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Breaking: CNN team arrested by Minnesota police on live television
CNN journalist Omar Jimenez has been taken into police custody during a live broadcast at the site of the protests in Minneapolis, after clearly identifying himself to officers.
Amy Cooper - Central Park Liar - Fired
The white woman – Amy Cooper who called police on a black man in Central Park during an encounter involving her unleashed dog has been fired from her job, her employer – Franklin Templeton said Tuesday.
George Floyd's Family In Houston Says - The Four Officers Involved Should Be Charged With Murder
The family of George Floyd -- who died after pleading that he couldn’t breathe while a police officer held him down with a knee on his neck -- say they want the four Minneapolis officers involved charged with murder.
Turkey Leg Hut to Hold Peaceful Vigil for George Floyd Saturday
On Saturday, May 30, 2020, the Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) will hold a peaceful vigil to honor and mourn the loss of George Floyd, the Houston man who was killed Monday in Minneapolis police custody.
Texas Supreme Court Halts Counties From Issuing Mail-In Ballots to Voters Afraid of Virus
The Texas Supreme Court issued a stay Friday evening to keep county election officials from allowing voters who are afraid of catching coronavirus to vote by mail.
R&B lost three legends this weekend in Little Richard, Andre Harrell and Betty Wright
It was a tough weekend for rhythm and blues with the deaths of three musical icons. Singers Betty Wright and Little Richard along with music executive Andre Harrell died this weekend. All had major impacts on R&B and the music industry as a whole. If one wasn't moving the genre forward, another was introducing the world to new acts.
Next COVID Stimulus Already Facing Hill Fight As Both Sides Draw Red Lines
Democrats and Republicans are already drawing red lines over what they hope will be included in the next round of coronavirus relief legislation, signaling there will be hard-fought negotiations to come on Capitol Hil
New Orleans Business Alliance Surpasses $500K Fundraising Goal for Gig Economy Workers COVID-19 Relief Fund
The New Orleans Business Alliance (NOLABA) is proud to announce that as of today (April 14), its COVID-19 relief fund to support unemployed gig economy workers has reached over $640,000 in contributions, significantly surpassing its initial $500,000 goal. NOLABA would like to thank the following organizations for their significant support:
Obama Endorses Biden for President in Video Message
Former President Barack Obama offered his formal endorsement ofJoe Biden on Tuesday, injecting himself squarely in the presidential race for the first time by urging Democrats across the party's ideological spectrum to rally behind Biden and form a unified front to defeat President Donald Trump and win back the White House.
Timetable For Coronavirus Vaccine Is 18-Months
Eighteen months might sound like a long time, but in vaccine years, it’s a blink. That’s the long end of the Trump administration’s time window for developing a coronavirus vaccine, and some leaders in the field say this is too fast -- and could come at the expense of safety.Eighteen months might sound like a long time, but in vaccine years, it’s a blink. That’s the long end of the Trump administration’s time window for developing a coronavirus vaccine, and some leaders in the field say this is too fast -- and could come at the expense of safety. The estimated time made headlines last month when Trump remarked at a televised Cabinet Room meeting with pharmaceutical executives that a vaccine could be ready in «three to four months.
Congress members Introduce Legislation in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, announced today that she has introduced H.R. 6292, the COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grants Act, to help struggling farmers, ranchers, and small businesses that suffered an economic loss due to the COVID-19 Pandemic:
After Four Days of Marathon Negotiating, Still No Stimulus Deal In the Senate
Pressure has been intensifying for days on the Senate to pass a massive stimulus package to respond to the economic fallout of the coronavirus, but Monday came and went without much action.
Houston Couple Leaves $9,400 Tip at Restaurant to Help Staff Get Through Coronavirus Shutdown
The staff at a popular Houston restaurant got a $9,400 tip from some regular customers who wanted to help them get by during the coronavirus shutdown.
Kobe Bryant, fiery NBA superstar and future Hall of Famer, is dead at 41
It's hard to believe NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, whose prodigious talent and fiery, win-at-all-costs spirit made him one of the most famous and decorated athletes in history, is gone.
Katy Prairie Conservancy offers Stewardship Saturdays each month for groups and individuals to help keep the Katy Prairie healthy
The Katy Prairie Conservancy invites the public to participate in Stewardship Saturdays, in which corporate groups, service organizations, and individuals can come out to the Indiangrass Preserve on the Katy Prairie and help maintain the health of this vital natural resource. Stewardship Saturdays, held on the first Saturday of each month, guide volunteers through several restoration tasks each week that keep the land healthy, including managing invasive species, clearing fences of vegetation, and planting native plants.
Former Rep. John Conyers Dies at 90
Former Rep. John Conyers, a longtime Michigan Democrat who represented parts of Detroit for more than 50 years before his resignation in 2017, died Sunday at age 90, his son, John Conyers III, told CNN.
7 Takeaways From the CNN/New York Times Democratic Presidential Debate
Polls show that Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is now a front-runner for the 2020 Democratic nomination. And on Tuesday night in Ohio, her 11 rivals acted like it.
Rep. Elijah Cummings, key figure in Trump investigations, dies at 68
Rep. Elijah Cummings, a longtime Maryland Democrat and key figure leading investigations into President Donald Trump, has died at age 68, his office announced early Thursday morning.
Cokie Roberts, broadcast journalism legend, dies at 75
Veteran journalist Cokie Roberts, winner of three Emmys and a legend and trailblazer in broadcasting, has died at the age of 75, ABC News announced.
Governor Abbott Appoints Fonseca To 464th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ysmael D. Fonseca, Jr. Judge of the 464th Judicial District Court in Hidalgo County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Stacey Abrams to Launch Program Combating Voter Suppression in Battleground States
Former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams will expand the voting rights organization she founded ahead of the 2020 elections into several battleground states, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Attorney demands release of Galveston police body cam video of horseback arrest
Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has requested the release of body camera footage recorded by two mounted Galveston police officers who led a handcuffed black man down the city's streets.
For Jeffrey Epstein's accusers and their quest for justice, what now?
The alleged victims of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein are angry they will not get the opportunity to face in court the man they say raped them as girls.
Liam Hemsworth wishes Miley Cyrus 'nothing but health and happiness going forward'
In the wake of his split from Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth has posted on social media wishing her the best.
Another NRA board member leaves amid leadership turmoil
Another National Rifle Association board member is stepping down amid turmoil in the gun lobby group's leadership. Julie Golob, a professional sport shooter, announced that she will not be finishing her full three-year term as an NRA board director, making her the fourth member of the group's board of directors to reportedly resign in the past month.
Alanis Morissette announces the birth of her third child
Alanis Morissette is now a mom of three. The Grammy award-winning singer announced the birth of her third child, a baby boy, Monday on Instagram.
Cuccinelli rewrites Statue of Liberty poem to make case for limiting immigration
The acting director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services in a new interview revised the iconic poem on the Statue of Liberty's pedestal to suggest that only immigrants who can "stand on their own two feet" are welcome in the United States.
Priyanka Chopra's blind patriotism
"Whenever you're done venting ... got it, done? Okay, cool," is the dismissive way Bollywood starlet and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra began her response to a question posed by Ayesha Malik, a Pakistani woman, who confronted the actress over why (despite her role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador) she had "encourage[ed] nuclear war against Pakistan"
The shirt that police believe Jennifer Farber Dulos was wearing the day she disappeared more two
There's a scene in the new movie "Blinded by the Light" where British protesters harass and assault a Pakistani family on their way to a wedding. Their teenage son is nowhere to be found; he's off buying Springsteen tickets.
Dow rises 100 points after Monday's bloodbath
Stocks rose just after the opening bell Tuesday, erasing an early deficit after the US government reported a bigger uptick in a key measure of consumer prices than expected.
'Accidents happen,' says Kremlin as it breaks silence on suspected nuclear missile explosion
The Kremlin broke its silence Tuesday on the apparent explosion of a nuclear-powered cruise missile during a test, saying that accidents "happen" but that Russia remained "far ahead" in the development of advanced weaponry.
A father was detained during the ICE raids in Mississippi last week. His family still doesn't know where he is
At least 300 of the nearly 700 people detained during the ICE raids in Mississippi last week have been released. But Andres Gomez-Jorge isn't one of them.
The number of NYPD officer suicides this year has risen to 8
Another New York Police Department officer has died by suicide -- becoming the eighth to do so this year -- a law enforcement official told CNN.
Scientists are one step closer to an Ebola cure in the Congo
Two new Ebola treatments are proving so effective they are being offered to all patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the current outbreak is the second-deadliest ever.
Coca-Cola will sell Dasani in aluminum cans and bottles
Coca-Cola is giving Dasani a green makeover to help meet its environmental goals and boost interest in its biggest water brand.
Refugee women face unequal access to jobs. Hiring them could boost global GDP by $1.4 trillion
We are living through a global refugee crisis. In June, the UN High Commissioner of Refugees reported a record-high number of displaced people around the world, the highest in almost 70 years. And many refugees face restricted access to labor markets — they are often barred completely from working and earning an income. Women asylum seekers have it even harder: many women refugees face long-term poverty and high levels of sexual abuse.
Trump admin moves to weaken endangered species protections
The US Interior Department announced significant changes Monday that would weaken how the Endangered Species Act is implemented, a move critics fear will allow for more oil and gas drilling and limit how much regulators consider the impacts of the climate crisis.
Navy SEAL drinking, drug scandals prompt broad review of ethics, culture
In the wake of several high-profile scandals, including allegations of sexual assault and cocaine use against Navy SEAL team members, the four-star general in charge of all US special operations has ordered a review of the culture and ethics of the elite units.
'Our Boys' powerfully puts faces on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The language and pacing in "Our Boys" reflect its Israeli roots, but the emotional core of this powerful fact-based miniseries hinges on tribalism, the intractability of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the adage that an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. In that, this HBO presentation offers a sobering window into that part of the world, with implications that swell far beyond it.
Bode Miller and wife Morgan are expecting twins a year after their daughter's tragic death
Bode and Morgan Miller are about to add two more to their family. The former Olympic skier and the professional beach volleyball player are expecting twin boys, they announced Monday on Instagram. The new arrivals are due November 11.
More trouble for Kraft Heinz: Its bonds could soon be rated junk
The problems facing Kraft Heinz are growing. The stock sank last week following a dismal earnings report. Now, credit ratings agency Fitch is warning that the company's bonds could get downgraded to junk status if things don't turn around.
Dangers of crossing the street in downtown Kalispell detailed
Kalispell Police say that crosswalk safety downtown is a serious issue -- especially at First Avenue East and Third Avenue East.
13-year old refugee excels at hockey
Faustin Ushindi laced up skates for the first time when he was 11 years old. But he had only been in the United States for four years.
Archaeologists find evidence of Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem -- as told in the Bible
Archaeologists excavating on Mount Zion in Jerusalem have uncovered evidence of the Babylonian conquest of the city, appearing to confirm a Biblical account of its destruction.
'Walking Dead' actor and former firefighter dies after battle with cancer
Dango Nguyen, a former firefighter and actor who appeared on "The Walking Dead" died Saturday "after a hard-fought battle with cancer," according to Georgia's Athens-Clarke County Fire department.
BTS is taking an extended break from performing, and fans are crying... tears of joy
Mic drop, indeed -- the beloved Korean boy band BTS is taking a break. The world's favorite K-Pop septet announced its members are going on an extended hiatus from performing following a concert in Seoul on Sunday.
Drake makes it nine No. 1 albums with 'Care Package'
Drake got a special delivery with his new album, "Care Package." The rapper has extended his own record on the charts with the CD, which has earned him his ninth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart.
'The Crown' Season 3 premiere date announced
Her Majesty returns on November 17. Netflix has announced that is the date Season 3 of the "The Crown" will debut.
Taylor Swift responds to those 'Drunk Taylor' memes
Taylor Swift's party antics were trending all weekend and she is into it. No word on if she was actually tipsy at a party in Los Angeles on Saturday night, but clips of the singer dancing and lip-syncing her own music have spawned a #DrunkTaylor hashtag on social media.
Apple releases first look at star-powered drama 'The Morning Show'
Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell and Jennifer Aniston are ready to give viewers the full story on "The Morning Show," a new drama coming to Apple TV+.