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Armed Prisoners Who Killed 2 Officers Are Still On the Run In Georgia
A bus carrying prisoners was making its way through central Georgia when two inmates stormed the driver's compartment. They overpowered and disarmed two corrections officers, fatally shot them, and vanished.
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A Black man was detained while jogging for fitting a suspect description and later offered a job with the sheriff's department
A Black man jogging in the predominantly white neighborhood of Deltona, Florida, last month found himself handcuffed and detained when police said he matched the description of a suspect in a nearby burglary.
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COVID-19 research funds back six new initiatives
Grants to Rice faculty support diagnostic, environmental, social projects
The Rice University COVID-19 Research Fund Oversight and Review Committee announced it will fund six additional projects by faculty working to mitigate the effects of the new coronavirus.
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Crump, NAACP, NNPA to Demonstrate after Police Brutality Incident in Florida
The Broward County Chapter of the NAACP will lead a march and rally to demand the termination and criminal prosecution of two Florida sheriff deputies who were caught on video punching a 15-year-old African American student and repeatedly slamming the child’s head against concrete pavement.
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Travel misery and hundreds of car crashes as a spring storm hits parts of the US
A major spring storm unloaded heavy snow and blizzard conditions from the Dakotas to Minnesota, and is expected to make travel a nightmare for the 1.6 million people in its path as it makes its way toward Canada.
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Elizabeth City declares state of emergency as Andrew Brown's family prepares to view video of fatal police shooting
A North Carolina city declared a state of emergency Monday morning amid concerns that video showing the police killing of Andrew Brown Jr. could cause civil unrest when it's released to the public.
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3 California police officers who restrained a man who died in their custody will not face criminal charges
The Alameda County district attorney will not file criminal charges against three police officers who restrained a Northern California man who died in their custody last year.
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Manhunt underway for gunman who killed 1 and wounded 4 in Atlanta medical facility
Atlanta authorities are searching for the person who shot five people Wednesday at Northside Hospital Medical in Midtown Atlanta, killing one person and sending four others to the hospital, and then fleeing in a carjacked vehicle, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said Wednesday.Atlanta authorities are searching for the person who shot five people Wednesday at Northside Hospital Medical in Midtown Atlanta, killing one person and sending four others to the hospital, and then fleeing in a carjacked vehicle, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said Wednesday.
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Houston Mayoral Race Appears Headed for a Runoff
Whitmire, Jackson Lee in a Dead Heat for Mayor, Yet Whitmire Leads in Runoff
Less than two weeks before the start of early voting, the top two candidates vying to become Houston’s next mayor are locked in a virtual tie, with John Whitmire and Sheila Jackson Lee each drawing support from about one-third of likely voters.
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Former pastor charged with killing 8-year-old girl who was walking to Bible camp nearly 50 years ago
An 83-year-old former pastor has been charged with the kidnapping and murder of a neighboring pastor’s daughter in 1975, Pennsylvania officials announced Monday.
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Amid measles outbreak, Florida ‘deferring to parents’ whether to send unvaccinated kids to school
Family physician and public health specialist Dr. George Rust has warned some of his colleagues about a potential measles outbreak in Florida “for at least the past year,” he said, because of the rise in vaccine hesitancy in pockets of the community.
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Big As Texas Festival Announces Stellar Music Lineup and Culinary Delights for Inaugural Event
Saddle Up With Country Music’s Biggest Acts At New Outdoor Festival Debuting May 10-12 Outside Houston at Montgomery County Fairgrounds
The inaugural Big As Texas Festival will feature a stellar music lineup and a diverse culinary experience from May 10-12 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.
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Navigating the Depths of Depression: Understanding Clinical Depression and Seeking Support
Depressive episodes can be triggered by various life events, such as job loss, the death of a loved one, or financial struggles. Nobody is immune to these challenges, and while some emerge from depression more easily, others may require extended assistance. This is where professional help comes into play.
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1 Dead, 2 Hurt in University of Texas Stabbing
One person was killed and two were injured in a stabbing Monday afternoon on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, officials said.
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Cardi B files for divorce from Migos rapper Offset
Reality TV sensation turned chart-topping rapper Cardi B has filed for divorce from Migos rapper Offset.
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White powder found at senior center was cocaine
A senior center in Madison was evacuated on Monday after a white powder was found in a packet in the parking lot.
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Authorities Investigating the Fatal Police Shooting of a Houston Man
Thomas lying prone in the street as the deputy attends to him. Thomas, 34, died last Thursday from a single gunshot wound. An investigation is underway with the Houston Police Department and the district attorney’s office.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls for Federal Investigation Into The Recent Hangings In The Harris County/Houston Area
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committee on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget released the following statement on the recent hangings in her Congressional district:
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Texas Senate Honors Rodney Griffin For Dedicated Service
“Resolved, That Rodney L. Griffin be honored for his dedicated service as a member of the State Democratic Executive Committee and that he be extended sincere best wishes for the future.”
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Fifth Ward’s Julia C. Hester House Celebrates 75th Jubilee
One of the most historically significant institutions in Houston’s Fifth Ward is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a community jubilee festival on Saturday, March 23rd.
