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Woodstock 50 festival canceled

The Woodstock 50 festival, which in its planning stages has been plagued by a series of misfortunes and obstacles, will not go on as planned.

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Eva Longoria says Felicity Huffman handled college cheating scandal with 'grace'

One of Felicity Huffman's former "Desperate Housewives" co-stars has some words of praise for her.

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Jerry Garcia remembered on posthumous birthday

There was a "Ripple" of birthday love for Jerry Garcia across social media Thursday.

'Doctor Who' coming to HBO Max in 2020

HBO Max is hoping its latest library acquisition helps it "Exterminate!" some of its competition in the streaming wars.

Patrick Swayze remembered by friends, co-stars in 'I Am Patrick Swayze' trailer

The many shades of Patrick Swayze are revealed through interviews with his friends and co-stars in the upcoming documentary "I Am Patrick Swayze."

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Universal Orlando Resort announces new "Epic Universe" theme park

Universal Orlando Resort made an 'epic' announcement Thursday.

This school is moving to 4-day school weeks

Starting this school year the learn to earn charter academy in Saginaw will hold classes Monday through Thursday, but not all students are off the hook on Friday.

Baton Rouge police chief apologizes for hiring the officer who killed Alton Sterling

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul apologized on behalf of the department for hiring the officer who killed Alton Sterling, the 37-year-old black man whose July 2016 death spurred protests as part of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Massachusetts towns are at 'high risk' for a mosquito-borne virus that can cause brain swelling

Health officials are warning that seven towns in southeastern Massachusetts are at "high risk" for a potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus known as Eastern equine encephalitis or EEE.

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The Dow was up 300 points, it closed down nearly 300 points. All because of Trump's tariffs

When President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs on Chinese imports on Thursday, the Dow was up 311 points. Then it was down nearly 300 points.

Mogadishu mayor dies of wounds following Al-Shabaab attack

Abdirahman Omar Osman, the mayor of Somalia's capital Mogadishu, succumbed to wounds sustained in a suicide bombing in the city, the government said on Thursday.

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Electronic bouncers at bars, clubs set to keep troublemakers out

About five bars and clubs in the Milwaukee area use an ID scanning technology called “PatronScan.”

Judge blocks New York from turning over Trump's tax information to Democrats

A federal judge on Thursday issued an order blocking New York state from turning over President Donald Trump's tax returns to congressional Democrats for now, should the House Ways and Means Committee request them through a newly passed New York law.

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What are the alcohol rules for US airline pilots?

The arrest of an airline pilot on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol has travelers wondering about alcohol policies for commercial pilots and the screening in place to detect behavior that could endanger passengers.

Lowe's is laying off thousands of workers

Lowe's is laying off thousands of workers. Layoffs will include assemblers, who put together items like grills and patio furniture. The company will also cut maintenance and facility-service jobs, such as janitors. The company said it is outsourcing those positions to third-party companies.

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Putin hails Trump's bid to warm relations by battling wildfires together

US President Donald Trump offered Russian President Vladimir Putin assistance in fighting vast wildfires in Siberia during a phone call on Wednesday, the Kremlin said in a statement.

Creating an oasis of hope in one of Haiti's most dangerous neighborhoods

Staggering poverty, political instability and natural disasters have long plagued Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

Tariff Man is back, and American consumers will pay for it

The Tariff Man is back. President Donald Trump's newly proposed tariffs on China would be particularly bad news for US consumers.

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Women Empowering Nations Announces Girls Leading Our World 2020 Tour Dates with the Debut of Mini Documentary

This documentary captures the experiences of teen girls as they travel the world exploring topics of social justice, world economics, sustainability and women in leadership–all in 24 minutes With the debut of a mini documentary, Women Empowering Nations (WEN) offers viewers an up-close look at the impact global exposure has on three African American teen girls. From June 28 - July 8, 2018, young women from Tulsa, Oklahoma and Houston, Texas embarked on an International journey, paired with mentors, that would prove to leave a lasting impact on their lives.

BakerRipley Hosts Annual Back to School Health Fair throughout Houston

BakerRipley is hosting its annual Back to School Health Fair at 3 of its locations throughout Houston.

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