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Family rifts seem on the rise. Here's why they happen and how to cope

Each week, Sheri McGregor gets hundreds of emails from parents shut out of their children's lives. Every story is different, she said. What the parents have in common is a profound sense of isolation. "They say, 'I thought I was the only one,'" said McGregor, founder of a website for estranged parents who lives in the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada mountains. "A lot of these people have been suffering alone for years. ... You feel like you're the only one, so you don't tell other people."

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What exactly are Tiger Woods' injuries? And what might they mean for his future?

Tiger Woods' rollover car crash led to serious leg injuries and a flurry of medical terms most people aren't familiar with.

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Which face mask is best for communication? A new study weighs in

The receptionist at the doctor's office asks a question from behind her double mask and face guard on the opposite side of a large, plastic partition.

CDC must encourage better ventilation to stop coronavirus spread in schools, experts say

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should be doing more to guide and encourage improved air circulation in buildings -- especially in schools -- to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, ventilation experts say.

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Going maskless is a key factor in Covid-19 outbreaks at gyms, studies say

Wearing masks and other safety precautions are key to stop the spread of Covid-19 during indoor group exercise, according to two new reports published by the US Centers for Disease and Prevention.

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Despite US Covid-19 cases dropping, infections are still staggeringly high. Here's what has experts worried

A new ensemble forecast published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the daily Covid-19 death rate will slow in the coming weeks -- good news following more than a month of declining case and hospitalization numbers.

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Americans support teachers getting Covid-19 vaccine before schools reopen, according to new survey

A majority of US adults -- nearly six in 10 -- say that K-12 schools that are not currently open for in-person learning should wait until all teachers receive the Covid-19 vaccine before they reopen, according to a new survey.

Moderna, Pfizer test vaccine strategies against new variants

Vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna are trying to get out ahead of some of the new coronavirus variants that are causing concern around the world.

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Prince Harry and Meghan donate new roof to Texas women's shelter damaged in storm

A Texas shelter badly damaged by last week's winter storm is getting help from an unexpected donor.

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'Coming 2 America' turned Rick Ross' Georgia mansion into a Zamunda palace

When audiences see Eddie Murphy's Prince Akeem, prince of the fictional African nation of Zamunda, living in his enormous palace, they'll probably not realize it's actually an Atlanta, Georgia home that belongs to rapper Rick Ross.

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Launches Civil Investigation into the Electricity Disaster, ERCOT, and Related Agencies, and Seeks Authority to Take Legal Action

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced today his office is launching a civil investigation into the circumstances leading up to Texas’s recent electricity disaster—including decisions made by the Public Utility Commission (PUC), the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), and market participants—to identify all responsible parties.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George Partners with Lucille’s 1913 and Attack Poverty Donates 4000 meals, 2000 liters of bottled water and 1000 PPE kits

Fort Bend County Judge KP George in partnership with Non-profit Lucille’s 1913 and Attack Poverty, distributed 4,000 meals to residents in North Richmond and North Rosenberg area on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. 1,000 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, 2,000 liters of bottled water from The Highway Distillery – makers of Highway Vodka -- and food from HEB will also be distributed as well on a first come, first served basis.

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Sterling K. Brown to Guest Host Series Premiere of Primetime Newsmagazine 'Soul of a Nation' - Tue, March 2, 10pm EST

Premiere Episode Examines the Racial Reckoning in Present-Day America From Policing to Reparations to Arts and Entertainment

ABC News announced today award winning actor/producer Sterling K. Brown will be the special guest host for the series premiere of primetime newsmagazine “Soul of a Nation.” The premiere episode will dive into this moment of racial reckoning in present-day America tackling issues ranging from policing to reparations and segments highlighting the arts and entertainment. Brown, ABC News’ Adrienne Bankert, Sunny Hostin, Byron Pitts and Pierre Thomas lead this groundbreaking hour.

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Travis Scott Figurine Raffle Benefiting RMHC of Greater Houston/Galveston

Houston Area raffle impacts underserved communities in Greater Houston & Galveston

Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of Greater Houston/Galveston is excited to announce a raffle to win Travis Scott action figure #2 as seen in the Travis Scott Meal commercial from McDonald’s. Only 15 of the Travis Scott action figures were made in 2020. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $20 each through 11:59 pm March 2, 2021. Drawing will be held and winner announced on March 4, 2021. The contest is open to any resident of the Greater Houston area aged 18 or older. To buy a ticket, use the QR code at the bottom of this press release or visit rmhcghg.org/cactus-jack.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston open and continues to provide essential services to families

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston continues to provide essential services to Houston area families as they recover from last week’s unprecedented winter storm. In a survey that the organization sent to parents of club members, it was determined that:

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TBS Unveils First-Ever Interactive TBS HBCU Cash Out™ Social Media Contest With Ambassadors Lance Gross and Keshia Knight Pulliam

TBS Grand Prize of $25,000 to be Awarded to Three Recent Graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Historically Black Colleges and Universities are where dreams are made, and this Black History Month, TBS wants to kick off the aspirations of three lucky HBCU alumni by paying their student loans in the network’s first-ever TBS HBCU Cash Out™. Collaborating with HBCU alumni Lance Gross and Keshia Knight Pulliam, the interactive social media contest, from February 8 - March 8, will award a grand prize of $25,000 to three different winners who creatively share how attending a HBCU is helping them achieve their goals.

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As Houston Recovers, Kroger Houston Stores Return to Regular Opening Hours

Kroger stores in Greater Houston to resume regular operating hours, along with limited pickup and delivery services.

Kroger Houston today announced its return to regular operating hours in all stores across Greater Houston, resuming from the reduced hours of operation in effect due to the winter storm.

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Arts District Houston Honors Black History Month and History of Houston Through Performance Series

Virtual dance performance to honor the history of Richard Brock Park located in the First Ward Historic District

Arts District Houston has commissioned a performance series in honor of Black History Month, highlighting the rich history of Houston’s First and Sixth wards. The first performance will honor Richard Brock and the park named after him, located in the First Ward. It will be a virtual experience and will be made public on February 28, 2021, at 2:00 pm on the Arts District Facebook page.

KIPP Texas-Houston partners with the Houston Food Bank to host Recovery Fairs Friday, February 26 for KIPP families affected by Winter Storm Uri

In the week since Winter Storm Uri wreaked havoc across the state, students and their families have dealt with many challenges: freezing temperatures, power outages, water shortages, and post-storm cleanup and repairs.

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Residents drive hours to rural counties where vaccine doses go unused

Hundreds of thousands of people in the current tiers are scrambling to find vaccines and some are driving half way across the state where there are surpluses.