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Trump lawyers ask judge to dismiss former campaign staffer's forced-kiss claim

Lawyers for President Donald Trump are asking a federal judge in Florida to throw out a lawsuit filed by a 2016 campaign staffer who claims Trump grabbed her hand and forcibly kissed her at an event during the campaign.

Trump issues early morning barbs ahead of D-Day commemoration

After two days spent basking in royal attention, President Donald Trump turned Wednesday to more solemn matters: commemorating 75 years since the Normandy landings.

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An Illinois Dad Gives Son (a Heart Transplant Recipient) One of His Kidneys: Father’s Day Will Be Extra Special This Year

June is a month full of family and fun, especially on the third weekend when families gather to celebrate dads. Father’s Day has become a very special holiday for the De La Cruz family of DeKalb, Illinois. Their prayers were answered when their son, Ricky, received a life-saving heart transplant from an unknown donor and then experienced another miracle nearly two years later when Ricky received a kidney, and a second chance at life, from his dad.

HISD’s DeBakey High School repeats number one ranking in CHILDREN AT RISK analysis

The district is also recognized for high performance on high-poverty campuses

For the 11th consecutive year, DeBakey High School for Health Professions topped the 2019 CHILDREN AT RISK list of best public schools in the Houston area. HISD’s Eastwood Academy ranked third in the Houston area, Carnegie Vanguard came in fourth, East Early College was sixth among local public high schools, and Challenge Early College ranked eighth regionally.

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Film/TV Producer Datari Turner to Host Master Class & Premiere Two Films at ABFF

Fresh off his NAACP Image Award nomination for the Showtime documentary Shut Up and Dribble, film and television producer Datari Turner will debut his latest works -- the films Same Difference and If Not Now, When? -- at the American Black Film Festival this month. Produced under his Datari Turner Productions enterprise, both films were selected in the festival's Narrative Features category.

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The Tina Turner Musical Priority Access Begins Tomorrow, June 5 at 10:00 AM ET

Tickets for the Broadway premiere of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will go on sale to the general public this Friday, June 7th at 10:00 AM ET through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 877-250-2929. Get Priority Access to buy tickets tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5th from 10:00 AM ET by going to www.TinaOnBroadway.com now and signing up for the newsletter.

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Main Squeeze Juice Co. Opens New Location in The Woodlands

Booming juice franchise celebrates 10th location

Main Squeeze Juice Company, a newcomer to the more than $5 billion juice market, is opening its fourth location in the Houston metro area on May 24.

We need North American energy trade

At a recent press conference, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed cautious optimism about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which is set to replace the quarter-century-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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NAREB Takes Fight for Black Homeownership to Congressional Hearing Hicks tells lawmakers: Black-White 'economic divide' was created by U. S. Government

The rate of Black homeownership in America - now at 41.1 percent, according to 2019 U. S. Census numbers - is even lower than it was when the U. S. Fair Housing Act was signed into law 51 years ago on April 11, 1968.

30 Budget-Friendly Marketing Tactics for Consultants Just Getting Started

Marketing doesn't need to cost a fortune to be effective. These cheap and simple tactics from Elaine Biech will come in handy when you're new to the consulting game.

When you're just starting out as a new consultant, your number-one priority should be marketing. You want to make a name for yourself, enhance your image, and build your reputation. But you have little money! What can you do to find clients and persuade them to choose you? Don't worry, says Elaine Biech. There are lots of marketing tactics that are simple to execute...and either free or very close to it.

Trump reaffirms his intention to impose tariffs on Mexico

President Donald Trump reaffirmed his intentions Tuesday to impose tariffs on Mexico in a bid to pressure the country into stepping up its efforts to stop migrants from crossing into the United States.

Paris residents urged to screen for lead after Notre Dame fire

French health authorities are urging parents with young children and pregnant women to get their lead levels tested after April's catastrophic fire that engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral in the French capital.

Nancy Pelosi is winning the impeachment fight

Ever since special counsel Robert Mueller's unexpected public statement about his findings regarding Russia's interference in the 2016 election and potentially obstructive behavior by Donald Trump, calls to impeach the President have picked up considerable steam.

Dinosaur bones shimmering with opal reveal a new species

A hunt for precious gemstones revealed the first fossil evidence of a dinosaur herd, including a previously undiscovered dinosaur species, in Australia. The new dinosaur fossil was found in an opal mine and has turned into the gem itself, making it the most complete opalized dinosaur skeleton in the world, according to a new study.

CVS plans to expand HealthHubs to 1,500 stores by 2021

CVS really wants people to think of it as a one-stop destination for all their health needs.

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St. Pete/Clearwater, Hello Adventure!

St. Pete/Clearwater offers so much to do! Miles of soft powdery sand, tons of inland activities for the adventurous spirit, a large arts scene, and a vibrant night life, makes St.Pete/Clearwater the perfect destination for your next fun in the sun vacation.

Turkey Leg Hut Expands in Third Ward with Launch of TLH Express Truck

The Turkey Leg Hut is expanding to give the to-go crowd a whole new way to enjoy their famous Texas-sized turkey Legs.

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Lil Nas X surprises elementary school kids and it's all kinds of adorable

You're going to wish your first concert was this hype. Country-rap star Lil Nas X gave a surprise performance to kids at Lander Elementary in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, this week. The artist performed his hit song "Old Town Road," and his young crowd went buck wild.

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Ellen DeGeneres recounts assault by her stepfather in David Letterman interview

Ellen DeGeneres revisits abuse she experienced as a teenager in an upcoming episode of David Letterman's Netflix show, "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction."

It's been 20 years since JLo's debut album 'On the 6' came out

It's been two decades since Jennifer Lopez became a pop star with the release of her debut album, "On the 6."

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