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Fourth suspect in XXXTentacion's killing turns himself in

The last man authorities were seeking in the killing of rapper XXXTentacion surrendered at his lawyer's office, Broward County authorities said Tuesday evening.

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Record-breaking California fire may take until September to contain

It may take until September to contain the largest fire in California history, which is now nearly the size of Los Angeles.

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Houston Fire Department Initiative Focuses on Firefighter Health and Safety

The Houston Fire Department has been awarded the 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). It’s an award that will give the department the ability to protect firefighters and maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Due to the extremely busy emergency response system in Houston firefighters are exposed to vehicle fumes on a routine basis. When these vehicles are started, the exhaust infiltrates the living and sleeping areas of the fire stations that are staffed around the clock.

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California fire explodes in size, is now largest in state history

Catastrophic wildfires continue to ravage California, as one blaze nearly doubled in size over the last three days, making it the largest in the state's history.

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Jared Kushner deleted 'critical' stories at his newspaper, software developer claims

Jared Kushner told a software developer who worked at his newspaper, the New York Observer, to delete several "critical" stories in 2012, according to Austin Smith, the developer who said he "complied."

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Buick Delivers Peace of Mind at the Gas Pump

ExxonMobil teams with Buick to offer in-dash fuel payments and savings

With road trip season in full swing, Buick and ExxonMobil are debuting a new way to bring simplicity and savings to the pump.

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5 things for August 7: Rick Gates, Infowars, Iran, child abuse case, wildfires

Jonesing for a last-minute summer getaway? Here are some of the best places to visit in August, plus everything else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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More than $18 Million Raised at the 20th Anniversary V Foundation Wine Celebration

The Annual Signature Event Has Now Raised More Than $100 Million for the V Foundation

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is excited to announce the V Foundation Wine Celebration, celebrating its 20th anniversary, raised more than $18 million during a full weekend of events. This year's total included more than $16 million in "Fund-A-Need" donations to support the V Foundation's endowment and nearly $2 million for breast cancer research.

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Health Doesn’t Stop When a Hurricane Starts

AmeriHealth Caritas shares tips for staying safe and maintaining health following a hurricane

According to the National Weather Service, the North Atlantic hurricane season is approaching its peak.[i] Hurricanes and other natural disasters don’t discriminate in their victims.

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Search for missing toddler leads to discovery of 11 emaciated children

What started as a search for a 3-year-old Georgia boy led to a horrid discovery 1,400 miles away.

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5 dead in small plane crash

Officials on Monday identified five people killed after the small plane they were on the day before crashed in a Santa Ana parking lot.

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Deadline Nears for Public Comment on 2020 Census Controversies

Before the public comment period on the 2020 Census closes at 11:59 pm on August 7, civil rights organizations continue to amplify the clarion call to Americans to denounce the inclusion of a "citizenship question" on the final census form - a question as to whether respondents are U.S. citizens.

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Terry Crews at 50: Family, Football, & Funny

Action-movie hero, sitcom star, syndicated game show host, advertising pitchman, former NFL player and best-selling author all describe the man that is Terry Crews. He’s known for having his shirt off and playing wacky, but memorable characters. He is perhaps best known for playing Julius, the overworked dad on the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris, a tough guy in the feature franchise “The Expendables,” the loveable goofball in “White Chicks,” or his appearances in Old Spice commercials.

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Toyota Hones Focus on Cost Cuts, China as U.S. Hurdles Loom

Toyota Motor Corp. is sharpening its focus on keeping costs in check and fueling demand in China to prepare for challenges in a U.S. market potentially hit by a trade war.

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Five Houstonians Named As Top 25 Finalists in H-E-B’s 5th Quest for Texas Best Statewide Competition

H-E-B received more than 700 entries from 140 cities from across the state of Texas of the most delectable, scrumptious, memorable dishes and beverages for its 5th Annual Quest for Texas Best culinary competition. Official judges have had the audacious task of narrowing down that field to the top 25 and five of them are from Houston. All 25 finalists will compete in the final round of competition on August 9-10, 2018, in Austin, TX for prizes totaling $70,000.

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Record-breaking temperatures leave 29 dead in South Korean heatwave

As many as 29 people have died due to heatstroke in South Korea, according to the South Korean Ministry of Health, Welfare and Disease Control.

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Record temperatures could hit Spain, Portugal amid European heat wave

Forecasters have warned of potentially record-breaking temperatures in Spain and Portugal this week as much of Europe swelters in a heat wave that has left some farmers suffering drought conditions.

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Brookstone files for bankruptcy and will close all of its mall stores

Brookstone filed for bankruptcy and will close its remaining 101 mall stores. The mall and airport seller, best known for massage chairs, quirky gadgets, and travel luggage, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in federal court on Thursday. It was Brookstone's second bankruptcy round in four years.

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Serena Williams suffers worst defeat of her career

Serena Williams is usually the one who inflicts heavy defeats on others, but the former world No.1 suffered the most one-sided loss of her illustrious career Tuesday when she was knocked out of the first round of the Silicon Valley Classic after a 6-1 6-0 defeat.

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Adult Coloring Book Highlights the Beauty of Black Female Entrepreneurs

Makes History as the First Book of It’s Kind!

North Carolina mover and shaker Latoya Nicole is a mental health professional, entrepreneur, and the brains behind 24 Shades of Business: A Coloring Book for the Black Entrepreneur’s Soul as quoted in Curly Nikki. The book features images of beautiful, boss women who are bloggers, doctors, makeup artists, teachers, yoga instructors, etc.