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Kristen Bell returns to host the SAG Awards for a second-time

LOS ANGELES — Monday, the Screen Actors Guild announced Award-winning actress and producer Kristen Bell (“Nobody Wants This,” “The Good Place”) will host the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®. The ceremony will stream live on Netflix, on...

What we know about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting that left 2 dead, several injured

(CNN) — At least two people were killed and several others injured during a shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, casting the small religious community into mourning just days before the school was going to close for Christ...

Judge rejects an attempt by Trump campaign lawyer to invalidate guilty plea in Georgia election case

ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others on Friday rejected an attempt by former Trump campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro to invalidate his guilty plea.Chesebro, Trump and 17 others were...

Black Men Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer

By Laura Onyeneho In the battle against breast cancer, it’s often viewed as a women’s issue, but many Black men in Houston are actively involved in raising awareness and supporting the fight. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U...

Jay-Z Denies Sexual Assault Allegations, Accuses Lawyer Tony Buzbee of Blackmail

Jay-Z urged Buzbee to pursue a criminal complaint instead of a civil suit if the allegations were genuine. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Jay-Z has forcefully denied allegations of sexual assault involv...

Michael Jordan’s Highland Park Mansion Sells for $9.5 Million After 12 Years on the Market Deck:

Photo Credit: Zillow Michael Jordan’s sprawling Highland Park mansion has finally found a buyer, closing this week at $9.5 million, according to ABC 7 Chicago. It’s a far cry from the $29 million the basketball legend originally sought when he listed...

Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry and Stroger Hospital Spread Holiday Cheer with Toy Giveaway for Hospitalized Children

Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry (Photo Credit: Cook County Gov’t).& 3rd District Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry and Stroger Hospital staffers will be joined by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, various elected official...

Travis Hunter, Colorado’s dynamic two-way star, wins the coveted 2024 Heisman Trophy

(CNN) — University of Colorado’s Travis Hunter was crowned the winner of the 2024 Heisman Trophy on Saturday following an impressive season with the Buffaloes.Hunter excelled as a wide receiver and cornerback for the Buffs. His offensive contribution...

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose taken to hospital after hard hit to head

(CNN) —& Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose was carted off the field Sunday after taking a hit to the head during the team’s 20-12 road loss to the Houston Texans.DuBose was taken to the hospital and is in ‘stable condition,’ the team said...

A new Texas GOP rule could alter the House speaker’s race — and ban some Republicans from appearing in primaries

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas new...

Eddie Brock’s Ultimate Universe Fate Teased in Ultimate Spider-Man #12 Preview

On Earth-616, Eddie Brock eventually made his peace with Spider-Man. However, for many years, as one-half of Venom, Brock was one of his greatest enemies. Things are apparently different in the Ultimate Universe, as Ultimate Spider-Man #12 suggests t...

Community of Faith Church Honors Jack Yates in 150th Anniversary

By Laura Onyeneho The Community of Faith Church (COF), a cornerstone of Houston’s Black history, recently celebrated its 150th anniversary with a spectacular production titled “The Vision Continues: Still Changing the World by Faith.” The production...

When it comes to raising children, what’s one thing you would do differently from your parents?

Darrell Jones College Park “What I would do differently from my parents when it comes to raising my kids, I have a daughter, and so I think I would be more open to conversation, you know, and be in a place where, you know, my daughter can c...

Quinn Minute – Late greeting cards

by Rix Quinn A friend asked me if it was OK to delay sending holiday cards until late December. I asked two questions: (1) Will you send me a card? (2) Does it contain a gift certificate? Actually, I believe a late card is a great card. Here are...

Angela Thompson’s Longstanding Holiday Tradition Brings Joy to South Side Families

Angela Thompson and Santa (Photos Provided). In 2009, a dedicated crossing guard overheard a conversation that would change her life. A young mother picking up her children from school was on the phone expressing her sadness and frustration about wha...