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Texas Democrats leave the state to prevent vote on GOP-drawn congressional map

Texas House Democrats left the state in a desperate bid to block an aggressively partisan redrawing of the state’s congressional map orchestrated by Republicans with the support of President Donald Trump.

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Common allergy medication’s risks outweigh its usefulness, experts say

vqDr. Anna Wolfson says she sees dangerous misuse of the allergy medication diphenhydramine in her clinic every day.

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Daikin, Astros Foundation Fund $55K HVAC Upgrades at Bayland Center

Inaugural "Cooling Communities" Program Brought Relief to Harris County Facility

Bayland Community Center in Harris County received major HVAC upgrades through a $55,000 donation from Daikin and the Astros Foundation as part of their new Cooling Communities initiative.

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NTSB hearing reveals air traffic controllers should have warned passenger plane about helicopter before collision, but didn’t

The National Transportation Safety Board questioned witnesses Thursday about air traffic control training, a key part of the investigation into January’s deadly midair collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. It was the second of three days of investigative hearings into what happened in the accident that killed 67 people.

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Hearing on deadly Texas floods reveals local officials missed emergency planning briefing

All key leading officials from the Texas county hardest hit by the July 4 flash flooding that killed at least 136 people were absent from an emergency briefing call held before the tragedy unfolded, questioning from state lawmakers on Thursday revealed.

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UCLA loses federal research funding in administration’s ongoing fight with top universities

UCLA is the latest major institution of higher learning to see promised research funding snatched away by the Trump administration, the university’s leader said in an open letter to students and faculty Thursday.

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Smithsonian removes reference to Trump’s impeachments from presidency exhibit

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History last month removed a board that referenced President Donald Trump’s two impeachments from an exhibit on the American presidency.

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Behind the Curtain: How a Virginia Operative, Trump's DOJ Allies, and Texas Republicans Are Redrawing Your Rights

Who’s really drawing your new congressional district? If you guessed a Texan with roots in your community, values in your neighborhood, and boots on your street—you’d be wrong.

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60 Years Strong: Why the Voting Rights Act Still Matters—And Why It’s Under Fire in Texas

As we approach the 60th anniversary of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965—a cornerstone of American democracy birthed in struggle, sacrifice, and soulful resistance—we’re once again reminded that progress is a fight, not a finish line.

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Apple got a much-needed iPhone and China boost

Apple reported strong iPhone sales and rebound in revenue from China, giving a much-needed boost to two parts of the company’s business that had struggled over the past year.

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How Trump used America’s leverage to get exactly what he wanted from his trade war

In the end, President Donald Trump got exactly what he wanted. The 120 days since Trump’s Rose Garden “Liberation Day” announcement rocked financial markets weren’t exactly pretty.

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Construction on Trump’s $200 million White House ballroom to begin in September

President Donald Trump has been envisioning a new ballroom on the White House campus for a decade and a half. His dream is about to become a reality.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks judge to acquit him or give him new trial, calling conviction ‘unconstitutional’

Sean “Diddy” Combs has asked the judge who is overseeing his case to acquit him or give him a new trial – before he has even been sentenced.

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Severe turbulence on Delta flight forces emergency landing and sends more than two dozen on board to hospitals

Some passengers were terrified, convinced the plane was going down. One seasoned traveler said it was the roughest flight he’d ever taken. A woman on board felt like she was experiencing an earthquake.

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Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis

Justin Timberlake is sharing that he has been “battling some health issues” as he concludes his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, including that he was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease.

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Hulk Hogan’s cause of death revealed

Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack, according to authorities.

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Frustrated with continued high drug costs, Trump demands 17 companies lower prices in 60 days

President Donald Trump is ratcheting up the pressure on major drugmakers to bring their US prices in line with the far lower ones available to patients in other countries.

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Bootlicking for Trump: Texans Torch Redistricting Power Grab in Fiery Committee Testimony

The Texas House Committee on Redistricting convened in Arlington expecting routine testimony. What they got instead was a mic-dropping, soul-shaking reality check from Mendi, a fierce Texas citizen who stepped up and let the truth fly like wildfire.

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Texas Unveils Redistricting Map; Congressman Green Responds to Changes

Texas releases a new congressional redistricting proposal aiming to boost Republican seats and redraw key Democratic districts, including significant changes to Rep. Al Green’s district.

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Houston Back-to-School Bash Returns to Support Students and Families

Annual event to provide free supplies, resources, entertainment, and scholarships to underserved youth and military families

Houston’s biggest back-to-school event returns with free supplies, live entertainment, scholarships, and resources for local families.