New Kobe Bryant mural in Hollywood highlights NBA legend's second career

Steps away from where NBA legend Kobe Bryant won an Oscar for “Dear Basketball," a new mural on Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue was unveiled in Tinseltown.

Biden to meet with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle on June 13

Queen Elizabeth II will meet President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at Windsor Castle on Sunday, June 13, the official Twitter account for the Royal Family posted Thursday.

Vanessa Bryant blasts apparent release of Nike's 'Mambacita' shoe honoring her late daughter

Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, lashed out on social media over the apparent release of a shoe she designed in honor of her late daughter, Gianna, but never approved for sale or release.

US unveils global COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan for unused doses

The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.

Talk of Trump 2024 run builds as legal pressure intensifies

Multiple people who have spoken with Donald Trump and his team in recent weeks say they sense a shift, with the former president increasingly acting and talking as though he plans to mount another White House bid.

2022 Texas Republican primaries already heating up with Donald Trump endorsing Gov. Abbott

The influence of former President Donald Trump is shaping up to be a big factor ahead of the 2022 Republican primaries in Texas. He endorsed Gov. Abbott this week, and another key statewide race could be greatly impacted by what the former president has to say.

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announces run for attorney general against Ken Paxton

Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Wednesday that he is running for attorney general, challenging fellow Republican Ken Paxton with a sharp focus on Paxton's legal troubles.

The last Bush gets ready for Texas-sized political showdown

Bush is likely to announce Wednesday that he’s challenging another statewide officeholder and fellow Republican – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Lake Highlands H.S. valedictorian calls out Texas 'heartbeat bill' during commencement speech

Video of a Lake Highlands High School commencement speech is making the rounds on social media after Paxton Smith, LHHS' valedictorian, criticized the recently passed Texas "heartbeat bill."

Emergency SNAP benefits extended for June in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $208 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits for the month of June.

Trump's blog page no longer live, senior aide says 'stay tuned'

Trump’s blog, “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump,” was no longer active Wednesday and is reportedly down for good.

Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.

Report: Trump telling supporters he expects to be reinstated

According to a report, Trump's former attorney Sidney Powell told attendees at the conference that “a new inauguration day is set.”

Voting rights organizations gather together against SB 7

Although SB 7 was shelved after members of the Texas Democratic party walked out of session before the deadline, it's not completely off the table.

Biden commemorates Tulsa Massacre 100th anniversary

During the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre, President Joe Biden announced he has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts in stricter voter protection as well as pushing for police reform.

Biden admin to suspend oil, gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The Biden administration is suspending oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as it reviews the environmental impacts of drilling in the remote region.