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Julie Kent and Stanton Welch Talk About Their New Co-Directorship at Houston Ballet
Stanton Welch and Julie Kent are shown from the waist up, standing next to each other in front of a series of windows. Kent has her elbow resting on Welch's left shoulder and her left hand on her hip, and Welch has his arm crossed. They both look towards the camera with small smiles. Kent wears a blue and purple patterned dress and Welch wears a blue button-down shirt. In the background outside are trees. Houston Ballet artistic directors Stanton Welch and Julie Kent. Photo by Julie Soefer, courtesy of Houston Ballet.
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What to watch for in Tuesday’s elections
Abortion rights are on the ballot Tuesday as Americans head to the polls for state and local races that will set the stage for next year’s presidential election.
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House Republicans struggle with government funding as shutdown looms
Newly minted Speaker Mike Johnson is running smack dab into the same spending problems that plagued his predecessor, raising the prospects of a government shutdown if Congress doesn’t act between now and next Friday and further exposing divisions within the conference.
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'No vaccine required' is the latest tactic to attract workers
In the search for workers in this tight labor market, companies have courted new hires with the promise of higher wages, sign-on bonuses, ample vacation time, and childcare.
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At least 2,000 dead and 10,000 believed missing in Libya as ‘catastrophic’ flooding breaks dams and sweeps away homes
At least 2,000 people have died and 10,000 are believed missing after Storm Daniel dumped so much rain on Libya’s northeast that two dams collapsed sending water flowing into already inundated areas.
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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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EPA chief returns to the site of a toxic train wreck as Ohio opens a health clinic for residents reporting symptoms
The nation's top environmental official is headed to East Palestine, Ohio, where the state is opening a clinic Tuesday to address residents' health concerns two weeks after the fiery derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals.
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'He was one of these rockstars': Former FBI agents shocked at the indictment of one of their own
The insular world of FBI counterintelligence agents was rocked last month when one of their own, Charles F. McGonigal, formerly the FBI's top counterintelligence official in New York, was indicted for allegedly selling access to Russian and Albanian officials in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash.
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2023 Pro Bowl Games: How to watch and what to expect
The traditional NFL Pro Bowl has been revamped for the 2022-23 season. The rebranded Pro Bowl Games breathe new life into the longstanding praxis of bringing together the league's top talent.
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8 candidates qualify for first 2024 Republican presidential debate
Eight Republicans have qualified for the party’s first 2024 presidential primary debate Wednesday night, the Republican National Committee announced Monday evening.
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Mid-Term Election Summary: Alfred, Jackson Lee, Johnson, Ashley: Big Winners In Super Tuesday Mid-Terms
In a remarkable display of political vigor, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, who once graced the NFL fields, has emerged triumphant in the Democratic primary, poised to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in what is anticipated to be a fiercely competitive Texas Senate race. Allred, acclaimed for his 2018 success in transforming a Dallas congressional district, continues to build on his reputation as a formidable force in Texas politics.
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Faith & Relaxation: A Weekend on Grand Bahama Island
Explaining the Bahamas to someone as a child is akin to detailing “Fantasy Island”. Your mind immediately begins tip-toeing across images of white beaches, beautiful women and clear blue water. Of fancy drinks and authentic seafood and a general hospitality that would make any etiquette coach beam with pride. That’s the Americanized version of the Bahamas, a tourist destination where one could wipe away their worries while kicked back with a Nassau Royal with an umbrella to twirl around.
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Primaries in Michigan, Kansas and Missouri: 6 things to watch Tuesday
The dog days of summer are usually a low-key time for members of Congress to be with their family and constituents back home. But this August 4, some are running for their political lives, challenged by insurgent candidates on the left and right.
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The coronavirus vaccine rollout will be messy. People will have to deal with that.
A vaccine kit sent to the wrong state. A hospital system in California expecting to get powdered vaccines instead of frozen vials. And tens of thousands of people expect to get vaccinated in the coming weeks, when in reality they are going to have to wait for months.
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Black Entrepreneurs Day presented by Chase: A Celebration of Black Business Curated by Daymond John Streaming Live From the Apollo Theater, Thursday, Oct. 27
Spike Lee, Venus Williams, Tracee Ellis Ross, Shaquille O'Neal, Killer Mike, Big Sean, and More to Headline; 'NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant' Submissions Are Now Open — Awarding $150,000+ in Blac
Daymond John, the founder and CEO of FUBU and co-star of ABC's four-time Emmy Award-winning show Shark Tank has announced the third annual Black Entrepreneurs Day presented by Chase. In conjunction with Medium Rare and The Shark Group, Black Entrepreneurs Day presented by Chase is an annual celebration of Black business, aiming to empower and celebrate entrepreneurs everywhere. Focused at the intersection of Business & Entertainment, Black Entrepreneurs Day presented by Chase has quickly become one of the largest and most awarded Diversity & Inclusion events in America. Last year's event attracted over 6.5 million viewers and won its third and fourth Webby Awards as the Best Remote Business & Finance event on the internet. This year's free global live-stream will air on Thursday, Oct. 27, beginning at 7 p.m. ET across the Black Entrepreneurs Day website, Facebook, and more.
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Houston Teams and Athletes Step Up for Hurricane Relief
Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander says he'll up his donation to those affected by Hurricane Harvey to $10 million. He had already pledged $4 million but announced the increase Tuesday.
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Marine Corps KC-130 Crashes in Mississippi, 16 Dead
A US Marine Corps transport plane crashed in rural western Mississippi on Monday afternoon, killing all 16 service members who were on board, officials said.
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US Says Missile Defense System Successfully Intercepts Projectile During Test
A United States-built missile defense system on Tuesday successfully intercepted its target during a test run, the US Missile Defense Agency said.
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Shariah Harris, 19, Becomes 1st Black Woman to Play in U.S. Polo’s Highest League
A 19-year-old is making history and disrupting the wealthy white male-dominated sport of polo at the same time. On June 30, Shariah Harris of Philadelphia became the first black woman to play high-goal polo, the top tier of polo in the U.S. This summer, the Cornell University sophomore hit the field at the Tony Greenwich Polo Club in Connecticut to play for the Postage Stamp Farm team in the Silver Cup tournament.
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Teen Electrocuted After Playing On Phone In Bathtub
As she often did, 14-year-old Madison Coe ran a bath to unwind before bed.
