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Mark Thompson named CNN chief executive and chairman at critical juncture in news network’s history

Mark Thompson, the former chief executive of The New York Times and director-general of the BBC, will be the next leader of CNN, the network announced Wednesday, taking the reins of the renowned global news organization at one of the most pivotal times in its 43-year history.

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Bills beat Steelers in frigid weather while Buccaneers defeat Eagles to advance in NFL playoffs

The next round of the NFL playoffs is decided after six games filled the ‘Super Wild Card Weekend.’

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BMW Motorrad crowns its 100th anniversary with the strongest sales result in the company's history

BMW motorcycles and scooters delivered to customers worldwide

In its anniversary year, BMW Motorrad delivered 209,257 motorcycles and scooters to customers, 3.1% more than in the previous year and the highest sales volume in the company's history. The regions of Europe, Asia and Latin America in particular made a significant contribution to BMW Motorrad's record sales volume with record sales figures. Germany and North America also contributed to the record result with strong sales. The convincing product portfolio with successful offerings that characterise their respective segments and the market launch of popular new models such as the high-powered BMW M 1000 R or the touring enduro icon BMW R 1300 GS were strong arguments for the successful performance in 2023.

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Amtrak Train Derails Near Chambers Bay Golf Course in Washington

An Amtrak train derailed in Washington state near a well-known golf course on Sunday.

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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 6210 Gaston

Houston police are investigating an apparent murder/suicide at 6210 Gaston about 3:50 p.m. last Friday (June 16).

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Kim Kardashian West Goes to Dubai for First Official Appearance Since Paris Robbery

Kim Kardashian is Dubai bound. The reality star announced the news on her Instagram Wednesday alongside a picture of Scott Disick.

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Queen Latifah & Jill Scott Sign On For Upcoming Movie About Flint

Queen Latifah and Jill Scott are heading back to Lifetime to share the story of a movement.

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Suge Knight Claims To Be Real Target In 2Pac Murder

Suge Knight states that he, not Pac, was the real target in the 1996 drive-by shooting.

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Whitney Houston Documentary Headed To Tribeca Film Festival

Documentaries about Whitney Houston, Gilbert Gottfried, Elian Gonzalez and Frank Serpico will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.

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Man Charged In Theft Of Legend’s Bag, $25K Cufflinks At JFK

Authorities have cuffed a man charged with stealing Grammy winner John Legend‘s Louis Vuitton bag containing $25,000 Cartier cufflinks from an airport luggage cart in New York.

Legislation allowing student sexual assault victims to expel abusers passes PA Senate

The Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would allow student victims of sexual abuse the choice to expel their abuser.

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San Diego Natural History Museum closed until 2021

The San Diego Natural History Museum isn’t expected to reopen until Jan. 2021.

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40,000 pounds of chicken feathers spill onto highway

A semi driver rolled his vehicle over on northbound I-5 in Federal Way blocking multiple lanes of traffic Wednesday morning.

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SCOTUS Justice Sotomayor to undergo shoulder surgery following fall

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will undergo shoulder surgery Tuesday morning for an injury to her left shoulder that she sustained after a fall at her home on April 16, the Supreme Court announced on Monday.

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Historian Fights to Clear the Names of Black Soldiers Who Rioted in Houston 100 Years Ago

Hurricane Harvey put Houston back in the headlines, but a hundred years ago the city made news for a very different reason. Black soldiers at Fort Logan had gone on a rampage, prompting the largest murder trial in U.S. history. Now, a Virginia man is trying to clear their names.

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Federal Appeals Court’s Ruling Upholds Most Of Texas’ ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Law

A panel of three U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals judges ruled that most of the state’s immigration enforcement legislation, Senate Bill 4, can remain in effect while the case plays out, handing a victory to Gov. Greg Abbott and Republican supporters of the legislation.

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Cuba Officially Announces Two Black Women as New Vice-presidents

Cuba is being hailed as becoming more progressive as the country takes leaps toward diversity and moves away from its white dominated legacy. Cuba now has more Black leadership with two Black women vice-presidents in Inés María Chapman and Beatriz Jhonson.

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Vandals cause thousands of dollars in damage at high school

Vandals caused thousands of dollars in damage this week at Colfax High School, and the Placer County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help.

Tim Duncan returns to the NBA as a coach for the San Antonio Spurs

It's been only three years since Tim Duncan retired from the basketball court, but he's making his return, this time as a coach.

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Chicago actor returns to stage months after being shot

When the curtain goes up Friday night at Theater Wit, a Chicago actor will make his triumphant return months after he was shot near a CTA Red Line stop.