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These high school students are fighting for ethical AI
It's been a busy year for Encode Justice, an international group of grassroots activists pushing for ethical uses of artificial intelligence. There have been legislators to lobby, online seminars to hold, and meetings to attend, all in hopes of educating others about the harms of facial-recognition technology.
2 children among the 4 dead inside Fort Worth home
Two of four people killed by gunfire Monday were children. Officers found the boy and girl, along with a deceased man and woman, at the 2000 block of Speckle Drive near Basswood Boulevard and I-35W in North Fort Worth.
'Chappaquiddick' explores one of Sen. Ted Kennedy's darkest hours
Director John Curran was at first hesitant to sign on for "Chappaquiddick," a film that explores a tragic chapter in the life of Sen. Ted Kennedy.
HISD Pre-K Program Participants More Prepared for Kindergarten, Says Rice Researcher
Students who attended one or two years of Houston Independent School District (HISD) pre-K were significantly more likely to be prepared for kindergarten than peers who did not attend HISD pre-K, according to a new research brief from Rice University’s Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC).
Houston Rockets Owner Pledges $4 Million for Harvey Relief
The owner of the Houston Rockets, Leslie Alexander, will contribute $4 million to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. "Our hearts are heavy seeing the devastation that so many of our friends, family and neighbors are experiencing," the Rockets said in a statement.
Attorneys: Travel Ban fight is 'a marathon' With No End in Sight
In the days after President Donald Trump's first travel ban was introduced on January 27, clients streamed into Neha Vyas' Seattle law office. Some just wanted to hear a reassuring voice. She was a lawyer, counselor and therapist all in one.
Sheriff: Wife calls police after finding images of naked family members on husband's phone
A Genesee County man could face decades in prison after cameras were found in his master bathroom.
Vice President Harris spoke at the National Baptist Convention's 142nd annual session in Houston
Vice President Harris spoke at the National Baptist Convention's 142nd annual session in Houston
The top nine reasons to visit Houston in 2019
From its integral role in the world's first moon landing 50 years ago this July to a new lineup of appealing options in the arts and culinary scenes, Houston has never been more ripe for exploration.
Authorities Investigating the Fatal Police Shooting of a Houston Man
Thomas lying prone in the street as the deputy attends to him. Thomas, 34, died last Thursday from a single gunshot wound. An investigation is underway with the Houston Police Department and the district attorney’s office.
Pittsburgh synagogue shooter sentenced to death for killing 11 worshippers in 2018 massacre
Robert Bowers, the gunman who killed 11 worshippers and wounded six others at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 in the deadliest-ever attack on Jewish people in the United States, was unanimously sentenced to death by a federal jury on Wednesday.
Houston mayor says boil water advisory will likely be lifted overnight after power outage at water treatment plants
Houston officials expect the boil water advisory issued Sunday evening will be lifted by 3 a.m. Tuesday.
Biden Honors Emmett Till and His Mother
President Joe Biden made a significant announcement on Tuesday, designating a new national monument to honor Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. This decision comes amidst an ongoing national debate over how to effectively teach the painful aspects of American history in classrooms.
Lorde apologizes for Whitney Houston bathtub joke
Lorde has offered an apology after she was roasted for joking about Whitney Houston and a bathtub. The 21-year-old singer posted a now-deleted Instagram photo of a tub being filled with running water and captioned it, "And iiii will always love you," a lyric from Houston's 1992 recording of the Dolly Parton song "I Will Always Love You."
These were CNN's top 100 digital stories of 2021
The past year packed some of the biggest stories of our lifetimes into just 365 days. From the insurrection and a new administration to viral missing persons cases, with the Covid-19 pandemic looming above it all, readers had a lot to catch up on.
HPV vaccine leads to steep drop in cancer-causing infections in England
The introduction of HPV vaccines has led to a sharp reduction in the number of young women with the cancer-causing infection in England, new data from Public Health England finds.
Time Out lists the 'world's best' cities for 2021
It was already world-famous thanks to its striking red-hued bridge, drool-worthy restaurant scene and booming tech industry -- and now San Francisco has been crowned the "world's best" city, according to Time Out.
Lazio fans hang pro-Mussolini banner, make fascist salutes ahead of Liberation day
A group of football fans -- supporters of Serie A club Lazio -- have put up a banner reading "Honor to Benito Mussolini" and performed fascist salutes in Milan ahead of a major Italian Cup match on Wednesday.
Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill are divorcing
Two years after they married on 10-10-20, CHill is no more.
Lee Garrett was Put in the Hot Seat on 'Bachelorette: The Men Tell All' Reunion
One contestant found himself on the hot seat on Monday night during "The Bachelorette 2017: The Men Tell All."
