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Dow falls as trade war jolts investors

Trade war fears have returned to Wall Street, wiping out a chunk of the stock market's recent surge.

Steve Bullock: Defeating Trump is only the first step

I'm Steve Bullock and I'm running for president. I know I'm not the first person to say those words recently. And with so many other candidates in the race, some folks have asked me, "What took you so long?"

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Harris County Democratic Commissioners Set to Approve Landmark Bail Reform Agreement

The Democratic-led Harris County Commissioners Court is poised to enact a comprehensive bail reform plan that will likely become a model for cities and counties across the nation. New County Judge Lina Hidalgo and new Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia will join long-time criminal justice reform advocate, Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis in adopting the new bail plan.

Another 100 million consumers at risk from Capital One Bank data breach

Largest bank breach affects 140,000 Social Security numbers, 80,000 bank accounts

A second major disclosure of major consumer data breach was announced on July 29 by Capital One Bank. That same day, the FBI arrested a suspect was charged with stealing the personal information on March 22 and 23. The apparent focus of the financial theft was credit card applications filed with the bank between 2005-2019.

Joe Biden's biggest immediate weakness might surprise you

Joe Biden is (finally) running for president. And while he is a clear top-tier candidate, he's got issues to deal with from his age (he's 76) to his centrist approach to policy. But it's possible that none of those things are the biggest immediate problem facing the early days of his campaign

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Prairie View A&M Student with Brain Cyst Struggles to Finish Semester, While Mother Races Time to Sell Hoodies to Fund Upcoming Surgery

DyAnna Tucker and her mother, Rosemary Tucker, are racing time to accomplish two important missions. DyAnna Tucker, a first-year nursing student at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, is struggling to complete her second semester of classes with a brain cyst that is causing seizures, blurred vision and massive headaches, while her mother, Rosemary Tucker, is trying to raise more than $60,000 by selling inspirational hoodies and crowd-funding to pay for her daughter’s upcoming brain surgery.

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Donald Trump just made sure health care will decide the 2020 election

Just 24 hours removed from arguably his best day as President, Donald Trump picked a political fight he cannot win.

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The owner of the Thousand Oaks bar where 12 people died is unsure if reopening 'is going to feel right'

As Thousand Oaks comes to grips with the dual traumas of a deadly mass shooting and destructive wildfires, Brian Hynes will have to decide whether to reopen the Southern California bar where 12 people were killed.

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Anthony Browder makes history as the first African American to lead and fund an archeological excavation project in Egypt – and with the discovery of 2700 year old Nubian artifacts recently installed

Washington DC’s own, Anthony “Tony” Browder makes history as the first African American to lead and fund an archeological excavation project in Egypt. In May 2018, Mr. Browder, his daughter Atlantis Tye Browder, and the ASA Restoration Project excavation team discovered 2700-year-old Kushite artifacts that were recently installed in the Egyptian Museum in Luxor. Mr. Browder and his team are continuing the difficult work of bringing to light ancient knowledge that will dramatically change our understanding of Nile Val­ley history and culture forever.

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Senate Republicans break with Trump on Russia sanctions

In a rebuke to the Trump administration on Russia, 11 Senate Republicans joined with Democrats to advance a measure Tuesday that would stop the Treasury Department from relaxing sanctions on three Russian companies with ties to oligarch Oleg Deripaska, a Kremlin ally.

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Wall Street's Addiction to Crime

Last week, as Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) convened a House Financial Services Committee hearing, featuring the CEOs of Wall Street's biggest banks, the financial watchdog group released a stunning report on their criminal records: Wall Street's Six Biggest Bailed-Out Banks: Their RAP Sheets and Their Ongoing Crime Spree.

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Trump's Grievance With the NFL Goes Way Back

President Trump took a shot Tuesday at the NFL's tax breaks. What he didn't say is he has had a long-running grievance with America's most popular sport.

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Remarks by President Trump at the National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning Ceremony

Well, thank you all for being here, and welcome to the White House. A very special place. On behalf of Melania, Barron, and the entire Trump family, I want to wish you and all Americans a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving. And I hear that beautiful turkey. (Laughter.)

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After being pummeled, Southeast US faces the threat of more storms and tornadoes

About 90 million people from the US Gulf Coast to the Northeast could see severe weather on Tuesday as part of a multi-day storm outbreak.

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New Chief of Houston Police Department: Troy Finner

When outgoing police chief Art Acevedo announced his exit to run the Miami Police Department, Mayor Sylvester Turner knew he wanted his replacement to be someone who was fully capable to step into the role day one. The city needed someone who would be intentional about reducing crime. He could not have a found a more qualified officer to do that other than Troy R. Finner. After Houston City Council unanimously voted in favor Finner as chief, the official swearing-in could take place.

Moderna to apply today for FDA authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine

Pharmaceutical company Moderna intends to apply Monday to the US Food and Drug Administration for authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine.

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Dow soars more than 1,000 points after Pfizer announces great news about its vaccine and Joe Biden declared victorious

US stocks surged Monday after Pfizer said its Covid-19 vaccine is 90% effective and Joe Biden was projected to be the winner of the presidential election over the weekend.

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Former police officer involved in fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor accused of sexual assault, according to lawsuit

Former Louisville Metro Police Department Detective Brett Hankison, who was involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, is being accused of sexual assault, according to a new lawsuit.

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President-Elect Biden’s Transition Team Announces Coronavirus Advisors

President-elect Joe Biden urged Americans to wear a face mask Monday, saying that doing so “is not a political statement” and the best way to save lives before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available.

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Sterling K. Brown to Guest Host Series Premiere of Primetime Newsmagazine 'Soul of a Nation' - Tue, March 2, 10pm EST

Premiere Episode Examines the Racial Reckoning in Present-Day America From Policing to Reparations to Arts and Entertainment

ABC News announced today award winning actor/producer Sterling K. Brown will be the special guest host for the series premiere of primetime newsmagazine “Soul of a Nation.” The premiere episode will dive into this moment of racial reckoning in present-day America tackling issues ranging from policing to reparations and segments highlighting the arts and entertainment. Brown, ABC News’ Adrienne Bankert, Sunny Hostin, Byron Pitts and Pierre Thomas lead this groundbreaking hour.