Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s office today confirmed that President Obama has approved the governor’s request for a federal disaster declaration for Fayette, Grimes, Harris and Parker counties. The action paves the way for federal recovery assistance to begin flowing into the Houston area. “I hope this leads to help for all of our residents who […]

A Georgia woman is currently being held in protective custody after her husband allegedly went on a shooting rampage after hearing about her plans to file for divorce.

While across the pond meeting with the royal family, Michelle Obama honored the passing of music royalty with a purple Oscar de la Renta dress and purple Narciso Rodriguez coat.

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"It is a tremendous honor to even be considered for this very prestigious award," said Miranda in a statement. "To win today for Hamilton is beyond my wildest dreams."

A new PSA for President Obama's mentorship initiative, My Brother’s Keeper encourages young men of color to achieve their dreams.

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On Sunday night, the team hit a milestone of 72 wins - tying the Chicago Bulls’ 1995-96 all-time record of NBA regular season wins.

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President Obama and Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland will stop by the University of Chicago Law School on Thursday to address the significance of filling the vacancy on the Supreme Court.

The Obama's have accomplished so many remarkable things during their eight years in office. Several schools across the nation have been renamed in honor of the President and First Lady. Here's a list of where you can send your kids!

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Trump claims that if the Ohio governor were to quit, then that would put him in a better position to win. "If I didn't have Kasich, I automatically win," Trump said during a visit in Wisconsin on Sunday.

House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) released the following joint statement after the White House announced President Obama granted commutations to 61 individuals: “I am encouraged by President Obama’s commutation of sentences of 61 individuals today, including five from Texas. All of these men and […]

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The exhibition, dubbed “Taking the Stage,” will include the cover from his 1964 album “I Started Out as a Child” and an “I, Spy” comic book.

As President Obama continues to advocate for criminal justice reform, a new report reiterates that forty years ago, Pres. Nixon intentionally set the War on Drugs in motion.