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UK Minister Priti Patel Under Fire Over Secret Israel Trip
A British government minister has been summoned back to the UK from Africa amid a growing storm about undisclosed meetings with Israeli officials that threatens her future in Prime Minister Theresa May's embattled administration.
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Republicans Still Working Through Sticking Points On Tax Bill
House Republicans are expected to push a major tax overhaul out of committee this week, but some members are still lobbying to make substantial changes to the once-in-a-generation bill.
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Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale to Be Honored by Main Street Theater
The Big DO - February 2, 2018 - 3400 Main Street, 77002
Houston icon and hero Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale will be honored by Main Street Theater on February 2 at the theater’s fundraising event. The Big DO will raise money to support the theater’s far-reaching children’s education and outreach programs (impacting over 130,000 children in the Greater Houston Area yearly).
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New Contract for Longtime METRO Leader
METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert will serve at least another two years as head of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO). The METRO Board of Directors voted Oct. 26 to approve a new contract for Lambert and the agreement took effect Nov. 1.
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Texas Church Shooter Devin Patrick Kelley's Troubled Past Emerges
n retrospect, the warning signs were there. Before Devin Patrick Kelley carried out the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history on Sunday, the former airman:
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Park Sung-hyun Becomes First Rookie to Top LPGA Golf Rankings
South Korean golf sensation Park Sung-hyun has become the first ever LPGA Tour rookie to top the world rankings. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a stellar debut season on the elite women's golf circuit, winning July's US Open at Trump National Golf Club and making the cut at every event she's entered.
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5 Things for November 7: Church Family's Heartbreak
Before the massacre, the First Baptist Church meant everything to Sutherland Springs, Texas. These videos show why. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts
Photography by Semetra Samuel - The Houston Texans celebrated service members during their game against …
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9-year-old With Cancer Wants Cards for His Last Christmas
Nine-year-old Jacob Thompson is your average kid. His obsessions include Minecraft and Legos, and he's a huge "Star Wars" fan. He's also a photographer, singer and comedian, according to his stepmother, Tara Artinyan. And most of all, he really, really loves penguins.
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Puerto Rico's Leaders Don't Know Who Has Power. We Tried to Find Out
Towns and communities across Puerto Rico are entirely without power, more than six weeks after Hurricane Maria. The island's leadership is touting restoration figures that show nearly 40% of electricity generation has resumed -- but it doesn't say how much of that power is actually reaching homes, schools and hospitals.
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US Leaders React to Texas Church Shooting
US leaders reacted with horror and sorrow to the mass shooting Sunday at a Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, with some calling for action on gun control as the death toll mounted.
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Sutherland Springs Church Shooting: What We Know
A gunman killed at least 26 people and injured about 20 others at a Texas church Sunday morning in what Gov. Greg Abbott said was the largest mass shooting in state history.
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2 of the 5 Deadliest Mass Shootings In Modern US History Happened In the Last 35 Days
Mass shootings in America are getting deadlier. Of the 30 deadliest shootings in the US dating back to 1949, 18 have occurred in the last 10 years. Two of the five deadliest took place in just the last 35 days.
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68th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade to Be Led By Native Houstonian and Grey's Anatomy Star Chandra Wilson
Thursday, November 23rd at 9 a.m.
Mayor Sylvester Turner, along with grand marshal Grey’s Anatomy star Chandra Wilson, will jump-start the 2017 holiday season with the 68th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday, November 23rd at 9 a.m. Wilson is a native Houstonian and graduate of Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. She is a strong supporter of HSPVA, through her scholarship program, and an advocate for the City of Houston.
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Chrisette Michele Opens Up About Miscarriage, Suicide & Being A Strong Black Woman
Singer Chrisette Michele recently shared some of the struggles she has dealt with since the backlash she received after she made the decision to perform at President Trump’s inaugural ball. That backlash cut deep, including being dropped by her label, struggling with depression, and even suffering a miscarriage.
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NAACP Congratulates George Springer III, Houston Astros MVP and Grandson of late NAACP Branch President
The NAACP congratulates George Springer III, World Series Champion, Most Valuable Player, and grandson of celebrated NAACP branch leader, George Springer Sr. Springer III recently tied the World Series record for home runs while securing the league victory for the Houston Astros.
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Avant-Garde Cuisine Highlights Mexican Ingredients During The Best of Cocina de Autor Riviera Maya
Mexican cuisine is experiencing a moment of explosive change, and that was apparent during Grand Velas Riviera Maya’s latest culinary festival, Best of Cocina de Autor.
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Comcast Bring ‘Scenes; to Xfinity Home
Comcast is broadening the capabilities of its Xfinity Home platform with “Scenes,” a feature that enables users to string together a set of rules and routines for when they are waking up, leaving or returning home, or heading to bed for the night. Comcast is setting that up with a rules engine that lets customers set, adjust and coordinate connected devices, such as smart lighting, cameras and security systems, for several specific events, including: "Good morning;" "Leaving;" "Returning home;" and "Good night.”
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Riding In the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime On a Generations Deep Adventure
It’s no secret that 2017 has been a rollercoaster of a ride for me. From January till Hurricane Harvey decided to close out the fiscal year with mass flooding, it seemed as if I was starring in a Lemony Snicket's series of unfortunate events. Dealing with one life altering circumstance can weigh one down. Adding multiple issues can allow despair to creep in, depression can overtake strength, and giving up all together seems like the best option. But I, including my family, am just not built that way. Weak is not in our vocabulary. Qualities like holding each other accountable for our actions, having a fierce loyalty to the ones we care about, and being so loving that we allow it to conquer all.
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Dodgers Force World Series Game 7 with 3-1 Win Against Astros
One of the most entertaining World Series of all time is going the distance. The Los Angeles Dodgers have forced a decisive Game 7, winning Game 6 at home 3-1 against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.
