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Officer injured in Philadelphia July Fourth shooting says he found a bullet in his hat

One of the two police officers injured in a shooting during a July Fourth celebration in Philadelphia didn't realize he had been shot until he arrived at a hospital and found a bullet lodged in his hat, he told CNN.

Derek Chauvin to be sentenced Thursday on federal charges

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, already jailed on state murder charges for his role in the death of George Floyd, will learn his federal sentence Thursday when he appears in a US District Court.

Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russian court

Two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court near Moscow, her lawyers confirmed to CNN on Thursday.

A tip from a 'hero citizen' thwarted a mass shooting planned for July 4 celebration in Richmond, Virginia, police say

One phone call saved countless lives and prevented a potential mass shooting during July 4 celebrations in Richmond, Virginia, the police chief and mayor said Wednesday.

Charlene Ward-Johnson Elected New HCC Trustee For District II

Charlene Ward Johnson is the new- ly elected trustee to the Houston Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees. She officially joined the college’s governing board as the trustee for District II following a brief swearing-in ceremony Wednesday, June 29, at 3100 Main St. in Houston.

Mayor Turner Appoints New Director Of Office For People With Disabilities

Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed Angel Ponce as the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Director, which provides services and advocacy for Houston residents with disabilities.

METRO Welcomes Returning Board Member Diann Lewter

Business development leader Diann Lewter is the newest member of the METRO Board of Directors. Lewter, who was sworn in at today's Board meeting, will serve a second appointment as a METRO Board Member representing the city of Houston. She previously served from January 2014 to April 2016.

Amazon partners with Grubhub to offer Prime customers meal delivery perks

Amazon Prime members in the United States can now get free meal deliveries through Grubhub as part of a growing business partnership between the two companies.

Biden and Harris speak with Brittney Griner's wife

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone Wednesday with Cherelle Griner, the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is detained in a Russian prison, according to the White House.

Highland Park gunman admitted to firing on parade crowd and contemplated attack in Madison, Wisconsin, officials say

The gunman in Monday's massacre at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, admitted he carried out the attack, killing seven and wounding dozens of others, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Boris Johnson's tenure has been defined by scandal. Here are some of the biggest ones

The crisis that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing right now might be the gravest for his leadership so far -- but it's definitely not the first.

22 migrants who died in a hot semi-truck in San Antonio have been identified

Twenty-two migrants found dead in a sweltering semi-truck in San Antonio, or who died in the days after, have been named for the first time on Wednesday by the Bexar County medical examiner, now that most of the 53 migrants have been identified by authorities.

'Gentleminions': Why TikTok teens are wearing suits to 'Minions: The Rise of Gru'

"Minions: The Rise of Gru" did gangbusters over the weekend. The latest film in the "Despicable Me" franchise of a would-be villain and his bizarre yellow henchmen had the biggest opening ever over the July 4th holiday.

Rafael Nadal rallies to advance to semifinals at Wimbledon in quest of 23rd grand slam title

Twenty-two-time grand slam champion Rafael Nadal outlasted eleventh seed Taylor Fritz, 3-6 7-5 3-6 7-5 7-6 (10-4) in a five-set thriller on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Child care centers can't afford to stay open. Here's what this means for families

From city centers to rural communities, many US child care providers are raising the price of tuition to combat inflation, adding yet another strain for families. From city centers to rural communities, many US child care providers are raising the price of tuition to combat inflation, adding yet another strain for families.

What we know about the Highland Park shooting suspect

Hours after gunfire interrupted the Highland Park, Illinois, July Fourth parade, killing seven people and wounding dozens more, police apprehended the man they believe was responsible.

What To Do if You Get Bitten by a Tick

Finding a tick on yourself, your family member, or your pet can be scary. While it’s vital to remove a tick as soon as possible, it is also important to ensure that you do it properly, and that you take the right steps once it’s removed. This includes storing the tick, and sending it in for testing in case it is carrying a dangerous tick-borne disease like Lyme, or a dangerous allergen like Alpha-gal.

Center for Safe and Secure Schools offers expertise to Harris County Safe School Commission

The Center for Safe and Secure Schools (CSSS), a division of the Harris County Department of Education, has been tapped to offer its expertise to the newly-formed Harris County Safe School Commission (HCSSC).

Float to Freedom All Month Long at True REST Float Spa

Members and Guests Able to Receive Extra Floating Benefits Through July

In celebration of July and recognition of the United States’ independence, True REST Float Spa is offering a unique flotation therapy opportunity for its guests—new and current members can Float to Freedom with 30 days of unlimited float therapy. The unlimited float therapy is available for first time members or for current members who upgrade their floating membership plan to plus or premium. Members have the freedom to experience all the incredible benefits flotation therapy has to offer now until July 31.

Harris County Attorney and City of Houston Take Action Against Union Pacific

Harris County Attorney Christian D Menefee and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will each submit Notices of Intent to Sue pursuant to the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to Union Pacific Railroad (“UP”) in connection with long-standing contamination in Houston’s Fifth Ward from UP’s Houston Wood Preserving Works creosote treatment facility. The Texas Department of State Health Services found significant increases in cancer rates around the UP rail yard.

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