Residents of Houston’s historic East End are reflecting on the community’s history while calling for accountability following the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal immigration agent during an operation on Canal Street on July 7.
A Texas Senate committee held a hearing Wednesday at the Texas Capitol to examine the practice of Texas residents serving as surrogates for intended parents from other countries, as lawmakers consider possible legislation ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia said Acting ICE Director David Venturella told her that the ICE officers involved were not wearing body cameras and that the three unmarked ICE vehicles at the scene did not have dashboard cameras.
The family of Ateneo basketball player Rene Clert Baterbonia continued to seek justice for his death as relatives, friends, and residents visited his tomb on Tuesday, one month after he drowned during a team-building activity in Aurora.
Ateneo de Manila University on Friday appointed veteran coach Louie Alas as interim head coach of the Blue Eagles as the school continues its investigation into the deaths of players Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia during a water activity in Dipaculao, Aurora.
Senate Secretary Renato Bantug said Friday that Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp asked the Senate if it could bring its own equipment and hire its own caterer for its holding area during the impeachment trial, adding that the requests are part of the usual administrative and logistical arrangements for both parties.
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has dismissed a petition challenging the dismissal of a complaint against Francis Escudero over campaign donations he received during the 2022 senatorial elections.
The Sandiganbayan Second Division on Friday upheld its earlier decision denying the motion of Jinggoy Estrada to dismiss the graft case filed against him over the alleged misuse of public funds.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado postponed her planned return to Venezuela after the United States reportedly blocked a private flight over concerns that political tensions could disrupt earthquake relief efforts, according to media reports and analysts.
Stephen Curry said Thursday he would welcome the opportunity to play alongside LeBron James with the Golden State Warriors, while acknowledging the veteran forward will decide where to play next as a free agent.