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Pence Met With Open Skepticism in Brussels

Even as he worked to assure European leaders that the Trump administration isn't looking to scrap longstanding transatlantic ties, Vice President Mike Pence was met with outward skepticism from the bloc's top leaders on Monday.

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5 Things for Monday, March 6: Wiretap, Marines, North Korea

Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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5 Things for Monday, March 20: Comey, Gorsuch, North Korea, Chuck Berry

Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Instead of a crowd of 50,000, Milwaukee's streets mostly empty during DNC

Mike Atari has run the In & Out Pantry convenience store for two years at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and James Lovell Drive, a short walk from the Fiserv Forum, where the 2020 Democratic National Convention was supposed to take place this week.

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Bill Clinton still gets it wrong on Monica Lewinsky and #MeToo

Bill Clinton -- 20 years on from an affair with a White House intern that led to his impeachment by the House -- said Monday that he didn't owe Monica Lewinsky an apology.

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2018 Houston Homeless Count Results Reflect Hurricane Harvey Impact

The Way Home system has permanently housed more than 14,500 individuals since 2012, including Veterans and individuals experiencing chronic homelessness

The Coalition for the Homeless announced results for the Point-In-Time Homeless Count & Survey, which took place January 23-25, 2018 on behalf of the local Continuum of Care (CoC), known as The Way Home. The annual Count provides a snapshot of the state of homelessness in the Houston area on a given night and is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for The Way Home’s federal funding process. The Way Home CoC encompasses Houston, Pasadena, Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Montgomery County.

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The GO DJs Bring their Annual Star-Studded Red Carpet & Awards Show Back For It's 5-Year Anniversary

HOUSTON, TX - December 18, 2019 - Craig Williams, CEO of I AM A GO DJ MUSIC GROUP, LLC. and the CITY of HOUSTON present the GO DJ AWARDS 5TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY, Monday, January 28, 2019, at the A.D. PLAYERS at the George Theatre located at 5420 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77056.

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Meal kits and buckets of bubble tea: How KFC's owner is pivoting in China

Snail noodles, marinated steaks and huge vats of bubble tea are helping China's biggest fast food giant get through the coronavirus crisis.

Biden signs executive order expanding voting access

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Sunday expanding voting access in what the White House calls "an initial step" in its efforts to "protect the right to vote and ensure all eligible citizens can freely participate in the electoral process."

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Chef Lorena Garcia, Ayesha Curry and Big Freedia Team Up with No Kid Hungry to Help Kids Get Free Summer Meals

Text 'FOOD' or 'COMIDA' to 304-304 to find free summer meals for kids; Awareness is critical as kids could miss out on 95M meals this summer

All kids deserve a happy, healthy summer, but as communities continue to struggle with the effects of the pandemic, millions of children are at risk of hunger this summer. No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger, is launching an awareness campaign to help families find free meals for their kids and teens this summer through a bilingual text service. Parents, grandparents and caregivers can simply text "FOOD" or "COMIDA" to 304-304 to find sites serving free meals in their neighborhood. Chef Lorena Garcia, Ayesha Curry and Big Freedia are joining the effort as campaign ambassadors.

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Higgins Hotel in New Orleans Ready to Celebrate the Holidays

The “Papa Noel” Seasonal Promotion is the Perfect Way to Enjoy the Holidays in New Orleans

Experience the enchantment of the holiday season like never before with the Higgins Hotel & Conference Center's exclusive "Papa Noel Room Rate" offer. The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, The Official Hotel of The National WWII Museum and the epitome of luxury and elegance in the heart of New Orleans, allows you to immerse yourself in the festive spirit of New Orleans with a magical stay at the historic hotel from November 27, 2023, to January 5, 2024. This seasonal promotion is the perfect way to enjoy the holidays, featuring a host of delightful activities and amenities.

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Chevrolet Introduces All-New 2021 Tahoe and Suburban

Transformed to offer more of the people- and cargo-hauling capabilities that have distinguished the industry’s best-selling full-size SUVs for generations

Chevrolet’s iconic people and cargo haulers begin a new chapter today with the introduction of the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban. Each has been redesigned to be the ultimate SUV – offering the most interior space of any SUV, exclusive technologies and features, and the best driving dynamics in the full-size segment.

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A new lens on America's past

These are the surprising and personal stories, lost and hidden in America's past, hosted by CNN's Abby Phillip, Suzanne Malveaux, Omar Jimenez, Athena Jones, Ryan Young, John Avlon and more. Knowing these stories might reshape your understanding of the disparities the country faces today.

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US condemns 10 countries for severe religious freedom violations

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday announced the US has deemed 10 countries guilty of severe religious freedom violations.

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Excitement Is Building for the New Kids Camps at Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens’ Education Department offers fun camps for children 2 to 13

Already looking forward to spring and summer? Biologists and educators at Moody Gardens have yet another slate of fun planned with Pyramid Kids Camps! The 2018 Spring/ Summer Pyramid Camps will kick off on March 17.

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HFT Rejects Energerized for Excellence to Run Schools

Numerous troubling questions about the private nonprofit charter school operator Energized for Excellence Academy and the Texas for-profit Educational Learning and Enrichment Center Inc. make them a risky choice to operate 10 low-performing Houston public schools, the Houston Federation of Teachers said today.

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Simeon Booker to Be Memorialized at Washington National Cathedral January 29

A memorial service for trailblazing civil rights journalist Simeon Booker will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018, his wife, Carol McCabe Booker, has announced. The service is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Booker, a journalistic icon, died Dec. 10 at the age of 99.

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Verizon Donates $250K to Feeding Texas to Aid in Winter Storm Relief Efforts

Following this week’s devastating winter storms, hunger is an issue for more Texas families. To help with this urgent need, Verizon is donating $250,000 to Feeding Texas. Feeding Texas is the largest hunger-relief organization for the state feeding more than 4M Texans annually. The network reaches 254 counties through 21 food banks.

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The Pete and Thomas Foundation Joins Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium as a Community Partner for Inaugural "Joy Is Our Journey" Dream Bus Tour, August 20-September 17, 2022

The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) has announced that they have partnered with the Pete and Thomas Foundation as a community partner for the inaugural Joy is our Journey Dream Bus Tour! The highly anticipated, month-long caravan kicked off in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, August 20, and will continue through Elaine, AR (8/27); Little Rock, AR (8/28); Wilcox County, AL (9/10); Livingston, AL (9/10); Jackson, MS (9/11); Houston, TX (9/13); and will culminate in Birmingham, AL at the 2022 Black Girls Dream Conference, Friday, September 16 through Saturday, September 17.