2 teens shot in parking lot after late-night Houston house party
Read full article: 2 teens shot in parking lot after late-night Houston house partyTwo teens hospitalized after a late‑night shooting near a south Houston party by Blodgett & Delano; one in critical condition. Police seek witnesses and video.
When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid'
Read full article: When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid'Organizers say that interest in local, grassroots initiatives to meet community needs has been growing.
Gunman kills 1, hurts another after being confronted for breaking into cars
Read full article: Gunman kills 1, hurts another after being confronted for breaking into carsPolice said the man was seen breaking into cars in downtown Houston when one car owner and his friends confronted him, that's when he pulled out a gun and started shooting.
These Palestinian mothers in Gaza gave birth Oct. 7. Their babies have known only war
Read full article: These Palestinian mothers in Gaza gave birth Oct. 7. Their babies have known only warAmal Al-Taweel and Rola Saqer gave birth in a Gaza hospital on Oct. 7 — the day Hamas militants streamed across the border in a deadly attack that kicked off the war with Israel.
Stories of migration from around the world are longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction
Read full article: Stories of migration from around the world are longlisted for the Women's Prize for FictionNovels that give voice to the often unheard stories of migrants around the world are among the nominees for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction.
Alicia Keys' semi-autobiographical stage musical 'Hell's Kitchen' moves to Broadway in spring
Read full article: Alicia Keys' semi-autobiographical stage musical 'Hell's Kitchen' moves to Broadway in springBroadway audiences will soon be hearing the hit songs of Alicia Keys not far from where the multiple-Grammy-winner grew up.
Hezbollah fires rockets at north Israel after an airstrike kills 5 of the group's senior fighters
Read full article: Hezbollah fires rockets at north Israel after an airstrike kills 5 of the group's senior fightersThe militant Hezbollah group has fired more than 50 rockets at military posts in northern Israel.
Zimbabwe opposition figure fined for slain activist comments
Read full article: Zimbabwe opposition figure fined for slain activist commentsA prominent opposition leader and lawmaker in Zimbabwe who has been detained for nearly 10 months was convicted Wednesday of obstructing the course of justice for recording a video of himself accusing ruling party supporters of killing and dismembering an activist.
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Three Saudi youths get prison sentence instead of death
Read full article: Three Saudi youths get prison sentence instead of deathFILE - In this March 22, 2018, file photo, an honor guard member is covered by the flag of Saudi Arabia, in Washington. Three young Saudi men who faced death sentences for acts they were accused of committing as minors have been handed a 10-year prison sentence instead, the Saudi Human Rights Commission said. The move comes nearly a year after Saudi Arabia ordered an end to the death penalty for crimes committed by minors. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)DUBAI – Three young Saudi men who faced death sentences for acts they were accused of committing as minors have been handed a 10-year prison sentence instead, the Saudi Human Rights Commission said. “But other young people like Ali are still facing the death penalty for childhood ‘crimes’ in Saudi Arabia.
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The Latest: Ali to host Women's Sports Foundation awards
Read full article: The Latest: Ali to host Women's Sports Foundation awardsFILE - In this July 10, 2019, file photo, Laila Ali arrives at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. Ali will host the Womens Sports Foundation awards show featuring Candace Parker, Tom Brady and Carli Lloyd. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Laila Ali will host the Women’s Sports Foundation awards show featuring Candace Parker, Tom Brady and Carli Lloyd. In 1974, King created the Women’s Sports Foundation, which provides sports programming and grants for young athletes. The Czech team says 16 others have to be re-tested after the results of their tests were inconclusive.