Kim Kardashian helps fly Afghan women's youth soccer players to UK

Members of Afghanistan’s women’s youth development soccer team have arrived in Britain after being flown from Pakistan with the help of a New York rabbi, a U.K. soccer club and Kim Kardashian West.

Texas abortion ban stays in force as justices mull outcome

Meanwhile, the justices are two weeks away from hearing arguments in another abortion case with potentially huge implications for abortion rights in the United States.

Peppa Pig Theme Park trains employees, creates sensitivity guide for families with autism

When Central Florida’s newest theme park opens early next year, it is going to offer families dealing with autism something that many attractions don’t offer- -- peace of mind.

Chicago's Parlor Pizza Bar accused of seating Black customers in 'rejection section'

Former employees of Chicago’s Parlor Pizza Bar restaurants say they were overworked and mistreated and that they were told to put customers of color in a special section.

‘Rally for Kindness’ held in response to recent anti-Semitic incidents

The event was hosted by ATXKind, with the support of Shalom Austin and Anti-Defamation League Austin, in response to recent anti-Semitic incidents.

Austin's first Latino Art WKND showcases local artists

This weekend was Austin's first Latino Art WKND, and the organizers intend for it not to be the last.

Plessy v. Ferguson: Man at center of landmark case on verge of pardon

The state Board of Pardons' unanimous decision to clear theHomer Plessy’s record of a conviction now goes to Gov. John Bel Edwards, who has final say over the pardon.

Suni Lee says she was victim of racist attack in Los Angeles

Acclaimed gymnast Suni Lee says she was the victim of a racist attack while out in Los Angeles, according to a recent interview with a pop culture website.

Revived GI Bill aims to pay Black WWII veterans' families who were denied full benefits

In honor of Veterans Day, a group of Democratic lawmakers is reviving an effort to pay the families of Black veterans who fought on behalf of the nation during World War II for benefits they were denied or prevented from taking full advantage of when they returned home from war.

Texas district court judge hears over a dozen challenges to abortion law

Advocates say that many women who are seeking an abortion in Texas have had to leave the state. They said that this is only accessible for those who have excess money to spend. Therefore, making it a violation of rights.

Defiant USC professor refuses to remove Blue Lives Matter flag from office door

A University of Southern California professor is refusing to remove a pro-police Blue Lives Matter flag from outside his office door despite calls from students that it is "inappropriate." 

'Milestone': 1st woman graduates from US Army sniper school

The first female has graduated from the U.S. Army's sniper course, which trains to deliver long-range precision fire and collect battlefield information.

White LA mother accused of human trafficking Black daughter on Southwest Airlines flight

A white mother from Los Angeles says she was stopped by police and accused of human trafficking her 10-year-old biological biracial daughter by a Southwest Airlines flight attendant.

Justice Department files voting rights lawsuit against Texas

The United States is alleging the new voting restrictions violate Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act and Section 101 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Witness testifies shooting victim lunged at Rittenhouse

The first man shot by Kyle Rittenhouse on the streets of Kenosha during a night of turbulent protests seemed to “lunge” toward Rittenhouse's rifle just before Rittenhouse fired, a video cameraman testified Thursday.

What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic

Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.