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Barber continues 31-year tradition of free Back-to-School haircuts

For more than three decades, barber and pastor Shawn Moses has helped students head back to school with confidence by providing free haircuts to children and easing the financial burden on families.

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Prairie View A&M University Celebrates 150 Years of Legacy Through Sesquicentennial Celebration Choir

Prairie View A&M University celebrates its 150-year legacy with the launch of the Sesquicentennial Celebration Choir, honoring the institution’s rich musical traditions and historic impact

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Inside a Detroit Tigers clubhouse that still believes, even after trading away Tarik Skubal

Despite trading away ace Tarik Skubal at the deadline, the Detroit Tigers insist their postseason hopes remain alive as they look to prove they can still contend down the stretch.

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Soccer legend Figo says beleaguered Infantino ‘must go’ as FIFA holds crisis meeting

Soccer icon Luis Figo is calling for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down after the collapse of a controversial proposal to sell private stakes in the World Cup.

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Pope Leo to visit Peru in November

Pope Leo XIV will return to Peru this November, revisiting the country where he spent nearly two decades as a missionary and bishop before becoming the first U.S.-born pontiff.

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China hits US with sanctions, drone export curbs ahead of Xi visit

China has announced new sanctions and export controls targeting U.S. companies, escalating trade and technology tensions just weeks before an anticipated summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.

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No Russian ballistic missiles shot down by Ukraine in night of attacks that killed 17

A devastating overnight Russian missile barrage killed at least 17 people in Kyiv, exposing Ukraine's dwindling air defense capabilities and intensifying calls for more Western military support.

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Corporate America got billions of dollars in tariff refunds. Where’s your cut?

Billions of dollars in tariff refunds are flowing back to major corporations after the Supreme Court struck down key Trump-era tariffs—but most American consumers who paid higher prices won't see a penny.

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Thousands of migrants went to Ceuta seeking better lives. These families are still waiting for the proof-of-life call

As families search desperately for loved ones missing after a deadly migrant surge at the Morocco–Spain border, uncertainty has become another devastating toll of the humanitarian crisis.

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Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Texas Lawmakers Kick Off Tax-Free Weekend with Relief for Working Families

Houston leaders celebrate the enduring legacy of a Texas sales tax holiday created more than a quarter-century ago.

As Texas families prepare for a new school year, Harris County leaders are reminding shoppers that the annual back-to-school sales tax holiday offers a chance to save on essential supplies and clothing.

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The Power of Purpose: Celebrating One Year of Daley Precision Labs

Daley Precision Labs celebrates its first anniversary by reflecting on a year of compassionate, patient-centered care inspired by Founder Bridney McBride's personal journey and more than 13 years of healthcare experience. As the Houston-based laboratory continues to grow, its mission remains clear: to improve lives through precision, education, community partnerships, and accessible healthcare for every patient it serves.

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Ferran Torres on World Cup-winning goal: ‘It was the best moment in my life’

World Cup hero Ferran Torres is still soaking in the moment after scoring the title-winning goal for Spain, a dream fulfilled that has forever changed his life and fueled ambitions for another championship.

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Book written by educator aims to help children celebrate individuality

A Broward County educator is helping young children embrace confidence and self-worth through a new book that celebrates individuality and positive self-image.

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Ariana Grande says her decision to step back is not ‘reactive or impulsive’

Ariana Grande says her decision to step back from the spotlight was carefully planned, assuring fans it comes from a place of strength, not negativity.

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White House to meet with top AI companies ahead of first big regulation push

The White House is convening leading AI companies to shape a new government review process for advanced AI models, as safety concerns and calls for stronger oversight intensify.

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Capital One says it shut down hundreds of Trump Organization accounts over money-laundering concerns

Capital One says it closed hundreds of Trump Organization bank accounts in 2021 over anti-money laundering concerns, rejecting claims that the decision was politically motivated.

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What we’ve learned about Covid-19 since the pandemic

Six years after COVID-19 upended the world, experts say the science has become clearer—even as misinformation about vaccines, masks and lockdowns continues to fuel public debate.

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Immigrant held at New Jersey ICE facility dies, officials say

A Salvadoran migrant has died while in ICE custody at New Jersey's controversial Delaney Hall detention center, renewing calls for greater oversight and accountability at the facility.

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US deports Venezuelans for the first time since deadly earthquakes in June

The United States has resumed deportation flights to Venezuela for the first time since devastating earthquakes struck the country, returning more than 100 migrants as recovery efforts continue.

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Russia says seven killed as Ukrainian drone hits crowded Russian beach

A Ukrainian drone strike turned deadly on a crowded Russian Black Sea beach, killing at least seven people as Kyiv and Moscow dispute whether Russian air defenses caused the civilian casualties.