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CBS sues Shari Redstone, its controlling shareholder

CBS, led by Leslie Moonves, issued a corporate declaration of war against its controlling shareholder Shari Redstone on Monday morning. Redstone has been pushing CBS Corporation and its sister media company, Viacom, to merge.

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The Finer Things

Astros hot start has fans reminiscing about the 2017 World Series run.

One thing I heard growing up from my other relatives, family, and friends was that I was spoiled. Being the first-born child actually comes with some perks, but I digress. Houstonians over the last three years must feel like spoiled kids when it comes to the Astros because they have become accustomed to the team being in first place come this time of the year.

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Boeing's famous trijet 727 makes last commercial flight

Air travelers will no longer be able to enjoy the Boeing 727's distinctive design after the jet made its last commercial passenger flight.

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TikTok has a new CEO

TikTok has finally appointed a new permanent chief executive, eight months after its former leader called it quits as the United States was threatening to ban the app.

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Biden signs bill expanding health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law a bill expanding health care benefits to millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service.

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Jacquees Returns with One of the Year's Most Anticipated R&B Albums, Sincerely for You

Includes “Tell Me It’s Over” featuring Summer Walker & 6lack and “When You Bad Like That” featuring Future.

Today, R&B superstar and multi-platinum singer Jacquees proudly presents his anxiously awaited third full-length studio project and one of the most-anticipated R&B albums of the year, Sincerely For You. Get it HERE.

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One Nation, Indivisble

It strikes me that the days we’re living through represent a metaphor for our national dilemma. January 6th and the weight of history that date carries are in the rearview mirror, at least on the calendar. Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream still is on the horizon.

How Republicans could still screw up the best political environment in 30 years

Mitch McConnell is feeling pretty good right about now. During an appearance at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, the Senate minority leader said that the "atmosphere for Republicans is better than it was in 1994," when the party won control of both the House and Senate in a wave election. "From an atmospheric point of view, it's a perfect storm of problems for Democrats because it's an entirely Democratic government," added McConnell.

Mayra Flores will win Texas special election, helping Republicans flip Democratic House seat, CNN projects

Republican Mayra Flores will win the special election for Texas' 34th Congressional District, CNN projects, giving Republicans an additional seat in the House.

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Biden called man who disarmed Monterey Park shooting suspect to thank him for act of bravery

President Joe Biden called 26-year-old Brandon Tsay to thank the California man for disarming the Monterey Park shooting suspect over the weekend.

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Store Cashier Who Suspected George Floyd Of Using Fake $20 Bill Says He Feels Guilty

An employee at the Minneapolis corner store who suspected George Floyd gave him a counterfeit $20 bill last May testified in court Wednesday that he felt guilty knowing that their interaction led to Floyd’s death under former police officer Derek Chauvin’s knee.

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DNC: Alleges RFK Jr. campaign illegally coordinated w/outside group on signature gathering

The Democratic National Committee filed a Federal Election Commisison complaint against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign on Friday, alleging illegal coordination with an outside group supporting his White House bid.

Derek Chauvin says he will not testify at trial and testimony ends. Closings are set for Monday

Derek Chauvin invoked his Fifth Amendment right not to testify on Thursday and the defense rested its case as the trial of George Floyd's death neared its final stages. Closing arguments are set for Monday, after which the jury will be sequestered during deliberations.

Most trans kids maintain a consistent identity, study says. Experts explain how to support them

Nicole Talbot was 13 when she faced her school assembly, her principal by her side, and told her classmates for the first time something she had always known: She was a girl.

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'Some remains' of Missing 10 Sailors Found After Collision, Admiral Says

'Some remains" of 10 missing US sailors have been found after the collision between the US destroyer John S. McCain and an oil tanker near Singapore, US Navy Adm. Scott Swift said Tuesday. Navy and Marine Corps divers found the remains in the sealed compartments aboard the McCain, said Swift, commander of the Pacific Fleet. The Royal Malaysian Navy has also located one body, and officials are working to determine if it is one of the missing sailors, he said. Divers have also located others.

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What on earth is Eurovision, and how can you watch it?

The Eurovision Song Contest is back in Britain for the first time in more than two decades, and this year's edition is one of the most anticipated ever.

People For: Biden Policing EO Would Fall Short

Following reports that President Biden will sign an Executive Order on police use of force tomorrow, on the anniversary of George Floyd’s death, People For the American Way President Ben Jealous released the following statement:

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Will Black College Band Perform at Trump Inauguration?

The president of a historically black college in Alabama is yet to decide whether the school's marching band will perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural parade, a college spokesman said Tuesday.

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TikTok's ties to China are once again under fire in Washington. Here's why

Two years after then-President Donald Trump said he would ban TikTok in the United States through an executive order, the short-form video platform is once again under scrutiny in Washington. And the underlying issue remains largely the same: TikTok's ties to China through its parent company, Bytedance.

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Here's What's In the Second Stimulus Package

Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief bill that includes enhanced unemployment benefits and direct cash payments. There were several changes made from a proposal put forward nearly two weeks ago by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. Direct stimulus checks were brought in at the last minute. Direct aid to states and liability protections for companies were left out.