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Liquid-filled iPhone Cases Recalled After Reports of Chemical Burns

Nearly 275,000 iPhone cases that contain glitter suspended in liquid are being recalled after reports of leakage that caused burns and skin irritation.

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Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Condemns Latest Justice Department Action to Obstruct Work of Civil Rights Division

Latest Action Seeks to Divert Resources to Address So-Called 'Intentional Race-Based Discrimination' At Colleges and Universities

Today, Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, released the following statement in response to the release of new information signaling efforts to redirect resources of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division toward investigating and suing universities that maintain race-conscious admissions policies.

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Book Details What It Means to Be ‘The Legendary Daddy’

Author Alejandro Magallanes shares personal memoir about beginnings of fatherhood

Alejandro Magallanes is a concerned parent and loving father. With his passion for storytelling, he became “The Legendary Daddy” (published by Balboa Press). Achieving his lifelong dream of becoming a father, his book is a memoir about labor and delivery, postpartum depression, and triumph.

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Author Challenges Women to Live Brightest Lives

Sandy Parker launches book campaign for ‘Lumi Finds Her Light’

Sandy Parker’s passion is to help women discover what "lights them up" and then guiding them through practical action steps to live life on their terms. While working with women, Parker was inspired to write “Lumi Finds Her Light” (published by Balboa Press), an inspirational coming-of-light story about Lumi the lightning bug, who bumbles her way into her natural brilliance.

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Fort Worth Movers Helping End Hunger

Fort Worth moving company works to end hunger by collecting food from customers and delivering to the Tarrant Area Food Bank.

The Moving Factor, a local Fort Worth moving company, collected 300 pounds of food during their summer food drive. As part of their commitment to Move for Hunger, a nationwide hunger relief organization, The Moving Factor collected much needed food for the Tarrant Area Food Bank. Thursday, July 27 owner, Sean Factor, delivered peanut butter, soups, rice, beans, and much more. “We hope to at least double our donations next time,” he said.

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Finalists Announced In The 2017 Eggland's Best "Foodtography" Contest

Eggland's Best Turns to Fans to Help Vote for the Ultimate Eggland's Best "Foodtographer"

Eggland's Best (EB) is excited to announce the four finalist photos in the 2017 Eggland's Best "Foodtography" Contest. From unique takes on the much loved breakfast sandwich to mouthwatering appetizers, main courses and desserts, the finalists represent the most passionate EB fans who also happen to have an eye for taking beautiful photos of their delicious and healthy EB dishes.

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Inciting Violence Is Never A Joke

Jackson Lee: “Inciting violence is never a joke or funny, and the President’s remarks to members of law enforcement encouraging them to mistreat individuals in their care has offended most of the audience.”

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Woman Wanted for Allegedly Killing Husband Found with Another Woman

Houston Police are searching for 49-year-old Debra Davis for questioning in association with the death of her husband. Allegedly Davis shot and killed her husband after finding him with another woman.

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In a Nutshell, Human Error (and peanut butter) Caused Alabama Jailbreak

Authorities in Alabama have finally put the lid on an unusual jailbreak. A dozen inmates at the Walker County Jail in Jasper made a run for it on Sunday night. Most were quickly caught.

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Rice 360˚ Neonatal Technology Meets Development Grand Challenge

NEST 360˚ jaundice diagnostic device wins grant for continued development

NEST 360˚, a Rice University-affiliated international team working to end preventable newborn deaths in Africa, got a boost when one of its life-saving neonatal technologies won funding support.

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Kayaks Out in Flooded Miami Streets After Tropical Depression Emily

The remnants of Tropical Depression Emily prompted some Miami residents to take to the flooded streets in kayaks.

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5 Things for Wednesday, August 2: Trump, North Korea, Tax Reform, Hot Car Deaths, College and Race

How to break out of jail in Alabama: Confuse the new guard ... and use peanut butter. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Texas Black Women’s Expo Welcomes Ashley Turner, Houston’s First Daughter

With Speed Networking Breakfast, EMI Awards Reception, “Black Fashion Week”, Children’s Beauty Pageant, workshops and more!

Visionary Business Owner and Trichologist, Leola Anifowoshe, is proud to announce the inaugural Texas Black Women’s Expo (TBWe) on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the NRG Center. City of Houston’s First Daughter, Ashley Turner will serve as this year's Honorary Chair and will do the honors and host the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Expo. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, attendees will have the opportunity to see, hear and experience direct economic empowerment through prominent and influential individuals from all over the world.

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HISD Superintendent Richard Carranza Welcomes 1,500 New Teachers for 2017-2018 School Year

HISD Superintendent Richard Carranza on Thursday personally welcomed some of the nearly 1,500 new teachers to the district at an exclusive meet-and-greet event.

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Worthing HS Undergoing Physical and Academic Transformation

With modern construction underway and a new administration in place, Worthing High School is on the verge of a transformation.

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Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Found Guilty of Criminal Contempt

The lawman who once boasted he was "America's toughest sheriff," could find himself behind bars after a federal judge found him guilty of criminal contempt on Monday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Appears in Spanish Court Over Alleged €14.7M Tax Evasion

Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has said he has "never hidden anything" and denied allegations of tax evasion during an appearance at a Spanish court on Monday.

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Fibromyalgia: Surviving An Invisible Misery

Do you ache all over? Do you find yourself exhausted even after a full night's sleep? Does just the slightest touch on certain spots on your body make you want to scream in pain?

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Serena Williams: 'Gender pay gap hits women of color hardest'

American tennis star Serena Williams has slammed the gender pay gap, issuing a passionate call for black women to "be fearless" and demand equality.

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WaPo: Trump Helped Come Up with Misleading Statement On Jr.'s Meeting

In response to New York Times reporting that Donald Trump Jr. met with a Russian lawyer during the campaign, President Donald Trump dictated a misleading statement for his son, The Washington Post reported Monday evening.