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Football player hopes to turn serious head injury into safer helmets

It’s is the first time Miles Levine has his shoulder pads on in a while. No helmet or football pants. He’s wearing his number 9 home blue with white letting Spanish River High School jersey.

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Family members mourn loss of dad killed during apparent robbery

Family photos show the kind of devoted dad Sam Casas was, always making time for his son Jayden, 8. Their close bond is why it was so hard for Jayden's mother, Dakota Baker, to tell her boy that his father had been murdered.

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The Obamas Say Goodbye to Washington

Gliding toward Joint Base Andrews in his military helicopter Friday, Barack Obama watched a dramatically altered Washington recede from view, the work of his presidency now over and the future of his accomplishments uncertain.

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André 3000 Celebrated His 43rd Birthday In A Way Only Three Stacks Would

Atlanta's own André 3000 celebrated his 43rd birthday by taking in some sun at Lake Meritt in Oakland, California. The exact site of his birthday party was the now famous park where BBQ Becky harrassed two black men grilling in late April.

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Houston Texans Star - DJ Reader On A Mission To Tackle Kidney Disease

David Vernon Reader Jr. or 'DJ' as he is called among his adoring family, friends and fans, has made quite a name for himself in only his second season in the NFL. As the replacement for five-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Vince Wilfork, Reader, a starter for every game, has amassed 45 tackles, three for losses, one sack and the season isn't even over yet.

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Drake makes it nine No. 1 albums with 'Care Package'

Drake got a special delivery with his new album, "Care Package." The rapper has extended his own record on the charts with the CD, which has earned him his ninth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart.

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Cops accuse man of swinging colostomy bag at officers

Metro Police arrested a man on multiple charges including assaulting two police officers after he took off his colostomy bag and swung it to strike the officers, according to court documents.

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Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Two Counties

Two State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017: in Goliad County in the city of Goliad, and in Fort Bend County in Missouri City.

First-time voter: I needed to vote as if my life depended on it

As a resident of one of 2020's battleground states, I cannot contain my excitement about the fact that this is my first time voting in a US presidential election. In Georgia, I was casting a vote for the change that I so desperately want to see in this country.

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Fauci calls 200,000 pandemic death toll 'sobering, and in some respects, stunning'

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday said the US reaching 200,000 coronavirus deaths is "very sobering, and in some respects, stunning," while adding that Americans should trust medical experts despite at times conflicting signals from the highest levels of government.

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Ayanna Pressley, a Democratic Rising Star, Is the Latest to Take Down a House Incumbent

Ayanna Pressley became the latest primary challenger to upset a sitting Democratic member of Congress on Tuesday, defeating Massachusetts Rep. Mike Capuano in the Boston-area district once represented by John F. Kennedy.

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Immigrants Living In the Country Without Authorization at Risk for Anxiety and Depression

Nearly a quarter of Mexican immigrants who live near the California-Mexico border without legal authorization have a mental disorder, particularly depression or anxiety, according to a new study by Rice University.

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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Two Counties

Three State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017: two in Harris County in the cities of Humble and Houston, and one in Bastrop County in the city of Smithville.

Harris County Attorney Ryan Files Court Brief In Support of Expanding Vote by Mail Ballot

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan filed a “friend of the court” brief on Monday in the lawsuit seeking to enforce the vote-by-mail ballot option to all voters whose health may be endangered by voting in person and ensure safe and fair elections for all.

New Report Highlights How Charter School Leaders of Color Build Strong School Culture to Drive Student Success

Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance), in partnership with Public Impact, released "Identity and Charter School Leadership: Profiles of Leaders of Color Building a Strong School Culture." This final report in a three-part series examines how the experiences of leaders of color influenced them to build a school environment where students learn, grow and thrive.

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This audio-only social app has Twitter on alert

For months, people have been clamoring to get access to Clubhouse, a buzzy invite-only social media app where members join virtual rooms to have live, unscripted discussions. Topics range from the "future of San Francisco," with the city's district attorney participating, and Kanye West to startup pitch events and various off color conversations. Unlike other social networks, the platform is audio-based — not text — making it feel like an interactive podcast (or a conference call).

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'I want this for everybody:' Lizzo makes statement in Balenciaga caution tape for Elle cover shoot

Wrapped in the Balenciaga yellow caution tape that Kim Kardashian wore during Paris Fashion Week in March, Lizzo's latest cover shoot is dominating social media feeds.

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FIFA introduces innovative music strategy including new podcast series featuring Liam Payne and world’s leading football players and musicians

Today FIFA and Universal Music Group (UMG) announce the launch of FIFA Sound, a strategy to connect with audiences worldwide through shared passions of football and music and the PLAY ON podcast, hosted by chart-topping artist Liam Payne, which will feature the world’s leading football players, alongside musicians.PlayOn is the first of many new initiatives that FIFA will be launching in 2021 and beyond as part of its strategic collaboration with Universal Music Group for Brands – a division of Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment. The first episode of PLAYON, featuring Ivan Rakitic & Morat is available to stream here now: https://fifa.lnk.to/PlayOnEpisode1PR!FIFA Future episode guests will include: Carli Lloyd, Asisat Oshoala, Lele Pons, Tiwa Savage, Wretch 32, Deyna Castellanos and many more.

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Artists from Across the Americas Encouraged to Submit Qualifications for Five Major Permanent Works of Public Art at Houston's New International Terminal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

The Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA), through the City of Houston’s Civic Art Program and on behalf of the Houston Airport System (HAS), is requesting submissions of qualifications from artists and artist teams to design, fabricate and install five major permanent works of public art for the new international terminal at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport. This opportunity is open to all artists in the United States and international artists in the Americas with U.S. representation.

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The Prairie View Retired Teachers presents a Conversation with Paula Harris

The Prairie View Retired Teachers and School Personnel Association, Ann Preston Unit presents “A Conversation with Paula Harris” for its Black History Program on February 9, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in the Julius W. Becton Auditorium, A. I. Thomas Administration Hall at Prairie View A&M University. Others on the panel discussion are Kennedy Dent, Senior, Chemical Engineering, Prairie View A&M University, Torrence Ross, Jr., Hempstead High School and Troy Hubbard II, Waller High School. The theme is: “Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Present and Pursuing Our Future.”