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Air travel system is 'very brittle,' Buttigieg says. DOT wants to hear traveler complaints

Air traffic disruptions have plagued summer travelers, and this past weekend was no exception.

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Flashbang explodes in Alabama deputy’s hand during drug raid

A Mobile County Sheriff’s Office deputy suffered severe injuries to his hand when a flashbang grenade went off while he was still holding it.

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Las Vegas man recovering from monkeypox speaks out

A Las Vegas man who was one of the earliest cases of monkeypox in Nevada speaks out about his ordeal, hoping to break stigmas and encourage testing and vaccines for prevention.

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Sesame Place announces diversity initiatives after accusations of racial bias

Sesame Place has announced new measures to expand its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts following a class action lawsuit alleging racial bias.

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Biden says US government knows 'with certainty' that Austin Tice has been held by Syrian government

President Joe Biden on Wednesday declared that the US government knows "with certainty" that American journalist Austin Tice has been held by the Syrian government and called on Damascus to cooperate on efforts to release him after 10 years of captivity.

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Ron DeSantis, unconstrained by constitutional checks, is flexing his power in Florida ahead of 2024 decision

When Gov. Ron DeSantis abruptly suspended Tampa's elected prosecutor last week, it was not accomplished in a late-night sacking or buried in a 5 p.m. Friday press release. Rather, DeSantis summoned reporters and cameras for a midday media event, as he does several times a week, stood before officers in uniform and elected allies and matter-of-factly walked through his decision to kneecap a twice-elected Democratic official.

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Hidden camera caught Irvine doctor poisoning husband with drain cleaner, documents allege

An Irvine dermatologist was caught on a hidden camera pouring drain cleaner into her husband's cup on at least three separate occasions, court documents allege.

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Uvalde school district looking for interim police chief as Pete Arredondo awaits termination hearing

The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District is searching for an interim police chief as Chief Pete Arredondo is on unpaid leave while he awaits a termination hearing, school board Superintendent Hal Harrell said Monday.

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Violent rhetoric circulates on the pro-Trump internet following FBI search, including against a judge

"Lock and load," was one of the top comments on an online forum dedicated to former President Donald Trump on Monday night, soon after it emerged his Florida Mar-a-Lago resort had been searched by the FBI.

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Harris County Attorney – Christian Menefee Announces EPA Investigation Into TCEQ Concrete Plant Permitting

A Big Step In Protecting The Citizens Of Harris County

This week, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will investigate the Texas Commission on Environment Quality (TCEQ)’s concrete batch permitting criteria and processes under federal civil rights laws. The EPA initiated the investigation in response to complaints submitted by the Harris County Attorney’s Office and Lone Star Legal Aid under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Advocates Sound Alarm About New Texting Policy That Could Have Negative Impacts On Black Voter Outreach

For "good actors" to reach voters effectively, they need clear and consistent information about how to comply with the new 10DLC policies.

The countdown to midterm elections is underway as candidates and groups ramp up efforts to mobilize voters. But a little-known policy change called 10DLC could make voter outreach, particularly to Black voters, more difficult this election cycle.

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Kenan Thompson Tapped To Host The 74th Emmy Awards

This week, NBC and the Television Academy announced jointly today that Kenan Thompson will host the 74th Emmy Awards! The three-hour, coast-to-coast live telecast from the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12 and begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and will stream live for the first time on Peacock.

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Recap: LL Cool J Revives Rock The Bells Festival In NYC With A Star-Studded Lineup Of Rap Legends

Hip-hop is in a constant state of metamorphosis, finding new ways to reinvent itself with each passing era. However, there’s no denying the golden age from the mid ’80s to late ’90s that helped solidify rap as the most lucrative genre in music today.

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Luster's Pink Launches Comfort Oil Scalp Serum and Unveils New Look for its Classic Pink Lotion and Glosser

Luster Products, the leading manufacturer of premium personal care products providing daily maintenance and styling solutions for all hair types and textures for the last 65 years, has expanded its Luster's Pink product range with the launch of a Comfort Oil scalp serum and an updated look for its classic Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion and Glosser.

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What Happened to Praying?

"Friends, I am saddened at the mockery of our leaders. Everything from the unprecedented invasion of President Donald J. Trump's home to the insensitive mocking of President Joe Biden for falling off a bike is evidence of a nation in need of prayer.

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H-E-B Names Quest for Texas Best Finalist

10 Texas Companies Head to the Final Judging Round

More than 500 Texans threw their hats into the ring submitting 564 products to H-E-B’s 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition. From coffee, cleaners, and confections, to salsas, salamis, and seasonings, H-E-B’s Business Development and Sourcing Managers reviewed a host of products for potential placement on store shelves. H-E-B is pleased to announce the top 10 contestants, who will present their products for final judging on August 24th at Dallas’ Fair Park.

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The Lupus Foundation of America Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Prepares for an Evening of Glitter and Gold Honoring a Local Lupus Warrior

“All that Glitters is Gold” at the Lupus Foundation of America Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Gala on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Post Oak Hotel in Houston.

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Grand jury declines to indict Carolyn Bryant Donham, the woman whose accusations led to the murder of Emmett Till

A grand jury in Mississippi has declined to indict the White woman who accused 14-year-old Emmett Till of making advances toward her nearly 70 years ago, allegations that led to the Black teen's brutal death.

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Michael Jordan 1998 NBA Finals jersey could go for $5 million at auction

A jersey worn by basketball star Michael Jordan during one of the most famous seasons in his NBA career is expected to reach up to $5 million at auction.

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Carjacking victim in Highland neighborhood knew his attacker

Another carjacking happened late Monday night in Shreveport, but this time it turned violent as the driver was stabbed in the neck.