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After a deadly storm, some Texans must change electric providers while others still don't have water

For many Texans, basic necessities like clean running water and a stable electricity provider may seem like a pipe dream right now.

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Sorry, but video meetings are here to stay

Some workers hope to continue the full-time telecommuting life indefinitely, pandemic or no pandemic. Brandon Penn isn't one of them.

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This billionaire warns that America's massive wealth gap could lead to conflict

Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of the world's largest hedge fund, is deeply worried about a divided and profoundly unequal America as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take power.

What the world is saying about America's withdrawal from Afghanistan

As harrowing pictures of Afghans clinging to US cargo jets in a desperate bid to escape the Taliban circulate, everyone in Washington is asking a version of the same questions: Did President Joe Biden misread intelligence about the imminent collapse of the Afghan government and armed forces?

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House approves $3.5 trillion budget plan in key step for Democrats to pass legislation expanding social safety net

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a budget framework that will pave the way for Democrats to spend up to $3.5 trillion on a sweeping economic package to expand the social safety net that President Joe Biden has made a signature agenda item.

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US troops, Afghans killed in suicide attacks outside Kabul airport

Twelve US service members and dozens of Afghans have been killed in two bombing attacks outside Kabul's airport, according to the Pentagon and Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health.

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Herschel Walker launches Senate campaign in Georgia

Herschel Walker, the former football star, announced his campaign for US Senate in Georgia on Wednesday, after months of speculation marked by both former President Donald Trump's public encouragement and some Republicans' rising concerns about the political newcomer's ability to win a crucial seat.

'We're not keeping up': Biden administration scrambles to house children crossing the US-Mexico border alone

The Biden administration is racing to find space for the growing number of families and unaccompanied children crossing the US-Mexico border alone, which may include opening more temporary facilities and providing federal funding for Covid-19 testing.

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Situation remains dire for residents of Jackson, Mississippi, as effort to restore water supply suffers setbacks

The situation remains dire for many Jackson, Mississippi, residents as the city enters the sixth day since a major water plant failed, leaving thousands of people unable to access clean tap water.

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NASA and SpaceX to send first Native American woman to orbit

The first Native American woman ever to travel to Earth's orbit will take flight this week on a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. The astronaut, NASA's Nicole Aunapu Mann, will serve as mission commander.

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Locks, laws and bullet-resistant shields: Election officials boost security as midterms draw closer

In Douglasville, Georgia -- just west of Atlanta -- a new buzzer-entry system secures the doors of the Douglas County election office. And elections director Milton Kidd said he now varies the times and the routes he uses to travel to work -- all to evade the attention of election conspiracy theorists who have targeted the office.

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Teens say their experience on social media is better than you think. Here's why

Teens are entering the chat around social media. Adults often stress about the anxiety, self-esteem issues and social comparisons that teenagers may encounter on social media, but a new study is asking teens what they are actually experiencing online and how they see it in their lives.

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What’s New for Toyota’s 2023 Sedans and Sports Cars

As Toyota’s lineup of vehicles continues to evolve, guests will still recognize the quality, durability and reliability they’ve grown to expect from the brand. Regardless of powertrain, guests will experience an impressive balance of efficiency and power across the vehicle segments.

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Wealthy candidates pour millions into 2022 campaigns

Members of sports team families and business leaders are among those pouring their personal fortunes into campaigns for office in 2022, making an early impact on primary contests for key midterm races.

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Post-Covid, Elvis Presley's Graceland bonds default

"The Mississippi Delta is shining like a National guitar... And for reasons I cannot explain there's some part of me wants to see Graceland."

Dove and the Crown Coalition Applaud the U.S. House of Representatives for Passing the Crown Act

Landmark Federal Bill H.R. 2116 Led by Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) Passes on Friday, March 18, 2022 AND the Massachusetts State House Passes the CROWN Act Unanimously on Thursday, March 17, 2022, to Protect Against Hair Discrimination In Workplaces and Schools

GRAMMY-Winning Recording Artist John Legend To Receive Global Impact Award At Recording Academy Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective

The Recording Academy® announced today 12-time GRAMMY®-winning artist John Legend will be honored during Recording Academy Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective taking place in-person during GRAMMY Week. Legend will be receiving the first-ever Recording Academy Global Impact Award for his personal and professional achievements in the music industry.

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Ex-officer Kim Potter found guilty of two counts of manslaughter for fatally shooting Daunte Wright

Former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter was found guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter Thursday for fatally shooting Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, when she mistook her service weapon for a Taser in April.

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US intelligence community 'struggled' to brief Trump, CIA study says

The US intelligence community "struggled" to brief President-elect Donald Trump in 2016, achieving "only limited success" in educating and developing a relationship with the incoming president, according to a newly released unclassified history of the transition period published by the CIA's in-house academic center.

American guns are a key driver in the migration crisis. When will the US address it?

This week, US Vice President Kamala Harris will spend two days south of the border, during her first international trip to Guatemala and Mexico to meet local leaders and help address the root causes of undocumented migration.