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Byron Allen expands his media empire, taking over Stephen Colbert's late-night slot on CBS with his comedy panel show.

How contagious is hantavirus? Concerns are growing after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on May 4 that it was monitoring a cluster of severe respiratory illnesses aboard a cruise ship called the MV Hondus. As of May 7, there were eight reported cases: five people have been confirmed to have hantavirus, and three others are suspected, […]

FBI searches Virginia state senator's businesses amid corruption probe; senator calls it political persecution.

Ted Turner, the media entrepreneur who started CNN and TBS, also built a major sports and entertainment portfolio that included the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, and the wrestling company WCW. He donated about a billion dollars to help create the United Nations Foundation. In recent years, he dealt with health problems, including a progressive brain […]

Obama's new presidential center is set to open, wowing early visitors with its inspiring vision and interactive exhibits.

U.S. foreclosure rates rise as housing costs strain homeowners, impacting recent buyers, lower-income groups, and those with variable mortgages.

HBCU Saint Augustine's University files for bankruptcy and plans reorganization to address financial challenges and regain accreditation.

Trump discusses security breach at White House Correspondents' Dinner, including suspect's writings and escape attempt.

Trump is claiming the U.S. has control over the Strait of Hormuz, which, as usual, stands in conflict with what Iranian officials say.

Details are emerging about Cole Allen, the suspect allegedly responsible for the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

UPDATE — Monday, April 27, 2026, 11:38 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there’s always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, […]

WASHINGTON –Authorities identified the man who fired shots at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California. Officers took him into custody after the shooting began near the event’s security screening area just after 8:30 p.m. Investigators say Allen put together a long firearm in […]