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Rockets Surprise Teen Patient With Game Tickets

The Rockets teamed up with a Houston teen this week to surprise a friend going through some intense treatment in the Texas Medical Center.

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Surprise! ‘Insecure’ Season Two Returns In July

This announcement just made summer 2017 all the way lit!

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Jurnee Smollett-Bell: The Wounds of Slavery Have Not Healed

Despite being a fierce opponent of President Donald Trump, Jurnee Smollett-Bell remains hopeful during his presidency because the "spirit of revolution" brings change.

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Deadly Cobra On The Loose in Central Florida

The search continues for a deadly cobra that escaped from an enclosure at the home of its owner in Ocala, said the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

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How Democrats Will Use the GOP Health Care Bill Against Republicans in 2018

Democrats, armed with new numbers outlining the millions of Americans expected to be uninsured if the Republican health care plan goes into effect, are finally back on offense.

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White House: Trump Paid $38 Million in Income Tax in 2005

President Donald Trump paid $38 million in taxes on income of more than $150 million in 2005, the White House confirmed on Tuesday.

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5 Things for Wednesday March 15: Trump Taxes, Snowstorm Aftermath, Dutch Elections

Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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2017 Wealth-Building Conference At Sea Featuring Media Maven Karen Civil

SpreadLove™ Sets Sail With One Of Hip-Hop’s MVPs

Today, SpreadLove™ announced its inaugural event aimed at educating and informing participants about various streams of revenue that can be derived from: franchise ownership; real estate investing; stocks, mutual funds, and annuities; multi-level marketing; and entrepreneurship.

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Mississippi School District Ends Segregation Fight

It's a settlement five decades in the making: Beginning in August, students in Cleveland, Mississippi, will no longer attend segregated schools.

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Houston’s 37th Postmaster To Be Officially Sworn-In

Oath of Office Ceremony to be held March 17, 2017

Chenise LeDoux, who was recently appointed as Houston’s 37th Postmaster, will be officially sworn into office at 10 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2017. The public is cordially invited to attend, free of charge, the oath of office ceremony held at The Bell Tower on 34th, 901 W. 34th Street, Houston, TX 77018.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Border Adjustment Tax – The Great Equalizer

Right now, if a company makes a product in the United States and sells the product overseas, it is required to pay income taxes to the U.S. on the income from the sale. But under a border adjustment, companies would no longer be required to pay income taxes to the U.S. on their income from exports – because the products are not sold in the United States.

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State Rep. Ron Reynolds' Week of March 6, 2017 Newsletter

I am always impressed with the many Texans who take time to come up to their Capitol and rally for what they believe in. This week, I joined the hundreds that gathered on the south steps to rally for the protection of health care. Moreover, the Cover Texas Now coalition fights for quality affordable health coverage and a sustainable health care system.

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Zoe Cadore, Houston Caribbean Queen, Crowned Miss Caribbean United States

Houston Caribbean Queen, Zoe Cadore, was crowned Miss Caribbean United States 2017 at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center for the 10th Anniversary of the competition. The evening featured a lively celebration of Caribbean culture. Zoe was a favorite among the Judges throughout the 2-day competition winning the award for Best Interview.

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Navy's First African-American, Female Boatswain's Mate Chief Warrant Officer Shares Her Story

"A First of a Kind: Mesa Verde's Bos'n"

There is always a first. In the Navy so many firsts are spoken about that they become test questions. Well here’s one more first, the Navy’s first African-American, female Boatswains Mate (BM) chief warrant officer; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Summer Levert.

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Black Wealth Coach Shares 31 Days of Money, Wealth and Abundance Affirmations in Her New Book “Attracting the Best”

“Attracting the Best” by Dr. Cozette M. White gives readers positive affirmations for reprogramming the mind.

Dr. Cozette M. White, announced today that she is holding a Virtual Book Launch for her new book, Attracting The Best. The event will be held on Facebook, Wednesday, March 15, 2017, from 7pm to 9pm EST.

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Snoop Dogg 'shoots' Trump Clown 'Ron Klump' in New Video

A new rap video from Snoop Dogg has stirred controversy with its mock execution of a clown dressed as President Donald Trump.

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One of a Kind Children’s Adventure Book Series Helps Black Youth Understand Their Unique Roots

Haunted by headlines of slavery, Black on Black crime, and recent police shootings, the Demarcus Jones adventure book series is a breath of fresh air for Black youth. Layered with stories of ancient African civilizations and diaspora world contributions, this book series delivers the rich history that today’s youth deserve to know.

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Get Ready For Trump's Team Of Wall Street Watchdogs

In the months ahead, Trump stands to name a wave of the nation's topmost banking regulators -- including new heads of the Federal Reserve, FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency when the terms of the current leaders expire.

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Turkey Suspends High-level Diplomatic Relations with Dutch

Turkey will not allow the Dutch ambassador to Ankara to return to Turkey and has suspended high-level diplomatic relations between the two countries, a top government official has said.

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Nobody Wears Wearables? GoPro, Fitbit At All-Time Lows

GoPro, maker of the Hero line of action cameras and Karma drone, is trading at an all-time low. So is watch and fitness tracker maker FitBit.