By KTRK Staff Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — 19-year-old man is charged with the deadly shooting of two men after they allegedly assaulted him in north Houston, according to court documents. The suspect, Kurt Whitten, did not attend Wednesday’s court hearing when he was charged with capital murder and
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By The Associated Press Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russia prison in a high-level prisoner exchange. Here’s a look at the WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist’s career on and off the basketball court.
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By Nimi Princewill, CNN Two decades ago, a UN force landed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to keep the peace in a volatile territory almost overrun by armed militias. But with the insurgents still on the prowl, locals say the peacekeepers have outstayed their welcome. The protests Since July 25, anti-UN protests have
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By Pete Muntean and Nicky Robertson, CNN The US Department of Transportation has proposed changes to allow airline passengers to seek refunds under circumstances including major delays and Covid-19. The department announced Wednesday proposed changes to federal agency rules that would allow passengers to seek a refund if an airline changes departure or arrival times
Continue Reading By Pete Muntean and Nicky Robertson, CNN The US Department of Transportation has proposed changes to allow airline passengers to seek refunds under circumstances including major delays and Covid-19. The department announced Wednesday proposed changes to federal agency rules that would allow passengers to seek a refund if an airline changes departure or arrival times
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By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Early in the pandemic, people realized they were going to be spending a lot more time at home. So they decided to upgrade. Shoppers dished out for new sofas, beds and decor, remodeled their kitchens and backyards and invested in their remote work setup. Demand was so hot that it
Continue Reading By Clare Foran, CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that a congressional delegation traveled to South Korea and visited the Korean Demilitarized Zone that divides North and South Korea. “It was a privilege to engage with American heroes in uniform on the ground in Korea, led by General Paul LaCamera, Commander, U.S. Forces Korea.
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN For those who remember the original “Predator,” the alien hunter’s code of conduct — only using the weapons and force required to make things sporting — helps mightily when trying to fight it. Even so, “Prey” represents an odd if refreshingly spare addition to the franchise, giving a coming-of-age spin
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN For those who remember the original “Predator,” the alien hunter’s code of conduct — only using the weapons and force required to make things sporting — helps mightily when trying to fight it. Even so, “Prey” represents an odd if refreshingly spare addition to the franchise, giving a coming-of-age spin
Continue Reading ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have signed free agent receiver Darrius Shepherd, who played for the Green Bay Packers for two years and played this spring for the New Jersey Generals of the USFL. Shepherd takes the roster spot that opened up when the Broncos’ leading receiver, Tim Patrick, was placed on the
Continue Reading Opinion by Van Jones and Jessie Buendia for CNN Business Perspectives America needs a new approach to energy. Nothing has shown that as well as the record high gas prices and temperatures hitting families across the country this summer. To cope, some Americans are cutting back on their air conditioning use, while others are reconsidering
Continue Reading By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Colton Herta returns to the second Music City Grand Prix coming off his own moment on the stage. The IndyCar driver played a gig with his punk rock band, The Zibs, at a historic Indianapolis bar last week. There’s no encore in Nashville. Herta
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Which states have approved online gambling on sports and e-sports? Here’s a list compiled by OddsSeeker.Â
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Stacker put together a list of 25 facts about the life of Sir Alfred Hitchcock you may not know, drawing from specialized film channels, movie archives, historical accounts, critic reviews, and educational resources.
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Stacker compares and contrasts Alfred Hitchcock and Steven Spielberg, according to the data and history available. Similarities and differences are highlighted between the movie careers of the two auteurs, according to runtime, IMDb user rating, Metascore, legacy, consistency, genre, shot length, box office, and other aspects of their films.
Continue Reading By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — A judge in Russia convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and smuggling. She was sentenced to nine years in prison in a politically charged case that could lead to a high-stakes prisoner exchange between Washington and Moscow. Griner showed little emotion to the
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DROUGHT MONITOR: The drought monitor is a product collaboratively produced by various government agencies and other organizations, to keep tabs on how dry (or not) communities are around the country. The product is updated every Thursday morning based on data collected through Tuesday morning of the same week. This means the drought monitor is updated
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey Jennifer Coolidge says her memorable role in raunchy teen comedy “American Pie” came with benefits — and she’s not talking about her residual checks. The actress, who played Jeanine Stifler (better known as Stifler’s mom) in the movie, told Variety that she “got a lot of sexual action from ‘American Pie.’” In
Continue Reading By Betsy Klein, Kate Sullivan and MJ Lee, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday said the nine-year sentence handed down to WNBA star Brittney Griner by a Russian court for drug smuggling is “unacceptable.” “Today, American citizen Brittney Griner received a prison sentence that is one more reminder of what the world already knew: Russia
Continue Reading By Matt Egan, CNN Business The Federal Reserve’s war on inflation will eventually kill the economic recovery from Covid-19, former Fed official Bill Dudley warns. The problem is that the Fed began its quest to tame inflation late, leaving the central bank little choice other than to slam the brakes on the economy by drastically
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