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Benjamin Crump wins NAACP Social Justice Impact Award and vows 'never to stop fighting racism and discrimination'

Attorney Benjamin Crump has been at the forefront of some of the highest-profile cases involving civil rights and racial injustice -- but acknowledges there's much more work to be done.

Moped-riding thieves are stealing AirPod Max headphones off people's heads, NYPD says

If you're an AirPod Max owner in New York, you'll want to hold on tight to your headphones. Since January, the New York City Police Department has recorded 21 incidents in which thieves riding mopeds stole Apple AirPod Max headphones …

2023 Rodeo Uncorked!® International Wine Competition Winners Celebrated at the Champion Wine Auction & Dinner

The 2023 Rodeo Uncorked! Champion Wine Auction & Dinner was held at NRG Center today. Enthusiastic supporters gathered for the annual event, where winning wines from the 2023 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition were auctioned.

'Dilbert' distributor drops creator Scott Adams over his racist remarks

Andrews McMeel Universal, the company that syndicates "Dilbert," said it is cutting ties with the comic strip's creator, Scott Adams, after his racist remarks about Black Americans led hundreds of newspapers across the country to drop the satirical cartoon.

New report ranks Texas last in the country for mental healthcare

Advocates say the state has invested money in mental health, but that there is not enough funding to match population growth.

Biden's student loan forgiveness plan goes before the Supreme Court Tuesday. Here's what borrowers need to know

Millions of student loan borrowers could see up to $20,000 of their debt canceled depending on the outcome of Tuesday's US Supreme Court hearing on President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program.

Texas teacher task force recommends better working conditions, pay

The group’s report touches on eight issues involving compensation, teacher training and support, and improved working conditions.

Bill being considered could lower the state's sales tax

Consumers say they like the idea.

Sale of late Egyptian President Sadat's passport in Texas sparks outrage among family

The sale of an Egyptian presidential passport at an auction is causing anger and confusion.

Fireside Chat with Mayor Turner & Police Chief Finner to Focus on Youth Crime & Violence

The Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC) and Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC) invite youth to participate in a Fireside Chat with Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner about issues of crime and violence faced by youth, on Tuesday, …

DC: VP HARRIS MEETING ON REPRODUCTIVE CARE

Vice President holds a meeting on access to reproductive healthcare.

DOJ: CLASSIFIED DOCS FOUND AT MAR-A-LAGO AFTER SEARCH

DOJ: CLASSIFIED DOCS FOUND AT MAR-A-LAGO AFTER SEARCH

Blinken tells UN Russia's crimes can't become the 'new normal' on Ukraine war anniversary

On the anniversary of the start of Russia's war against Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday called on the international community not to let Russian President Vladimir Putin's crimes "become our new normal" -- and seemed to …

KENYA: FLOTUS ATTENDS WOMEN'S RECEPTION (WALK UP)

First Lady Jill Biden participates in a women's empowerment reception in Nairobi, Kenya.