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NAACP Stages Protest Sit-in at Jeff Sessions' Office
The NAACP is staging a sit-in at the Mobile, Alabama, office of US Sen. Jeff Sessions to protest Sessions' nomination as US attorney general.
An additional 786,000 monkeypox vaccine doses will soon be available in the United States
After weeks of mounting frustration over limited supplies of monkeypox vaccines, about 786,000 additional doses are being made available in the United States, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced on Wednesday.
'Bobby Brown' puts new spin on BET edition of his story
After a pair of major documentaries and a Lifetime TV movie devoted to the late Whitney Houston, "The Bobby Brown Story" -- based on his autobiography -- feels a bit like a reclamation project, one that puts a more Brown-friendly spin on the couple's history. That doesn't invalidate a BET miniseries that offers lots of music and doses of nostalgia, but it feels more like an old (and at times self-serving) edition, not a new one.
Cardinals Fined, Must Give Up Draft Picks After Astros Hacking Scandal
Major League Baseball has ruled that the St. Louis Cardinals have to hand over their top two draft picks and pay the Houston Astros $2 million after Chris Correa, the team's former director of scouting was found guilty of hacking the rival team's player roster.
Ronnie Wilson, founding member of The Gap Band, dead at 73
Ronnie Wilson, founding member of R&B group The Gap Band, has died at the age of 73.
Biden to honor 17 people with the Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden on Thursday will award the presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 people, including Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington, former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, and, posthumously, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and former Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona.v
A man killed a Houston doctor over a 20-year-old grudge, police say
For two decades, Joseph James Pappas has held a grudge against the Houston cardiologist who performed the surgery that left his mother dead on the operating table, police say.
Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir announces 2022-2023 season “A Heart for the Choral Art”
Season subscriptions now on sale for 28th season
The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Founder and Artistic Director Robert Simpson, announces its new 2022-2023 season, “A Heart for the Choral Art,” with season subscriptions now on sale to the public at houstonchamberchoir.org. Single tickets for all concerts go on sale on Aug. 5.
US survives late scare to reach Women’s World Cup round of 16
The US was a post width away from exiting the Women’s World Cup at the group stage, but survived a late scare to earn a goalless draw against Portugal and reach the last 16.
Governor Abbott Appoints Six to Texas Energy Reliability Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brad Jones, Nate Murphy, George Presses, Edward Stones, Jon Taylor, and Melissa Trevino to the Texas Energy Reliability Council for terms at the pleasure of the Governor. The Texas Energy Reliability Council was established to ensure that the energy and electric industries in this state meet high priority human needs and address critical infrastructure concerns, and enhance coordination and communication in the energy and electric industries in this state.
Target settles suit over asking job applicants about criminal records
Target reached a $3.74 million settlement in a class-action suit Thursday that alleged the retail giant's hiring process unfairly discriminated against African Americans and Latinos.
'Special Air Mission 41': Bush's final flights on 'Air Force One'
The late former president George H.W. Bush's final flights on Air Force One will be called "Special Mission 41," Bush's spokesman said Sunday.
Joe Gatto is leaving 'Impractical Jokers' for personal reasons
Comedian Joe Gatto has announced that he will be leaving the popular television series "Impractical Jokers" after nine seasons to focus on fatherhood.
Deputy who shot unarmed black man in Houston is fired
The deputy who shot and killed an unarmed black man in Houston has been fired, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Users are split over Black Twitter's chances to survive under Elon Musk
Black Twitter is mourning the possible end of the influential community they found on Twitter more than a decade ago, but users are split between finding a new app or staying put.
Users are split over Black Twitter's chances to survive under Elon Musk
Black Twitter is mourning the possible end of the influential community they found on Twitter more than a decade ago, but users are split between finding a new app or staying put.
Texas Police Officer Shot and Killed a Woman During Arrest Attempt
A shaky cell phone video captured the moments before a Texas police officer shot and killed a woman who claimed she was pregnant. A family member identified the woman as Pamela Shantay Turner.
Where Dylann Roof Killed, a Search for Answers
In the same room where Dylann Roof killed nine church members, the pastor stopped during Wednesday night's Bible study to tell a joke.
Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam sentenced to life in prison without parole
Salah Abdeslam, who is believed to be only surviving member of the group that carried out a series of deadly gun-and-bomb attacks across Paris in November 2015, was found guilty on Wednesday and handed France's harshest sentence -- life without the possibility of parole.
Texas man allegedly shot and killed a man who scammed him of $40 in parking fees. Then he resumed his date
A Texas man who was allegedly scammed of $40 in parking fees while on a date shot and killed the man who posed as the lot's attendant -- and then "nonchalantly" walked away to proceed with his dinner plans, court records show.
