Trump administration moves to roll back greenhouse gas rules on methane
Funtay/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration announced its latest proposal to reverse Obama-era regulations on greenhouse gases on Thursday, the latest proposal targeting restrictions on the release of methane from oil and natural gas operations. The move is
90,000 cases of measles reported in Europe in the first half of this year: WHO
Hailshadow/iStock(GENEVA) — The U.S. is not the only country grappling with continued, record-breaking measles outbreaks. A new report released by the World Health Organization shows that the fight against measles in Europe is on a downward slide.
Tyler Perry shares pic of studio's new highway sign, gets emotional over “what God has allowed to happen in my life”
ABC/Ida Mae Astute(ATLANTA) — Tyler Perry is a testimony to how hard work eventually pays off. After purchasing 330 acres from the historic Fort McPherson Army base in Atlanta, Georgia to build his groundbreaking Tyler Perry Studios, Perry
Footaction hosts empowering new design competition to support HBCU students
dimarik/iStock(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Championing for more diversity in fashion, Footaction has kicked off a creative platform specifically for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. On Monday, the popular athletic apparel brand announced their No 1 Way
Russia moves high-profile political prisoner ahead of rumored prisoner swap: Report
Instants/iStock(MOSCOW) — The Ukrainian film director Oleg Sentsov, widely considered one of Russia’s most high-profile political prisoners, has reportedly been moved to a Moscow jail in anticipation of a possible prisoner exchange with Ukraine. Sentsov was arrested
Inspector general finds Comey violated policy on Trump memos, DOJ declines prosecution
Lorenzo Bevilaqua/ABC(WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department’s inspector general on Thursday released a report scrutinizing fired FBI Director James Comey’s handling of memos he wrote detailing his interactions with President Donald Trump, concluding Comey violated FBI policies. Inspector
Surgeon General warns of risks of marijuana use by pregnant women, young people
Nastasic/iStock(WASHINGTON) — U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Thursday issued a new health advisory on the risks of marijuana use by young people and pregnant women. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said the advisory was
Serena Williams advances to third round of US Open after come-from-behind win
Joe Faraoni / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Serena Williams came from behind in Wednesday night’s second round match at the US Open against Caty McNally to keep the quest for her 24th Grand Slam title alive. After
Amy Schumer gets emotional about the end of maternity leave
ABC/Heidi Gutman(LOS ANGELES) — Amy Schumer is emotional about the end of her maternity leave. In a new Instagram post, the comedian and actress shared a photo of herself with her son, 3-month-old Gene, napping on a
Report: 'SNL' star Pete Davidson dating 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' actress Margaret Qualley
NBC/Will Heath, ABC/Randy Holmes(NEW YORK) — There’s a new lady in Pete Davidson’s life. A source tells Us Weekly the Saturday Night Live star has reportedly taken up with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actress Margaret