Selena Gomez undergoes kidney transplant due to lupus
Selena Gomez recently received a kidney transplant from television actress Francia Raisa due to her struggle with lupus, the actress-singer revealed Thursday. Gomez disclosed in an Instagram post confirmed by her publicist that she has been somewhat out of the spotlight this summer because she was recovering from the procedure. The 25-year-old calls the transplant "what I needed to do for...
Selena Gomez recently received a kidney transplant from television actress Francia Raisa due to her struggle with lupus, the actress-singer revealed Thursday. Gomez disclosed in an Instagram post confirmed by her publicist that she has been somewhat out of the spotlight this summer because she was recovering from the procedure. The 25-year-old calls the transplant "what I needed to do for...
50% of Millennials would give up their right to vote to get student loans erased
As the staggering national student loan debt tally sits at an all-time high of $1.33 trillion, according to the Department of Education, many Millennials say they would go to extreme lengths to wipe their slate clean.
As the staggering national student loan debt tally sits at an all-time high of $1.33 trillion, according to the Department of Education, many Millennials say they would go to extreme lengths to wipe their slate clean.
Fans drape 'Racism is as American as baseball' banner over Green Monster
Protesters caused a stir at Boston's Fenway Park Wednesday night when they unfurled a banner proclaiming "Racism is as American as Baseball" over the famed Green Monster.
Protesters caused a stir at Boston's Fenway Park Wednesday night when they unfurled a banner proclaiming "Racism is as American as Baseball" over the famed Green Monster.
Florida nursing home deaths spur efforts to protect elderly
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) - Emergency workers around hurricane-scarred Florida worked to make sure elderly residents were safe, evacuating multiple assisted-living facilities, after eight people died in a sweltering nursing home that lost its air conditioning in the storm. In one of the latest actions to protect older residents, firefighters helped relocate 122 people late Wednesday from two...
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) - Emergency workers around hurricane-scarred Florida worked to make sure elderly residents were safe, evacuating multiple assisted-living facilities, after eight people died in a sweltering nursing home that lost its air conditioning in the storm. In one of the latest actions to protect older residents, firefighters helped relocate 122 people late Wednesday from two...
2 Florida men accused of stealing utility pole
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested two men on Wednesday morning, accused of stealing a Jacksonville Electric Authority utility pole.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office arrested two men on Wednesday morning, accused of stealing a Jacksonville Electric Authority utility pole.
Harvey the Hurricane Hawk released in Plano
Harvey the Hurricane Hawk is now flying through the skies of North Texas.
Harvey the Hurricane Hawk is now flying through the skies of North Texas.
Target recalls nearly 180,000 dressers that can tip over
Target says it is recalling nearly 180,000 dressers because they can tip over and pose a risk to children.
Target says it is recalling nearly 180,000 dressers because they can tip over and pose a risk to children.
Babies born on back-to-back days outside same Burger King
Two women have delivered healthy babies on back-to-back days in the parking lot of the same Burger King restaurant in New Jersey.
Two women have delivered healthy babies on back-to-back days in the parking lot of the same Burger King restaurant in New Jersey.
'Fixer Upper' hosts Chip & Joanna partner with Target
The husband and wife from the TV show 'Fixer Upper' will sell products at Target under the Hearth and Hand with Magnolia line.
The husband and wife from the TV show 'Fixer Upper' will sell products at Target under the Hearth and Hand with Magnolia line.
Central Florida officers get too much Facebook love
Three Central Florida police officers have become social media sensations this weekend thanks to a post by their department.
Three Central Florida police officers have become social media sensations this weekend thanks to a post by their department.
Lit cigarette, gas tank leads to Porsche fire
A Porsche went up in flames on Interstate 275 on Tuesday night.
A Porsche went up in flames on Interstate 275 on Tuesday night.
Rare $3.8M pearls up for sale in Dallas
This is not your grandma’s strand of pearls. And with a price tag of $3.8 million, “Once in a Blue Moon” is an appropriate name for the collection.
This is not your grandma’s strand of pearls. And with a price tag of $3.8 million, “Once in a Blue Moon” is an appropriate name for the collection.
Hand in Hand Telethon raises millions for hurricane relief
Stevie Wonder asked television viewers across to "Lean on Me" and a collection of celebrities encouraged people watching a telethon for hurricane relief to open their wallets on Tuesday.
Stevie Wonder asked television viewers across to "Lean on Me" and a collection of celebrities encouraged people watching a telethon for hurricane relief to open their wallets on Tuesday.
Apple unveils $999 iPhone X with facial recognition
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) - The Latest on the Apple event at its headquarters in California (all times local): 10:45 a.m. Apple is coming out with a new smartwatch designed to be less dependent on the iPhone. Apple Watch will still require a companion iPhone. However, a new model comes with cellular access, so it will be possible to do more - such as receiving messages - while the phone is at...
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) - The Latest on the Apple event at its headquarters in California (all times local): 10:45 a.m. Apple is coming out with a new smartwatch designed to be less dependent on the iPhone. Apple Watch will still require a companion iPhone. However, a new model comes with cellular access, so it will be possible to do more - such as receiving messages - while the phone is at...
'Texas Strong' cornfield maze honors Harvey victims
A San Antonio-area farm has created a cornfield maze that honors the strength of Texas and victims of Hurricane Harvey.
A San Antonio-area farm has created a cornfield maze that honors the strength of Texas and victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Deputy dances with woman to calm her nerves about Irma
Hurricane Irma was a large and terrifying storm that was sure to rile anyone's nerves up.
Hurricane Irma was a large and terrifying storm that was sure to rile anyone's nerves up.
Pilot OK after plane strikes tree, lands in Connecticut parking lot
A pilot in Connecticut is OK after his plane crashed into a tree, which cushioned the aircraft’s descent into a parking lot.
A pilot in Connecticut is OK after his plane crashed into a tree, which cushioned the aircraft’s descent into a parking lot.
Houston mayor wants tax increase to help with Harvey costs
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner wants Houston property owners to chip in with higher taxes to help the city recover from Hurricane Harvey. The mayor says the 8.9 percent boost in the property tax rate he's proposing to Houston City Council would raise about $113 million. The tax jump would be in effect for a year and would be permitted under emergency provisions of a...
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner wants Houston property owners to chip in with higher taxes to help the city recover from Hurricane Harvey. The mayor says the 8.9 percent boost in the property tax rate he's proposing to Houston City Council would raise about $113 million. The tax jump would be in effect for a year and would be permitted under emergency provisions of a...
Miss Texas slams Trump over Charlottesville response, white supremacy
Miss Texas slammed President Trump during the Q&A portion of the televised Miss America pageant Sunday night in Atlantic City.
Miss Texas slammed President Trump during the Q&A portion of the televised Miss America pageant Sunday night in Atlantic City.
Cruz says aide inadvertently caused his porn Twitter post
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Ted Cruz says an aide was responsible for the "like" that caused a pornographic post to briefly appear on Cruz's Twitter feed overnight. The Texas Republican and 2016 presidential candidate said Tuesday that several aides have access to the account and that one inadvertently posted the pornography. Cruz told reporters that "it was a staffing issue and...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Ted Cruz says an aide was responsible for the "like" that caused a pornographic post to briefly appear on Cruz's Twitter feed overnight. The Texas Republican and 2016 presidential candidate said Tuesday that several aides have access to the account and that one inadvertently posted the pornography. Cruz told reporters that "it was a staffing issue and...