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Microsoft warns China, Iran, North Korea and Turkey are exploiting recently revealed software vulnerability
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Houston Conman Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Real-Estate Scams
A Houston conman who made more than $1 million pretending to sell distressed properties for cash to dozens of people was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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'Queen Cleopatra' actress Adele James talks 'blackwashing'
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Louisiana State Treasurer Calls for Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas Over Border Crisis
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Two Houston MCs Qualify for Red Bull USA Finals, Free Livestream Airs Today via YouTube & Twitch
The Red Bull Batalla's USA Regional Qualifier competition took place this past weekend, as the Houston event will be streamed for free via Twitch and YouTube later today at 3pm CST.
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‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman’s ‘suave flare’ remembered by Lupita Nyong’o on anniversary of his death
Chadwick Boseman may be gone, but he is not forgotten. Monday marked three years since the “Black Panther” star died, and some of his Marvel co-stars took to social media to remember their friend.
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Biden administration announces launch of HHS office focused on long Covid research
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AI allows more foreign influence operations in 2024 election, FBI director says
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John Kerry steps down as US climate envoy
US climate envoy John Kerry plans to step down from his post by this spring, a source close to Kerry confirmed to CNN.
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CAIR-Houston Applauds Felony Indictment in Dr. Talat Khan Murder Case
The Council on American-Islamic Relations' Houston chapter (CAIR-Houston) expresses deep appreciation for the recent felony indictment of Miles Fridrich in connection with the tragic murder of Dr. Talat Khan, a revered pediatrician and devoted community advocate.
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5 Things for Wednesday, January 25, 2017: Border wall, Israel, Oscars
Good Wednesday morning. There's actually quite a few pieces of good news today. So keep reading. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
