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Protesters gather at Brooklyn Center police station hours after ex-officer is charged in the death of Daunte Wright

For the fourth night in a row, protesters gathered at the Brooklyn Center police station to demonstrate over the killing of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, a Black man, during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb, hours after former police officer Kim Potter was arrested and charged in his death.

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The Secret Service Hasn't Yet Recovered Potentially Missing Text From January 6th

The US Secret Service produced an "initial set of documents" to the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection on Tuesday, in response to a subpoena last week that was issued amid reports of potentially missing text messages from the day of the insurrection.

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Pianist Denis Kozhukhin Returns to Jones Hall to Begin Recording Project

Russian pianist Denis Kozhukhin will return to the Jones Hall stage for Gershwin & Rachmaninoff at 8 p.m. Jan. 27-28 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 29. Led by Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada, the program will kick off with Gershwin’s An American in Paris, followed by John Adams’ Doctor Atomic Symphony. The evening concludes with Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, which will be recorded for future commercial release.

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Panic Mode

Texans lose third game in a row to start the season

Sometimes life comes at you very hard and very fast. It is something you wish you could control, but I have learned that it is something you can’t. For the Houston Texans, they are trying to do their best to just get out of the whirlwind that this early 2020 NFL season has them in. Houston (0-3) dropped their third game of the season to the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-0) losing in Heinz Field by a score of 28-21.

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Pro Bowl Week Culminates with AFC-NFC Matchup at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, January 28

The NFL announced the AFC and NFC All-Stars for the 2018 Pro Bowl, which kicks off at a new start time of 3:00 PM ET on Sunday, January 28, and will be televised live from Camping World Stadium on ESPN and ESPN Deportes and simulcast on ABC.

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Concerns Raised Over Transparency as TEA Takes Over HISD: Houston Teachers Union President Speaks Out

The recent appointment of Mike Miles as the superintendent of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) has sparked concerns about transparency and inclusivity. Miles has wasted no time in introducing a series of reforms, including the implementation of a pay-for-performance system and the New Education System (NES) program. While these changes aim to improve instructional quality and address the needs of underperforming schools, there are apprehensions among the Houston Teachers Union (HFT) regarding the lack of transparency in the decision-making process.

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A Beacon of Faith and Community in Houston's Heart

Unveiling Houston's Newest Spiritual Haven: Blueprint Church

The much-anticipated inauguration of Blueprint Church marks a significant milestone in Houston's spiritual journey. This life-affirming sanctuary, located at 9371 Richmond Avenue, proudly opens its doors with two inaugural services on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 9:30 am and 11:30 am. Under the visionary leadership of Pastors Matthew and Falyn Davis, Blueprint Church embodies a mission to cultivate a sense of belonging, personal growth, and community contribution.

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Castro to Receive Obiang Nguema Mbasogo Humanitarian Award in Havana

South African Arts International, Ltd, founded in 1994, is proud to announce that the inaugural Obiang Nguema Mbasogo Humanitarian Award will be bestowed to H.E. Raul Castro, President of the Council of the State of Cuba and President of the Ministers of Cuba next week in Havana.

Dear Corporate America, It's Time to Walk the Walk on Sustainability

There's a sea change underway in corporate America. For decades, top executives preached the gospel of Gordon Gekko, proudly declaring "greed is good." They happily outsourced jobs, price gouged customers, and despoiled the environment -- anything to maximize shareholder value.

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New double crater seen on the moon after mystery rocket impact

The moon has a new double crater after a rocket body collided with its surface on March 4. New images shared by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which has been circling the moon since 2009, have revealed the location of the unusual crater.

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3 people have died after infection with rare flesh-eating bacteria in Connecticut and New York

At least three people have died in Connecticut and New York after contracting a rare flesh-eating bacteria that can be found in warm, brackish waters or raw shellfish, officials confirmed Wednesday.

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ASTROS SIGN RHP PEDRO BAEZ

The Astros have signed free agent right-handed pitcher Pedro Báez to a two-year contract, Astros General Manager James Click announced today. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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FBI director doubles staff to respond to House subpoena over agency's work

FBI Director Christopher Wray said Tuesday he is doubling the number of FBI personnel tasked with reviewing a large set of documents demanded by Republican House members related to a wide range of controversial decisions made by the FBI.

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France says it will reopen UK border -- with conditions

France and the UK moved closer to a deal on Tuesday that would allow some personal travel and thousands of stalled freight trucks to resume movement between both countries.

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Mike Pompeo meeting with January 6 committee on Tuesday, source says

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is meeting on Tuesday with the January 6 committee, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. The deposition will be conducted virtually, the source added.

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Zelensky urges Biden to send strong message on Russia and says: 'I'm not iconic. Ukraine is iconic'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged US counterpart Joe Biden to deliver a strong and "useful" message about the Russian invasion at his State of the Union speech on Tuesday, in an exclusive interview with CNN and Reuters from the bunker in Kyiv in which he is leading his military's response.

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Biden nominates first female FCC chair

President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that he's nominating Jessica Rosenworcel to lead the Federal Communications Commission, which would make her the first woman to serve in the role if she's confirmed by the Senate.

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Panama City Beach: the 18 Best Events to Experience in 2018

With more exciting events planned for 2018 than ever before, Panama City Beach lives up to its reputation as a Real. Fun. Beach. year-round. Offering much more than 27 miles of award-winning beaches, there’s always something for locals and visitors of all ages to see and do at this picturesque coastal community. 2018 will mark the debut of the SandJam Music Festival which will bring a whole new crowd to the beach to experience headline musical acts from the destination’s sugar white, sandy shores. Also, returning for its second year is the award-winning UNwineD festival, bringing some of the South’s best chefs, mixologists and tastemakers to Aaron Bessant Park.

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GMC Honors Military Heroes

On April 28, General Motors and the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation will host the 6th annual Honoring our Heroes Gala to benefit the foundation’s Smart Home Program and the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund of Michigan.

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Macy's Calls On Customers to Deliver 500,000 Letters in One Week to Push Goal to $2 Million for Annual Believe Campaign Benefitting Make-A-Wish®

Sunday, Nov. 28 through Saturday, Dec. 4, Macy’s will double its donation to Make-A-Wish, donating $2 for every letter sent to Santa online or dropped off at Macy’s stores

Macy’s will celebrate National Believe Week by doubling its donation to Make-A-Wish as part of Macy’s annual Believe letter-writing campaign. From the start of Believe campaign through its final day on Dec. 24, for every letter sent to Santa online at macys.com/believe or dropped off in Macy’s stores, Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million. During National Believe Week, from Sunday, Nov. 28 through Saturday, Dec. 4, Macy’s has pledged $2 for each letter collected (taking the existing $1 million campaign goal to $2 million) to help children fighting critical illnesses’ life-changing wishes come true.