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Legendary Baltimore basketball player, comedian killed on city streets

Baltimore is mourning the loss of legendary basketball player and comedian Gerald Brown, who was shot and killed in the city over the weekend. The 34-year-old father of two grew up in the city, and he did sketch comedy and volunteered to coach basketball after becoming a legendary player in the city.

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America's oil boom will break more records this year. OPEC is stuck in retreat

The epic American oil boom is just getting started. OPEC, on the other hand, is stuck on the sidelines.

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Fact-checking Trump's CNBC interview

During his Monday morning interview with CNBC, President Donald Trump claimed that China has "lost 15 to 20 trillion dollars in value since the day I was elected."

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The Czech 'Church of Bones': Inside Sedlec Ossuary

In the heart of the Czech countryside, Kutná Hora houses some of the most beautiful architecture in the whole of Bohemia.

Corporate debt is rising, but it's safer than it looks

As US corporate debt continues to rise rapidly, numerous investors, analysts and policymakers fear that it will either help trigger or deepen the next recession. We think those fears are overblown.

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Australian police deny waging 'war on the media,' but more raids are possible

Australian police have defended raids on the country's national broadcaster and a prominent journalist, and said more could be coming as they continue an investigation into the alleged publication of state secrets.

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Axe body spray passionately defends gay rights

Axe Body Spray made a bold declaration on Twitter: It supports gay rights and won't be at the controversial Straight Pride Parade set to be held in Boston this August.

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3 years, 80,000 miles, 61 national parks

There's a sandhill crane nesting in the middle of a patch of restored marsh, the bird's partner calling out as it returns to their nest.

Michael Wolff defends book sourcing, says Trump era is getting 'crazier and crazier'

A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter.

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A D-Day vet's song about Normandy is No. 1 on Amazon's singles chart, ahead of Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber

Jim Radford was only 15 when he served as a ship's galley boy on June 6, 1944, making him the youngest known D-Day veteran.

Three Americans checked into a resort on the same day and died within a week. Now their families want answers

Pennsylvania resident Miranda Schaup-Werner checked into a resort in the Dominican Republic on May 25 and was excitedly taking pictures in the room she shared with her husband.

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Bernie Sanders confronts Walmart leaders at annual shareholders meeting

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders came face-to-face with Walmart's corporate leadership during the retail giant's annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday in Arkansas, where he introduced an employee proposal to put workers on the company's board and asked for a raise to its minimum wage.

Racing Group Pays Tribute to Bicyclist Killed in Crash

A moving tribute is underway in honor of a 12 year old killed last week while riding his bike.

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Main Squeeze Juice Co. Opens New Location in The Woodlands

Booming juice franchise celebrates 10th location

Main Squeeze Juice Company, a newcomer to the more than $5 billion juice market, is opening its fourth location in the Houston metro area on May 24.

Paris residents urged to screen for lead after Notre Dame fire

French health authorities are urging parents with young children and pregnant women to get their lead levels tested after April's catastrophic fire that engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral in the French capital.

Webbers Falls homeowners return to homes after devastating flooding

Homeowners are starting to be allowed back into their homes in Webbers Falls after the devastating floodwaters from the Arkansas River left behind major damage.

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Art Meets Science and Technology at Midtown Houston’s 1st Children’s Performance Art Festival

Midtown Houston will celebrate the thrilling space where art meets science at their 1st Children’s Performance Art Festival. The event will be held at Midtown Park on June 1, 2019 from 10 am to 4 pm. This year’s theme will explore how digital elements can enhance art with cutting edge innovation. There will be live music entertainment, artisan food, beverages and interactive art and science activities that speak to the festival’s theme.

A New York teacher made black students act as slaves in mock auctions

A New York teacher singled out African-American students and cast them as slaves in a mock "auction" as part of a social studies lesson in March.

Spend your Summer at San Jacinto

The San Jacinto Museum of History invites you to spend your summer exploring everything the Museum, Monument and Park has to offer.

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Serena Williams rallies after French Open first-round scare

For all her singles titles on the grass at Wimbledon -- seven of them -- Serena Williams can still thrive on clay, despite its challenges.