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Army punishes 14 senior officers after murder and other deaths at Fort Hood

The Army announced Tuesday that 14 senior officers will be punished following a probe that was initiated after the murder of a soldier and several other deaths at the Amy's Fort Hood base in Texas this year.

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Op-ed by Dr. Ben Chavis: Stopping the Exploitation of Prisoners and Their Families Requires More Comprehensive Solutions

2020 brought renewed global focus to issues of social justice in America. From the racial disparities and inequities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic to the killings of George Floyd and so many other Black and Brown Americans at the hands of police officers have all contributed to the evolving social justice “reckoning” across the nation.

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The Rundown with @iamReGGo: RHOP Season 5 Finale

RHOP Season 5 Finale - My oh my, Bravo TV really brought the HEAT and the TEA on Sunday night, December 6th. Lets get right in to it. We’ve got to be honest, the ladies in the Potomac have really brought it all season long. What we thought was going to be possibly another franchise of Real Housewives that was not going to be too exciting, it was obvious the ladies of Potomac were here to stay and after season 5, we now know they are not going anywhere!

Chadwick Boseman receives posthumous 'Hero for the Ages' award at MTV Movie & TV Awards

The late Chadwick Boseman was honored at Sunday's MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest of All Time.

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Here's who could serve in top roles in the Biden administration

President-elect Joe Biden is beginning to announce the men and women who will serve in top roles in his administration.

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Why Americans need a stimulus deal in three stats

Congress passed a landmark relief package at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, but since then has failed to approve more federal aid while families continue to struggle.

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POWER BOOK II: GHOST To Return To Starz On Sunday, December 6, 2020

STARZ Original series “Power Book II: Ghost will return on Sunday, December 6 at 8PM ET/ PT on STARZ in the U.S. and Canada, also air- ing day and date on the Starzplay international stream- ing service across Europe, Latin America and Japan.

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Virtual vacation: Amazing photos from a strange year for travel

It's been a year like no other. As we began 2020, travelers had more freedom of movement than at any time in history. Air traffic had been rising for decades.

Another Donald Trump presidential bid is the absolute worst case scenario for Republicans

President Donald Trump isn't even trying to be coy anymore. "It's been an amazing four years," he told a group of guests at a White House Christmas party on Tuesday night. "We are trying to do another four years. Otherwise, I'll see you in four years."

Trump using military funding as leverage in fight with tech giants

President Donald Trump's threat Tuesday to veto an annual defense bill unless Congress removes legal protections for social media companies drew swift, sharp bipartisan pushback from lawmakers who charged Trump was using leverage over the troops to settle personal scores.

California's Democratic politicians can't seem to follow their own coronavirus advice

California is in the midst of a major coronavirus surge. According to the Los Angeles Times, the state has averaged more than 14,000 cases a day for the last week, a 55.6% increase. Hospitalizations are at a record high, up 100% from just 14 day ago.

Georgia's GOP secretary of state says recount results will show 'no substantial changes'

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Wednesday they have seen "no substantial changes" in the state's election recount and expects to re-certify President-elect Joe Biden as the winner.

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As JCPenney exits bankruptcy, its long-term outlook remains grim

-JCPenney has survived to see it's 119th holiday shopping season. How many more it has ahead of it is tough to say.

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'Black-ish' star Marsai Martin, who's 16, has set a record for the youngest Hollywood executive producer

While her peers may still be learning to drive, Marsai Martin has reached a different kind of milestone.

Why Joe Biden's broken foot reveals how different his White House will be from Donald Trump's

Days before Thanksgiving last year, President Donald Trump made an unannounced and previously unscheduled trip to Walter Reed medical center. The White House said the trip was for a "quick exam and labs." We still don't know why he actually went -- or what the outcome of his visit was.

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Dancers turn live holiday performances into drive-in movie events

The start of the holiday season would normally be the time to buy your tickets to see a live performance of the Nutcracker but under covid-19 restrictions those shows can't go on. Local non-profits and dance studios are pivoting to taped performances this year with plans to show them at Drive-In movie theaters on the Central Coast.

Is this Joe Biden pick already doomed?

On Monday, President-elect Joe Biden announced that Neera Tanden was his pick to be the next Office of Management and Budget director.

Four Exceptional Black-Owned Businesses That You Can Find On The Black Directory

Featured on Good Morning America and Tabitha Brown, Symphony Chips is a fast-rising Black-owned gourmet potato chips brand that is steadily capturing the imagination (and appetites) of Americans.

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5 Times Chadwick Boseman Represented Black Excellence

Chadwick Boseman was more than just a talented actor, he was determined to use his talents in a positive way. That shines through when you look at some of the roles he played and movies he chose to be a part of. Chadwick Boseman liked to shine a light on black excellence and here are five examples of him doing exactly that.

Obama's insights on Merkel, Putin and other leaders in his new book

ow's Joe Biden supposed to get anything done? Even when the President-elect shakes off Donald Trump's sulking shadow next year, he will face a harrowing political environment. By his January inauguration, the current explosion in Covid-19 infections will have left a trail of death and sickness in a nation worn down by nearly a year of pandemic-induced deprivations.