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Ayers not taking job as White House chief of staf
Nick Ayers, the leading candidate to replace John Kelly as President Donald Trump's chief of staff, announced Sunday he will not be taking the job, reviving discussions about who will succeed the retired Marine general when he leaves at the end of the month.
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Scott Walker downplays effects of legislation that would curb power of his successor
Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday attempted to downplay the impact a series of controversial bills would have on his Democratic successor, telling reporters that the measures are not "a fundamental shift in powers" for incoming Gov. Tony Evers.
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Suspect in fatal shooting at home of Judge Esther Salas described himself as an 'anti-feminist' lawyer, once argued a case before the judge
On his website, Roy Den Hollander described himself as an "anti-feminist" lawyer who defended "men's rights." His personal writings and life's work reveal a toxic stew of sexist and racist bigotry.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released from hospital
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday, according to the Pentagon, two weeks after he was admitted for complications following prostate cancer surgery.
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Gun violence has killed at least 1 rapper every year since 2018
It's happened again: America wakes up to news that a hip-hop star was fatally and senselessly shot. This time, the rapper is Takeoff of Atlanta's platinum hit machine, Migos, who was slain early Tuesday in Houston, according to a source close to the group.
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NAACP Mourns the Passing of Civil Rights Icon, Writer and Comedian Dick Gregory
The NAACP mourns the death of comedic legend and civil rights icon Dick Gregory, who passed away today at age 84. Gregory broke down the barriers of segregation in American comedy and entertainment, and consistently lent his celebrity status to the ongoing fight for civil rights.
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Poll: Trump's Job Approval Rating Drops to 36%
President Donald Trump's job approval rating has dropped to 36% due to Americans' negative reaction to his handling of the Russia investigations, a new CBS News poll has found.
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Prince Jackson Touts 'ride or die' Relationship With Sister Paris
Prince Michael Jackson and his sister Paris hung out this weekend and posted on social media about their time together.
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Dog found reunited with owner after five years
With help from a microchip, a dog found in Laveen was reunited with her owner after five years Friday. Philip Fecteau, an animal care technician with Maricopa County Animal Care and Control, had given up all hope years ago after posting flyers and to social media that his black Labrador, Chanel, was lost.
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Rapper T.I. arrested near Georgia home
Rapper T.I. was arrested early Wednesday in Henry County, Georgia, outside Atlanta, according to authorities.
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Kendrick Lamar and Ed Sheeran lead Billboard Music Award nominations
There's only one word to describe the week Kendrick Lamar is having so far: damn. Hot off the heels of a Pulitzer Prize win, Lamar scored 15 nominations for the Billboard Music Awards on Tuesday morning, tying with Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars for the most nods of the year.
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MUSIC MONDAY: That’s What Friends Are For: Stevie Wonder Duets (LISTEN)
As Good Black News continues its month-long tribute to Stevie Wonder in his 70th year on planet Earth, Marlon West has compiled a new Spotify playlist celebrating the times Wonder has graciously and successfully shared the spotlight with other artistsAs Good Black News continues its month-long tribute to Stevie Wonder in his 70th year on planet Earth, Marlon West has compiled a new Spotify playlist celebrating the times Wonder has graciously and successfully shared the spotlight with other artists.
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Liam Hemsworth wishes Miley Cyrus 'nothing but health and happiness going forward'
In the wake of his split from Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth has posted on social media wishing her the best.
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Kanye West shares a touching story about his late mother
Kanye West knows his mother would have loved to see her grandchildren full of energy and enjoying life.
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A$AP Rocky attended Kanye's Sunday Service
After returning to the United States after his release from a Swedish jail, A$AP Rocky spent some time at a Sunday Service.
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Debut Story Shares Inspiring Tale Of Baseball's Impact On Small Iowa Town
In the fictional village of Cottage Park, Iowa, time is best measured not by the hands of a clock but by the innings in a baseball game. In this quiet, northwestern Iowa community where businesses are shuttered and economic stability is scarce, two institutions flourish: the Holy Trinity Church – as spectacular as any Roman cathedral – and the local, dusty baseball diamond.
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Colin Kaepernick Honored with ACLU Award
As Colin Kaepernick made his way to the podium, a surprised crowd broke into thunderous applause.
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Alex Trebek's widow Jean on his philanthropy and legacy
Jean Trebek sees a great lesson in how her late husband continued to work even while he struggled with pancreatic cancer.
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Black History Moment: Davis Helped to Open the Door for Blacks in the Military
Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr. may not be a familiar name, however, his accomplishments sure are as they opened the door for Black leadership in the military. At 21 years old, Davis entered the army during the Spanish American War as a temporary first lieutenant of the 8th United States Volunteer Infantry. He became the first African American General Officer in the Regular Army and in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Super Bowl halftime show featured The Weeknd and his bandaged army
The bandages were back, but not on The Weeknd's face this time. The Grammy-winning singer took to the stage for the Pepsi Super Bowl LV halftime performance with plenty of pyrotechnics, lights and men dressed like The Weeknd in all black with red jackets and bandaged faces.
