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Five Americans back on US soil after release from Iranian detention

Five Americans freed from Iranian detention this week returned to US soil early Tuesday following an initial stop in Doha, Qatar, two US officials told CNN.

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Hundreds protest against Libyan authorities in flood-ravaged Derna

Protests have erupted in the eastern Libyan city of Derna with locals demanding the removal of those in power, a week after torrential rain caused two dams to collapse, sweeping whole neighborhoods into the Mediterranean Sea and killing thousands.

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Blink-182 announces first new album in 12 years

Remember when we said rock was having a resurgence? Blink-182 got the memo. The band is back together and now Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker are dropping their first new album together in a dozen years.

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Rudy Giuliani’s former attorneys sue him for more than $1.3 million in unpaid legal fees

A law firm that represented Rudy Giuliani during recent years of investigations and lawsuits is now suing him for more than $1.3 million in unpaid legal fees, as the former New York City mayor is facing growing bills related to fallout for his actions around the 2020 election for Donald Trump.

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This hospital chaplain has counseled thousands of dying patients. Here’s what he’s learned

Joon Park still thinks about his patients long after they’re gone.

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Federal judge upholds convictions of Oath Keeper associate

A federal judge on Tuesday upheld two federal convictions against a Navy veteran and Oath Keeper associate accused of helping the far-right group stash weapons outside Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021.

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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to remain in detention after latest appeal is denied

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain behind bars after a Moscow court refused to hear an appeal against his pre-trial detention on Tuesday.

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UN secretary-general warns of ‘Great Fracture’ as world leaders begin debate

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a looming “Great Fracture” in the world, describing existing global governance structures as failing to serve a changing world.

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UAW president has some harsh words for Trump

The head of the United Auto Workers union is publicly denouncing former President Donald Trump ahead of his visit next week to Detroit as part of a ple

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Houston First to Open Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts

Reimagined Downtown Green Space to Transform Houston’s Theater District

Houston First Corporation (HFC) is celebrating the long-awaited Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts (LWS) at a grand opening event, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Participants at the celebration will include Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, philanthropist Lynn Wyatt, HFC Chairman David Mincberg, and HFC President and CEO Michael Heckman, along with other public officials and leaders from Houston’s performing arts and business community as well as project architects and designers.

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Former NFL player Sergio Brown is missing after his mother’s death was ruled a homicide

Former NFL player Sergio Brown is missing after his mother died from injuries related to an assault and her body was found near a creek behind her suburban Chicago home, according to the Maywood Police Department.

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Suspect arrested in the ambush killing of a newly engaged Los Angeles deputy. This is what the sheriff wants the public to know

After an hourslong standoff, a 29-year-old man suspected of gunning down a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Monday. But the reason behind the killing remains a mystery.

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson makes WWE return

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a surprise return to the WWE.

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Shannon Beador, ‘Real Housewives’ cast member, arrested for DUI and hit-and-run

“Real Housewives of Orange County” cast member Shannon Beador was arrested arrested for drunk driving and hit-and-run in Newport Beach, California over the weekend, according to police.

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Judge is skeptical of Trump-era DOJ official Jeffrey Clark’s bid to move Georgia election charges to federal court

A federal judge was skeptical Monday of former Trump-era Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark’s efforts to move his Georgia election subversion case to federal court.

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Long-Awaited New Release in Dystopian EMP Series Now Available

“Five Years After is a veritable guidebook for surviving the apocalypse — and better yet, how to avoid it.” — Ward Larsen, bestselling author of Deep Fake

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Comedy, Conversation & Cocktails With Ced The Entertainer At RockHouse 9/27!

Ced The Entertainer will be in Houston for a one-night only event to showcase his wine, have a conversation with fans, and display a comedy set.

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Rice to host ‘Go! ENTREPRENEUR TOUR Experience’ with Damon Dash Sept. 23

Rice University’s Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL) is partnering with DiverseCiti Houston to celebrate the influence and impact that 50 years of hip-hop has made on the world of business and entrepreneurship.

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Houston Grand Opera Presents Katie: The Strongest of the Strong October 10 through 12 at Miller Outdoor Theatre

HGO invites Houston students and families to the park for inspiring new company-commissioned opera

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, part of its Opera to Go! series for students and families, from Tuesday through Thursday, October 10 through 12, at Miller Outdoor Theatre.