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Tech Tips for Holiday Travel
As another busy travel season approaches, road-weary parents and families can hold on to holiday cheer a little longer by counting on tech as their preferred travel companion.
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State Department bars press corps from Pompeo briefing, won't release list of attendees
The State Department on Monday said it would not be distributing a transcript or list of attendees from a briefing call with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held that evening -- a call from which the department's press corps was excluded and only "faith-based media" allowed.
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Danté Quick to Succeed DeForest Soaries at New Jersey's First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens
First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens Senior Pastor Retires After 30+ Years
Scholar, social justice advocate and Rev. Danté R. Quick, Ph.D., has been elected as the fourth senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens (FBCLG) and will succeed the Rev. Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr., a prominent preacher who once served as New Jersey’s Secretary of State and is known internationally as the founder of the dfree® Financial Freedom Movement.
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CNN to air 'WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert' celebrating city's comeback from Covid-19
A star-studded concert featuring a variety of artists spanning the musical and entertainment worlds will take place in New York's Central Park next month, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday, promising the event will be a "historic, monumental moment for all New Yorkers and all Americans."
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Dozens injured after ‘technical problem’ on LATAM flight to Auckland; passengers ‘flew through cabin’
Dozens of people were injured after a flight from Australia to New Zealand experienced a “technical event” that produced a sudden movement, according to the flight’s operator, with witnesses telling local media that passengers were suddenly thrown around the cabin.
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There were ‘people flying’: Passengers recall mid-air drop of LATAM Airlines flight
Chilean aviation authorities are on their way to New Zealand to investigate the LATAM Airlines flight that had a mid-air drop Monday, as teams on the ground remove the plane’s flight data recorders for analysis.
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Pelosi's Taiwan trip is another knock to China's yuan
China's yuan has fared better than many other major currencies this year. It's shed 6.5% against the US dollar, holding its ground as the greenback has gone on a breakneck rally. The euro, the British pound and South Korea's won have all dropped more than 10%, while Japan's yen has plunged nearly 16%.
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Creed III | Stepping Into The Ring- Featurette
In his directorial debut, Michael B. Jordan takes #Creed3 to the next level. Step into the arena and get an inside look at Michael’s vision for the Creed family in this all new featurette. Experience #Creed3 in theaters everywhere March 3. Follow #Creed3 on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creedmovie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/creedmovie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creedmovie/ CREED III Directed By: Michael B. Jordan Screenplay By: Keenan Coogler and Zach Baylin Story By: Ryan Coogler, Keenan Coogler, and Zach Baylin Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Florian Munteanu
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Free Shuttle for Riders During METRORail Service Interruption
Green & Purple Lines Impacted by Power Line Work
On Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, free METRO shuttles will be provided to METRORail riders from the Theater District to Magnolia Transit Center and Palm Center while CenterPoint Energy works on a high-voltage power line in East Downtown.
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Sen. Rand Paul Plans to Force Vote On $110 Billion Saudi Arms Deal
Sen. Rand Paul intends to force a vote in the Senate on the $110 billion arms deal to Saudi Arabia that President Donald Trump announced during his visit there, to a Paul aide told CNN.
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Texas Water Resort Closed, Tested for 'Brain-eating Amoeba' After Man's Death
After a 29-year-old man died from an infection with what's commonly known as brain-eating amoeba, health officials are investigating the Texas surf resort he visited.
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HISD to award 10 students with Superintendent Scholars Award
Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan to surprise seniors with at-home visits
Houston Independent School District Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan will surprise 10 high school seniors with 2019-2020 HISD Superintendent Scholars Awards during surprise visits to their homes.
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HISD to award 10 exemplary students with Superintendent Scholars Award
Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan to surprise seniors with at-home visits
Houston Independent School District Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan will surprise 10 high school seniors with 2019-2020 HISD Superintendent Scholars Awards during surprise visits to their homes.
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President Trump Should Not Attend Grand Opening of Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
In a statement released today, the NAACP criticized President Trump’s proposed visit to this weekend’s opening of the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Queens Man Returns from Historic Visit to Vatican
"We stand on the shoulders of so many people. I didn't see my trip to the Vatican as a victory lap, but a testimony of faith, said Don Victor Mooney".
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Whataburger® Honors Month of the Military Child with Fundraiser Supporting Gratitude Initiative
Whataburger, the beloved Texas-based chain, is teaming up with Gratitude Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children of military and veteran families, to mark the "Month of the Military Child" with a special fundraiser.
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Calvin Hopes to Finally Gain His Mother's Approval When He's Honored for His Successful Business, On "The Neighborhood," Monday, May 9
Award-winning Ms. Patti LaBelle Joins THE NEIGHBORHOOD and Cedric the Entertainer On a New Episode
“Welcome to the Mama Drama” – When Calvin is honored by the Chamber of Commerce for the positive impact his business has had on the community, he hopes to finally gain the approval of his mother, Marilyn (Patti LaBelle), on the CBS Original series THE NEIGHBORHOOD, Monday, May 9 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*.
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Houston Immigrant Youth Help DACA Beneficiaries Renew Their Protection From Deportation
United We Dream Scholarships Available for 100-150 Youth to Cover $495 DACA Renewal Fees at Free Events Scheduled for today through Sept. 30.
From today until Sept 30, immigrant youth, advocates, and community volunteers will host FREE events to help immigrant youth and families renew the protection from deportation and work permits made available by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), which Trump ruthlessly killed just weeks ago
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Kaylah Sharve’ Is a Star On the Rise
Kaylah Sharve has to pinch herself these days to make sure she is not dreaming. The 20-year-old is having the time of her life living out the things she has imagined herself doing for years. As part of the hottest new female group, Citizen Queen, Kaylah is growing her fan base, traveling on a 45-city tour, and celebrating her new recording contract.
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Elvis
Baz Luhrmann photobombs this Elvis portrait with over-extravagant filmmaking that dwarfs the iconic rock and roller. And that ain’t easy.
