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Black Woman-Owned Brewery Partners with Samuel Adams Beer

Bev Armstrong is a former biotech executive turned owner of Brazo Fuerte, the first female-owned brewery in Massachusetts. Recently she partnered with Samuel Adams beer—one of the highest-rated beer brands among consumers.

Hispanic Superintendents in Texas Lags Student Population

Hispanic students representing the majority of students in the state. More than 52 percent of Texas students are Hispanic, compared with about 25 percent nationally.

Megachurch Backs Pastor Indicted for $3.5 Million Fraud

Thousands of worshipers at a Methodist megachurch in Houston didn’t expect to hear from their pastor’s lawyer on Easter morning. The special guest dropped in to speak days after Kirbyjon Caldwell—a prominent Texas pastor and former spiritual adviser to presidents …

Trump's Ignorance About Immigration Is Stunning

On religious holidays like Christmas, Passover and Easter, most Presidents honor the occasion by sending a message of goodwill towards all Americans and then taking a break from politics.

We Must Continually Fight to Carry On King's Work

The 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination comes amid a fierce struggle for the soul of America.

Anger. Outrage. Disbelief. What women say about the gender pay gap

Data analyst Eunice Da Silva just found out that the company she works for pays women half as much as men on average. Her reaction? "Not surprised."

Cynthia Nixon talks politics with Wendy Williams

Cynthia Nixon took her gubernatorial aspirations to "The Wendy Williams Show."

Walker warns GOP 'at risk of a #BlueWave' after Democratic win in Wisconsin court race

The Democratic-backed candidate won a seat Tuesday on Wisconsin's Supreme Court, another warning signal for the GOP that led Republican Gov. Scott Walker to tweet that the party is "at risk of a #BlueWave" in November.

DHS confirms it has detected evidence of mobile snooping devices around DC

The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that it has detected evidence of mobile snooping devices around Washington, DC.

Thai officials reveal largest ever crystal meth haul

Authorities in Thailand seized hundred of kilograms of crystal methamphetamine Tuesday in the largest haul of its type in the country's history.

The troubling past of a family whose car plunged off a cliff

We may never know why Jennifer and Sarah Hart's SUV plummeted 100 feet over a cliff, killing the couple and three teens. Or whether their three other children are dead or alive.

Dow set to tumble 600 points after China announces new tariffs

US stocks were poised to open sharply lower on Wednesday after China announced plans for heavy tariffs on $50 billion worth of US exports.

WPP CEO Martin Sorrell under investigation for 'personal misconduct'

Martin Sorrell, the CEO of the world's biggest ad agency, is under investigation over claims of "personal misconduct."

Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Playstation goal' is talk of the world

He'd already scored a record 118 Champions League goals but this one was different. Cristiano Ronaldo's soaring, otherworldly overhead kick from the clouds elicited a standing ovation from the opposition supporters and left even Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane awestruck.

China strikes back; Futures drop; Sorrell under pressure

1. China strikes back: US stock futures moved sharply lower on Wednesday after Beijing announced plans for heavy new tariffs on dozens more US goods.