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GOP congressman attends gay son's wedding after opposing protections for same-sex marriage

GOP Rep. Glenn Thompson attended his gay son's wedding last week, three days after opposing a bill in the US House that would enshrine protections for same-sex marriage into federal law, CNN has confirmed.

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Hackers breached Florida health care system, potentially exposing data on 1.3 million people

Hackers breached the computer networks of a southeast Florida health care system in October and may have accessed sensitive personal and financial information on over 1.3 million people, the health care system announced this week.

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Brady Renard Shines as a Graduate from the Prestigious Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy

The city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, beams with pride as Brady Renard, the accomplished Director of Content/Video Marketing at Visit Lake Charles (VLC), takes center stage as one of the distinguished graduates of the 2023 Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy (LTLA). His commendable achievement was acknowledged during the Louisiana Travel Association's Annual Meeting in New Orleans this month.

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Billy Joel is releasing his first single in 17 years

Billy Joel has delighted his fans with news that he is about to release his first new single in 17 years.

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Springtime Travel to the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa, and Casino

Just in time for spring - Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Houston to Reno/Tahoe for your next vacation at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort and Casino

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Swing for a Cause: 10th Annual GHRCF Golf Tournament Benefiting First Responders' Families

Get ready to tee off for a great cause at the 10th Annual GHRCF Golf Tournament, hosted by the Greater Houston Retailers Charitable Foundation (GHRCF) on April 15th at Sweetwater Country Club. This premier event, organized by the charitable arm of the Greater Houston Retailers Association (GHRA), promises a day of camaraderie, competition, and philanthropy in support of the families of fallen first responders.

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Trump Cabinet Will Be First in Decades Without a Hispanic Member

Donald Trump's Cabinet is poised to become the first since 1988 without any Hispanic officials — a huge as reports indicate disappointment for members of the nation's second-largest ethnic group.

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'Hotlanta' is even more sweltering in these neighborhoods due to a racist 20th-century policy

On a warm September afternoon, Mona Scott sat on the front porch while her home baked like an oven. As she ran a frozen water bottle across her forehead and arms, Scott told CNN her air conditioning broke 10 days earlier and had not yet been fixed.

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Plastic chemicals linked to $249 billion in US health care costs in just one year, study finds

By contributing to the development of chronic disease and death, a group of hormone-disruptive plastic chemicals is costing the US health care system billions — over $249 billion in 2018 alone, a new study found.

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Which face mask is best for communication? A new study weighs in

The receptionist at the doctor's office asks a question from behind her double mask and face guard on the opposite side of a large, plastic partition.

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FBI search warrant affidavit says there could be 'evidence of obstruction' at Mar-a-Lago

The FBI told a judge that there was "probable cause to believe" that classified national security materials were improperly taken to "unauthorized" locations at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, and that a search would also likely find "evidence of obstruction," according to a redacted version of the search warrant affidavit released Friday.

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A quarter of US service members have been food insecure, new report finds

Just over a quarter of US service members have experienced food insecurity in recent years, according to a new report from the RAND Corporation.

What the world is saying about America's withdrawal from Afghanistan

As harrowing pictures of Afghans clinging to US cargo jets in a desperate bid to escape the Taliban circulate, everyone in Washington is asking a version of the same questions: Did President Joe Biden misread intelligence about the imminent collapse of the Afghan government and armed forces?

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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.

Bored at Home? TurfMutt Comes to the Rescue with Resources for Families

Inspire your kids to enjoy your yard while de-stressing in turbulent times

The green space in our yards and neighborhoods is more important now than ever, says the TurfMutt Foundation which directs the TurfMutt environmental education and stewardship program. With millions sheltering at home due to COVID-19 and adults teleworking and kids doing online instruction, everyone needs the re-charge found in nature. Thankfully for many, that’s just outside their backdoors.

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Idaho student killings suspect could appear in court for initial appearance today

Bryan Kohberger could make an initial court appearance on Thursday in Idaho, where he faces four counts of murder and one count of burglary in the killings of four University of Idaho undergraduate students.

Arizona police investigate a deadly shooting rampage across 3 crime scenes, including a burning house where a body was found

Police in Tucson, Arizona, are investigating a deadly shooting rampage across three crime scenes, including a burning house where a charred body was found Sunday.

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'Chrisley Knows Best' stars convicted of committing fraud, tax crimes

Reality TV stars Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley have been found guilty of conspiracy to defraud banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans, according to a press release from the Department of Justice.

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Scientists say they can use AI to solve key problem in quest for near-limitless clean energy

Scientists pursuing fusion energy say they have found a way to overcome one of their biggest challenges to date — by using artificial intelligence.

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WATCH: “The Risk is Considerable!” — Dr. Anthony Fauci Discusses the Impact and Severity of COVID-19 Disparities in African Americans

A member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, Fauci has at times found himself at odds with President Donald Trump. For example, earlier this year, the president announced that he would withdraw U.S. funding and support for the World Health Organization (WHO). However, Dr. Fauci told BlackPressUSA that he still maintains a close relationship with the organization.