Upcoming discussion hosted by PVAMU’s Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center to focus on raising healthy children in hostile environments
The Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University announced today it will host “Beyond Rage: Raising Healthy Kids in Hostile Climates” on July 12. The virtual discussion will feature sociologist Janice Johnson Dias.
"Crime Without Punishment": Miami police working to increase murder clearance rate
The 2015 shooting death of Regina Talabert's 17-year-old daughter Noricia is one of Miami-Dade's unsolved murders.
Former Giuliani associate Lev Parnas sentenced to 20 months in prison
Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani, was sentenced Wednesday to 20 months in prison in connection with to convictions on campaign finance, wire fraud and false statements.
University of Arizona will waive college tuition for Native students in the state
The University of Arizona announced this week that it will soon waive tuition and fees for undergraduate students enrolled in one of the state's 22 federally recognized tribes.
Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam sentenced to life in prison without parole
Salah Abdeslam, who is believed to be only surviving member of the group that carried out a series of deadly gun-and-bomb attacks across Paris in November 2015, was found guilty on Wednesday and handed France's harshest sentence -- life without …
NYC, State of NY announce lawsuits against ghost gun retailers
Authorities in New York filed lawsuits against 10 companies selling parts for so-called ghost guns, in an effort to hold distributors accountable for the proliferation of mail-order components used to make untraceable guns that lead to shootings.
An overlooked 'wow' moment from the 1/6 committee's latest hearing
Michael Flynn wasn't the star of the House January 6 committee's hearing on Tuesday. In fact, he appeared -- via taped video testimony -- for less than five minutes.
Ted Cruz just picked a fight with a Muppet. Again.
On Tuesday, Elmo -- yes, the perennially joyful red Muppet who loves, literally, everyone -- got vaccinated against Covid-19.
Sprinkler system credited with saving classic cars during Ipswich fire
Fire officials in Ipswich are crediting a business's sprinkler system for saving hundreds of thousands of dollars of classic cars.
Airline reveals 'Skynest' bunk beds for economy class passengers
For the first time ever, economy class passengers are going to have the option of stretching out for some sleep on actual beds during their flights. Air New Zealand has announced its "Skynest" concept, which features six full-length sleeping pods, …
Los Angeles County votes to return beach property taken from Black owners in Jim Crow era
A stretch of prime Southern California beachfront real estate was returned to the descendants of its Black owners Tuesday, nearly a century after the parcel was taken by the city of Manhattan Beach.
Harris Health Ben Taub, LBJ Hospitals Receive National Heart, Stroke Recognition
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital received national recognition for its heart and stroke care from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. Additionally, Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital also received national recognition for its heart resuscitation program. …
Texas Game Wardens Advise Texans to “Stay Dry” While Boating This Fourth
The slips and boat ramps of Texas will soon buzz with activity as Fourth of July weekend approaches. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters to follow basic safety precautions while on the water.
HHS secretary pledges to protect access to reproductive health care, including medication abortion
US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra pledged to protect access to reproductive health care in a news conference on Tuesday, including considering steps to increase access to medication abortion.
Amazon and Rite Aid limiting purchases of emergency contraception
Amazon and some large drug store chains began this week limiting purchases of emergency contraception to three pills per customer, company representatives confirmed to CNN.
