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Burglars hit homes of Rihanna, other celebrities based on social media, police say
For weeks, sophisticated burglars broke into the homes of Hollywood's biggest names and escaped with valuable items, leaving puzzled neighbors wondering who's next.
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Trump mocks Christine Blasey Ford's testimony, tells people to 'think of your son'
President Donald Trump for the first time directly mocked Christine Blasey Ford's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee by casting doubt on her testimony during a campaign rally.
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Champions League: Holders Real Madrid stunned by CSKA Moscow
Real Madrid fell victim to the first major shock of this season's Champions League as the three-time defending champion lost 1-0 at CSKA Moscow.
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The creation myth of the billionaire businessman Donald Trump just imploded
At the heart of President Donald Trump's success story is this idea: He took a small amount of money -- in the form of a loan from his father, Fred -- and turned it into billions of dollars.
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GM Delivered Nearly 700,000 Vehicles and Record Average Transaction Prices in the Third Quarter
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 694,638 vehicles in the third quarter of 2018 in the United States, with average transaction prices (ATPs) rising about $700 per unit year over year to a new third quarter record of $35,974.
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Amazon announces $15 minimum wage for all US employees
Amazon is raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour for all US employees.
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Rosa threatens 9 million people with flooding, even in the desert Southwest
Millions of people unaccustomed to heavy rain will get walloped by Tropical Depression Rosa on Tuesday.
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Ramsey Lewis Cancels Upcoming Performances Miller Outdoor Theatre Announces Replacement
“I regret to inform everyone that Ramsey Lewis has unexpectedly cancelled his October 13th performance at Miller Outdoor Theatre. I received notice today that Mr. Lewis has decided to retire from touring effective immediately,” says Cissy Segall Davis, managing director of the Miller Theatre Advisory Board.
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Hurricane Rosa off Mexico could bring rip currents, flooding in US
Hurricane Rosa was spinning toward the Baja Peninsula on Sunday as a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 85 mph, the National Hurricane Center said.
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Ryder Cup: Europe trounces powerful USA in Paris
They arrived with a swagger. They left humbled, sent packing by Europe's band of brothers. This powerful USA team, featuring a resurgent Tiger Woods, were supposed to retain the Ryder Cup. They were supposed to end the 25-year wait to win in Europe.
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Katie Couric: The news needs more diversity at the top
In her most pointed comments to date about allegations of harassment at CBS, Katie Couric said the reports about the network's toxic, male-centric culture ring true.
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Houston's "Original" MLK, Jr. Parade Teams Up with the City of Houston and Black Heritage Society for its 41st Celebration
Registration is now open for the parade which is officially licensed by the King Center's Intellectual Property Management
Houstonians and visitors to the Bayou City now have the chance to ring in the new year and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a commemorative parade and community activities. The Houston Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Foundation, Inc. and Black Heritage Society will host the 41st Annual “Original” MLK, Jr. Birthday Parade on Monday, January 21, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Celebrations will begin in the heart of Downtown Houston at Minute Maid Park (located at the corner of Texas & Crawford).
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Another political family feud emerges, this time in the Nevada governor's race
Blood is not thicker than politics. That's the message from seven members of Nevada Republican gubernatorial nominee Adam Laxalt's family, who blasted his candidacy at a fundraiser for his Democratic opponent, Steve Sisolak.
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Indonesia earthquake and tsunami death toll surpasses 830
The death toll on the island of Sulawesi stands at 832 people, but officials expect that number to climb as rescuers on Monday continue to sift through the destruction left by a powerful earthquake and tsunami.
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'SNL' has Matt Damon play an angry Brett Kavanaugh
"Saturday Night Live" kicked off its season premiere Saturday with a sketch about this week's hearing of US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The twist? Kavanaugh was played by Matt Damon.
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LeBron James HBO documentary 'Student Athlete' indicts NCAA
LeBron James bypassed college and headed directly to the NBA, where he has earned millions. That makes him an intriguing vehicle to produce "Student Athlete," a stinging rebuke of collegiate athletics and the organizing NCAA, amid his rapid expansion off the court as a producer and performer.
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J.J. Watt, defense dig deep in overtime win
As he answered questions at his post-game press conference, J.J. Watt looked exhausted. The Texans had secured a physically and mentally draining 37-34 overtime win in Indianapolis, a hard-fought, first win of the 2018 regular season.
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“Washington Black” by Esi Edugyan
You need to get out of here. You don’t know where. You just have to go to another room, maybe, or another building, another town, across the world. You need to get out of here but, as in the new novel “Washington Black” by Esi Edugyan, be careful, and mindful that you don’t run away from yourself. Big Kit was going to kill him.
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Flake confronted by two female protesters after announcing he'll back Kavanaugh
Sen. Jeff Flake, minutes after he announced he will support Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, was confronted at the US Capitol Friday morning by two women who say they are sexual assault survivors.
