Story
Trump should be commended for trying to save the US energy industry
For years, the US oil industry has had to compete for space with agriculture goods and other commodities on railways and public roads, raising energy prices and increasing congestion on the highways and smaller roads American travelers depend on every day.
Story
The New Jim Crow
In Georgia, Donald Trump's big lie that the election was stolen has now been turned into bad law -- an election law designed to make it harder for minorities and the young to vote. This is, as President Joe Biden stated, the new Jim Crow a blatant attempt by Republicans to suppress votes so they can hold onto power.
Story
Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of Nipsey Hussle
Eric Holder, the man police think fatally shot rapper Nipsey Hussle on Sunday has been arrested, Los Angeles police announced on Twitter.
Story
Strength for the Fight: The Faith of Jackie Robinson
“Everyone knows about the bravery Jackie Robinson exhibited in April 1947,” declares Eli Lehrer, executive vice president of the History Channel, as he promotes its upcoming series titled “After Jackie.” Most Americans do know about this aspect of Robinson’s life. But many other aspects of Robinson’s life are not well known, especially the depth and importance of his faith.
Story
Commissioner Rodney Ellis to Ask Commissioners Court to Approve Resolution to Protect Transgender Children and Their Families
Measure Comes After State Leaders Seek to Investigate Gender-Affirming Care as ‘Child Abuse’
To help protect the safety of transgender children in Harris County, Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Tuesday will ask Commissioners Court to oppose Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate gender-affirming care as child abuse.
Story
Georgia election workers ask court to warn Rudy Giuliani after he repeats claims judge ruled were defamatory
Georgia election workers ask court to warn Rudy Giuliani after he abolished claims that the judge ordered as defamatory
Story
Singer’s Record Sales Skyrocket After Pro-Trump Grammy Dress Goes Viral
Who is Joy Villa and why did she wear a dress that paid homage to President Donald Trump at the 2017 Grammy’s?
Story
Governor Abbott Visits Rio Grande Valley To Receive Briefing On Flooding, Request Federal Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today joined local officials and emergency response personnel at the Emergency Operations Center in Edinburg, Texas to receive a briefing, and provide an update, on the ongoing response to recent severe weather and flooding in the Rio Grande Valley. Following the briefing from local officials, the Governor signed an official request for a federal disaster proclamation for Cameron and Hildalgo counties. As damage assessments continue to take place, Governor Abbott will request other types of federal assistance for additional counties.
Story
Taylor Dumpson, 1st Black Female Student Body President at American University, Awarded over $700K in Suit Against Neo-Nazi Website Founder
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that white supremacists who used social media to threaten and harass Taylor Dumpson, the first African American female student body president of American University in Washington D.C., were liable for over $700,000 in damages and attorneys’ fees.
Story
Could Congress Stop Trump From Bombing North Korea?
President Donald Trump threatened North Korea with "fire and fury" Tuesday if Pyongyang doesn't stop threatening the United States. But can the President launch a military strike on his own? The Constitution may give Congress the ability to declare war, but in reality it has little ability to stop the President if he's determined to strike North Korea.
Story
First on CNN: Matthew Shepard's Mother Blasts Trump AG Pick Sessions' Votes On Hate Crimes Law
The mother of Matthew Shepard is urging senators to oppose Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions' nomination to become President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, citing his opposition to hate crimes legislation.
Story
Joe Biden Attacks Trump's Use of Power During LGBTQ Dinner Speech
When Joe Biden addressed the national dinner for the Human Rights Campaign on Saturday night, he found himself at a familiar juncture.
Story
We Must Continually Fight to Carry On King's Work
The 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination comes amid a fierce struggle for the soul of America.
Story
Morehouse College grads are surprised by a billionaire's promise to pay off their student loans
Morehouse College seniors got a surprise Sunday when billionaire investor Robert F. Smith announced during his commencement speech that he would pay off the student loan debt for the historically black college's graduating class.
Story
New Texas law tightens leash on fake service animals
The state of Texas has tightened its leash on people trying to pass their pets off as service animals.
Story
Philando Castile's Fiancée Takes the Stand in Officer's Trial
Diamond Reynolds, who saw a police officer fatally shoot her fiancé, Philando Castile, during a traffic stop last summer, will return to the witness stand on Tuesday.
Story
The true meaning of Christmas
In this last week before Christmas, millions of people across the world are preparing to celebrate. Families will gather; music will be in the air. Christmas has become a holiday, a time for exchanging presents and cards, for seeing friends and family. It is a commercial bonanza, with people straining their budgets to buy gifts, and merchants rolling out bargains to lure people to spend more. For too many, it is a difficult time, particularly for the cold and hungry, those separated from families, those alone or imprisoned or sick.
Story
Sailing senses: How sound helps blind sailor Lucy Hodges win gold medals
During a rare spell of sunny hot weather in England, gold medalist Lucy Hodges takes the helm of a monohull off the coast of the Isle of Wight. She makes the task of steering a yacht look easy as it sails smoothly to a buoy just 100 yards ahead, despite the Solent's tidal changes, strong winds and notorious Bramble Bank sandbar.
Photo
President Joe Biden speaks in the State Dining Room, Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the White House in Washington. Biden is trying to walk a fine …
Published on September 13, 2023
Story
New York Prisons Impose 'Draconian' Rules Limiting Books Inmates Can Read to 'Sex Novels, Bibles and Coloring Books'
New York state is piloting a new program that imposes strict rules on what inmates are able to receive while incarcerated, including a limitation on books that critics say will reduce their reading options to "junk sex novels," "bibles and religious books" and a number of activity books, including coloring and puzzles.
