Texas A&M University president resigns after Black journalist’s hiring at campus unravels
The president of Texas A&M University has resigned after a Black journalist’s celebrated hiring at one of the nation’s largest campuses unraveled over criticism of her diversity and inclusion work.
‘Help me’ sign leads to rescue of kidnapped Texas girl in Southern California
Police say a 13-year-old girl kidnapped in Texas was rescued in Southern California when passersby saw her hold up a “help me” sign in a parked car.
Some critics see Trump’s behavior as un-Christian. His conservative Christian backers see a hero
For eight years, Donald Trump has managed to secure the support of many evangelical and conservative Christians despite behavior that has often seemed at odds with teachings espoused by Christ in the Gospels.
Lake Tahoe officials tackle overtourism with focus on management, not marketing; new fees may loom
Tourism officials at Lake Tahoe were surprised when a respected international travel guide included the iconic alpine lake on a list of places to stay away from this year because of the harmful ecological effects of overtourism.
Alabama GOP proposals for second Black district are unlikely to win court approval, experts warn
Experts say plans for a second congressional district in Alabama that gives a voice to Black voters are unlikely to win court approval.
Man with thousands of bullets and a grenade attacked police, killing officer. What was his plan?
Details are emerging about a North Dakota shooting that killed a police officer and wounded others after a fender bender.
Racist text scandal at Northern California police department at center of court hearing
Racist text messages between members of a San Francisco Bay Area police department was the subject of a Friday court hearing on possible violations of a state law aimed at stamping out racism in the criminal justice system.
Northeast floods devastate ‘heartbroken’ farmers as months of labor and crops are swept away
When devastating rains swept through the Northeast, farmers in the region were dealt a devastating blow at the worst possible time.
Grand jury investigating Jan. 6 Capitol riot expected to hear from former Trump aide
A federal grand jury convened Thursday a part of the Department of Justice’s criminal investigation into the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Families form nonprofits to address gun, school safety after Nashville school shooting
Families connected to a Nashville school that experienced a fatal shooting earlier this year have created nonprofits to not only promote school safety and mental health resources, but also to form an action fund to push legislative policy changes.