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Chris Christie Catches Foul Ball at Mets-Cardinals Game

Chris Christie hasn't caught a break politically in months -- but at least the New Jersey governor snagged a foul ball Tuesday night at a game between the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals.

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5 Things for Wednesday, July 19: Trump and Putin, Health Care, Minneapolis Shooting

Today is Hot Dog Day. And Ice Cream Day. And Daiquiri Day. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Astros Place Correa On DL with Torn Ligament In Left Thumb

All-Star shortstop expected to miss 6-8 weeks

The Houston Astros have placed shortstop Carlos Correa on the 10-day Disabled List with a torn ligament in his left thumb. He is expected to miss six to eight weeks. To take Correa’s spot on the active roster, the club has recalled infielder Colin Moran from Triple A Fresno. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow.

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NFL and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business to Host Webinar for 63 Current and Former Players

Webinar to serve as introduction for NFL Business Academy

NFL Player Engagement has partnered with the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business to co-host a webinar on July 18 for active NFL players and Legends. Spouses and significant others are also invited to participate as part of Player Engagement’s commitment to involve players’ families in the professional development and career transition process.

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Gov. Abbott: “I'm keeping a list of lawmake rs who oppose me during special session.” So is Texas Right to Life

Gov. Abbott: “I'm keeping a list of lawmakers who oppose me during special session.” So is Texas Right to Life, and the games have already started even before the opening bell

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Beauty Queen Uses Her HIV Positive Status As A Platform for Change

If you’re in need of a little inspiration, look no further than Horcelie Sinda Wa Mbongo, a 22-year-old activist, Fine Arts student, and recently crowned Miss Congo UK 2017.

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Black Couple Debuts Their New Burger Line on QVC

Husband & wife team, known for their burger products, introduces innovative microwavable cheeseburgers on national television

Chevalo & Monique Wilsondebriano, owners of Charleston Gourmet Burger Company (www.charlestongourmetburger.com), have progressed from grilling their non-traditional marinated burgers at local farmers markets to having the opportunity of a lifetime by debuting their brand new frozen microwaveable cheeseburger line to a national TV audience on QVC on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.

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Mother Warns About Dangers of Exposing Newborn to Human Contact

Iowa newlyweds are clinging to hope as their nearly 3-week-old daughter fights for her life after contracting a deadly virus believed to be from a simple kiss.

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Grammy ® Nominee Sings About The Importance Of Good Mental Health

Tracy Randall, As He Continues to Battle Terminal Cancer but boldly speaks about his mental state throughout the process is Set to Release New Single Entitled ''Be Free'

On Monday, July 17, 2017, Grammy nominated songwriter and singer Tracy Randall, in addition to battling cancer for the second time openly speaks about his everyday struggle with bi-polar disorder, will release, 'Be Free-Official Video', the third single from his third studio album, 'No Judgment', to impact radio. The Lavish Records recording artist Tracy Randall isn't supposed to be here. In 2006, he was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia, underwent aggressive rounds of chemo and radiation therapy, and his doctors gave up.

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Houston Texans Announce 2017 Home Game Themes

Team to Induct Andre Johnson into Ring of Honor

The Houston Texans today announced the themes for each home game in 2017.

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RodeoHouston to Reveal Custom, World-Class Concert Stage in 2018

For the first time in over 30 years, RodeoHouston will debut a new rotating concert stage on opening day, Feb. 27, 2018. Designed and fabricated by TAIT, the leading producer of live entertainment equipment in the world, the stage will feature the latest technology to boost concert presentation and fan experience.

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The New £10 Note Features Jane Austen. It's Already Sparked a Sexist Backlash

Jane Austen has officially replaced Charles Darwin as the face of Britain's £10 note.

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Over Half of Modern Presidents Never Hit An Approval Rating As Low As Trump

More than half of US presidents in the modern era never reached an approval rating as low as President Donald Trump just hit, according to the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll and older polling data by Gallup.

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How the Republican Health Care Bill Fell Apart

The Republicans' signature campaign promise to repeal and replace Obamacare came to a screeching halt Monday night after Sens. Mike Lee of Utah and Jerry Moran of Kansas came together, shocked Capitol Hill and vowed to vote against the latest draft of the GOP's health care bill.

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Health Care State of Play: McConnell Moves On From Replace to Repeal

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Monday night that the latest plans to repeal and replace Obamacare were dead and said he would attempt to hold a vote on a repeal-only bill, using essentially the same legislative language the vast majority of the GOP conference voted for last Congress.

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5 Things for Tuesday, July 18: Health Care Bill, Minneapolis Shooting, Korea Talks, Worker Visas, Mediterranean Diet

Today's a great day to indulge -- it's Caviar Day! Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Two-time Super Bowl Champion, New England Patriot Jarvis Green Debuts His New Oceans 97 Shrimp Product On QVC

Jarvis Green, and his company, Oceans 97, www.oceans97.com , will debut his U.S. wild-caught shrimp on the QVC network on July 19th between 5:00 – 6:00 pm (EDT) For the first time, Green will offer his gourmet shrimp with a choice of four special sauces that he created: Garlic Butter, Asian Chimichurri, Cajun Curry and New Orleans Style BBQ.

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R.I.P. Dr. S. Allen Counter, 63, Noted Neurophysiologist, Ethnographer and Founding Director of Harvard Foundation of Intercultural and Race Relations

S. Allen Counter, the founding director of the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations and a noted neurophysiologist, educator, and ethnographer, died on July 12. According to wikipedia.com, Counter was also known for his achievements as an explorer. In 1971, he located a group of people living in the rain forest in northern Brazil, Surinam and French Guiana; the group was descended from African slaves who had escaped from slave ships.

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City Trip: An Ideal Way to Discover Mexico’s Magnificent Ruta Maya and its Delectable Cuisine Mexico Awaits!

Break away for the Summer: an idyllic escapade throughout southeast Mexico; enjoy delectable cuisine in Hoteles City Express style

This summer season is an ideal opportunity to taste the delicacies of Mexico’s ancestral cuisine of the magnificent Ruta Maya – a region encompassing the states of Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatan, and Quintana Roo in the country’s southeastern region. Perfect to enjoy with family and friends, the Ruta Maya delights travelers with an extensive variety of delicacies, some recipes even dating back to the country’s pre-Columbian period.

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El Pollo Loco Announces the Grand Opening of New Restaurant in San Antonio, TX

New location marks 10th restaurant owned and operated by franchise partner AA Pollo, Inc.

El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq:LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken chain, opened its newest location in San Antonio, TX today. The new restaurant, located at 151 W Bitters Road, is owned and operated by franchise partner AA Pollo, Inc. The new restaurant marks the seventh location to open in San Antonio and the 10th El Pollo Loco restaurant for franchisees Anil Yadav and Atour Eyvazian, owners of AA Pollo, Inc.