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Most accidental shooting deaths among children involve guns left loaded and unlocked, study finds
Most children in the US who die from an accidental shooting are playing around with guns at home or mistaking them for toys, according to a new study. And the research suggests that over 90% of guns used in such shooting deaths were left unlocked and loaded.
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About 100 letters containing a white powder were sent to public officials across Kansas, officials say
Approximately 100 letters containing a white powder have been received by state legislators and public officials across Kansas, officials said, setting off an investigation that includes state and federal agencies.
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Texas Southern University Board of Regents Appoints Interim President
Dr. Mary Evans Sias, Higher Ed Thought Leader and Experienced University President, Named for Role
Members of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents have unanimously appointed Mary Evans Sias, Ph.D. to assume the role of interim president. Dr. Sias, a member of the TSU Board of Regents and appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in October 2020, has resigned from her board role during this interim period. The role will become effective June 30th. The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Dakota Doman, will remain in place until the beginning of the interim presidency term.
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Published on June 16, 2023
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Will Trump receive a get out of jail free card
The federal indictment of Donald Trump – the first federal indictment of a former president in U.S. history – poses the question. Trump’s enraged reaction – calling it the “greatest witch hunt of all time” and denouncing special counsel Jack Smith, a career prosecutor, as a “deranged lunatic” – makes the question unavoidable. Obviously, Trump deserves a fair trial, his guilt or innocence determined by a jury of his peers. But every candidate for president should be asked if they would pardon Donald Trump if they were president. As Gerald Ford proved when pardoning Richard Nixon, a presidential pardon can be issued before a trial, or even before formal charges are brought, so the question needn’t wait on the trial.
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Texas Southern University to Lead the Way for Juneteenth Commemorations
Members of the Texas Southern University community will honor Juneteenth at several events throughout the month on campus and in the Houston region.
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Donald Trump’s criminal cases, explained
Former President Donald Trump’s announcement on his social media platform that he has been indicted by the US Department of Justice raised more questions than it answered.
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6 surprising things about bees on World Bee Day
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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Statement From the NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell On the Passing of Norma Hunt
The entire NFL family is deeply saddened by the passing of Norma Hunt, who was a significant presence in the NFL for the last seven decades.
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This couple set off on a motorbike world tour with their beloved dog. Then tragedy struck
Their shared love of travel was one of the main topics of conversation during their first date back in 2004.
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Clarence Page: Against AI, political punditry can still do the write thing
Striking Hollywood writers are nervous about artificial intelligence — also known as AI — and I’m not feeling so good myself.
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Where to go this summer: A dozen destination ideas
Summer 2023 is poised to be a travel blockbuster. Globally, international arrivals were already at 80% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2023, and a strong summer is expected in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the UN World Tourism Organization.
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Getting Unwanted Guns Off the Street; City and County Announce Date of Next Gun Buyback
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner today to announce the date of the next gun buyback.
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Texas Southern University president retires after two years on the job
Lesia Crumpton-Young said she is leaving TSU to help elevate historically Black colleges and universities on the national stage.
Texas Southern University President Lesia Crumpton-Young has retired from her position just two years after joining the historically Black university in Houston.
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Beyoncé pays tribute to her musical inspiration Tina Turner, nods to their 2008 Grammys performance
Beyoncé is paying tribute to the late Tina Turner
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Rare shooting and stabbing attack in Japan leaves three dead
A rare shooting and stabbing attack in Japan left three dead including two police officers, according to local police.
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A photo shows a house where a suspect barricaded himself in with a hunting gun in Nakano City on May 25. Mandatory Credit: Naoto Suzuki/AP
Published on May 25, 2023
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Tina Turner Passes Away at 83
Tina Turner, the dynamic rock and soul singer who rose from humble beginnings and overcame a notoriously abusive marriage to become one of the most popular female artists of all time, has died, according to a post on her verified Facebook page. She was 83.
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The Highlands Community Donates $10,000 to Local Charities Following Home Tour
Montgomery County Food Bank and Sleep in Heavenly Peace Receive Charitable Contributions
In April, The Highlands by Caldwell Communities hosted the “All Trails Lead Home” tour to showcase the community’s abundant amenities and home design offerings. In addition to seventeen model homes, the tour highlighted the unique national park ambiance, miles of trails, Highland Pines Golf Course, recreational lakes and dozens of additional offerings for residents to enjoy.
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"The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People: Why Some Flourish When Others Fold" by Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal
Once upon a time, life was a ball. You got up on the sunny side of the bed, greeted the day, and you kept moving with the flow like a pro. Bad things hit you and caromed off like you were rubber because they didn't affect you.
