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For 75 Years, NAREB Has Advocated for Black Homeownership

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) kicks off its national convention in Tampa this week, as the organization celebrates its 75th anniversary. Founded in 1947 with the goal of securing equal housing opportunities for all Americans, NAREB advocates …

Police Reform Action Brief: Restructuring Civilian Payouts for Police Misconduct Rashawn Ray, PhD

The Center for Justice Research’s recent policy brief highlights the process of civil payouts for police misconduct, highlighting inefficacies and an overall lack of accountability. Importantly, we outline the shortcomings of other responses to police misconduct, such as implicit bias …

The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests

220729-N-DN159-1027 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 29, 2022) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman, Keandre Smith, from Houston, operates a forklift

How to follow Tuesday's primary elections

It's primary election day in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington.

Pickleball injuries in older adults

As pickleball is becoming increasingly popular among older adults, they should be mindful of injuries that occur while playing the sport. A Baylor College of Medicine sports medicine expert explains how injuries form and best practices to keep the body …

Coast Guard Foundation Hires New Regional Director for the Gulf Coast

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that Kelly P. Hodges recently joined the Foundation’s fundraising team. In her new position as regional director …

First Responders Children’s Foundation Has Announced Its Support For National Night Out

Featured events hosted by First Responders Children’s Foundation include toy distribution events in partnership with the NYPD to communities across the five boroughs and a FREE Movie Night In Northridge, CA

White House selects FEMA and CDC officials to coordinate monkeypox response

President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally named Robert Fenton as the White House's national monkeypox response coordinator.

More help needed to reach those stranded by deadly Kentucky flooding -- many requiring insulin or other care -- resident says

Hundreds remain unaccounted for after last week's flooding that has killed more than three dozen in eastern Kentucky, the governor says -- and heat will soon compound the challenges for searchers already hindered by destroyed roads and bridges.

Appeals court reinstates Kentucky law banning abortion

A Kentucky state court of appeals has reinstated the state's so-called "trigger law" banning abortion as well as a separate law banning the procedure after roughly six weeks of pregnancy, siding with Attorney General Daniel Cameron and allowing the laws …

These are Tuesday's key House races

The 2022 midterm season returns in earnest Tuesday, with primary elections in five states: Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington.

Baby formula shortage is easing for many, but it still isn't over

About a month ago, Vicki Hankins and her husband were putting serious miles on their car while hunting for baby formula.

The summer stock rally could produce more pain

Investors are anxious, tired and gloomy as they digest the worst start to the year since 1970 and try to chart a path forward. But you wouldn't know it from watching major stock indexes.

Access to experimental monkeypox treatment remains uneven, doctors say

A drug is available for monkeypox patients who have or who are at risk of severe disease, but doctors say they continue to face challenges getting access to it.

TikTok's ties to China are once again under fire in Washington. Here's why

Two years after then-President Donald Trump said he would ban TikTok in the United States through an executive order, the short-form video platform is once again under scrutiny in Washington. And the underlying issue remains largely the same: TikTok's ties …