Highest ocean temperatures ever recorded for the month of May, NOAA says
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Scientists have gathered further evidence that ocean waters are continuing to warm along with the rest of the planet. Ocean temperatures reached record-breaking highs for the month of May, the National Oceanic
18-year-old UConn student shot, killed in Hartford
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (HARTFORD, Conn.) — Zaid Deje Langs-Myers, an 18-year-old University of Connecticut student, was shot and killed in Hartford, Tuesday night, according to police. Hartford Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash
Westchester County DA ends probe of Trump golf course without filing charges
David Talukdar/Getty Images (WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.) — The district attorney in Westchester County, New York, has closed a two-year investigation into former President Donald Trump without filing criminal charges, her office confirmed Thursday. District Attorney Miriam Rocah
Black teacher sues school after alleged firing over book complaints, racial profiling
Google Maps Street View (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — A Charlotte, North Carolina, teacher is suing the charter school he used to work at after he claims he was fired after parents allegedly complained about him teaching a fictional
Busta Rhymes to receive Icon Award at 2023 Culture Creators Innovators and Leaders Awards Brunch
Francis Specker/CBS Busta Rhymes‘ contributions to hip-hop will be honored at the 2023 Culture Creators Innovators and Leaders Awards Brunch, which will celebrate the genre and the leaders who helped shape it. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the rapper’s slated
Two hurt in targeted shooting after Denver Nuggets' championship parade
ABC News (DENVER) — Two men were hurt in an apparently targeted shooting on Thursday as revelers left downtown Denver following a parade for the Denver Nuggets, who won their first NBA title on Monday night. The
Jack Teixeira, alleged classified documents leaker, indicted by federal grand jury
Jason Marz/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Jack Teixeira, the member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard accused of leaking classified documents online, has been indicted by a federal grand jury. He is facing six counts of willful
BET Awards 2023 celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with performances from Big Daddy Kane, GloRilla and more
BET BET is celebrating 50 years of hip-hop at its annual award show, and they’ve tapped some of the genre’s favorites to ensure they do it the right way. On this year’s iteration of Culture’s Biggest Night, fans will
Police investigating mysterious death of college student found lying in the road
Mia Amelia/Facebook (SOUTHFIELD, Mich.) — Police in Michigan said they are investigating the mysterious death of a college student who was found in critical condition lying in the road earlier this month after somehow exiting a vehicle.
Teddy Riley is “not overly excited” about Songwriters Hall of Fame honor: “I still have this mission to do more”
Prince Williams/Wireimage On Thursday, June 15, Teddy Riley will join the likes of Berry Gordy, Babyface and his protégé Pharrell when he’s inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He says “it feels amazing,” but notes it doesn’t indicate the end of his musical