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North Carolina governor vetoes election overhaul bill

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday vetoed an election overhaul bill passed by the Republican-controlled legislature last week.

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Athens-Clarke County mayor addresses safety concerns/immigration, after death of college student

Athens-Clarke County officials are addressing safety concerns and immigration policies Wednesday morning as the community mourns the loss of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley.

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Former Mayor Pro-Tem Ellen Cohen Backs Todd Litton's Bid for State Senate

In a significant endorsement, Former Mayor Pro-Tem Ellen Cohen has thrown her support behind Todd Litton for State Senate District 15, a position previously held by Mayor John Whitmire.

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Philando Castile Fund Aims to Feed Children in Need, Wipe Out School Lunch Debt and Keep His Legacy Alive

Over and over again, it has been proven that Philando Castile was a kind hearted and loving man. One thing that he often did as the cafeteria supervisor at J.J. Hill Montessori in St. Paul, MN was paid for the lunch of students who were unable to do so. “No child goes hungry so we ensure that every student has breakfast and also lunch whether they can pay or not,” Stacy Koppen, Nutritional Services Director for St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS) told WCCO.

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Comey Friend: No Memos Given to Me Were Marked Classified

The Columbia University Law School professor and confidant of former FBI Director James Comey refuted a charge by President Donald Trump and his advocates in the media Monday: that Comey shared classified information with journalists.

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Astros Acquire LHP Liriano From Toronto

In exchange for outfielders Aoki, Hernandez

The Astros have acquired left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for outfielders Norichika Aoki and Teoscar Hernandez, General Manager Jeff Luhnow announced today. Liriano is scheduled to join the Astros in Houston on Tuesday.

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21-Year Old Black College Student to Launch Unique Food Truck Concept That Does More Than Just Sell Food

herron A. Stevens, a 21-year old African American college student, is launching a creative and unique food truck concept called Bondfire Grill that does more than just sell food! To be exact, it will sell people the bonfire experience.

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Congressional Black Caucus Turns Down Follow-up Meeting with Trump

The Congressional Black Caucus on Wednesday declined an invitation for a follow-up meeting with President Donald Trump, blasting his administration's policies and proposals as detrimental to their constituencies.

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UH Alphas Host Annual MLK BBQ

On January 16th the Eta Mu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, inc. hosted their annual MLK BBQ at the University of Houston that brought together service to the community and a good time all while celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King.

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Trump Has 3,643 Websites That Range From TrumpEmpire.com To TrumpFraud.org

Donald Trump has a vast online portfolio of domain names -- digital addresses that foreshadowed his political career, business projects and accusations of unethical behavior.

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Lockdown

Rockets become stingy on defense in the second half to take Game 2 against OKC

The Houston Rockets took a commanding 2-0 lead on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs in Orlando defeating them by a score of 111-98. Houston used something that is becoming synonymous with their “Small Ball” lineup that has an undersized 6’5 forward in P.J. Tucker starting at center and that is defense.

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Closure

Astros get help from a friendly foe to secure final A.L. playoff spot.

As a young man my grandmother always taught me to do everything on my own and never depend on anyone to do anything for me.

Dodgers pitcher and manager suspended by MLB after bench clearing incident against the Astros

Major League Baseball sent a strong message to the rest of the league in regard to any other teams seeking any type of revenge towards the Houston Astros for the 2017 cheating scandal that was revealed this past off-season by a former Astros pitcher who is currently with the Oakland A’s.

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Brown: US needs to go back to Mexico and Canada on trade deal

Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown said the US needs to reopen discussions with Mexico and Canada on trade, rejecting President Donald Trump's contention that their new trade agreement is final.

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Royal wedding: Duke and Duchess of Sussex release official photos

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released several official photographs taken on their wedding day by renowned fashion and portrait photographer Alexi Lubomirski.

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Houstonians React to the Departure of Houston ISD Superintendent Richard Carranza

Houston in shock over Houston ISD Superintendent Richard A. Carranza

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Prosecutors will seek death penalty in Parkland school massacre

Prosecutors will seek to put Nikolas Cruz to death for carrying out last month's massacre at a Parkland, Florida, high school, they announced in court filings Tuesday.

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Teacher accidentally fires gun and injures student during safety lesson

A teacher accidentally discharged a firearm while teaching a public safety class, injuring one student at a Northern California school on Tuesday, police said.

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Uber: New York Truck Attack Suspect Passed Background Check

Uber says it's in contact with the FBI after it emerged that the suspect in the deadly truck attack in New York City was one of the company's drivers.

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Pharrell Williams' Something In the Water Lineup Revealed

Today visionary recording artist, producer, songwriter, philanthropist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur, Pharrell Williams announced the music lineup for the second year of his acclaimed SOMETHING IN THE WATER, a multi-day music festival and cultural experience in his hometown of Virginia Beach.