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Crane company fires 3 employees after they post inappropriate pictures in Camp Fire wreckage

One picture showed a dead cat with a beer bottle in its mouth. In another, a man is jumping through a burned trampoline.

Yuba and Butte County sherriff deputies carry a body bag with a deceased victim of …

Why 'justice' prevailed in 2018, according to Merriam-Webster

Robert Mueller's investigation of US President Donald Trump; Brett Kavanaugh's tense hearings in Congress; the fight for social, racial and gender equality: the past year has seen an absorbing and tumultuous news cycle.

Chronic fatigue syndrome may be due to an overactive immune system, study finds

Chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition that causes extreme tiredness, could be triggered by an overactive immune system, a study has found.

Dow falls as stormy December on Wall Street continues

The US stock market sank deeper into the red following sluggish economic reports on Monday and bad news from a couple of blue chip giants.

2020 hopefuls make moves ahead of the holiday season

Iowa's calling! This Thursday, would-be 2020 presidential candidates are sneaking in a final round of rubbing elbows with Iowa Democrats ahead of the holidays.

Hawaii's best beach hikes

Let's face it: No matter how long you go for, a trip to Hawaii is always going to feel too short.

Congressional delegation to visit CBP station after Guatemalan girl's death

A congressional delegation will visit the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) station in New Mexico on Tuesday where a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl was taken before she died in a hospital, a congressional aide says.

R.I.P. Grammy Award Winner, Legendary Song Stylist and Civil Rights Activist Nancy Wilson, 81

Nancy Wilson, whose skilled and flexible approach to singing provided a key bridge between the sophisticated jazz-pop vocalists of the 1950s and the powerhouse pop-soul singers of the 1960s and ’70s, died on Thursday at her home in Pioneertown, Calif. She was 81.

Gifts for the Liquor Aficionado

Give the gift of holiday “spirits” this year to celebrate an end to 2018 and the beginning of 2019. These beautifully crafted bottles are a great gift idea for the perfect hostess, liquor aficionado, or that someone that simply likes to enjoy a perfectly crafted cocktail. Below are some brands we have tasted (and approve of!). Included are recipes that can either be gifted with the bottle or perhaps you want to try them for yourselves. Happy holidays and don’t forget – “Please drink responsibly.”

Last Minute Holiday Getaways

Does the cold weather give you the holiday blues? Maybe the commercialism of buying gifts just isn’t for you? And maybe, just maybe, you’re due a vacation anyway.

Gifts for Fashion Lovers

This holiday season, even the most experienced shopper may need to grab some last-minute gifts for the special people on their list. With a curated assortment of this season’s most coveted items, Macy’s is the gift destination for everyone’s holiday needs. Whether it’s a last-minute hostess present for a late-breaking party invitation or a round of colleague gift exchanges, shoppers can take advantage of Macy’s must-haves across fashion, home and beauty.

The Spirit Of Giving Highlight: Nikki Jackson Of Beyond Fostering, Inc. Gives Hope To 25 Foster Kids This Season

Our youth are faced with many whirlwind-like obstacles, some a little bit more than others. However, with the help from people like Nikki Jackson, founder of Beyond Fostering, Inc., the challenges of those who need a little bit more hope are made possible. Jackson founded Beyond Fostering, Inc. in the sprouting season of May this year. It wasn’t until after her journey of being a seasoned foster parent for over 18 years that Jackson became impregnated mentally with the fuel to help as many kids as possible in the foster care system have a brighter future. Giving birth through her passion sparked fulfillment of her vision in providing new concepts for children in CPS custody, facilitating accessible outreach programs, and innovating breakthroughs for not only foster children but foster parents as well. Jackson implemented support groups, parenting classes, one-on-one counseling, enrichment activities, crisis intervention, and many more programs. Beyond Fostering’s mission is dedicated to helping aid in improving the lives of foster children that goes beyond the basic needs of wellness and safety. Through values of integrity, compassion, and commitment, while offering support and advocacy, Beyond Fostering creates normalcy for all foster children. During the holidays and especially Christmas time kids are needing a little bit more hope and to be celebrated with lots of love. On this Saturday, December 15, 2018, Beyond Fostering, Inc. will host a ‘Beyond The Christmas Experience’ for 25 kids and their parents to enjoy a night of fun, food, and entertainment. We got wind of this moving event and was able to get a brief interview with Jackson. HSM: Where do you see the most need for foster children? Nikki: In the United States there are at least 422,000 children in the foster care system, this number can increase or decrease daily. Nearly half of those children are in need of non-relative foster homes, and due to the high number, no other options are available. Some major needs are more foster care homes, adoption placement and support from the agencies and CPS. These children need a very strong and caring support system that they can feel comfortable in opening up. Foster children also need more resources such as financial, education, career, and peer support that will help them along their journey in foster care. HSM: What is your advice for anyone seeking to become foster parents? Nikki: Fostering is extremely rewarding. Passion has to be at the forefront. Foster parenting can be very challenging at times. It requires the parent to practice patience and have an understanding of the mental phases the child can have. Your normal routine can change on a daily basis. Having a good support system in place plays a key factor in being a successful foster parent. It requires choosing to love through the emotional pain, not only for the child but everyone in the home. Foster parenting is also a very enjoyable and memorable experience. HSM: What spewed your passion to start Beyond Fostering, Inc.? Nikki: Being a foster parent is my passion and purpose God gave me. My mother was a foster to adoptive mom and she left a legacy for me to continue. After being a foster mom for over 15 years, I felt the need to do more. I wanted to make a difference and impact on the kids in foster care that one day they may look back, and see someone really cared. I watched so many children go in and out of the foster care system with no hope on their future. My goal is to better the lives of children in foster care and provide them with a sense of normalcy so that they can have a brighter future. Many children and foster parents are not properly educated on their rights or limited to minimum resources. My ultimate goal is to be the voice for kids in foster care and bridge the gap between foster and bio families. It’s a beautiful and rewarding feeling knowing that the sacrifices you made today contributed to a child in foster care future. HSM: How can those who want to get involved help Beyond Fostering, Inc.? Nikki: Throughout the year we have several volunteer opportunities for our events. In 2019, we will be starting a mentorship program and will be looking for mentors to spearhead the programs. They can contact our office at 281-617-8136. Be sure to follow Beyond Fostering, Inc. on Facebook for updates and forthcoming events.

Is Soul Food Putting the “Die” in Diet?

In the South, back in your grandmother’s day, a good home-cooked meal included chicken-fried crisp in lard, candied yams, macaroni and cheese, greens seasoned with ham hocks, good old fashion cornbread, all topped off by three types of cake and sweet potato pie. And no one thought a thing about eating it, except how good it tastes, and how good it made you feel.

White Churches Have Moral Responsibility to Stand Up

In 2019, we will commemorate 400 years since the first 20 slaves were transported by ship from Africa by white slave traders and landed in Jamestown, Va.

Slain North Carolina teen 'might be alive' if authorities hadn't overlooked evidence from 2016 case, prosecutor says

The kidnapping and killing of 13-year-old Hania Aguilar may have been prevented if authorities had properly handled DNA evidence from a separate case last year, a North Carolina prosecutor said.

Alleged Russian spy Maria Butina pleads guilty to engaging in conspiracy against US

Alleged Russian spy Maria Butina pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday for conspiracy to act as an illegal foreign agent in the United States.

Just in time: The 10 best luxury watches of 2018

In the world of watch-making, 2018 will be remembered as a year of disruption and celebration.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Celebrates Her 24th Annual Toys-for-Kids Giveaway

Every year, we embark on this endeavor with a heart full of love in order to make the lives of those without sufficient means brighter during this special time of year. Although it is a massive undertaking to organize and implement, it is an incredible and unique opportunity to spread the holiday cheer. It has been so incredible that last year we hit a new record high of approximately 13,000 individuals attending the festivities.

Houston Named #1 Party City of 2018 (new data from Evite)

Houston kept the world’s #1 party spot again, according to new data by Evite, the world's leading digital platform for bringing people together.

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