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Who is Cassidy Hutchinson, the Meadows aide who testified before Congress?

The top aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows who testified before the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot on Tuesday was a young, fast-rising star in the Trump administration.

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Riz Ahmed backs study that finds Muslims underrepresented in Hollywood

Riz Ahmed is putting his money where his heart is. The Academy Award-nominated actor is one of the backers of a new study which looks at the representation of Muslims in Hollywood.

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Dads Behind the Mic

Fathers play an important role in their child’s life. Study after study has documented the negative effects that can happen if a male is an absentee father. A child can be affected mentally, psychologically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually resulting in low self-esteem, lack of ambition, and feelings of not being loved.

Harris County Receives Successful Status For Countywide Polling Place Program

Harris County has earned successful status from the Texas Secretary of State’s Office for the Countywide Polling Place Program following the May 4, 2019 Joint Election. Harris County is the largest county in the country to have executed a successful election where voters can cast a ballot at any polling location.

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Stephen Colbert announces Louis Cato as new band leader on 'The Late Show'

Stephen Colbert announced that bandleader Jon Batiste is leaving "The Late Show" after seven seasons to pursue other interests. Musician Louis Cato will step in to lead the house band.

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More Than 5,000 Wells Fargo ATMs Launch NFC-Enabled Mobile Wallet Capability

Wells Fargo debit card customers can now use “tap and pay” functionality to access more than 40% of Wells Fargo ATMs

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) announced today that debit card customers have another way to use the company’s ATMs without their card -- “tap and pay” near-field communication (NFC) functionality that is launching at more than 5,000 ATMs across the country.

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Obama Re-emerges In Public After Avoiding Political Spotlight

The 44th president is slated to speak with young leaders at an event at the University of Chicago

Obama doesn't intend to take swipes at Trump, but he plans on being forthcoming on policy matters

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Race, the South and American Politics

Liberating the South is the key to liberating the nation. The key to liberating the South is the black vote. Recent black turnout in elections in Virginia and Alabama demonstrate this point.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Encourages Texas Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Harvey to Apply for Small Business Grants

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement urging Texas small businesses to apply for small business grants made possible through my introduction of H.R. 3990, the Small Business Hurricane Harvey Recovery Grants Bill:

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Find out which countries are welcoming US tourists backLionel Messi signs two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain

Lionel Messi has officially signed for French club Paris Saint-Germain, bringing his long-term association with FC Barcelona to an end.

California's Democratic politicians can't seem to follow their own coronavirus advice

California is in the midst of a major coronavirus surge. According to the Los Angeles Times, the state has averaged more than 14,000 cases a day for the last week, a 55.6% increase. Hospitalizations are at a record high, up 100% from just 14 day ago.

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Georgians Will Have a Clear Choice On Jan. 5

On January 5, Georgia will hold a run-off election for both of its Senate seats. The races capture national attention because control of the Senate is at stake. If the two Democratic challengers, Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock. both win, the Senate will be effectively split 50-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the tie. If one or both lose, Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell will retain his ability to obstruct the incoming president.

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Investigators identify woman killed after house explodes; catches fire in Gratiot Co.

A woman was killed and two others were injured after a house exploded and caught fire in Gratiot County.

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Philly LGBT Affairs executive director yells, ‘I work for the mayor,’ as she films her and her husband’s arrest

Philadelphia’s head of LGBT affairs and her husband were arrested by a state trooper Saturday, in what the mayor is calling a “very concerning,” interaction, according to a video circulating on social media, which was confirmed by police.

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Maldives to open 'world's first' underwater hotel residence

A luxury Maldives resort is about to take the sleeping under-the-sea phenomenon to a whole new level.

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Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Trying to Join ISIS, Feds Say

An Ohio man pleaded guilty Thursday to trying to join ISIS, the US Department of Justice said.

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A helicopter crash-landed on the roof of a New York City skyscraper. Then the building shook

A typical afternoon inside the offices of a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper suddenly turned to chaos Monday when a helicopter, 11 minutes into its flight, crash-landed on the roof.

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Hip-Hop Recording Artist RHYAN LAMARR Releases Visuals For His New Single, "RELIEF" Lifted From His Debut Album, Rhyan LaMarr's: "aPERFECTmess (Volume 1)

"RELIEF" was written by Rhyan LaMarr and produced by Mod G., Jack Red & Rhyan LaMarr. The inspirational Hip-hop single features Rhyan LaMarr alongside Canon, John Givez, nobigdyl., Kris Noel, Byron Juane and Jack Red and is lifted from Rhyan's upcoming debut album, "Red Guerrilla Entertainment Presents- Rhyan Lamarr's: aPERFECTmess (Volume1)", available now on all streaming platforms, via the Empire/RMG Amplify label imprint. The powerful "RELIEF" music video was directed and conceptualized by Rhyan LaMarr.

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5 Things for December 6: Jerusalem, Olympics, John Conyers, Roy Moore, Wildfires

Is a home-repair job hanging over your head? Just wait. In the future, houses might just fix themselves. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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New Effort To Grow Pipeline of Latino Leaders in Education Launches in Houston

A new group in Greater Houston, Latinos for Education, want to grow the pipeline of Latino leaders in education, starting with the nonprofit world that pumps millions of dollars into learning.