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'Sextortion' Case Fuels Legal Debate Over Phone Passwords

An extortion case involving bikini-clad models, social media celebrities and racy images has sparked an intriguing legal debate over phone security and the Fifth Amendment.

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Who was Jordan Edwards? Teen Killed by Police Called a Good Student, Athlete

He might be the last person you'd expect to die in a police shooting. Straight-A student. Talented athlete. Product of a two-parent home. Yet 15-year-old Jordan Edwards is dead -- the latest unarmed black male to be killed during an encounter with the police.

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5 Things for Wednesday, May 3: Hillary Clinton, Russia, Police Shootings

Good morning. Looking for a contractor? This robot can 3D-print a building in 14 hours. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Kinder Institute releases findings from 2017 Houston Area Survey

Despite the recent rhetoric, more people living in the Houston area are supportive of immigration. That’s according to the results of the 2017 Kinder Houston Area Survey, released Monday morning.

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Is Jay Z's Next Album Coming This Summer? Twitter Speculates

Jay Z's headlining slot at September's Made in America festival fuels speculation that he is plotting the release of his 13th studio album.

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Houston Area Urban League 49TH Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala

“Celebrating 49 Years of Excellence”

The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) will celebrate 49 years of providing services to the Greater Houston community on Saturday, June 17th, 2017 with its Equal Opportunity Day Gala featuring a dinner, Honoree recognition and entertainment. The event will be held in the Ballroom of the Americas at the Hilton Americas Hotel, beginning at 6 p.m. with a reception, followed by the program and dinner at 7:00 pm. This year’s featured entertainment will be Texas Southern University.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Expresses Outrage at Racist Incident at American University

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is outraged by a demonstration of racism on the campus of American University in Washington, DC. This hurtful incident has marred the historic occasion of the first African American woman being installed as the Student Government Association (SGA) President.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner and Friends Recognize Media Icon, Dave Ward

Mayor Sylvester Turner and friends to recognize KTRK-TV/ABC-13 Media Icon, Dave Ward for his retirement from the station. Mr. Ward holds the Guinness Book of World records as the longest running local TV news anchor at the same station in the same market in the world. Mr. Ward will be available to meet the public and sign autographs. There will be a special presentation by Mayor Turner during the City Hall Famers Market.

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Raekwon Announces "The Wild" Tour

He'll also be doing some select dates with Wu-Tang Clan.

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Warren Buffett Should Answer These 6 Key Questions

Are you ready for the so-called Woodstock of Capitalism? Warren Buffett will address tens of thousands of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders at the company's annual meeting in Omaha on Saturday.

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Wells Fargo Announces Small Business Neighborhood Renovation Program Contest

Twenty small businesses in five cities across America will receive physical location or storefront makeovers in an effort to encourage economic development

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) is introducing the Wells Fargo Works for Small Business®: Neighborhood Renovation Program Contest, designed to help improve eligible small businesses in designated neighborhoods in five cities – Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami and Minneapolis – through a physical location or storefront makeover. Wells Fargo is launching the program in collaboration with Rebuilding Together, a premier nonprofit organization focused on rebuilding communities.

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Antonio D. Tillis Named Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Houston

Dr. Antonio D. Tillis has been named dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and M. D. Anderson Professor in Hispanic Studies.

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ScHoolboy Q & Alchemist Hit The Studio

ScHoolboy Q & Alchemist about to put in work.

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Emotional Jimmy Kimmel Discusses Baby Son's Heart Surgery

An emotional Jimmy Kimmel revealed Monday that his son, Billy, had successful open-heart surgery shortly after his birth on April 21.

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LeBron James Recalls The Time He Turned Down A $10 Million Check From Reebok

LeBron's discussion with Maverick Carter on "Kneading Dough."

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Health Problem? Just Stop By the Vending Machine

From diapers to needles to bike helmets, vending machines have been rebuilt to go beyond breath mints and cold soda.

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Senate Intel Panel to CIA Headquarters for Briefing On Russia Probe

Members of the Senate intelligence committee are expected to have a briefing Tuesday at the CIA, sources familiar with the matter told CNN on Tuesday, as part of the panel's investigation into Russian meddling in the US election last year.

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Lindsey Graham Calls on Susan Rice to Testify at Hearing

Sen. Lindsey Graham said Tuesday he wants former Obama national security adviser Susan Rice to testify next week before his subcommittee to determine whether the Obama administration "tried to politicize intelligence" -- part of his broader investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 US elections.

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Gorsuch Shows An Independent Streak to Begin Life at Supreme Court

Justice Neil Gorsuch appears undaunted by the tsunami of work facing his chambers as he settles into his first few weeks on the bench and attempts to catch up during the last months of the term.

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