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Bagwell Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame Today
Became second player ever to go into the Hall as a member of the Houston Astros
On January 18, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum officially announced that former Astros All-Star first baseman Jeff Bagwell would be a part of the Hall’s Class of 2017. This afternoon in Cooperstown, NY, that became a reality as Bagwell was officially inducted into the Hall of Fame along with Tim Raines and Ivan Rodriguez. He is the second player to go into the Hall as a member of the Houston Astros, joining former teammate Craig Biggio, who was inducted in 2015.
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Supreme Court ruling on Texas law was the result of decades of pressure from anti-abortion groups to shape the court
The anti-abortion movement has won its biggest returns yet on its decades-long investment on reshaping the courts, with a Supreme Court order that allowed the country's second most populous state to cut off almost all access to the procedure.
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'Dark day' as Alabama Governor Cuts Plea Deal, Resigns
Gov. Robert Bentley's resignation came Monday, a much-expected if long-delayed climax to a saga that had dogged him and Alabama for years.
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What to watch on the fourth night of the Democratic convention
The fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention will culminate with Joe Biden giving the speech he has been hoping to deliver for decades when he accepts his party's presidential nomination.
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No charges to be filed against officers in Alton Sterling death, Louisiana attorney general says
No charges will be filed against two Baton Rouge police officers in the 2016 shooting death of Alton Sterling, after an investigation determined that the shooting was justified, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry said Tuesday.
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Texas school shooting: Accused shooter's dad believes bullying behind rampage, paper says
The father of the teenager accused of killing 10 people at Santa Fe High School in Texas says his son was a "good boy," and he believes bullying drove him to perpetrate last week's deadly rampage.
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Comey slams Trump, House Republicans after 2nd Capitol Hill meeting
Former FBI Director James Comey slammed Republicans on Monday for not speaking out against President Donald Trump's attacks on the FBI and strongly defended the agency's conduct, following his second round of questioning at a closed-door congressional interview.
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Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose walks tightrope in Tuesday's GOP primary
In the weeks after the 2020 presidential election, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose was clear: He had faith in Ohio's election results and little patience for politicians of either party who make baseless claims of election wrongdoing.
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Attorney for Gabby Petito's family skeptical that fiancé Brian Laundrie's family will help FBI search
An attorney for Gabby Petito's family expressed skepticism Tuesday that the parents of her fiancé Brian Laundrie would help in the FBI's ongoing search for him.
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Op-Ed: Quanell X: Help or Hinderance?
HSM op-ed writer, Nicole Gray, takes deep dive into Quanell X's role in the disappearance of Maleah Davis.
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Real Madrid and Brazil star Vinícius Jr. reduced to tears; speaks about racist abuse received
Brazilian superstar Vinícius Jr. broke down in tears in an emotional media conference on Monday while speaking about his experience with racist abuse while playing for Real Madrid in Spain.
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Baton Rouge Police Chief Retiring After Tension with Mayor
The top cop in the Baton Rouge Police Department submitted his letter of retirement to the city's mayor on Monday, marking the second time a high-profile cop has stepped down in Louisiana's capital city since the summer 2016 shooting death of Alton Sterling.
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Wyclef Jean Gets Political: 'Carnival III,' Refugees and Trump's Most Powerful Weapon
As the fate of President Donald Trump's travel ban hangs in the balance, Wyclef Jean is sending an empowering message to immigrants and refugees: America wouldn't be great without you.
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Adios America, Hola World? Mexico Pivots Away From U.S.
Gustavo Bojalil is calling President Trump's bluff -- in his own way.
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Lawmakers Marvel at Smooth, Measured Trump Speech
President Donald Trump delivered a sweeping prime-time address Tuesday without the hiccups and bombast that have put Republicans on edge for months, ticking through his administration's top priorities without distraction and leaving even some Democrats worried.
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Grieving Father: 'I don't play Trump songs anymore'
Last year, Kraig Moss sold the equipment for his construction business in upstate New York and stopped making mortgage payments so he could follow Donald Trump on the campaign trail.
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Trump's Stump Speech Is A Con Job
President Donald Trump is back on the stump, promising to campaign "six or seven days a week" until the general election to try to keep Republicans in control of both Houses of Congress.
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Good Competition: Astros defeat the Indians behind a dominant pitching performance from Gerrit Cole
If you grew up in a house with siblings who played sports, you are very familiar with the competition. Back in 1982, former NBA player Reggie Miller came home from a high school game excited and elated about the 39 points he scored in his basketball game. Now for any other family that would have been great, but not for a family that contained future NCAA champion in women’s basketball, Cheryl Miller.
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The very clear dangers of Donald Trump's push to reopen schools
President Donald Trump has found a new focus in his attempt to turn around his tumbling political fortunes: Force schools to reopen this fall even as coronavirus continues to rage in several regions of the country.
