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The real problem for Donald Trump in the 'DO NOT CONGRATULATE' story
The fact that President Donald Trump either didn't read or ignored a warning in his briefing papers not to congratulate Russian President Vladimir Putin on a phone call between the two men Tuesday is a sexy story. But, it is not the real story here.
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Caught skateboarding at Parkland school, gunman's brother held on $500,000 bond on trespassing charge
A Florida judge set bond Tuesday at $500,000 for Zachary Cruz, the younger brother of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz, for a misdemeanor trespassing charge, despite protestations from his defense attorney, who said his client was being punished for his brother's crime.
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How Mark Zuckerberg went from 2020 darling to political scourge
Less than a year ago, here's how Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's potential political aspirations were being treated by the media.
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The 2020 Democratic Primary, as a March Madness Bracket
The 2020 Democratic presidential primary doesn't officially tip off for another 22 months, but the game-planning is already well underway. We are now, with history as a guide, probably less than a year from the early favorites making their formal declarations.
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Houston Texans Sign S Tyrann Mathieu and Claim WR Sammie Coates Off Waivers
The Houston Texans signed unrestricted free agent S Tyrann Mathieu. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Houston also claimed WR Sammie Coates off waivers from the Cleveland Browns.
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Donald Trump sure looks like he is planning to fire Robert Mueller
If President Donald Trump isn't planning to fire special counsel Bob Mueller, he sure is doing a good job of faking it. Consider the last 48 hours alone:
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Tinder sues dating app Bumble
Tinder's parent company Match Group is suing competitor Bumble, accusing the female-friendly dating app of patent infringement and stealing trade secrets.
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Destini and Brandon Oliver Baby Shower
Photography by Vicky Pink - JoAnn Brown and Nickawana Boudreaux hosted a baby shower for …
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An Affordable, Effortless Easter
Easter is all about festive family gatherings and good food. Whether you’re celebrating with your closest or hosting a larger crowd in your home, try these simple tips to keep everyone happy and full without blowing your budget.
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5 things for March 16: Miami bridge, Russia probe, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, warm spring
We've made it to Friday, but sadly, this week is ending on a tragic note. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Eric Garner’s Death Avenged in New Comic Book Series
Nubian Man Avenges Deaths of the Nubian People
Created by Jersey-born writer, Zinc Nguvu, and illustrator Terry Brown of Lexington, Kentucky in response to the unjust killings of African-Americans by police and racists across the country, the Nubian Man series (www.TheNubianMan.com) promises to take the comic book universe by storm but online first.
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Music Departments Benefit from NEA Funded Arts Program
Uniquely positioned as possibly the first and only nationwide Master Class Series, a program featuring African American classical music masters and designed to partner with HBCUs, is on the move with National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) federal funding.
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Rihanna criticizes Snapchat for joking about domestic violence
Rihanna does not think much of Snapchat's apology for an advertisement that appeared to mock her domestic violence incident with her former boyfriend, Chris Brown.
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Thousands flee Syria's besieged Eastern Ghouta as army closes in
Thousands of people fled the besieged area of Eastern Ghouta on Thursday as Syrian forces advanced into the rebel-held enclave on the edge of Damascus, state TV and monitoring groups reported.
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A generation shaped by gun violence plans to make itself heard today
Jackson Mittleman opened a news alert on his phone on Valentine's Day, and saw a tragically familiar image: Students with their hands raised, fleeing a shooting.
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Bolt, Obama and Gangnam Style: What (and whom) has Merkel outlasted?
On Wednesday, Angela Merkel will begin a historic fourth term as Chancellor of Germany, making her one of the longest-serving leaders in modern German history.
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The House Intelligence Committee report on Russia doesn't change these 5 facts
The news that House Republicans have ended their investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 election -- concluding that there was no collusion between Trump's campaign and the Russians and that Russia was not working to improve Trump's chances -- is being seized on as proof positive that this whole matter is not settled.
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School shootings in the spotlight Wednesday with House vote, Senate hearing
The US House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on a bill to fund more security at schools, exactly one month after a gunman killed 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
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GOPer: We're in trouble
However the special election for Pennsylvania's Congressional District turns out -- and, at this writing, it remains essentially a tie, while absentee ballots are counted -- it represents a major loss for the GOP. It is the latest canary in the coalmine for the party.
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Dressed to Kilt Premieres in Houston to honor Jim “Mattress_Mack” McIngvale
The most prestigious Scottish fashion show in the world, Dressed to Kilt (www.dressedtokilt.com), will honor Houston’s Man of the Year, Mr. Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale during a celebrity filled show celebrating country cool looks "From the Scottish Highlands to Houston." The show is Saturday, April 7, 2018 and will serve as the official opening of the new Million Air Houston facility at Hobby Airport, and the largest private jet hangar in TEXAS .