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Police: Florida Deputy Tried to Kill Elderly Woman, Frame It as Suicide

A 79-year-old woman's interaction with a longtime Sarasota, Florida, deputy sheriff began with a simple call for help.

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Mattis Goes Where Trump Won't: US-NATO bond 'unshakeable'

Newly confirmed Defense Secretary James Mattis sent a strong signal of support to NATO on Monday, reaching out to three critical alliance partners and saying the US had an "'unshakeable commitment to NATO."

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Stephen Colbert to Host the 2017 Emmy Awards

Stephen Colbert can add another gig to his resume. The host of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," will helm the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 17.

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#OscarsLessWhite? Diversity Comes to Academy Awards

Is it time for a new hashtag? This year's Oscar nominations have thrust the conversation about diversity back into the limelight, but this time in a more positive context.

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Venus Williams Makes History at Australian Open Semifinals

Venus Williams' morning didn't go as planned. Her coach, David Witt, said Williams woke up late.

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Where Trump Support and Obamacare Use Soar Together

Deep in the Sandhills of rural Nebraska, where a two-lane highway curves between prairies and grass-covered dunes, there is a county full of surprises.

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Trump Labor Pick: 52% of Country is Dependent on Government, 'votes benefits to themselves'

In a 2011 speech to a conservative think tank, Donald Trump's choice to head the Labor Department, fast-food CEO Andrew Puzder, said the electoral balance in the country was tilted because a large segment of the population would always "vote benefits to themselves."

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Kroger is Hiring 10,000 Workers

Kroger says it plans to hire 10,000 workers.

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Who Can Sue Trump Over Emoluments?

Three days into office, President Donald Trump was sued for allegedly violating the Constitution he took an oath to defend, but questions remain whether those behind the lawsuit have any standing to pursue a case.

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Minnesota Governor Due to Appear Tuesday After Collapse During Speech

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is still due to deliver his budget proposal Tuesday morning, less than a day after he collapsed during a major annual address.

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'La La Land' Hits High Note with 14 Oscar Nominations

The nominations for the 89th Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning and as expected, "La La Land" danced away with a bunch.

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5 Things for Tuesday, January 24, 2017: Donald Trump, Obamacare, Brexit

On his administration's first full workday, the President got to work, work, work, work, work. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Blacks Experience More Family Member Deaths Than Whites, On Average

African-Americans are more likely than whites to experience the loss of a parent during childhood and more likely to be exposed to multiple family member deaths by mid-life, according to a study by the Population Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin.

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Houston Hosts Trade Delegation from Cuba

A delegation of Cuban representatives from various organizations involved in port activities is in Houston as part of a multi-city U.S. tour focused primarily on visiting ports. The visit comes just four months after Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Greater Houston Partnership led a trade delegation to Cuba.

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Kitchen Throwdown: The Ultimate battle between 2 All-pro NFL Player

Succulent, Aromatic, Smoky, Sensational, and Yummy, definitely not words synonymous with America's football frenzy and Super Bowl craze but one local firm; Boom Media and Image Consulting, is looking to change the game one pigskin at a time! We've watched our favorite NFL players hit the field during the season to battle for gridiron glory and now two All-Pro NFL players will have one last chance to make a game changing play in the inaugural culinary showdown known as "Kitchen Throwdown". This culinary battle will be held at the Conservatory Underground Beer Garden and Food Hall located at 1010 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002 on Wednesday, February 1st from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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The Dr. Oz Show Introduces 'Faithful Fridays' Featuring DeVon Franklin

Weekly Segment in February Explores Importance of Faith for Health, Happiness and Well-Being DoctorOz.com

Focused on the balance of “body, mind and spirit,” renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and award-winning media personality Dr. Oz launches Faithful Fridays, a new weekly segment through February on his hit TV show, featuring New York Times best-selling author, Hollywood producer and preacher DeVon Franklin.

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Broadway-Bound and Award-winning Titles Highlight Theatre Under the Stars 2017-18 Season

Building upon the artistic acclaim of the of 2016-17 Season and reaffirming the commitment to bring “more theatre to more people”, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) announced today a dynamic 2017-18 Season; celebrating the prismatic and perennial impact of musical theatre.

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Black History Matters! Celebrate Black History With a Reflection on the 100 Years Leading Up to Barack Obama Winning the Presidency

At the end of the historic tenure of a black president and the recent resurgence of “white supremacy,” there is no better time to reflect and remember the journey of black people in America over the last century. It has become evident that a large part of the United States wants to go back to the “good old days” and reverse the progress that has been made in this country. This heightens the importance of knowing the history to combat those who seek to rewrite it. George Santayana said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

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Chelsea Clinton: Barron Trump Deserves a Chance to 'be a kid'

From one former White House resident to the newest one -- Chelsea Clinton has a message for the world regarding the latest first kid.

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Former President George H.W. Bush to Be Moved Out of ICU

President George H.W. Bush will be moved out of the Houston Methodist Hospital Intensive Care Unit on Monday but he will remain in the hospital for now, his doctor said in a news conference.