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Tiffany Haddish Makes History With SNL Debut — Becomes First Black Woman Standup Comedian to Ever Host the Show!

Comedian Tiffany Haddish is making headlines for her hilarious debut appearance on Saturday Night Live. She is reportedly the first Black woman standup comedian to ever host the legendary show in the show’s entire history.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Slams GOP Tax Scam’s Attack on Students, Graduates and Teachers

Jackson Lee: “The American people deserve real tax reform that puts the middle class first, not the insulting rip-off that Republicans are pushing in the GOP Tax Scam.”

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Is There a New Meth-related Heart Failure Crisis On the Horizon?

The steady rise in methamphetamine use across the country seems to be creating its own epidemic – a new kind of heart failure case, according to new research.

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Catching Up On Sleep Over the Weekend May Not Help the Heart

Using the weekend to catch up on sleep may not be good for heart health, a new study suggests.

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Queen Latifah Honored for Promoting Heart Failure Awareness

When Rita Owens was diagnosed with heart failure, her family rallied together. They attended doctor’s appointments and learned all they could about the condition. They took pictures of which pills to take at different times of day to use as a visual checklist. Because her diet had to change, they changed theirs, too, as a show of solidarity and a step toward prevention.

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More Than Half of All African-Americans Have High Blood Pressure Under New Diagnostic Guidelines

Well over half of all African-American adults will be classified as having high blood pressure under new streamlined diagnostic guidelines released this week, illuminating the heavy burden of cardiovascular disease in the population.

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Financial Gravity Tax Has 6 Challengers for Artificial Intelligence Odele™ Through Herox

Financial Gravity Tax, Inc., a subsidiary of Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. (OTCQB:FGCO), said its aim is to lower business taxes for small business owners, entrepreneurs and others by optimizing financial decisions for the most favorable tax outcomes. “The big companies have highly paid teams to save money in taxes; isn’t it time for the little guy to get some of the relief and save thousands of dollars each year,” stated Financial Gravity Chief Executive Officer, John Pollock.

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Stuart Weitzman and Gigi Hadid Launch a Second Shoe Collaboration

Gigi Hadid to Celebrate Gigi Mule Launch With Afternoon Appearance Today at Stuart Weitzman’s Soho Boutique

All eyes are on Gigi Hadid and Stuart Weitzman this holiday season. The brand has once again collaborated with the international supermodel, and face of the Fall/Winter 2017 ad campaign, on two exclusive footwear styles – the EYELOVE and the EYELOVEMORE. The pointed-toe mules were the first project for Stuart Weitzman’s new creative director Giovanni Morelli; he and Hadid modified an existing brand silhouette to reflect her sleek style and strong affinity for the mule.

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How to Shop Without Harming People Or the Planet

Want to shop with a clear conscience this holiday season and not sure how to do it? Spending money on products and services that match your values can be tricky if you don't have the time -- or inclination -- to do huge amounts of research each time you go shopping.

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North Korean Defector On Life Support After Being Shot Five Times

A North Korean soldier who staged a daring break across the demilitarized zone (DMZ) into South Korea is on life support after almost two days of surgery.

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People's 'Sexiest Man Alive' is...

He's a "Voice" coach and a superstar. Now he's officially a heartthrob. Blake Shelton has been named the 2017 "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine. Shelton had a humble response to the news.

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This Chinese Tech Giant Could Soon Be Worth More Than Facebook

China's answer to Facebook could soon be worth more than the real thing. Shares in Tencent, a Chinese social media and video games giant, have more than doubled in price over the past year, propelling the company's market value ever closer to Facebook's $520 billion.

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Run. Elect. Repeat. Really?

t's all the same. There's nothing (and no one) new. Politics. Sports. Entertainment. Once something works, it's expected to keep working in the same or a slightly different place. If people like something once, they'll like it again. The inertia of repetition.

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Inspectors General Are in Demand During the Trump Era

In the Trump era, the sometimes-obscure role of inspector general is taking a turn in the spotlight.

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'Gucci Grace' and the 'Crocodile': The Key Players in Zimbabwe Politics

Zimbabwe's 93-year-old leader, his 52-year-old wife and his veteran VP -- who was cast aside after years of loyal service -- are some of the key figures in an unfolding political crisis gripping what used to be one of Africa's richest countries.

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How Active Shooters Are Changing School Security in the US

School fire drills became popular decades ago after several deadly fires triggered changes in safety codes. Today, teachers and children are preparing for something entirely different: mass shootings.

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Companies Learn the Hard Way: Think Before You Tweet

When will companies learn the golden rule: Think before you tweet. Keurig and other brands caught flack from all sides for how they responded to social media calls to distance themselves from Fox News host Sean Hannity. Companies walked back statements they made on Twitter or struggled to explain their actual relationships to Hannity -- in each case stoking the social media fires.

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Denmark Book World Cup Spot with 5-1 Rout Over Republic of Ireland

The Danes are on their way to the World Cup after midfielder Christian Eriksen led the way with a hat-trick in an emphatic 5-1 victory over the Republic of Ireland in their playoff in Dublin.

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Storms to Bring Rain and Dnow to Northern California, Washington State

The West Coast is bracing for yet another round of storms that will bring heavy winds, rain and snow to the region over the next week.

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Lebanon PM 'held captive' in Saudi Arabia, Lebanese President Says

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri is being "held captive" in Saudi Arabia in violation of diplomatic protocol, Lebanon's President said Wednesday.