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James Borrego Breaks Barrier as NBA’s First Hispanic Full-time Head Coach
James Borrego pushed through a barrier when the Charlotte Hornets named him the first Hispanic full-time head coach in NBA history. The former San Antonio Spurs assistant coach’s family is of Mexican descent and three generations removed from arriving in the United States, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
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Rep. Gutierrez Passes On Presidential Bid, Will Focus On Mobilizing Latino Voters
Retiring Rep. Luis Gutierrez has decided against seeking the Democratic presidential nomination and instead will focus his efforts on mobilizing Latino voters in key swing states in the run-up to 2020.
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5 Tips to Meal Prep Like a Pro
Dinner can be a daunting task for any family with multiple mouths to feed. Factor in complex schedules and individual tastes, and a family meal can become a stressful thought for home cooks.
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Have You Thought About Seeing A Therapist?
“There’s a melancholy in me that never goes away. I’m 50% happy and 50% sad at any given moment.” – Billy Bob Thorton.
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There has been, on average, 1 school shooting every week this year
We're only 20 weeks into 2018, and there have already been 22 school shootings where someone was hurt or killed. That averages out to more than 1 shooting a week.
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Heat Wave: Houston Texans 2018 Rookie Minicamp
If anyone is interested in moving to the city of Houston, let me give you a bit of advice. From April until October it gets extremely hot and humid in the middle of the day, and the temperature just keeps rising as the day goes on.
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Burlesque Icon Dita Von Teese Touts Her Own Brand of Feminism
Born out of a time capsule from Hollywood’s golden era, glamour girl and burlesque goddess, Dita Von Teese has been captivating imaginations around the world since she burst onto the scene in the early 2000s, first on the cover of Playboy Magazine, and then draped on the arm of controversial rocker, Marilyn Manson. Since then, Dita has carved out an iconic reputation for herself as the most famous and sought after burlesque performer in the world. Vanity Fair has dubbed her a “Burlesque Superheroine,” and Elle has declared her an “all around icon.”
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Where Does Society Draw the Line Between Morality and Entertainment?
The best books I’ve ever read have been autobiographies. I believe it’s because there is nothing that I or any other writer can make up that’s more entertaining or interesting than real life. A lot of them may read like stories created by writers and a producer but these men and women lived these lives; and as much as we love their music, movies or stories we have to accept that a lot of these men and women were flawed.
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Lawyer for Sudanese teen who killed her rapist facing intimidation
Five days after a 19-year-old Sudanese woman was sentenced to death for killing the man she was forced to marry, her lawyer was barred from holding a news conference amid an intensifying campaign of intimidation, activists told CNN.
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Scott Pruitt unapologetically defends EPA tenure amid blistering criticism
Scott Pruitt, the embattled administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, vehemently defended himself while facing tough questions about his spending and alleged ethical transgressions at a Capitol Hill hearing Wednesday.
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Dog rescues his friend from drowning in pool in Mesa
What began as a Sunday afternoon enjoying the dog days of summer at the Becerra house in Mesa changed in an instant.
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Trump says 'nothing has happened' with ZTE
President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed criticism that he was caving to China's trade demands to save Chinese telecommunications company ZTE.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle asked an American bishop to preach at their wedding
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have invited an American bishop to give the address at the royal wedding on May 19.
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Mother body-shamed on airplane thanks man for intervening
A social media post crediting a Nashville man for stepping in to comfort a flight passenger who was body-shamed has gained plenty of attention.
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A royal skeptic meets Americans obsessed with Harry and Meghan
On a Monday afternoon, the Pig and Whistle begins filling up before it's officially quitting time. Happy Hour starts every day at 4 p.m. and the bartender is pouring pint after pint of Fuller's and Guinness.
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American royalists packed their bags and headed for the British captial ahead of the last royal wedding. CREDIT: Richard Baker/Corbis Historical/Getty Images
Published on May 16, 2018
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5 things for May 16: North Korea, immigration, Tom Wolfe
Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim calendar, has begun. Here's an etiquette guide for non-Muslims. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Parents of 10 kids arrested after police find garbage and feces covering the house
When police searched the Northern California home of Ina Rogers and Jonathan Allen and their 10 children, they said they found disgusting conditions. Garbage and spoiled food were all around. Animal and human feces and urine were spread across the floor. Large piles of debris made areas of the house impassable.
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Starbucks slams Seattle's new big business tax
Starbucks was scathing Tuesday in its criticism of the Seattle City Council, which on Monday unanimously passed a controversial tax on big businesses to help fund affordable housing and fight homelessness.
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John Cena still wants to marry Nikki Bella
It looks like John Cena and Nikki Bella's love story may not be as over as it appeared to be. The WWE stars ended their relationship last month shortly before they were set to head down the aisle.
