed hospitalization

An aide who called 911 requesting an ambulance to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s house on New Year’s Day asked that the ambulance be discreet and “not show up with lights and sirens.”

Red/blue states compete for Biden’s climate funds - what they are planning

Dozens of states are rolling out new climate plans to tackle planet-warming pollution in preparation to compete for billions of dollars of funding in President Joe Biden’s signature climate bill.

Houston Steps Towards Transparency: Mayor Whitmire Empowers Independent Police Review

In a landmark move, Houston's Mayor John Whitmire reinforces his commitment to transparency and justice by inaugurating the Independent Review Committee for the Houston Police Department (HPD). The committee's mission is to dissect and evaluate suspended incident reports, offering a beacon of hope for victims seeking closure since 2016.

The somber signs of the pandemic are returning: new restrictions, packed ICUs and refrigerated units for bodies

When the coronavirus pandemic hit its first peak in the spring, it took a dramatic toll on the nation: States ordered their residents to stay at home to control the surge. Patients packed into overcrowded hospitals. And millions lost their jobs.

A 194-year-old apple tree, the matriarch of the Northwest apple industry, has died

An apple tree thought to be the oldest in the Pacific Northwest has died this summer at 194 years of age.

Wembley to host historic match for world's most successful LGBT club

Over the top challenges, elbows, spitting, constant name calling and homophobic songs sung in their faces.

A generation shaped by gun violence plans to make itself heard today

Jackson Mittleman opened a news alert on his phone on Valentine's Day, and saw a tragically familiar image: Students with their hands raised, fleeing a shooting.

Deadline Nears for Public Comment on 2020 Census Controversies

Before the public comment period on the 2020 Census closes at 11:59 pm on August 7, civil rights organizations continue to amplify the clarion call to Americans to denounce the inclusion of a "citizenship question" on the final census form - a question as to whether respondents are U.S. citizens.

In a Small Kentucky Coal Town, Joblessness Leads to a Health Crisis

In the small Appalachian town of Hazard, Kentucky, doctors at the local medical center have identified a high-stakes epidemic that has them scrambling in a race against time.

Fauci calls loosening Covid-19 restrictions inexplicable as variants threaten another surge

While tens of thousands of Americans are infected with the coronavirus each day and more research suggests variants threaten another surge, some state leaders are loosening Covid-19 restrictions against the recommendations of health experts.

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