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Dolph Lundgren reveals cancer battle

A second opinion helped turn around actor Dolph Lundgren's battle with cancer.

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Humans were using tobacco at least 12,000 years ago

The tobacco plant has shaped the fortunes of humanity. Today, the substance is used and abused by a billion people around the world. It is a habit that dates back to the Stone Age, new research shows.

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DACA Working Groups Form in Congress, But Path Forward Remains at Trump's Mercy

House Speaker Paul Ryan and other power centers in Congress have begun assembling groups to work on immigration as Washington continues to race the clock ahead of a March deadline to save the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

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What are the alcohol rules for US airline pilots?

The arrest of an airline pilot on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol has travelers wondering about alcohol policies for commercial pilots and the screening in place to detect behavior that could endanger passengers.

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Hours before the Albuquerque killings suspect was publicly identified, CNN reporters were inside his home. Here's what happened

Authorities have arrested 51-year-old Muhammad Syed as a suspect in the killings of two Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, they said Tuesday -- slayings that along with two other killings of Muslim men in recent months have put the city's Islamic community on edge.

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Dallas Zoo says tamarin monkeys that went missing for a day are healthy and uninjured

The emperor tamarin monkeys that disappeared from the Dallas Zoo earlier this week but were recovered by police in an abandoned home on Tuesday are healthy and uninjured, the zoo said.

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‘Moths to a flame’: Insect behavior around light isn’t about attraction, scientists say

At night, it’s not unusual to find a hoard of moths and other insects circling around a porch light or street lamp — but their reasons for being there are likely quite different from what most people assume, new research has found.

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The Gilgo Beach killings suspect’s wife unknowingly helped in his arrest. She’s now filed for divorce

In her more than 27 years of marriage to Rex Heuermann, Asa Ellerup likely did not know about the gruesome double life her husband is accused of living, Suffolk County’s top cop says.

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Let’s Talk with Tayla Parx

Tayla Parx is a dynamic force in the music industry who has had her share of success on many billboard albums. She’s worked with Ariana Grande, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Fifth Harmony, The Internet, Jennifer Lopez, Janelle Monáe and so many more. In fact, if you are a fan of music, she’s likely had her creative juices flow onto your favorite song. A native of Dallas, Texas, she got her start in the entertainment industry working with nonother than Debbie Allen who inspired her to pursue acting.

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First Responders Back to School Bash in Kingwood

Council Member Martin encourages all Kingwood residents to attend the First Responders Back to School Bash which will be held on August 16 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in River Grove Park. It's a great way to interact with local law enforcement, and celebrate the end of summer before School starts!

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Rep. Al Green Criticizes Republican Overreach into the Proxy Advisory Industry

On Thursday, July 13, 2023, Representative Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, participated in a hearing entitled, “Oversight of the Proxy Advisory Industry.”

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ELECTION 2020: For Millions of Americans, the Future of Health Care is What’s on the Ballot

With the confirmation of Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett by the Senate Judiciary Committee, the consensus among many Americans is that the conservative jurist’s appointment portends doom for the Affordable Care Act.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai grilled by Congress on privacy, bias and China plans

Google chief executive Sundar Pichai appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday where he faced questions from lawmakers on a number of issues, including data privacy, misinformation, a search product being developed for China, and allegations from Republicans that the search engine giant is biased against conservative users.

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At-Home Learning Throughout Summer

Tips for keeping students sharp over the long-haul

With the majority of schools across the country closed, many parents are feeling the stress of taking more active roles in their children’s education. As time away from the classroom extends into summer, parents also face the challenge of helping their children maintain what they’ve learned through a summer of uncertainty.

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Impeachment Talk Still a No-go for Democrats Hitting GOP's 'Culture of Corruption'

A string of damaging legal developments rattled Republicans on Tuesday and further heightened the stakes of the 2018 midterm elections less than three months away.

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She grew up watching 'Sesame Street.' Then she made history as the show's first Black female puppeteer

Megan Piphus Peace has always found magic in puppets. The self-trained ventriloquist and puppeteer grew up watching the sock puppets on "Lamb Chop's Play-Along," the hand puppets of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," and the muppets of "Sesame Street." As a child, the characters seemed so alive, and it was only later that she learned what it took to create that sense of reality.

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Abducted Child Found After 6 Years

A girl who was abducted nearly six years ago is safe after someone recognized her from a Netflix show.

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FedEx Praises Redskins Name Change Against Will of Native Americans

Free Enterprise Project Urges FedEx to Focus on Business, Get Out of Picking Names for Professional Sports Teams

Despite evidence that Native Americans approve of the Washington Redskins moniker, FedEx today defended its role in pushing the National Football League team to change its name.

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Why Harvard continues to back President Claudine Gay during her plagiarism controversy

Harvard President Claudine Gay is facing intensifying pressure as the drip, drip, drip of plagiarism allegations gradually spills out.