A Texas border mayor is begging President Biden to help his town struggling under extreme weather conditions, the coronavirus pandemic, and an influx of undocumented migrants crossing the border. “I
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Cruz admits to having ‘second thoughts almost immediately’ after boarding flight to Cancun
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, defended taking a family vacation to Cancun, Mexico, on “Hannity” Thursday after critics accused him of abandoning his constituents at the height of a catastrophic winter storm that left more
How to Help Winter Storm Relief in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana
A brutal winter storm has battered large parts of the central and southern United States, forcing millions of people to search for the basics for survival — food, water and
Willie Mack III has fine Genesis Invitational debut as Sam Burns takes lead
It was a great day for Willie Mack III. Playing in his second PGA Tour event, Mack shot a one-under-par 70 at Riviera in the opening round Thursday of the
Manager Dave Roberts’ message to Dodgers: Plan on playing through October again
The Dodgers held their first spring training workout for pitchers and catchers at Camelback Ranch on Thursday and things were different. Adhering to Major League Baseball’s COVID-19 protocols, players were
Lakers guard Dennis Schroder to miss game against Nets
About an hour before the Lakers prepared to meet the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night at Staples Center, Los Angeles announced that starting point guard Dennis Schroder was out because
Katie Nolan knows Tom Brady will be playing another 5 years | HQ
The Highly Questionable crew reacts to Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammate LeSean McCoy’s comment that Tom Brady can play for the another five years. 0:00 Katie Nolan says it’s crazy that
He took the symbolic photo of Texas crisis. Hear his story
Thomas Black took the powerful image symbolizing the winter weather crisis that continues to pummel the state of Texas. Black spoke with CNN’s Chris Cuomo to detail the challenges he
Small contingent of National Guard expected to remain at US Capitol indefinitely
A small group of National Guard troops is expected to remain in and around the U.S. Capitol indefinitely to serve as a reactionary force, sources told Fox News Thursday night. Roughly 25,000 National
Dem who accused Cuomo of threat to ‘destroy’ him is latest to say governor bullied them
Democratic New York State Assemblyman Ron Kim’s assertion this week that Gov. Andrew Cuomo threatened to “destroy” him in a spat over the state’s nursing home crisis marked the latest
Democrats urge FDA to lift dispensing restriction on abortion drug mifepristone
Democratic representatives, including Carolyn Maloney, N.Y., and Ayanna Pressley, Mass., are pressuring the government to remove restrictions that require the dispensing of abortion drugs in-person at certain medical facilities. Maloney and Pressley
Carnival in Winter
From J’ouvert in Brooklyn to Caribana in Toronto and Notting Hill in London, Carnival has come to be a full tilt joy fest of renewal, resistance and remembering for Caribbean
How a Trinidadian Communist Invented London’s ‘Notting Hill Carnival’
The Notting Hill Carnival was canceled last year. But it likely wouldn’t exist at all without the efforts of Claudia Jones. For the Caribbean diaspora living in London, there may
The Fun Police: Law Enforcement Comes to Carnival
These laws are no longer on the books but public expressions of Black joy are often still rigorously and, some argue, disproportionately policed. After Mayor de Blasio took office and
The Year People Needed Carnival the Most, It Was Canceled
Loyal enthusiasts on what they missed in a year they needed Carnival the most. Booming music. Glittering costumes. And perhaps even more important: the feeling of being free. After a
Feathers and Female Power: The Costumes of Carnival
A vibrant, skimpy ensemble worn at a Caribbean Carnival is so much more than a visual delight: “It’s a celebration of women’s glory in themselves.” The blinged-out swimsuits and colorful
L.A. school board official: Sports conditioning could resume ‘in the next few weeks’
Kelly Gonez, the president of the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education, used to play for the girls’ basketball team at Mission Hills Bishop Alemany High. She said
Tobias Harris on the 76ers’ success, Joel Embiid & the 2021 All-Star Game | Jalen & Jacoby
Tobias Harris joins Jalen & Jacoby to discuss the Philadelphia 76ers sitting on top of the Eastern Conference, working with head coach Doc Rivers again and Joel Embiid. 0:00 Tobias
Stephen A. – ‘If anybody can fix Carson Wentz, it’s Frank Reich’ | Stephen A’s World
On Stephen A’s World, Stephen A. Smith reacts to the report from NFL Insider Adam Schefter that the Philadelphia Eagles traded quarterback Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts for two
Appointments are no longer needed to get tested for COVID-19 at L.A. city-run sites
Starting next Monday, appointments will no longer be needed to get tested for COVID-19 at sites run by the city of Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Thursday, Feb. 18.
AOC goes vegetarian for Lent to honor colleague’s late son
Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is giving up meat for Lent in honor of Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin’s late son – an outspoken vegan and animal lover who died
Ted Cruz’s wife, Heidi, invited neighbors to join Cancun trip in leaked texts: Report
Leaked texts reveal Sen. Ted Cruz’s wife, Heidi, discussing frigid conditions in Texas and inviting neighbors on a getaway trip to a resort in Cancun, Mexico even as state residents were without
Calif. state Republican says bill would protect people from discrimination based on political views
California Republican State Sen. Melissa Melendez, amid liberal backlash, argued that her legislative proposals against “cancel culture” aren’t about “protecting Republicans” but about defending the right to be one. “The
Republicans prepping campaign against earmarks as Democrats work to bring them back
A growing group of GOP lawmakers is planning an aggressive campaign to ban earmarks permanently as Democrats eye their return. Republicans are circulating a letter in the House and Senate to send to Appropriations
Eighteen state AGs urge Biden to reverse cancellation of ICE operation targeting sex offenders
Eighteen state attorney generals pleaded with President Biden Thursday, to reverse a recent decision by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to shelve an operation that targeted illegal immigrants with sex crime
Trump’s former fixer Cohen interviewed by Manhattan DA’s office and newly hired litigator
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Michael Cohen, the former lawyer for U.S. President Donald Trump, arrives back at home after being released from prison in New York By Jason Szep and
South Dakota Attorney General Charged With Careless Driving in Man’s Death
South Dakota’s attorney general has been charged with careless driving but avoided more serious felony charges like manslaughter in connection with an accident in which he struck and killed a
Clippers need high-quality perimeter defenders
Inside their huddles, at least, the Clippers were full strength Wednesday night. While coach Tyronn Lue and his assistants were off to the side conferring about adjustments during the opening
Kendall Jenner & Devin Booker Receive Custom Gift From Louis Vuitton | E! News
First Instagram official, now fashion world official. Check out the sweet Valentine’s gift the supermodel & her NBA pro boyfriend received from the designer brand! Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1239455/kendall-jenners-fashionable-new-gift-features-a-nod-to-boyfriend-devin-booker #KendallJenner #ENews
Meek Mill Responds to Backlash Over Leaked Kobe Bryant Lyric | E! News
After coming under fire over a leaked Kobe-inspired line, the "Dreams and Nightmares" rapper calls those who are upset "zombies" that need to "wake up." Watch. Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1239616/meek-mill-responds-to-backlash-over-leaked-kobe-bryant-lyric #MeekMill