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A road collapses as rains and landslides batter China
A road in China's Sichuan Province collapsed on Sunday after days of heavy rain. In a video that captured the dramatic collapse, 50 meters of the road slowly sank into the ground, pulling retaining walls and lampposts down with it.
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Governor Abbott Announces Intent To Appoint Jane Bland to Texas Supreme Court
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his intention to appoint Jane Bland to the Texas Supreme Court upon Justice Jeff Brown’s formal resignation. This is Governor Abbott’s third appointment to the Texas Supreme Court.
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Jan 19: Author & activist Lorraine Hansberry film premieres on PBS
American Masters -- Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart premieres nationwide Friday, January 19 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) and will stream the following day at pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS apps.
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Governor Abbott Announces Rifle Resistant Vest Grant Funding On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Governor Greg Abbott today visited the Dallas Police Association to announce that Texas will be providing $23 million in grant funding for rifle-resistant vests to police departments across the state.
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NABJ Remembers Journalist and Historian Lerone Bennett, Jr.
The National Association of Black Journalists recognizes the exceptional life of journalist and historian Lerone Bennett, Jr. who transitioned on Wednesday. Bennett was a former editor for Ebony and Jet magazines, and spent decades exemplifying excellence in journalism.
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Gasoline demand spikes in several states after pipeline hack
American drivers on the East Coast are filling up aggressively following a ransomware attack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline, a critical artery for gasoline.
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Mayor Turner Appoints New Director in the Mayor's Office of Education
Mayor Turner announced Wednesday the appointment of Olivera Jankovska as new Director of the Mayor's Office of Education.
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Student shot in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, school shooting has died
A 15-year-old boy who was shot Monday at a junior high school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, has died from his injuries, police said.
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HISD Transportation Department offering $2,000 sign-on stipend to new drivers
HISD’s Transportation Department is offering a $2,000 sign-on stipend to the first 120 CDL drivers hired before August 22, 2022. Re-hires are not eligible for the stipend.
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Argument over towed car leads to homicide near downtown Las Vegas, police say
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are investigating a homicide near the downtown Arts District Tuesday afternoon.
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Dolly Parton celebrated her 76th birthday in her 'birthday suit'
Dolly Parton's idea of a "birthday suit" is slightly more sedate than you might imagine. The singing legend celebrated her 76th birthday Wednesday by posting a photo of her wearing a pink outfit with red lace accents on her verified Twitter account.
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Biden administration working behind the scenes to convince Pelosi of the risks of traveling to Taiwan
National security officials are quietly working to convince House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the risks her potential trip to Taiwan could pose during a highly sensitive moment between the self-governing island and China.
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Multiple victims in shooting at Michigan high school; suspect is in custody
A suspected shooter is in custody after Oakland County, Michigan, police responded to an "active shooter" at Oxford High School, where police say "there are multiple victims."
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Official Trailer Released! HBO’S BLACK AND MISSING | 4-Part Doc Series Premiering November 23
4-Part Documentary Series Premiering on HBO & HBO Max Tuesday, November 23 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Directed by Geeta Gandbhir, Nadia Hallgren, Samantha Knowles and Yoruba Richen Executive Produced by Soledad O’Brien, Geeta Gandbhir, Jo Honig, Patrick Conway Featuring Black & Missing Foundation Co-founders Derrica and Natalie Wilson
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OWN Unveils Season Two Trailer of Acclaimed Drama Series 'Queen Sugar'
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network debuted today the season two trailer for its acclaimed original drama series "Queen Sugar" from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker creator/executive producer Ava DuVernay ("Selma," "A Wrinkle in Time") and executive producer Oprah Winfrey. The new season will debut with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, June 20 and Wednesday, June 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The series will then air in its regular time slot, Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
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Ocasio-Cortez understands the promise of a 'Green New Deal'
Right-wing media outlets seem to be waging a coordinated campaign to portray US Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a dimwit radical. Their efforts will backfire. She is in fact championing the smartest, most practical idea in US politics to address two urgent problems: climate change and poverty.
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A List of Who's Leaving Congress
Two major retirement announcements this week could signal that control of the House of Representatives is up for grabs next year.
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OWN Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Two Movies 'The Great Holiday Bake War' and 'A Christmas Fumble'
“The Great Holiday Bake War” Starring LeToya Luckett and Finesse Mitchell Premieres Saturday, December 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced that the annual “OWN For The Holidays” tradition heats-up with two original holiday movies. “The Great Holiday Bake War,” starring LeToya Luckett and Finesse Mitchell, debuts on Saturday, December 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and “A Christmas Fumble,” starring Eva Marcille and Devale Ellis, premieres on Saturday, December 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. True to OWN’s annual holiday movie tradition, each original movie celebrates and honors the deeper meaning of the season -- giving to others and putting friends and family first.
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5 Things for Monday, June 19: London Attack, Warship Collision, Iran, Trump
London wakes up to another terror attack involving a vehicle. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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5 things for October 3: Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, Facebook, Wells Fargo, Tom Petty
The worst events often bring out the best in people, like those who stood in line for hours in Las Vegas to give blood. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
