Emhoff announces $1.7B in pledges to help President Biden meet goal of ending hunger by 2030
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, says $1.7 billion in commitments from more than 140 health systems, insurers and others to help President Joe Biden meet his goal of ending hunger by 2030 will make a real difference in people's lives.
Will Travis Kelce propose to Taylor Swift on field? Breaking down weird Super Bowl prop bets
As is always the case, people will be partaking in prop bets for the Super Bowl, whether they are โnormalโ happenings with the game such as how many yards the quarterback will throw for or how many passing yards Travis Kelce will get, or more bizarre prop bets.
Blinken meets with Turkish, Greek leaders as he tries to prevent the Israel-Hamas war from expanding
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with the leaders of Turkey and Greece during the first stop of his latest Mideast diplomatic mission as fears grow that Israelโs war against Hamas in Gaza may expand into a broader conflict.
KPRC 2 presents โAmericaโs Tableโ this Thanksgiving weekend
The American Jewish Committee and KPRC 2 partner to present America's Table, featuring the many faces and communities of Houston who contribute to making this city one of the most diverse, welcoming, and resilient places in the country
South Korea's Yoon will warn APEC leaders about the risks of a Russia-North Korea arms deal
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol says he will discuss international response to the purported North Korean-Russian weapons deal during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco this week.
China's premier is on a charm offensive as ASEAN summit protests Beijing's aggression at sea
In talks with Southeast Asian leaders Wednesday in the Indonesian capital, Chinese Premier Li Qiang underscored his countryโs importance as the worldโs second-biggest economy and as the top trading partner of the region.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard runs drill on disputed islands as US military presence in region grows
Iranโs paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has launched a surprise military drill on disputed islands in the Persian Gulf, just as the U.S. military increase its presence in the region over recent ship seizures by Tehran.
African Union gives 15-day ultimatum to Niger junta to end regime but soldiers seek continuity
The African Union has asked the junta that overthrew the democratically elected government of Niger to return to barracks within 15 days just as the soldiers, facing growing international pressure, met with senior civil servants to discuss how to run the West African country.
Judge criticizes prosecutors' handling of Venezuela case against ex-Miami congressman
A federal judge in Miami is criticizing prosecutors for an apparent attempt to undercut a court order and try to take control of an oceanside condo belonging to a former Republican congressman ahead of a high-profile trial connected to a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuelaโs government.
Haley says Trump did 'too little' about China threats, warns of global conflict if Ukraine falls
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is criticizing former President Donald Trump for being too friendly to China during his time in office while also warning that weak support for Ukraine would โonly encourageโ China to invade Taiwan.
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a still-tepid 1.3% annual rate
The U.S. economy grew at a lackluster 1.3% annual rate from January through March as businesses wary of an economic slowdown trimmed their inventories, the government said in a slight upgrade from its initial estimate.
Biden: GOP must move off 'extreme' positions, no debt limit deal solely on its 'partisan terms'
President Joe Biden says Republicans in the U.S. House must move off their โextreme positionsโ on the now-stalled talks over raising Americaโs debt limit and that there will be no agreement to avert a catastrophic default only on their terms.
Biden, India's Modi out to deepen their bonds, but geopolitical friendships have their limits
President Joe Biden has made it a mission for the U.S. to build friendships overseas โ and the next few weeks will offer a vivid demonstration of the importance heโs placing on a relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
U.S. officials identify leaked classified documents suspect as 21-year-old Air National Guardsman
The person suspected of recently leaking classified U.S. government documents has been identified as Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, two law enforcement officials said Thursday.
Leaked secret Pentagon documents reveal details of U.S. spying on Russiaโs war in Ukraine
Dozens of leaked Defense Department classified documents posted online reveal details of U.S. spying on Russiaโs war machine in Ukraine and secret assessments of Ukraineโs combat power, as well as intelligence gathering on Americaโs allies, including South Korea and Israel.