Melva Hardison was born in Tennessee and raised near Florence, Alabama. She began working at a family cafe when she was 12. She was raised by her aunt. She had other odd jobs in the mostly rural ...

Outside, she wears a pink bandana to cover her scalp. “Mama I’m tired – I want to die. Why won’t my hair grow?” she pleaded with her mother, Om-Mohammed, when CNN visited the family in ...

"First birthday as a mama and I truly couldn’t be happier or imagine it being any more special," Collins wrote in her caption. "What a magical year it’s been and what a beautiful year I’m ...

The iconic 90s hip-hop artist was known for his pained intensity. But Dear Mama, a tribute to his mother Afeni, showed off his softer side – and still brings listeners to tears. "Not everyone is ...

Elon Musk revealed he’s paying Ashley St. Clair $2.5 million, plus $500K annually, for their alleged son’s support, despite not confirming paternity. St. Clair claimed she sold her $100K Tesla after ...

Nigeria’s power sector is feeling the squeeze as unpaid electricity debts from neighboring West African nations mount, deepening financial pressures on the cash-strapped industry. Data from the ...

Global oil prices are nearing four-year lows as escalating tensions in the US-China trade dispute have raised fears of a global economic slowdown, limiting gains from improved equity markets. Brent ...