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Appeals court judges skeptical of Trump's arguments for blocking release of his January 6 documents

The DC US Circuit Court of Appeals cast major doubt on former President Trump's arguments that the court should block the release of his presidential documents for Congress' January 6 investigation.

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Judge in Trump classified documents case tells prosecutors that a mid-December trial date would be too soon

US District Judge Aileen Cannon signaled she is likely to push back the start of a trial in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case beyond the mid-December date proposed by federal prosecutors – but appeared deeply skeptical of arguments from Donald Trump’s lawyers that he couldn’t get a fair trial while running for president.

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Men Are Four Times As Likely to Commit Suicide. Why?

In 2020, according to the CDC, suicide took the lives of over 45,979 men, women, and children. That’s one death every 11 minutes. Not only is suicide an epidemic for the general population, it’s the third leading cause of death for boys and the 9th leading cause of death for all males. Women are 1.5 times more likely to attempt suicide than men, however men are still 4 times more likely to die as a result.

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Study finds video gamers may risk hearing loss or tinnitus

When it comes to being exposed to extremely loud sounds at concerts, researchers have long warned about the consequences for your hearing. But these risks may also come with playing video games, according to new research.

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Chappelle says comedy 'saved my life' as he accepts award

Dave Chappelle accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, considered the highest accolade in comedy.

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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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Singer Selena's Brother On Texas Most Wanted List

The brother of the late Tejano singer Selena is a wanted man. Abraham Quintanilla III, who goes by "A.B.," is on the 10 most wanted list of fugitives released by the Nueces County Sheriff's Office in Corpus Christi, Texas, for the month of August.

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Tipster to Receive $10,000 Reward in Tennessee Teacher's Arrest

The man who said he helped police capture Tad Cummins, the Tennessee teacher accused of kidnapping a teenaged girl, will receive a $10,000 reward, according to the lawyer for her family.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner and Friends Recognize Media Icon, Dave Ward

Mayor Sylvester Turner and friends to recognize KTRK-TV/ABC-13 Media Icon, Dave Ward for his retirement from the station. Mr. Ward holds the Guinness Book of World records as the longest running local TV news anchor at the same station in the same market in the world. Mr. Ward will be available to meet the public and sign autographs. There will be a special presentation by Mayor Turner during the City Hall Famers Market.

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Greg Holland Can Make $35M Over 2 Years Under Rockies Contract

Reliever Greg Holland can earn up to $35 million over two years, including performance bonuses, under his new deal with the Colorado Rockies.

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Detroit firefighter veteran found dead after diving into a river to save 3 young girls

The body of an off-duty Detroit firefighter who helped rescue swimmers in distress was recovered over the weekend by Detroit Police and Detroit Fire divers, according to a tweet from the Michigan State Police for the Metro Detroit region.

McCloskeys, widow of David Dorn to speak at Republican National Convention

The McCloskeys and the widow of a murdered police captain will be speaking at the Republican National Convention this week.

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NAS Pays Tribute to Black Music in Special Google Arts & Culture Video

To celebrate Black History Month, hip-hop legend, producer and entrepreneur Nas pays homage to a long tradition of Black musicians and storytellers who continue to empower us today in this compelling open letter and video.

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Mayor named City Leader of the Year by business news publisher Smart Cities Dive

Mayor Sylvester Turned has been named the nation's City Leader of the Year by the national business news publication Smart Cities Dive.

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The Health Museum to Host its Annual Teddy Bear Check-Up Event on Saturday December 8

On Saturday, December 8, 2018, The Health Museum will host the only Teddy Bear Hospital in the local region as part of its “A Beary Healthy Holiday” event. For one special morning, children of all ages are invited to join Santa Claus and his merry troop of medical volunteers – along with their favorite stuffed animals or toys – for the annual Teddy Bear Check-Up event at The Health Museum.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Demands that the Congress Act to Protect DREAMERS and Ignore the President’s Shameful and Offensive Tweets

Jackson Lee: “Dreamers are in this position through no fault of their own, and their hardship and suffering has been exacerbated by the President’s unilateral and reckless decision to rescind DACA. There is overwhelming bicameral, bipartisan support in Congress for a DACA fix. We need to get the job done.”

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Statement by AFT President Randi Weingarten on President Trump’s Plan To End Essential Healthcare Subsidies

President Trump announced last night that he will end subsidies to health insurance companies that help 7 million low-income Americans pay out-of-pocket costs. Earlier in the day, he signed an executive order to overhaul federal health regulations that will result in fewer protections for the most vulnerable Americans and will encourage the creation of health insurance plans that provide fewer benefits and fewer protections.

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Trump Promises Tax Reform Won't Impact 401(k) Plans

President Trump vowed Monday that the tax break for 401(k) plans will be kept in place under the administration's tax reform proposal, despite reports to the contrary.

Texas State Representative Jessica González Endorses Joe Biden

Today, Texas State Representative Jessica González released the following statement endorsing Joe Biden for the President of the United States:

Rockets Mike D’Antoni Named Western Conference Coach of the Month for February

Today, the NBA announced that Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni was named Western Conference Coach of the Month for February. He has won the award 10 times in his career, including five times since joining Houston in 2016-17.