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Putt-Putt FunHouse is Proud to Host the 2018 Professional Putters Association National Championship Week

Putt-Putt FunHouse is hosting the 59th Annual Professional Putters Association (PPA) National Championship September 10 through September 14. Over $35,000 in prize money will be given out to the best professional putters in the country.

Russians targeted Senate and conservative think tanks, Microsoft says

Parts of an operation linked to Russian military intelligence targeting the US Senate and conservative think tanks that advocated for tougher policies against Russia were thwarted last week, Microsoft announced early Tuesday.

Body found in search for missing Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, authorities say

Authorities investigating the disappearance of 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts announced Tuesday a body has been found in rural Poweshiek County.

5 things to know about the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha

In most of the Muslim world today, the faithful are celebrating Eid al-Adha, the second of two major holidays in Islam.

5 things for August 21: Russia hacking, Venezuela, Asia Argento, Colorado killings

Today is Eid in many parts of the world. If you're celebrating, may your day be full of feasts and festivities. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Texas Senate Honors Rodney Griffin For Dedicated Service

“Resolved, That Rodney L. Griffin be honored for his dedicated service as a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee and that he be extended sincere best wishes for the future.”

NAACP Disappointed in Florida Governor Candidate’s Decision to Disrespect Black Voters

The NAACP Florida State Conference expressed disappointment in the decision by 3 of the 4 Florida gubernatorial candidates to bypass a recent candidates forum.

'The Simpsons' favorite convenience store comes to life

Cowabunga! Fans of "The Simpsons" now can slurp a Squishee, munch a Heat Lamp Hot Dog, and gulp Lard Lad Donuts -- Mmm, donuts! -- at the world's first permanent real-life Kwik-E-Mart store.

R.I.P. Kofi Annan, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Former United Nations Secretary General

The former United Nations secretary general Kofi Annan, has died at the age of 80 after a short illness, his family and foundation announced on Saturday.

Georgia ACLU and Voting Rights Activists Move to Block Plan to Close Two-Thirds of Randolph County’s Polling Places

Voting rights activists in Georgia say they will launch a petition drive in an effort to collect enough signatures of registered voters to block a proposal to close more than two-thirds of polling precincts in a predominantly black county ahead …

How Four Millennial Entrepreneurs Established Tupuca, Angola’s 1st Food, Grocery and Pharmaceutical Delivery Startup

Erickson Mvezi, Wilson Ganga, Patrice Francisco and Sydney Teixeira set up Tupuca in 2015, Angola’s first food delivery platform that allows users order food from multiple restaurants straight from their smartphone. Fast forward to the present; Tupuca has added groceries …

Trump Supreme Court nominee and top Senate Democrat to meet Tuesday

Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court, will sit down with the top Democrat in the Senate on Tuesday, according to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's office.

Rudy Giuliani's Sunday show appearance was a total disaster

The goal of politicians appearing on Sunday shows is simple: Set the agenda for the week ahead.

Dem Rep. Swalwell eyeing presidential run in 2020

Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday morning he is planning to consider a 2020 run for president after the midterms.

It's Trump's war ... and it's not going well

One year ago, President Donald Trump announced what he said was his new strategy for the Afghan war