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Triumph Return: Heart Patient Rod Carew's Story
Last year, heart patient Rod Carew struggled through Hall of Fame weekend. This year, the transplant recipient showed how far he’s come.
Rod Carew walked down a ramp outside the Baseball Hall of Fame, the final legend leaving the building following a parade and reception. With each step, he heard clapping and the sentiments often sent his way these days.
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Magic Theatre Remembers Sam Shepard
Pulitzer Prize-winning Playwright Sam Shepard passed away on Thursday, July 27 of complications from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Shepard spent a decade as playwright-in-residence at San Francisco’s Magic Theatre, where he premiered his masterworks Buried Child (Pulitzer Prize for Drama, 1979), True West (1980), and Fool for Love (1983, starring Ed Harris and Kathy Baker). Shepard returned to Magic in 2000 to direct the world premiere of his new work The Late Henry Moss, starring Sean Penn, Woody Harrelson, and Cheech Marin.
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Rice 360˚ Neonatal Technology Meets Development Grand Challenge
NEST 360˚ jaundice diagnostic device wins grant for continued development
NEST 360˚, a Rice University-affiliated international team working to end preventable newborn deaths in Africa, got a boost when one of its life-saving neonatal technologies won funding support.
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Texas Black Women’s Expo Welcomes Ashley Turner, Houston’s First Daughter
With Speed Networking Breakfast, EMI Awards Reception, “Black Fashion Week”, Children’s Beauty Pageant, workshops and more!
Visionary Business Owner and Trichologist, Leola Anifowoshe, is proud to announce the inaugural Texas Black Women’s Expo (TBWe) on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the NRG Center. City of Houston’s First Daughter, Ashley Turner will serve as this year's Honorary Chair and will do the honors and host the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Expo. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, attendees will have the opportunity to see, hear and experience direct economic empowerment through prominent and influential individuals from all over the world.
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Fibromyalgia: Surviving An Invisible Misery
Do you ache all over? Do you find yourself exhausted even after a full night's sleep? Does just the slightest touch on certain spots on your body make you want to scream in pain?
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Scaramucci's 250 Hours of Drama as Trump's Communications Chief
Standing behind a crush of reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, Anthony Scaramucci displayed few outward signs his unbridled tenure as President Donald Trump's communications director was about to end.
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5 Things for Tuesday, August 1: Trump, Scaramucci, Venezuela, Climate, Health Care
Steve Bartman was once vilified by Cubs fans. Now he's got a World Series ring. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Ravens Owner Says 'pray for us' Over Possibility of Signing Colin Kaepernick
The Baltimore Ravens are still considering signing controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick even though team owner Steve Bisciotti has admitted the acquisition would "upset some people."
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Procter & Gamble Releases Powerful Video “The Talk” to Increase Awareness Around Bias as Part of “My Black is Beautiful” Campaign
A new video released Monday titled “The Talk” compellingly tackles the impact of racial bias through the lens of black parents in America. The video ― which was released by My Black Is Beautiful, a beauty brand owned by Procter & Gamble ― is a powerful two-minute clip that explores racial bias by depicting some of the burdens placed on parents of black children, who are challenged with having necessary but difficult discussions with their children about their survival and self-esteem.
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White House Mum On Trump's Call for Police to Be 'rough' On Suspects
White House officials declined to comment on Monday when asked if they had a response to multiple police departments criticizing President Donald Trump's law-and-order speech on Friday.
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Drake Hosts Charity Barbecue at Emancipation Park for Houston Appreciation Weekend
No matter how famous he gets, Drake will always give credit to Houstonians for helping his star rise. He shows his deep appreciation for that special love Houstonians have showered him with by pouring it right back on us with his annual Houston Appreciation Weekend (HAW).
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Going Camping: Houston Texans Open 2017 Training Camp in West Virginia
The Houston Texans started training camp in unfamiliar territory. The franchise decided to hold the majority of their 2017 camp at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia and it will be the first time in franchise history (15 years) that training camp will be held outside the city of Houston. There will be a total of fifteen training camp practice sessions that the residents of White Sulphur Springs can attend to see the reigning 2016 AFC South Champions. The Aug. 15 – 16 sessions will be joint practices with the Super Bowl Champions New England Patriots.
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5 Things for Friday, July 28: Health Care Bill, White House Infighting, Venezuela
Meet John Urschel. He's ditching the NFL for MIT. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Baltimore Ravens' John Urschel Retires From NFL at Age 26
John Urschel, a Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman known for his passion for mathematics, has retired from the NFL at age 26.
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“Called to Rise” by Dallas Police Chief (Ret.) David O. Brown (with Michelle Burford)
Your life is entirely wrapped up in your job. You never aimed for that to happen, but it’s okay: what you do for a living has become your passion and therefore, you do it well. Life and work balance for you, but in the new book “Called to Rise” by David O. Brown (with Michelle Burford), you’ll see the balance tip.
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Aurora Pays $110K for Unlawful Detention and Tasing of Darsean Kelley
Police Tased Kelley in the Back as he Said, “I Know My Rights”
The City of Aurora will pay $110,000 to settle claims brought by ACLU of Colorado on behalf of Darsean Kelley, a young Black man who was unlawfully stopped, detained, and tased in the back by Aurora police just as he said “I know my rights.”
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Rock Icon Rod Stewart: 'I have to do something' for Kids Who Trekked to D.C.
Three weeks ago, a group of children with disabilities and their parents chartered a bus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and headed to Washington to protest proposed cuts in Medicaid, the government health insurance they all rely on.
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Kendrick Lamar Leads With the Most MTV VMA Nominations
MTV announced the nominations for the 2017 Video Music Awards on Tuesday via Instagram, and rapper Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with the most nominations for his video "Humble."
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5 Things for Wednesday, July 26: Russia Sanctions, Health Care, NFL and Brain Disease
President Donald Trump said Apple's going to build three new plants right here in the US. Apple says, well, hold on a minute. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Houston-Area Finalists Announced for H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best Contest
25 top culinary creators from Texas head to Austin finals, compete for $70,000 in prizes
Out of nearly 600 entries, eight local food artisans have been named finalists in the fourth annual H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best search for new and innovative products. The Quest for Texas Best is a signature program for H-E-B’s Primo Picks brand, which labels best-in-store products, all unique, delicious, and new. Since its inception in 2014, the Quest for Texas Best competition has yielded more than 200 new products on H-E-B store shelves across the state.
