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Jael Strauss, former 'America's Next Top Model' contestant, dies after breast cancer battle

Former "America's Next Top Model" contestant Jael Strauss has died after a battle with breast cancer, according to an update posted to her official fundraising page on GoFundMe.

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Some of Jessica Alba's Twitter followers are saying her account was hacked

A series of racist, anti-semitic and generally offensive screenshots which appeared to be from actress Jessica Alba's verified Twitter account were making the rounds on social media this weekend.

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Trump accepts Pelosi's State of the Union invite

President Donald Trump has accepted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's invitation to give his State of the Union address on February 5, the White House announced Monday evening.

Family pleads for dog’s safe return after SUV stolen outside MOA hotel

Remy was found safe, the family reports. He was located in Brooklyn Park and is being held in Maple Grove until he can be picked up. The family thanked officials in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park for working to find Remy.

Communications Professionals Selected as an Accelerate Partner in the African-American Cisco Partner Community

Communications Professionals announced today that it has been officially designated as an Acceleration Partner in the African American Cisco Partner Community (AACPC), a distinction indicating that the company has not only satisfied the rigorous personnel, support, and specialization requirements to achieve Cisco's Select level, but is also a key partner in Cisco's Social Justice efforts to power and inclusive future for all. In recognition of this accomplishment, Communications Professionals is identified as a Cisco Select Integrator in the Cisco Partner Locator.

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Houston Native Serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Air Station Sigonella

Hospitalman Jasmine Brooks, a native of Houston, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy at the U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command operating out of Sigonella, Italy.

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Suspect in fatal shooting of judge has been found dead, sheriff’s office says

A man suspected in the fatal shooting of a Maryland judge has been found dead, officials announced Thursday.

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Prosecutors and HPD Investigators Appeal for More Victims of Serial Sex Predator

In a concerted effort to combat sexual violence and secure justice for victims, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, accompanied by key officials from the Harris County District Attorney's Office (HCDAO) and the Houston Police Department (HPD), will host a pivotal news conference. The event aims to apprise the public of a suspected serial sex predator and implore individuals to step forward if they have been affected.

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CDC director urges people to keep masking and distancing 'regardless of what states decide'

The director of the US Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday said she hopes people will decide to individually "do the right thing" about distancing and wearing masks, even in states moving to eliminate restrictions against the CDC's recommendations.

Council Connection for Monday, July 6

At their Monday, July 6 Virtual Regular Meeting, Councilmembers authorized the execution of a professional services contract for the design of the Parks Department maintenance facility; authorized the negotiation and execution of a contract for the remodeling of Fire Station No. 3 and No. 4.; approved a resolution finding a public purpose and ratifying certain donations related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) disaster. Here is a rundown of all Council actions at the meeting:

Election 2018: Voters head to the polls to deliver their verdict on the midterms

It's Election Day in America, again. Two years after a shock election launched Donald Trump into the presidency, voters are again set to render a verdict on the direction they would like to take the country.

Florida sheriff bans his deputies and office visitors from wearing masks on a day his county broke records for Covid-19 deaths

A mandate from a local sheriff in Florida is going against the recommendations from science and government officials: masks will not be worn.

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Scottsdale suspect linked to four homicides dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound

A man who police say fatally shot four people in the past few days in Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona, died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound as police surrounded him, a police official said.

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74-year-old man found alive 5 days after Washington, DC, building fire

A 74-year-old man has been discovered alive five days after his senior living apartment complex in Washington, DC, caught fire -- but nobody knew he was missing.

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Dangerous levels of sulfur dioxide prompt health warning in Hawaii

As if the catastrophic, home-devouring lava weren't bad enough, now residents have to worry about choking on sulfur dioxide.

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This Oklahoma school district wants to send every student to the Capitol

The teachers' walkout is officially over -- so one school district is sending its students to the state capital. For two weeks, Blanchard Public Schools were shut down as teachers swarmed the Capitol in Oklahoma City to demand more school funding and higher raises. They didn't get what they wanted. But they got a huge wake-up call on how the Legislature actually works -- a lesson Superintendent Jim Beckham wants students to witness, too.

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Ohio state lawmaker calls for people to stop getting tested

An Ohio state lawmaker called for people to stop getting tested for coronavirus as he railed against a state health order requiring people in seven Ohio counties to wear masks in public spaces starting this week.

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Ex-WH aide says he was tasked with taping together Trump's torn-up papers

President Donald Trump has a habit of tearing up memos, notes, letters and even negative news articles he doesn't like, according to one of the people tasked with reassembling records the President has hand-shredded.

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'Fire is still out of control' As Massive Blaze Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Pushed by powerful Santa Ana winds, a Southern California fire spread with explosive speed to 26,000 acres on Monday night, forcing thousands to evacuate in the dark.

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Former police chief is facing charges over fires authorities say were linked to people he had disagreements with

A former Maryland police chief is facing multiple arson and attempted murder charges in connection with 11 fires spanning from 2011 to 2020, according to a news release from the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department.