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Grand jury seated in wake of new R. Kelly allegations, sources say

A grand jury has been convened in Cook County, Illinois, in connection with new allegations against singer R. Kelly, according to two sources close to the case.

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Money, Power, and Sex: The Imperfect Trifecta, Which Enables Jeffrey Epstein’s of the World

To be clear: money, power, and sex have been longtime bedfellows. No matter where you look, on the blocks, in churches, schools, boardrooms, politics, Hollywood, the music industry, you name it and you will likely see them together. From the pimp on the street corner using his money and power to both dominate and dazzle ‘his’ women to the president admitting that powerful men can walk up to women and do whatever they want, in almost every aspect of life, you can find scenarios that validate the fact.

What’s New in Montgomery -The City Welcomes New Hotels, Flights, Events and Cultural Attractions-

On August 23, Montgomery announced plans to develop a world-class outdoor recreation center anchored by an Olympic-standard recirculating whitewater course.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2019 Ford F150 Limited

Ford’s F-150 Limited is a lot of pickup truck. It is the top of the line model of the bestselling vehicle on the American market f

Former Vice President Joe Biden's complicated position on abortion had seemed to have evolved this year

Former Vice President Joe Biden's complicated position on abortion had seemed to have evolved this year when the American Civil Liberties Union posted video of him telling a woman at a May presidential campaign event that the Hyde Amendment had to go.

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Jay Z At 50+: Overcome Your Fears And Take Action

With over 40 million albums sold and a business empire that includes clothing, fragrances, sports bars, liquor, and hotels, and more, Jay Z has transformed himself into one of the most powerful brands in the world.

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What's next in the fight over the Mar-a-Lago FBI search affidavit

The Justice Department on Thursday submitted a proposal under seal for redacting the Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit, as the legal fight to bring more transparency into the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Florida home continues.

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California woman who faked her own kidnapping sentenced to 18 months in prison

Sherri Papini, the California mother who faked her own kidnapping in 2016 in a hoax that was exposed with the help of advances in DNA technology, was sentenced to a year and a half in prison on Monday, according to a release from the Department of Justice.

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Senate drug price bill is limited to Medicare. Here's what it means for those with private insurance

When Senate Democrats crafted their legislation to lower drug prices, they wanted two main measures to encompass both the private insurance and Medicare markets.

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For the first time, US task force proposes expanding high blood pressure screening recommendations during pregnancy

The US Preventive Services Task Force has released a draft recommendation to screen everyone who is pregnant for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, by monitoring their blood pressure throughout the pregnancy, and the group is calling attention to racial inequities.

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Theatre Under The Stars ​to Hold Local Houston Auditions for ​SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is holding dance auditions for the upcoming holiday production of SLEEPING BEAUTY AND HER WINTER KNIGHT, which TUTS is bringing to Houston with Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP).

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5 Things for Wednesday, July 5: North Korea, G20, Voter Rolls, Reddit, UK Baby

Welcome back! We're sure you're bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and ready for the rest of the week. Here's what you need to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Lovell's Food For Thought - One's Legacy

Where are they now?

It is often said that the spirit of an individual lives as long as they live in the memories of those they have impacted. Howard Bern, is one whose spirit burns brightly in my soul. For he often said, "one's legacy to science is not the work that you do, but the people you leave behind." This is a phrase you have heard me say and written about numerous times, and will continue to hear me say and include in my writing so long as I am on this earth. It is almost my hope that this saying will be embedded in the souls of ones I have impacted so long as there is work to be done.

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TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

How Marginalized People Paid the Price to Be Upset About “Lemonade” Losing Grammy Album of the Year and Excited About “Hidden Figures” and “Moonlight”

I’m a native of Washington, DC. Not the DMV or some surrounding area that people reference because they partied in DC or went to swanky events there. I am from there—Chocolate City of Old. I am a rare breed of brother from the Nation’s Capital, who lived in all 4 quadrants (Southwest, Southeast, Northwest and Northeast) before moving out of state for work.

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Trump's new problem: Americans aren't shopping

President Trump keeps pushing "Buy American." He's planning to tout it again at a stop in Wisconsin on Tuesday.

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5 Things for Monday, April 3: China, Supreme Court, Colombia

Welcome to the weekend, when the days of shopping tax-free on Amazon comes to an end. (But you have more space on Twitter to vent about it). Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 Things for Monday, April 17: Turkey, North Korea, Facebook, Tax Day

Welcome back from what we hope was a good weekend for you. Here are the 5 things you need to know today to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Some Birth Defects 20 Times More Likely for Moms with Zika, CDC Says

The proportion of Zika-related birth defects during 2016 was nearly 20 times higher than the number seen during the pre-Zika years, according to a new report from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Is your medicine cabinet ready for winter?

Alternative health expert Bryce Wylde advises that you may want to change how you prepare for cold and cough season

We spend more time indoors during fall and winter, which means everyone in the family is at greater risk for bringing home plenty of germs. The common cold is a leading cause of missed days from school. Parents should brace themselves for cuts, bites, scrapes and other maladies “We buy jackets and decorate our homes for the various holidays. But we often miss another important task this time of year, which is to prepare for sniffles and scrapes by cleaning out and organizing the family medicine cabinet,” suggests alternative health expert Bryce Wylde.

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Why black cardiologists are vital – and rare

Dr. Rachel M. Bond has seen the difference black cardiologists can make.