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7 Republican presidential candidates meet polling criteria for first RNC debate

Seven Republican presidential candidates have, as of Sunday, met the polling requirements to appear on the August debate stage following new polling from Fox Business in Iowa and South Carolina.

Kelly Ayotte launches campaign for governor of New Hampshire

Former New Hampshire Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte announced a campaign for governor on Monday, entering the race to succeed popular Republican Gov. Chris Sununu in 2024.

The Negro Motorist Green Book

The Negro Motorist Green Book, a new exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer, and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor will be on display in Holocaust Museum Houston’s Josef and Edith Mincberg Gallery Sept. 1 through Nov. 26, 2023.

Urban League Texas Delegation to hold "Urban League Fights for You Rally" on Opening Day of National Urban League Conference

With new political challenges rapidly emerging in Texas, coordinated action among the state’s civil rights advocacy groups is essential.

Texas governor to defy DOJ request to remove floating barriers in Rio Grande: ‘Texas will see you in court, Mr. President’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will not be ordering floating barriers to be removed from the Rio Grande, in defiance of the US Department of Justice.

‘They’re trying to kill me’: 911 calls capture unarmed Black man’s comments before being attacked by police K-9

The unarmed Black man who was attacked by a police K-9 while surrendering to authorities with his hands up earlier this month told emergency dispatchers that officers were “trying to kill” him and he did not feel safe pulling over, according to audio recordings of his 911 calls.

New Jersey student with special needs dies after school bus ride

A 6-year-old girl with special needs died in New Jersey this week after her wheelchair harness constricted her breathing while she was riding a school bus, leading prosecutors to charge the bus monitor with manslaughter, officials said.

Pfizer says most tornado damage to North Carolina plant was to warehouse facility, not manufacturing lines

Most of the damage from Wednesday’s tornado to a major Pfizer plant in North Carolina was to a warehouse facility, rather than areas that produce medicines, the drug giant said Friday.

AI is a concern for writers. But actors could have even more to fear

How many actors does it take to make the movies and shows produced by studios and streaming services? SAG-AFTRA, the actors union that has had 160,000 members on strike since last week, is afraid that artificial intelligence will lead to far fewer employed actors in the future.

Tony Bennett, crooner who sang ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco,’ dies at 96

Legendary singer Tony Bennett, best known for singing “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” has died, according to his longtime publicist, Sylvia Weiner.

Jamie Foxx says ‘big things coming soon’ as he recovers after hospitalization

Jamie Foxx is teasing a new project. The actor took to Instagram on Thursday to post a picture of himself atop a gold race car outside of a Las Vegas hotel. The car is labeled “BETMGM,” an online sports betting company.

Heat can kill on the job, and these workers are dying

A record heat wave stretching from California to Florida has caused dozens of deaths, filled some hospitals to pandemic levels and prompted government warnings about avoiding extended exposure to heat. But the federal agency charged with protecting you on the job can do little or nothing if your boss orders you to work outside in the searing summer sun.

For these women, the ‘Barbie’ movie is personal. They share a name with the iconic doll

Notifications popped up on Barbie Koelker’s phone for days after a trailer for the “Barbie” movie first came out. Friends were eager to know what she thought.

What’s more important as you age — stretching, balance work or strength training?

People often bemoan gray hair and wrinkled skin as some of the most unpleasant side effects of aging. It may be discouraging to watch your youthful visage slip away, but the status of your strength, balance and flexibility is of much greater concern. Significant declines in these areas can lead to pain, falls and fractures, and an overall loss of mobility and functionality. Think about the inability to play with the grandkids, climb stairs or carry groceries.

Justice Department planning legal action against Texas over floating border barrier

The Justice Department told Texas Thursday that it intends to file legal action against the placement of floating barriers in the Rio Grande as part of the state’s operation along the Texas-Mexico border, according to sources familiar and a letter obtained by CNN.

Mayor's Office of Education and Youth Engagement Recognized as Ally by United States Department of Education

The Mayor's Office of Education and Youth Engagement has achieved a momentous milestone in its commitment to fostering academic and holistic development among the youth. The United States Department of Education recently recognized the Office as an official ally of the Engage Every Student initiative. A bold new call to action to provide high-quality out-of-school time learning opportunities for every child who wants to participate.

Texas A&M President Katherine Banks resigns amid fallout from failed hiring of journalism professor

“The recent challenges regarding Dr. McElroy have made it clear to me that I must retire immediately,” Banks wrote in her resignation letter. “The negative press is a distraction from the wonderful work being done here.”

Jermaine Dupri Announces So So Def Festival 2023 On October 7-8

The live music festival will be held in Central Park in Atlanta, GA

In commemoration of So So Def’s 30th anniversary, GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, songwriter, hip-hop artist, author, and DJ, Jermaine Dupri officially announced So So Def Festival, a celebration of hip-hop and R&B music.

'Most of all I want there to be love,' Teen in need of adoptive family

A young girl living in foster care is opening up about what she dreams of having in an adoptive family.

Inside Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga’s friendship and musical partnership

The years-long artistic partnership between Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga wasn’t an immediately obvious one.

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