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An Extraordinary Life, Linking Past and Present

I was trained to fight by my grandmother, Mamie Bland Todd. She would often remind me, “Pessimists are right more often, but optimists win more often.” “In this life, you have to decide what’s more important to you.” Then she …

America Needs Humanitarian Relief, Too

It is a good thing that America has been a lead nation in both providing humanitarian and military assistance to Ukraine. It is good that we as a nation, Democrat and Republican, have been able to unify on this most …

Supreme Court examines Biden's power to set US immigration policy in 'Remain in Mexico' challenge

Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday after returning from a weeklong trip to California, the White House announced.

Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid

Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday after returning from a weeklong trip to California, the White House announced.

The Wachowski sisters are auctioning off 'Matrix' memorabilia and more to support trans youth

Lana and Lilly Wachowski, the filmmakers behind "The Matrix" series and "Cloud Atlas," are auctioning off nearly 200 props and film ephemera from their vast archives.

'90 Day Fiancé's' Anna-Marie and Mursel Mistanoglu welcome baby born via surrogate in Ukraine

Anna-Marie Campisi and Mursel Mistanoglu of "90 Day Fiancé" have welcomed their first child. Campisi announced the news that their son, Gokhan John, was born via a surrogate on April 11.

Bad Bunny lands Marvel role as Spider-Man character El Muerto

Bad Bunny is set to join the Marvel universe. The Grammy-winning artist will star as El Muerto in a stand alone Marvel movie for Sony, scheduled for release in 2024. Bad Bunny made a surprise appearance during the announcement at …

Sheriff in 'Rust' investigation discusses 'concerning' text messages

A day after releasing videos and documents related to the fatal shooting on the "Rust" movie set, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza told NBC's "Today" that text messages are "concerning" and the investigation continues into who brought live ammunition …

Biden will commute or pardon sentences of 78 non-violent people. Here are a few to know

President Joe Biden will mark "Second Chance Month" at the White House on Tuesday, commuting the sentences of 75 people serving time for nonviolent drug offenses, issuing full pardons for three individuals who the administration says have worked toward rehabilitation …

A powerful portrait of motherhood and exotic dancing

When Hajar Benjida began photographing exotic dancers around the Atlanta area, she didn't want to take typical images of them performing on stage. Instead, she photographed many of the women at home, including Cleo, who had recently given birth to …

Palm oil is in half your groceries. Here's why prices might shoot up

Indonesia will start restricting exports of palm oil this week, a move that could make the global food crisis worse and push up the prices of hundreds of consumer products.

Police searching for 3-month-old baby kidnapped from his grandmother's home in San Jose, California

Police and the FBI are searching for a three-month-old baby who they say was kidnapped in San Jose, California, as the infant's grandmother was unloading groceries Monday.

The big winner in Elon Musk's Twitter deal

Even the world's richest person needs financial advice. That's great news for Morgan Stanley, the investment bank of choice for Elon Musk.

David Zaslav takes on Netflix in his first earnings call for Warner Bros. Discovery

As Netflix licks its wounds and investors worry about big streaming bets, David Zaslav is positioning Warner Bros. Discovery as a "far more balanced" company.

Houston Native Serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Air Station Sigonella

Hospitalman Jasmine Brooks, a native of Houston, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy at the U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command operating out of Sigonella, Italy.