Despite ferocious winds, Hurricane Laura's rural path limited damage
Hurricane Laura is one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the US Gulf Coast, but its path avoided major cities such as Houston and New Orleans, causing less damage — to people and their towns — than initially …
Shelter-in-place order extended after a chemical leak in Lake Charles
A shelter-in-place order has been extended following the fire that erupted at a Lake Charles chemical plant.
Democrats Must Ace The Agenda Test
In last week’s Democratic National Convention, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris passed the character test.
Vote: It Is Up to All of Us
These are critical times in which we find ourselves. Besides living during this global pandemic, race relations are boiling over, immigrations issues continue to rip families apart, healthcare is not available for all, and issue after issue keeps mounting with …
Illinois teen arrested in fatal shooting at Kenosha protest, police say
A 17-year-old Illinois resident connected to an overnight shooting during a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was taken into custody Wednesday morning, according to police in Antioch, Illinois.
Fauci says he was in surgery when task force discussed CDC testing guidelines
White House Coronavirus Task Force member Dr. Anthony Fauci said he was undergoing surgery and not part of the discussion during the August 20 task force meeting when updated US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines were discussed.
CDC was pressured 'from the top down' to change coronavirus testing guidance, official says
A sudden change in federal guidelines on coronavirus testing came this week as a result of pressure from the upper ranks of the Trump administration, a federal health official close to the process tells CNN, and a key White House …
Laura is a Category 4 hurricane: What that actually means
Hurricane Laura will soon hit the southwest Louisiana and upper Texas coasts.
Astros Foundation and Chevron Provide School Supplies to Children As Part of Wins for Kids Program
Once again, the Houston Astros organization continues to show how committed they are to the citizens of Houston and surrounding areas. The Astros Foundation has teamed up with Chevron to provide school supplies to 500 children from New Hope Housing …
Las Vegas organization sells jerseys to honor Metro Lieutenant that died from COVID-19
The Injured Police Officer's Fund is honoring its former president and fallen Metro Lieutenant Erik Lloyd.
Driver allegedly tries to run over two 12-year-old girls at Graham convenience store, police say
Two families, sharing a terrifying story tonight after they say their daughters were just trying to grab a snack from the local convenience store when they were assaulted by a 52 -year-old woman.
Over 70 million people under the threat for severe weather
Over 70 million people are under the threat for severe weather across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday.
Mobile County has used lab involved in reported NFL false positive COVID tests
A report about COVID-19 tests results in the National Football League is attracting attention here in Mobile. The NFL first reported 77 false positive test results of players over the weekend.
'The West Wing' cast will reunite to benefit Michelle Obama's When We All Vote
Add "The West Wing" to the list of TV reunions in the age of coronavirus, but this time, they're coming together for a specific cause: To benefit Michelle Obama's voter-participation organization When We All Vote by staging an episode for …
'Bring It On' at 20 is as timely as ever
With themes of cultural appropriation, homophobia and sexism, the cheerleading cult-classic "Bring It On" is as as timely today as it was when it premiered on August 25, 2000.
