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Explosive star event creates once-in-a-lifetime sight in the sky - here’s how to see it

Astronomers are expecting a “new star” to appear in the night sky anytime between now and September, and it promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime celestial sight, according to NASA.

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4 arrested in Philadelphia bus stop shooting that injured high school students

Four people have been arrested in connection with a shooting earlier this month that left eight high school students wounded at a transit bus stop in Northeast Philadelphia, authorities say.

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Congressional leaders announce deal to fund rest of government

Congressional leaders on Tuesday formally announced a deal to keep the rest of the government funded through the fiscal year, but with just days to go before a key deadline, members from both parties in the House and Senate will need to cooperate in order to prevent a partial government shutdown.

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PVAMU celebrates founders, more than 5,000 students with academic honors

Prairie View A&M University will celebrate its founding while honoring 5,560 students for their academic efforts at the 2024 Founders’ Day and Honors Recognition Convocation. The Whitlowe R. Green College of Education will host this year’s Convocation on Wednesday, March 20, at 10 a.m. in the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome).

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Nearly 1,000 Americans in Haiti have reached out to the US government, State Department says

The growing list of Americans in Haiti who have reached out to the US government was nearing 1,000 names on Tuesday, the State Department said, as the Caribbean nation struggles with rampant gang violence, political instability and an escalating humanitarian crisis.

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Bryson Tiller Announces His 2024 North America Outing ‘The Bryson Tiller Tour’

Today marks a pivotal moment in the world of contemporary R&B and Hip-Hop as Grammy-nominated artist Bryson Tiller announces the upcoming release of his eagerly awaited album, aptly titled Bryson Tiller, along with his upcoming North America tour featuring 30 performances this spring and summer. Scheduled to drop on April 5 via Trapsoul/RCA Records, this album is set to define the next chapter of Tiller’s illustrious career. In a move that’s sure to excite fans across the globe, Tiller has also released the album’s first single, “Calypso,” and revealed the album’s cover art, with pre-orders now officially open HERE.

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Scammers posted obituaries declaring them dead; they were very much alive

Obituaries for writer Deborah Vankin popped up online in January, complete with morbid images and flattering prose.

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Stellar explosion creates ‘new star’ in night sky

Astronomers are expecting a “new star” to appear in the night sky anytime between now and September, and it promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime celestial sight, according to NASA.

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Texas Renaissance Festival Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Community Giving

The Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) gears up for its golden jubilee by extending its tradition of philanthropy through various charitable initiatives leading up to the milestone celebration. As a cherished icon in the region for half a century, TRF remains committed to giving back to the communities that have fueled its success and nurtured its growth.

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Cyberattacks are hitting water systems throughout US,

Cyberattacks are hitting water and wastewater systems “throughout the United States” and state governments and water facilities must improve their defenses against the threat, the White House and Environmental Protection Agency warned US governors on Tuesday.

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Houston Man on Probation for Bigamy Sentenced to Prison for Committing Bigamy a Second Time

A Houston man who married three different women since 2019 was sentenced to three years in prison after committing bigamy again two months after being put on probation for bigamy, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro indicted; allegedly falsifyed Covid vaccination data

Brazil’s former leader Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted by the country’s federal police on suspicion of fraud over allegations that he falsified Covid-19 vaccination data while he was still president, affiliate CNN Brasil reported Tuesday.

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FDA approves lifesaving therapy for children with rare genetic disease; might become world’s most expensive drug

The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first therapy for a rare and devastating condition called metachromatic leukodystrophy, a condition that typically kills affected children before they turn 7.

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Philadelphia-area vet receives highest honor from French government for actions during World War II

The Chapel of Four Chaplains was full of many American heroes Monday as U.S. military veterans filled the pews, but it was one hero in particular who they came to support: World War II veteran Corporal Benjamin Berry.

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Pro-Trump lawyer released from DC jail; pledged surrender in Michigan election-tampering

A judge on Tuesday released pro-Trump lawyer Stefanie Lambert from a Washington, DC, jail after she promised to immediately return to Michigan and surrender to authorities there, where there is a warrant related to her indictment on election-tampering charges.

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Treasure Island charter school helping at-risk teens transform their lives

A woman with a difficult past has made it her mission at a Treasure Island charter school to keep troubled teens from going down the same path.

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Supreme Court allows Texas to begin enforcing controversial immigration law

The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for Texas to immediately begin enforcing a controversial immigration law that allows state officials to arrest and detain people they suspect of entering the country illegally.

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Disney+ Debuts First Trailer & Key Art for "Star Wars: The Scolyte"

Today, Disney+ debuted the first trailer and key art for Lucasfilm’s new, original series “Star Wars: The Acolyte.” The thrilling, live-action series launches on Tuesday, June 4, with the first two episodes, exclusively on Disney+.

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Houston native participates in the E-5 Navy-Wide Advancement Exam aboard USS Boxer

Quartermaster 3rd Class Jacklyn Lopez, a native of Houston, participates in the E-5 Navy-Wide Advancement Exam on the mess decks aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4), March 14, 2024.

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Senior Dog Sanctuary in Severn provides comfort, home for older dog

A dog sanctuary in Anne Arundel County is flying to new heights to help senior dogs with another chance at finding a loving home.