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Texas Republican Party sues Houston mayor for canceling party's in-person convention

The Texas Republican Party is suing Democratic Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for canceling a contract to hold the state party's convention in the city.

Sony invests $250 million in Fortnite maker Epic Games

Sony is investing $250 million in Fortnite maker Epic Games, giving the Japanese company a minority stake in Epic.

Trump to visit wounded service members at Walter Reed on Saturday

President Donald Trump will visit Walter Reed on Saturday to visit wounded service members, multiple sources told CNN and the White House later confirmed.

Michael Cohen taken into custody for violating terms of his early release from prison

President Donald Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen has been taken into custody for violating terms of his early release from prison, his attorney Jeffrey Levine told reporters Thursday afternoon.

TikTok may undergo corporate changes to distance from China amid US scrutiny

The short-form video app TikTok could soon see a shakeup of its corporate structure as it confronts mounting criticism from politicians in the US over ties to its Chinese parent company.

New York City rents slide as vacancies hit a record

With a growing number of residents leaving the city, the New York City rental market took a beating in June, a new report has found.

Amy Schumer takes viewers behind the scenes of her difficult pregnancy in 'Expecting Amy'

"I found out two days ago that I'm pregnant," Amy Schumer says tearfully at the start of the "Expecting Amy." "Maybe I'll document it or something." That translates into a three-part docuseries, and a test of one's fandom level toward …

Rock Hall of Fame replacing live induction ceremony with HBO special

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced Wednesday that it will replace its annual live induction ceremony with an exclusive HBO special honoring this year's inductees.

U.S. Senators and Key State Officials Praise Biden’s Build Back Better Plan

Even before COVID-19, Donald Trump and his administration continuously failed the American people and turned their backs on workers. The national pandemic shed a harsh light on Republicans’ priorities — putting wealth over hard work. Today, Joe Biden released his …

Texas A&M System to analyze racial profiling data from police stops

Tarleton State University’s Dr. Alex del Carmen will lead scholars and academicians from across the Texas A&M University System to analyze data racial profiling reported by law enforcement agencies.

NFL and Pluto TV Announce Extended Partnership, Continuing Iconic Lineup of Award-Winning Content, Game Replays and More

​Pluto TV's NFL Channel Will Feature Programming Dedicated to the NFL's 100th Season Celebration, Plus Action-Packed Games and Moments From Years Past, Classic Highlights, Past Seasons of NFL Films Award-Winning Series "Hard Knocks" and More

Council Connection for Monday, July 6

At their Monday, July 6 Virtual Regular Meeting, Councilmembers authorized the execution of a professional services contract for the design of the Parks Department maintenance facility; authorized the negotiation and execution of a contract for the remodeling of Fire Station …

HISD Media Statement On the 2020-2021 School Year

With safety at the forefront of our decisions, we are finalizing the reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year.

Church praying for Catholic priest who is hospitalized with COVID-19

A Foley parish shocked. Their priest admitted to the hospital, faced with a tough road ahead against COVID-19.

Anxiety makes us bad decision-makers. Here's how to do better even if you're worried about everything

Just before the lockdown began, London-based writer Valentina Valentini made the choice of a lifetime: She agreed to marry her partner. She didn't think twice about it.