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SpaceX Launches Secretive Spy Satellite

SpaceX just launched a mysterious spy satellite toward orbit for a U.S. intelligence agency. Elon Musk's commercial rocket company made a successful liftoff Monday morning from Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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Terrorism and Global Tensions Are Hurting These Vacation Hot Spots

It's getting harder and harder to find a worry-free vacation destination.

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Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, First Cuban-American in Congress, to Retire

Florida Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Republican who was the first Cuban-American elected to Congress, is retiring after 38 years -- handing Democrats a major opening to pick off a GOP-held seat.

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Deadly Storms Hit Several States

A string of deadly storms that ravaged some Southern states over the weekend could put millions more at risk as it moves north Monday.

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Woman Killed, 6 Others Hurt in San Diego Pool Shooting; Gunman Dead

A gunman opened fire at a pool party in San Diego on Sunday evening, killing a woman and injuring six other people, police chief Shelley Zimmerman said.

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5 Things for Monday, April 1: Trump, Turkey, Tornadoes and Budget

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

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LA Riots Previewed Age Of Viral Video

It's been 25 years since the Los Angeles riots, an event already marked by numerous TV specials, with more to come. Yet one relatively under-covered aspect of the unrest is the role TV and video played -- and the jarring realization, played out in multiple cases since, that seeing wasn't always believing.

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Trump Says He Would Consult With China's Xi Before Speaking To Taiwan

US President Donald Trump has said that he would want to consult with Chinese President Xi Jinping before speaking to Taiwan's leader.

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21,000 AT&T Wireless Workers Could Strike Monday

About 21,000 AT&T Wireless workers could walk off the job as soon as Monday.

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Books n Bros: African-American Boy Starts Book Club for Kids Like Him

Sidney Keys III has always loved to read. But at his school library, the 11-year-old noticed a void of books about kids like himself.

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Potter’s House Preacher Resigns After Alleged Affair With Married Goddaughter

If you thought megachurch drama was limited to TV shows like Greenleaf, well, you’d be wrong. A new scandal has rocked the church world this week and its one closely connected to Bishop T.D. Jakes. A married Denver pastor has resigned after allegations that he was cheating with his godchild – his married godchild. Chris Hill, a Jakes protegé who is pastor of the The Potters House Church Of Denver, left his post earlier this month.

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Sweet Meets Spicy: Fresh Ideas for a Fun Fiesta Menu

There’s no better way to spice up a party than by using unexpected ingredients in fun, flavorful dishes and drinks. For your next fiesta, celebrate a star of the party with sweet and juicy watermelon.

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Ready for Take Off: Astros Looking Down On Its Competition

Something special is going on at 501 Crawford Street. For those of you that may not be familiar with this address, it is the location for Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros who are tied for the best record in MLB at 14-6. Over the last 10 games, they are 8-2 and look like prime contenders to represent the American League in the 2017 Fall Classic (World Series). For the Astros, this is by far their best start since the 06’ season.

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R. Kelly Sued By Man Who Says He Was Having An Affair With His Wife

It seems like the man who brought you ‘Bump and Grind’ just can’t stay out of trouble when it comes to his alleged sex life. A Mississippi man claims that R. Kelly has been having an affair with his wife and is suing him under the state’s alienation of affection law.

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Trump Calls for Dramatic Tax Cuts for Individuals and Businesses

The Trump administration has finally outlined its new tax proposal, which leans heavily on tax cuts. So far, President Trump wants to slash individual tax rates -- cutting the top rate from 39.6% to 35% -- and reduce the number of total rates from seven to three. He also wants to cut the top tax rate for all businesses to 15%, far below the current top rates.

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Message Received: Men Finally Going to the Doctor

Men protect and provide for others but often don’t care or show concern for themselves. Whether it is they don’t have enough time or literal distrust doctors, men, in general, are not good keepers of their health. They have to be on the brink of death before they go see the doctor.

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5 Things for Friday, April 28: North Korea, Trump, Pope Francis, DUI

It's a great Friday morning for Myles Garrett, who was the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Patti LaBelle, Hill Harper And Yolanda Adams to Speak at the 22nd Annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit

Hank Aaron and Vernon Jordan to be honored at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit in Houston, TX May 17-20

Where Innovation and Capital Meet. Join BLACK ENTERPRISEat the 2017 Entrepreneurs Summit hosted by Nationwide on Wednesday, May 17 through Saturday, May 20, at the Marriott Marquis Houston in Houston, Texas, with a powerhouse lineup of some of the nation's most accomplished and celebrated entrepreneurs and motivational speakers. Patti LaBelle; singer, author, actress, and entrepreneur will join Yolanda Adams; gospel singer, record producer, and radio personality, as keynote speakers at the 2017 Entrepreneurs Summit.

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Trump’s First 100 Days Marred by Abysmal Performance and Historically Low Poll Numbers

Jackson Lee: “President Trump promised to drain the swamp but instead he has nurtured a cesspool of corruption and waged an assault on hard-working families.”