‘It’s on him’: Democrats look to Hakeem Jeffries to plot a path to revival
Hakeem Jeffries nearly became House speaker. Instead, he’s steering the Democratic Party through an identity crisis and hoping to avoid an ugly intraparty civil war.
Women testified to House panel that they were paid for sexual favors by Gaetz, lawyer says
Two women testified to the House Ethics Committee that they were paid for “sexual favors” by former Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, a lawyer for the two women told CNN’s Erin Burnett on Monday.
Celebrating AAMA’s Estrella Gala 2024: Empowering Lives and Honoring Excellence
A night of inspiration, celebration, and community empowerment came alive at AAMA’s Estrella Gala 2024. Hosted at the elegant Junior League of Houston on November 16th, the event brought together leaders, alumni, and supporters, all united in their shared commitment …
Fifty years of fries and friendship
One out of every eight Americans have worked at McDonald's at some point in their life. That's according to the fast food giant itself.
Four people were injured when a single-engine plane crashed Sunday morning at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Mandatory Credit: KABC via CNN Newsource
Four people were injured when a small plane crashed Sunday morning at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
A stabbing spree across Manhattan left 2 people dead and 1 in critical condition. A suspect is in custody, police say
Three unprovoked stabbings across Manhattan Monday morning left two men dead and one woman “fighting for her life,” according to the New York City Police Department. A man is in custody, police said.
A White man allegedly shot his Black neighbor in Minneapolis. Why police waited days before making an arrest
The White man accused of shooting his Black neighbor in the neck last week has an “extensive history of threats, harassment and property damage against numerous neighbors” over a two-year period and evaded arrest by holing up in his home, …
Campus Chronicles - November 18, 2024
Alief ISD proudly announces Kearstyn Spears, a senior at Alief Taylor High School, as the November Scholar Athlete. Kearstyn has distinguished herself both on and off the court, serving as a two-year captain for the volleyball team and earning recognition …
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee Declares War on Scams: A Consumer Protection Movement Begins
When it comes to protecting your wallet and your peace of mind, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee isn’t playing around. The recently launched “Stay Scam Free in Harris County” initiative is a bold declaration against scams and fraudulent practices …
South Carolina executes death row inmate despite pleas from jurors and a judge to spare his life
South Carolina carried out the execution of Richard Moore on Friday evening, according to the state, a day after the US Supreme Court declined the Black inmate’s request to halt his lethal injection over his claim prosecutors unjustly excluded Black …
2024 will be the first year on record to smash a warming limit scientists warned about
New data confirms 2024 will be the hottest year on record and the first calendar year to exceed the Paris Agreement threshold — devastating news for the planet that comes as America chooses a president that has promised to undo …
A Los Angeles mansion has become the latest ‘dark tourism’ hot spot
This week in travel news: why true crime buffs are heading to Beverly Hills, a look at the world’s only Michelin-starred ice cream restaurant and the reaction to a “makeunder” of one of Italy’s star attractions.
Monkey mayhem in South Carolina after 43 primates escape research facility
Residents in a small South Carolina town are finding themselves in the middle of a real-life game of Jumanji after 43 monkeys escaped Wednesday from a research facility.
The Blueprint for Democracy: Insights from the Ethnic Media Services Panel on the 2024 Elections
As the United States grapples with the ever-evolving political landscape, the Ethnic Media Services panel, "Insights on 2024 Elections—Who Voted, Why, and What Results Could Mean," offers a beacon of understanding. This national Zoom briefing brought together leading experts and …
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, as mounting losses, unaffordable debt, increased competition for bargain-seeking airline passengers and the inability to merge with other airlines left it little choice.