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Spirited Holiday Tale Reveals Why Santa Is Never Seen
Soon, bells will be ringing and children will be singing, and they'll be plotting their plans for staying up late and catching Santa Claus as he eats the cookies off the plate. But as long as their eyes are open, no Santa will they see. How can this possibly be? Kids would like to know before the snow!
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Robert Redford's Napa Home & Dean Martin's Tea House
Robert Redford's Napa Valley home and a Palm Springs home where Dean Martin partied are for sale and featured this week at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com. Photos with listing agent permission available for media use at: http://bit.ly/toptenmedia
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Amid natural disaster, what can leaders do to help?
New paper examines examples of good leadership before, during and after Hurricane Harvey
When faced with natural or unnatural disaster, leaders can take action by building teamwork skills, fostering open communication, supporting affected team members, and leading by example, according to a new article from psychologists at Rice University.
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Minimum wage hikes may harm child health, says Baker Institute expert
Arkansas and Missouri will increase their minimum wage as a result of midterm election initiatives, and additional ballot measures are in the works in other states for 2020.
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U.S. Policymakers and Advocates for Latinos Honored in D.C.
National Hispanic Media Coalition convenes its 9th annual Impact Awards
Last night, November 28, the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) was privileged to honor extraordinary advocates and policymakers for their continued leadership and invaluable contributions to the Latino community at its 9th annual D.C. Impact Awards Reception at the National Association of Broadcasters.
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Eli Lilly Announces Lilly Diabetes Solutions Center to Assist People With Insulin Affordability
The American Diabetes Association estimates that over 30 million Americans are affected by diabetes and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. In the African American population, studies show that we are disproportionately affected by diabetes in comparison to the general population. The rates of diagnosed diabetes among African Americans is 12.7% compared to 7.4% of whites.
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US calls for release of young Americans trapped in China ahead of G20
Ahead of a high stakes meeting between Chinese and US leaders at the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, a top US security official has demanded the release of two young Americans who say they've been prevented from leaving China.
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Victor and Cynthia Liu, aged 19 and 27, and their mother, Sandra Han, are believed to have been refused permission by Beijing authorities to leave …
Published on November 29, 2018
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Wembley to host historic match for world's most successful LGBT club
Over the top challenges, elbows, spitting, constant name calling and homophobic songs sung in their faces.
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Kremlin confirms Trump-Putin G20 meet amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
A meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will go ahead on Saturday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina, the Kremlin said Thursday.
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St. Cloud State University in MN Honors its 1st Black Graduate by Renaming Building Ruby Cora Webster Hall
St. Cloud State University in Minnesota recently dedicated one of the institution’s original academic buildings after the school’s first African American graduate, Ruby Cora Webster.
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Watchdog: HHS not conducting key background check for staff at children's detention facility
The inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services found the department was not, as of earlier this fall, conducting required FBI fingerprint background checks for the 1,300 staff members overseeing migrant children housed at a Texas facility.
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Dog once used as bait now helping a little boy with anxiety ‘live a full life’
Kristy Grimes admitted that she cuddles with her dog Jay a lot. She smiled while talking about Jay and rubbing her neck. She smothered her with kisses on her muzzle, asking for one in return. Within a second the American Bulldog licked her face.
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Margaret Atwood's sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale' will be released in 2019
Margaret Atwood, the acclaimed author of "The Handmaid's Tale," is writing a sequel set 15 years after the original book.
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Margaret Atwood, the acclaimed author of "The Handmaid's Tale," is writing a sequel set 15 years after the original book.
Published on November 28, 2018
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Champions League: Ajax advances amid troubling scenes at AEK Athens
Ajax reached the Champions League knockout phase for the first time in 13 years but the Dutch club's 2-0 win at AEK Athens was marred by violent clashes both in and outside the Athens Olympic stadium on Tuesday.
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Ajax supporters were left bloodied in clashes before the team's game at AEK Athens in the Champions League.
Published on November 28, 2018
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Man sues Hawaii, saying the false missile alert caused his heart attack
A man and his girlfriend sued the state of Hawaii, saying the false missile alert debacle earlier this year caused him to have a heart attack.
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Woman accused of scamming 23 donors out of $8K for daughter who never had cancer
A mother has been criminally charged -- accused of faking her toddler's cancer in a scheme for money. Emily Faber, 26, of Wautoma claims mental illness is what led to this, and she's still trying to do the right thing.
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Cell store employees outsmart alleged thieves out of $30k of phones
Two robbery suspects were arrested after their victim's quick thinking led police straight to them.
