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Warriors' win makes Thursday 'best day of my life' for newlywed fan
The Warriors got the win they needed Thursday night, blowing past the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 at Chase Center to even up the series..
White House open to a short-term debt limit fix, OMB director says
The White House on Thursday expressed openness to a short-term fix to the debt ceiling as the US barrels toward a June default with the full faith and credit of the US government in the balance.
Lionel Messi apologizes to Paris Saint-Germain and teammates following unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia
Lionel Messi apologized to Paris Saint-Germain and his teammates on Friday after taking an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia and missing training earlier in the week.
The way the US government tracks Covid-19 is about to change
When the US public health emergency ends May 11, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will have to change some of the ways it tracks Covid-19 in the United States, but the agency says it won't lose its sightlines on the infection as it continues to be part of American life.
These are the key bills signed by DeSantis this year
Throughout this year's session, the Republican-controlled Florida legislature has pushed through several pieces of legislation that are considered big policy wins for GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Biden expected to name Air Force chief as next top US general
President Joe Biden is expected to name Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., the chief of the Air Force, as his choice for the next top US general, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Cinco de Mayo: These are, we kid you not, actual questions people ask about the holiday
You know the old saying, "There's no such thing as a stupid question?" Turns out, there is.
TV and film writers are fighting to save their jobs from AI. They won't be the last
By any standard, John August is a successful screenwriter. He's written such films as "Big Fish," "Charlie's Angels" and "Go." But even he is concerned about the impact AI could have on his work.
5 ways a debt default could affect you
President Joe Biden and House Republicans may have as little as a month to prevent the US from defaulting on its debt, which would impact millions of Americans and unleash economic and fiscal chaos here and around the world.
Life Lessons of Mom
A mother’s job is to shape you into the best version of yourself. She inspires you to reach for the stars while also giving you lessons on what to look out for along your journey. With a gentle hand, she teaches you right from wrong and gives you wisdom that will sustain you throughout life. As Moth- er’s Day approaches, the Houston Style Magazine staff thought about the words of their mother that still ring in their ears today and that continue to mold and shape them while they are on the way.
Ransomware attack on City of Dallas knocks police website offline
The City of Dallas is dealing with a ransomware attack that took the Dallas Police Department website offline but so far appears to have limited impact on city services for residents, the city said in a statement on Wednesday.
Autoworkers union holding off endorsing Biden
The powerful United Auto Workers is holding off on endorsing President Joe Biden's reelection bid, citing concerns over his policies that would encourage a transition to electric vehicles, according to a memo from the union.
Texas massacre suspect charged with 5 counts of murder as investigators say his longtime partner gave him food and clothes while on the run
The longtime partner of a man accused of gunning down five people, including a 9-year-old, in a neighboring Texas home seemed to be cooperating with authorities -- but was actually helping the suspect evade them during a dayslong manhunt, a prosecutor said Wednesday.
The Fed lifts rates by a quarter point
The Federal Reserve voted unanimously to raise interest rates by a quarter point Wednesday, the tenth rate hike since the central bank started its battle against inflation last March.
Churchill Downs: After four horses die, home of Kentucky Derby calls circumstances 'unacceptable' and 'troubling'
Officials from the Churchill Downs racetrack, the home of the famed Kentucky Derby, have described the recent deaths of four horses as "unacceptable" and "troubling."
Trump doesn't plan to put on a defense case in E. Jean Carroll trial, his lawyer says
Donald Trump's legal team will not put on a defense case in a civil battery and defamation trial brought against the former president, his attorney said Wednesday.
Manhunt underway for gunman who killed 1 and wounded 4 in Atlanta medical facility
Atlanta authorities are searching for the person who shot five people Wednesday at Northside Hospital Medical in Midtown Atlanta, killing one person and sending four others to the hospital, and then fleeing in a carjacked vehicle, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said Wednesday.Atlanta authorities are searching for the person who shot five people Wednesday at Northside Hospital Medical in Midtown Atlanta, killing one person and sending four others to the hospital, and then fleeing in a carjacked vehicle, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said Wednesday.
Jamie Foxx shares his gratitude 'for all the love' as he recovers from 'medical complication'
Jamie Foxx is speaking out for the first time since his daughter Corinne Foxx released a statement last month that the actor was hospitalized due to an undisclosed "medical complication."
FTC says Meta should be barred from monetizing data from younger users
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday accused Facebook-parent Meta of violating its landmark $5 billion privacy settlement and called for toughening up restrictions on the company, after alleging Meta has improperly shared user data with third parties and failed to protect children as it has promised.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 inductees are...
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced their 2023 class of inductees.
'Dancing With the Stars' will air on ABC and Disney+ simultaneously next season
"Dancing With the Stars" is coming back to ABC. After moving from ABC to to Disney+ for Season 31, the ballroom dance competition show will return to the network for its upcoming season. It will also air simultaneously on Disney+.
'Queen Charlotte' spins 'Bridgerton' into franchise territory with a regal origin story
Setting aside whether the world really needs the equivalent of a "Bridgerton Cinematic Universe," Netflix has taken that predictable plunge with "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story," a cleverly constructed prequel to producer Shonda Rhimes' media darling. Reaching back to the origins of supporting players, the limited series offers additional insight to how this sumptuous society came to be, while showcasing its more mature denizens.
Gwyneth Paltrow reflects on her past relationships with Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck
Gwyneth Paltrow discussing who was the better lover -- Brad Pitt or Ben Affleck -- probably wasn't on your 2023 bingo card, but here we are.
New documents show how Sandra Day O'Connor helped George W. Bush win the 2000 election
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor provided the early framework that steered the outcome in the dispute over the 2000 presidential election and ensured George W. Bush would win the White House over Al Gore, Supreme Court documents released on Tuesday show.
Jameela Jamil slams Met Gala for celebrating Karl Lagerfeld
Actress and body positivity advocate Jameela Jamil has criticized the Met Gala for celebrating Karl Lagerfeld—the influential fashion designer who died in 2019.
Kyiv denies involvement in alleged Kremlin drone attack
Russia claimed Ukraine launched an attempt to kill Russian President Vladimir Putin with a drone strike on the Kremlin overnight on Wednesday, an extraordinary allegation that was met with forceful denials in Kyiv.
The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2024
Opportunity is ripe for Republicans to win back the Senate next year -- if they can land the candidates to pull it off.
North Carolina Republicans reach deal to limit most abortions after 12 weeks
Republican lawmakers in the North Carolina General Assembly have reached a deal on legislation that would place restrictions on most abortions after 12 weeks.
Man accused of shooting 3 senior citizens at Alabama church group meeting sentenced to life without parole
Robert Findlay Smith, who was accused of shooting and killing three senior citizens at an Alabama church group's meeting in June 2022, entered a guilty plea Tuesday for the intentional murder of Jane Pounds, Walter Rainey and Sarah Yeager, according to a news release from the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office.
See where abortions are banned and legal — and where it's still in limbo
Following the Supreme Court's June 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which eliminated a constitutional right to abortion nationwide, more than a dozen US states have banned or severely restricted access to the procedure.
New York becomes the first state to ban natural gas stoves and furnaces in most new buildings
New York is the first state in the country to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings -- a major win for climate advocates, but a move that could spark pushback from fossil fuel interests.
Karlie Kloss and Serena Williams debut pregnancies in style on the Met Gala red carpet
The Met Gala is an evening of style, glamour and... baby news.
How a Writers' Strike Might Affect Your Favorite TV Shows
There's a battle brewing in Hollywood that may affect your television viewing.
Job openings tumble to lowest point in nearly two years
The number of open jobs in the United States has dropped to the lowest level since May 2021, a reflection of a labor market that is slowly settling back into balance after the Federal Reserve's yearlong campaign to cool off the economy.
The French château with more than 100 fighter jets
The sleek, dark-gray lines of a F-16 Fighting Falcon jet, flanked by two other veterans of the Cold War skies, a French Dassault Mirage IV and a F-104 Starfighter, is not what you would usually expect to come across when walking into the courtyard of a 700-year-old French château.
3rd stabbing in a week near UC Davis leaves campus on edge as officials lift overnight shelter-in-place order
Officials in Davis, California, have lifted an overnight shelter-in-place order after they were unable to find a suspect in a knife attack late Monday -- the third such incident following two fatal stabbings in less than a week near the campus of University of California, Davis.
Texas man allegedly shot and killed a man who scammed him of $40 in parking fees. Then he resumed his date
A Texas man who was allegedly scammed of $40 in parking fees while on a date shot and killed the man who posed as the lot's attendant -- and then "nonchalantly" walked away to proceed with his dinner plans, court records show.
200 officers are in a manhunt for the Texas suspect accused of killing his 5 neighbors. Authorities are offering $80,000 for information
More than 200 officers from multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for the gunman accused of shooting and killing five people, including a 9-year-old child, at a Cleveland, Texas, home after neighbors asked him to stop firing his rifle outdoors, officials said Sunday.
Suspect in Texas massacre had been deported 4 times after entering US illegally, ICE source says
The man wanted by law enforcement for the killings of five Texas neighbors -- including a 9-year-old boy -- had entered the US illegally and been deported by immigration officials at least four times, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement source said.
The Conscience Agenda: Representative Al Green's Vision for a Just America
Click here to watch my speech on the House floor that I made on April 28, 2023.
Sanders brushes aside concerns about Biden's age: 'Age is one thing. I think experience is another'
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday brushed aside concerns about President Joe Biden's age following the president's reelection bid announcement, saying "Age is one thing. I think experience is another."
No. 3 House Republican defends party's debt ceiling bill
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said Sunday that President Joe Biden "doesn't have to negotiate" over the debt ceiling, saying that "Republicans in the House, led by Kevin McCarthy, have passed the solution."
Top moments from the White House Correspondents' dinner
President Joe Biden joked about a range of topics at the White House Correspondents' dinner on Saturday but struck a serious tone as he called for the release of wrongfully detained Americans abroad.
Second US-led convoy evacuates private American citizens from Sudan conflict
A second convoy of US citizens organized by the US government arrived in Port Sudan on Sunday as part of an effort to evacuate Americans from the Sudan conflict.
Sen. Tim Scott teases 'major announcement' on May 22 as he explores White House bid
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina on Sunday teased a "major announcement" on May 22, signaling he will formally enter the 2024 GOP presidential primary after launching an exploratory committee earlier this month.
Biden looks to strengthen ties with Philippines as Marcos visits White House
President Joe Biden is expected to welcome Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the White House this week as part of continued efforts to strengthen security and economic relations between the US and the Philippines amid regional concerns over an increasingly assertive China.
Sen. Ben Cardin will not seek reelection in 2024
Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin announced Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2024, likely setting up a competitive primary in the Democratic stronghold state.
Gun rights advocates ask Supreme Court to block Illinois assault weapons bans
Challengers of state and local bans on assault weapons in Illinois asked Justice Amy Coney Barrett and the Supreme Court on Monday to block the bans, saying that courts are ignoring last year's ruling that expanded Second Amendment rights.
Missouri judge pauses enforcement of limits on gender-affirming care for trans youth and adults for 15 days
Missouri's limits on gender-affirming care for minors and adults in the state will be paused for two weeks, a state judge ruled Monday.
Hunter Biden must answer more questions about his finances and art sales, judge rules
An Arkansas judge on Monday ordered President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, to answer additional written questions about his investments, his art sales and other financial transactions as part of a paternity-related case.