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Colin Powell calls US treaty withdrawals 'terrible mistakes'

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday contrasted the foreign policies espoused by President Donald Trump with those of late former President George H.W. Bush, saying the current withdrawals from international treaties are "terrible mistakes, which we will regret."

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Betty White Dead at 99

TMZ reports that Beloved actress, comedian and American icon Betty White has died, just weeks before a milestone birthday.

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'I'm just Serena': Williams' US Open performances give hope of improbable grand slam triumph ahead of third round match

After her improbable second-round win over Anett Kontaveit, Serena Williams summed up her surprise performances at the US Open better than perhaps anybody else could.

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Patrick Mahomes won’t take consecutive Super Bowl titles for ‘granted’ as Kansas City Chiefs QB eyes ‘legendary’ three-peat

Just a day after Patrick Mahomes lifted the Vince Lombardi Trophy aloft for the second time in as many years, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback already had his eyes set on more success.

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5 Things for October 27: JFK Files, Niger, Opioids

Which country has the world's most powerful passport? Spoiler alert: it's not the US. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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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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5 Things for November 3: It's Here, But Taxing Questions Remain

The President's Twitter account went down for a few minutes Thursday night, and Twitter says it was the work of an employee on the last day at the company. Talk about going out with a bang! Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Why 'all eyes' will be on the Virginia suburbs this fall

Reassured by the results of California's gubernatorial recall election last week, Democrats now face tougher electoral tests this fall that will measure whether they can defend their most important political advance of the Donald Trump era.

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Local Hospital Kept This Doctor on Staff Despite 2 Rape Allegations From Patients

Ryan Williams, a doctor in Cleveland Clinic who allegedly raped two patients, was kept on staff during the time that the hospital was negotiating the confidential settlement.

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Memorial Parks Expands Dining Offerings with Addition of Vibrant Café

New Destination for Health-Conscious Dining Now Open in the Park’s New Running Complex

Memorial Park Conservancy is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its dining landscape with the opening of Vibrant, the Houston-based café known for its commitment to health and sustainability. This new establishment joins the existing Vibrant location in Montrose, providing an all-day dining option within the Park’s Running Complex. A portion of the café’s revenue goes towards the Conservancy's efforts to maintain and preserve the Park.

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Ossoff Falls Just Short In Georgia Special Election As GOP Gets Wakeup Call

Democrat Jon Ossoff fell just short Tuesday of capturing a House seat in a longtime conservative stronghold in Georgia, serving a reminder to Republicans of President Donald Trump's unpopularity.

JPMorgan's profit spikes 155% as US economy booms

JPMorgan Chase is minting money as the US economy races back from the pandemic. America's largest bank said Tuesday it hauled in $11.9 billion in profit during the second quarter, up 155% from the same period of 2020.

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Lewis Hamilton 'won't stop' his fight against racism as FIA rules out investigation into Breonna Taylor T-shirt

Lewis Hamilton says he remains undeterred in his fight against racial injustice. His comments came as the FIA, motorsport's global governing body, announced it will not investigate the Formula One champion for wearing a T-shirt honoring Breonna Taylor at the Tuscan Grand Prix.

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R & B Starlet Coline Creuzot Lives the “High Life” with New Single

Houstonian R&B Chart Topping Singer-Songwriter Releases Smoky 2017 Single

Houston’s own and one of R&B’s most promising voices, Coline Creuzot is soaring high today with her hot single, “High Life”. Fresh off the heels of her hit 2016 single “Truth Is” which climbed to #24 on the Billboard Adult R&B/Contemporary charts, “High Life” is available for streaming on the artist’s Soundcloud page. Written by Dallas Blocker (Bun B, Rick Ross, Paul Wall) and produced by J Sounds, “High Life” is a must-add to any summer playlist.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Commemorates the 49th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Jackson Lee— “I believe space exploration remains part of our national destiny, and I am working in Congress to ensure that the future of NASA is one of continued progress. Today is a reminder that space exploration and research done at NASA will inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, and will provide the technological advances needed to keep America’s economy strong.”

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Coca-Cola 'Real Magic' Christmas Campaign Launch

Coca-Cola is unveiling its 2021 holiday campaign under the new “Real Magic” global brand platform.

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Trump calls Kavanaugh accusations a 'hoax set up by the Democrats'

President Donald Trump on Monday claimed Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination was "caught up in a hoax set up by the Democrats." Kavanaugh is set to be sworn in by Trump later in the day.

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“Sweet Taste of Liberty: A True Story of Slavery and Restitution in America” by W. Caleb McDaniel

Home Sweet Home. Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like it. It’s where your family is, where you hang your coat, where you keep your stuff. Even the word “home” equals safety and comfort, and in the new book “Sweet Taste of Liberty” by W. Caleb McDaniel, getting home could mean payback, too.

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Hundreds are still trapped from Florence's flooding, and 'the worst is still yet to come'

Florence's merciless deluge has already killed 18, trapped hundreds and made parts of North and South Carolina impassable -- and authorities say the worst flooding is yet to come.

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Houston Community Unites to Address the Escalating Crisis of Gun Violence

In Houston, a city revered for its diverse and spirited community, an urgent call to action against the epidemic of gun violence is underway. With the rate of firearm-related tragedies surpassing even the fatalities caused by traffic accidents since 2020, the community's outcry for change is louder than ever.