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R.I.P. Robert Guillaume, 89, Emmy-Award Winning Actor and Star of “Benson”

Emmy Award-winning actor Robert Guillaume, best known as the title character in the TV sitcom “Benson,” died Tuesday. He was 89. His wife Donna Brown Guillaume told the Associated Press he died at their Los Angeles home of complications of prostate cancer. Guillaume often played acerbic, dry-witted, but ultimately lovable characters like the butler Benson Du Bois, which he created on the 1977 series “Soap,” before his character was spun off in 1979. Guillaume won Emmys both for “Soap” (as supporting actor) and “Benson” (as lead actor).

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The Caffeine 'detox': How and Why to Cut Back On Your Daily Fix

Are you one of those people who can't get your day started without a cup of coffee?

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After Harvey Weinstein, Contracts That Keep Employees Quiet Are Under Scrutiny

Harvey Weinstein's conduct shocked the nation. Now, it could encourage some U.S. states to change their laws. Over the past two weeks, dozens of women have accused Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault. Allegations against the producer span nearly three decades.

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Alec Baldwin a Hit for Democrats Seeking Buzz

Live from Des Moines, it's Alec Baldwin! The actor whose biting portrayal of President Donald Trump has helped reenergize "Saturday Night Live" is emerging as a popular choice for candidates and state parties searching for new luster in the midst of a Democratic power vacuum.

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Bob Corker's 9 Most Devastating Lines On Donald Trump In His CNN Interview, Ranked

Hours before Donald Trump was set to huddle with Senate Republicans to rally support for his tax cut measure, Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker delivered an absolute bludgeoning of the President. And even that may be an understatement.

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8 Money Mistakes New Parents Should Avoid

It's a thought many new and soon-to-be parents have: How can something so tiny require so much stuff? While you might not need all the gear you've stocked up on, there's no getting around the fact that having a baby will bring changes to your budget.

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Jeff Flake's 9 Toughest Hits On Trump

Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election in 2018, and then promptly took the Senate floor and began a lengthy screed against the state of Republican politics in the Trump era.

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5 Things for October 25: GOP Senators, Ransomware and National Parks

Already thinking about your big 2018 vacation? Seville, Spain, is No. 1 on a new Top 10 list of the best cities to visit next year. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Tomorrow: Northeast Water Purification Plant Expansion Project

Houston City Council Member Dave Martin would like to invite residents to attend an informational open house tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 25 or Wednesday, November 15 to learn about the expansion of the Northeast Water Purification Plant (NEWPP) located at 12121 N. Sam Houston Parkway East, Humble, TX 77396.

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Women Contractors Association Show Appreciation for Elected Officials in the Houston Region

The Women Contractors Association (WCA) held their annual event in celebration and appreciation of elected officials in the Houston region. It was standing-room only as hundreds of elected officials poured into Grappino’s restaurant mingling and networking with the Contractors and guests. Jacquie Baly serving as Mistress of Ceremonies once again recognized and thanked the various Regional leaders for their service.

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Clean-up Begins in Puerto Rico, Where Landfills Are Already Filled to Capacity

None of it was supposed to be garbage. Yet, for weeks, heaps of discarded possessions grew to towering heights across Puerto Rico.

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Trump Awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam Army Medic

President Donald Trump, for the second time in his presidency, awarded the Medal of Honor during a ceremony Monday at the White House.

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Master P Says, “The Only Way to Have a Voice, A Freedom of Expression, is Through Ownership!”

Professional athletes are trying to exercise their First Amendment rights by kneeling or standing to the national anthem during NFL and NBA games. Master P says, “What makes it difficult for players to unite is that they can’t freely exercise their right to freedom of expression without ownership.”

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Trump Promises Tax Reform Won't Impact 401(k) Plans

President Trump vowed Monday that the tax break for 401(k) plans will be kept in place under the administration's tax reform proposal, despite reports to the contrary.

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Hollywood Speaks Out On James Toback Allegations

There are some harsh words being bandied about in Hollywood since numerous women accused screenwriter and director James Toback of sexual harassment.

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US Officials Apologize After Indonesian Military Chief Not Allowed On Flight

US officials have apologized to the chief of Indonesia's military after he was denied permission to board a US-bound flight Saturday despite having an invitation from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Judge Overturns Record Verdict in Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Trial

Judges in two separate cases have ruled in favor of pharma giant Johnson & Johnson, overturning large financial judgments awarded to plaintiffs who believe the company's Baby Powder and Shower to Shower powder products caused their ovarian cancer. One award was to a California woman for $417 million, and another was to an Alabama woman for $72 million.

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Why Trump's Visit to Capitol Hill Could Get Tense

President Trump faces huge personnel and policy decisions while visiting the Hill this week to push tax reform. His upcoming trip to Asia could be ... complicated. And will he push for a new Fed Chair to replace Janet Yellen?

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Why Terrorist Threats Will Survive ISIS Defeats

Last week, the American-backed Syrian Democratic Forces announced that it had taken Raqqa, the Syrian city, which had served as ISIS' capital. The taking of the city is the latest in a series of substantial military blows to ISIS' fortunes. However, Americans should not expect the fall of Raqqa to have a substantial effect on the jihadist threat at home.

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EPA Pulls Scientists Out of Climate Change Conference Talk

The Environmental Protection Agency has canceled speaking appearances by three of its scientists set to speak at a Rhode Island conference Monday.