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Big businesses tell UK they need Brexit clarity now

Some of the world's biggest companies in autos, energy and food have urged the United Kingdom to end the confusion over its future trade ties with the European Union.

Not a great female chef. A great chef, period.

When Dominique Crenn was named the world's best female chef by the prestigious World's 50 Best Restaurants List in 2016, she was honored. She was also outraged.

Pearland Native Serves on the Cutting Edge of Naval Aviation Modernization

A 2010 Glenda Dawson High School graduate and Pearland, Texas, native is serving in the U.S. Navy with Fleet Readiness Center West where Commander Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet is located.

Puerto Rico will be an enduring stain on Trump's presidency

Two days after Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico, President Donald Trump was busy kicking up a storm of his own. Speaking in Alabama on Friday night, September 22, 2017, Trump took aim at the small group of NFL …

US sizes up Kim ahead of possible nuclear summit

While Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's recent meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were billed primarily as diplomatic missions, the face-to-face encounters have also served as valuable intelligence gathering opportunities that are helping shape US officials' understanding of …

Kim Kardashian meets with Trump to discuss prison reform

Kim Kardashian West met with President Donald Trump and other officials, including senior adviser Jared Kushner, at the White House on Wednesday to discuss prison reform.

Forest Whitaker: The kids deserve a seat at the table

We often hear the future belongs to the youth. This may be true, but the adults who are presently in charge can only ensure a safe and prosperous future if they make room for youth participation now.

4 people have died this week in North Carolina since Alberto made landfall

Two people died Wednesday after severe weather caused a landslide in western North Carolina.

Valerie Jarrett responds to Roseanne's racist Twitter rant: 'A teaching moment'

Valerie Jarrett, a former top aide to President Barack Obama, reacted to actress Roseanne Barr's racist Twitter rant that led to the cancellation of the television sitcom "Roseanne" on Tuesday by saying that the incident should become "a teaching moment."

Unprecedented? Trump aims to defy midterm campaign history

President Donald Trump is deepening his investment in the midterm elections, stepping up his travel across the country to raise money and rally Republicans in hopes of overcoming the tide of history by retaining control of Congress in the fall.

How Giuliani wins by being 'the craziest guy in the room'

He is ridiculed as ridiculous. He is attacked as around the bend. He is maligned as morally bereft in his unwavering defense of his old friend and client, President Donald Trump.

What not to do if you're valet parking a Porsche

If you think you had a tough morning at work, spare a thought for this hotel valet in Sydney. Tasked with parking a Porsche Carrera for a hotel guest, he managed to wedge it under the SUV parked in front, …

5 things for May 31: Russia investigation, journalist's faked death, Kim Kardashian West

If you have Amazon Prime, be prepared for that price hike people have been talking about -- it's happening soon with renewals. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Governor Abbott Unveils Plan To Address School Safety In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today joined state and local leaders to unveil his School and Firearm Safety Action Plan. The Governor’s plan contains 40 recommendations and includes proposals that call for increasing law enforcement presence at schools, strengthening existing campus security …

Latino Victory Fund Endorses Antonio Delgado for Congress

Latino Victory Fund today endorsed Antonio Delgado in his bid to represent New York’s 19th Congressional District. As an accomplished attorney, Delgado has been a tireless advocate for the working-class values that he learned from his roots as a latchkey …