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Southern California: 5 Marines confirmed dead; helicopter crashes

Five US Marines have been confirmed dead after their helicopter crashed in a remote area of Southern California during a training flight Tuesday night, according to a news release from their Marine Corps unit.

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Guinness World Records Honors African American Civil War Memorial on February 1, the First Day of Black History Month 2024

The African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation proudly announces a historic achievement: the African American Civil War Memorial Wall of Honor has been officially recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the "Most Names on a War Memorial." This esteemed recognition, bestowed on February 1, coinciding with the commencement of Black History Month, commemorates the extraordinary contributions of 209,145 Black soldiers and their white officers.

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Houston Museum of African American Culture Reveals Guest Jurors for the 2024 Bert Long, Jr. Prize

The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is thrilled to introduce the esteemed guest jurors for the 2024 Bert Long, Jr. Prize: Daisha Board and Phillip A. Townsend. Together with Christopher Blay, Chief Curator at HMAAC, Board and Townsend will have the honor of selecting the recipient of the 2024 Bert Long, Jr. Prize. This prestigious award, established in memory of the late Bert Long Jr., celebrates his enduring artistic legacy and contributions to the Houston art scene. The winner of the prize will receive a $3,000 cash award and a solo exhibition in the Bert Long Jr. Gallery at HMAAC, with the grand announcement scheduled for April 12, 2024, at HMAAC.

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She arranged date with guy met on plane; he didn’t show - she unexpectedly met future husband

When the guy she’d met on the plane asked her out, Cristina Farina said yes without hesitation.

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Statement On Proposed BCBS Louisiana Sale

I come before you today as your new State Treasurer but perhaps more importantly as a practicing physician who has spent a lifetime as a family doctor in the city of Minden, Louisiana. Like thousands of other physicians across our state, I have spent the past few weeks studying the proposed sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana to an out-of-state, for-profit company named Elevance.

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AAMA to Host Inaugural 'Te AAMA' Galentine's Day Fundraising Luncheon

The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) is proud to announce its inaugural 'Te AAMA' Galentine's Day Fundraiser Luncheon, scheduled for Monday, February 12th, 2024. This exciting event aims to support AAMA's ongoing efforts in providing essential programs and services to the community. Hosted at the prestigious Junior League of Houston, located at 1811 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston, Texas 77027, the luncheon will run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., featuring a captivating program, silent auction, door prizes, and networking opportunities.

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Yellen: It’s ‘obvious’ empty office buildings create banking stress/losses

High commercial real estate vacancies are expected to create some stress for smaller banks, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday. However, she said she does not see them as causing a systemic risk to the nation’s financial system.

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LifeGift Unveils Expanded Headquarters with Open House Celebration

Mark your calendars for February 14th, 2024, as LifeGift invites you to an exclusive open house event showcasing the grand debut of its expanded 25,000-square-foot Houston campus building. From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., esteemed guests including hospital partners, community leaders, legislative representatives, transplant centers, and LifeGift team members will have the opportunity to tour this remarkable new space.

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Scientists discover alarming change in Antarctica’s past - could spell devastating future sea level rise

Evidence from a 2,000-foot-long ice core reveals that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet shrank suddenly and dramatically around 8,000 years ago, according to new research — providing an alarming insight into how quickly Antarctic ice could melt and send sea levels soaring.

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Rio declares dengue emergency - Brazil gears up for Carnival

Rio de Janeiro has declared a state of public health emergency due to an epidemic of dengue fever, just days before Carnival celebrations are set to take place across Brazil.

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Southern California - 5 Marines confirmed dead after helicopter crashed

The five Marines aboard a helicopter that went down in remote, snow-covered woods Tuesday night are dead, a US military spokesperson said Thursday.

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Netanyahu rejects Hamas demands on hostage/ceasefire deal as ‘crazy’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas’ proposals for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, calling the group’s demands “crazy” in a setback to diplomatic efforts to pause the war.

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Monica Riley's Re-Election Campaign Launch: A Celebration of Unity and Progress in Missouri City

On a vibrant evening of February 3rd, Missouri City Council Member Monica Riley embarked on her journey towards re-election, surrounded by an eclectic mix of over 400 supporters spanning a wide age range and representing a rich tapestry of ethnicities and political affiliations. This diverse crowd, mirroring the unique composition of City Council District A, gathered to celebrate Riley's significant contributions and to rally behind her continued leadership.

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King Charles' cancer - what we know — what we don’t

King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has started treatment in London.

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House vote to impeach Mayorkas fails in stunning defeat for Republican leaders

The House vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed Tuesday evening, a stunning blow to House Republicans who had pushed the effort as a key political goal.

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Prince Harry returns to UK to be at King Charles’ side - a rare moment of unity amid family rift

Prince Harry has flown back to the United Kingdom to see his father, according to media reports, after the shock announcement on Monday from Buckingham Palace that King Charles III has cancer.

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House set to vote to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday

The House is set to vote on whether to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday, where lawmakers could take the rare step of impeaching a Cabinet official for the first time in nearly 150 years.

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Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III Assumes Role as President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Garnering Praise at Inaugural Social Justice Conference

In a groundbreaking moment on the first day of Black History Month, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III was formally installed as the President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, marking a pivotal chapter in the organization's commitment to social justice. The grand installation event, held at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters on February 1, 2024, drew a sold-out crowd of influential figures and luminaries from across the nation. The VIP attendees included Roland Martin, Rev. Al Sharpton (NAN), Shavonne Arline-Bradley (NCNW), Dr. Michael Sorrell, and Dr. Ron Daniels, among others.

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Senators unveil border deal and foreign aid package for Ukraine and Israel

Senators unveiled a long-awaited border deal and foreign aid package with assistance for Ukraine and Israel on Sunday, paving the way for a key vote in the chamber this week in which the legislation is at risk of failing and, if it does pass, setting up a clash with the House.

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Mayor says police presence increased at places of worship made city ‘America’s Jihad capital’

The mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, Abdullah H. Hammoud, said residents can expect an increased police presence “effective immediately” at “all places of worship and major infrastructure points” after a Wall Street Journal opinion piece referred to his city as “America’s Jihad capital.”