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Las Vegas Police Officer Charged in Death of Man Put in Chokehold

Las Vegas Metropolitan police officer Kenneth Lopera has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for his role in the Mother's Day death of Tashii Farmer, authorities said on Monday.

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Teen Dies From Too Much Caffeine, Coroner Says

Too much caffeine caused the death of a 16-year-old high school student from South Carolina who collapsed during class last month, according to the county coroner.

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Orlando Nightclub Gunman's Widow Due Back in Court

A hearing for Noor Salman, widow of Pulse nightclub gunman Omar Mateen, is scheduled Wednesday in federal court, as a judge could rule whether she can be released before her trial.

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Fighting Frustrations

Astros involved in a bench clearing brawl as they drop 5th straight game

It has been a frustrating 2020 for the Houston Astros. Outside of being branded as the “Asterisks” and becoming the bad guys of baseball due to the 2017 cheating scandal, they have had their roster decimated by injuries of some of their top players in the first 15 games of the season. To make matters worse they have lost five games in a row and are currently 5 ½ games back of the Oakland A’s for the lead in the A.L. West.

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Las Vegas shooting bodycam footage to be released

Body camera footage from officers who entered Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock's hotel suite during October's mass shooting will be released Wednesday, as part of a rolling release of material, police say.

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Back To Her Roots...Loni Love Quarantine Talent Show Attracts Over 20,000 Viewers with Guest Judge Jonathan McReynolds

In 2003, Loni Love competed as a finalist on "Star Search" an opportunity that brought major attention to her comedic chops as a stand-up talent. This past weekend, Love went back to her roots and garnered over 20,000 viewers who tuned in for the first-ever Loni Love Quarantine Talent Show.

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With Social Distancing and Precautions, Your 4th of July Can Be Free of Allergy and Asthma Symptoms

COVID-19 will mean more planning to make the 4th of July fun and safe

There’s a good chance the town or village you live in has altered or cancelled their 4th of July events this year. You’ll probably need to make a few changes to your annual plans as well, especially if you or your kids suffer from allergies or asthma.

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Fisk Jubilee Singers® Announce New Album, Celebrating Fisk! (The 150th Anniversary Album), Releasing on 6/26/20, Including “Glory / Stranger” (feat. Derek Minor & Shannon Sanders), Available Today

The Fisk Jubilee Singers of Fisk University announce their newest album, Celebrating Fisk! (The 150th Anniversary Album), available June 26, 2020, with the pre-order/save and the release of new song, “Glory / Stranger (feat. Derek Minor & Shannon Sanders),” both available today, 6/19/20. Also today, “Glory / Stranger (feat. Derek Minor & Shannon Sanders)” can be found on Spotify’s New Music Friday Playlist. Pre-order/save the album and/or listen to “Glory / Stranger (feat. Derek Minor & Shannon Sanders)” HERE.

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Four HISD students receive National Merit scholarship awards

Four Houston Independent School District graduating seniors have received $2,500 each from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which selected them from a pool of more than 15,000 outstanding students nationwide.

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Plane Returns to LAX After Flying With Wrong Passenger for Hours, Airline Says

Chrissy Teigen and other Tokyo-bound passengers ended up right where they started after eight hours of flying: Los Angeles.

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Fitness Trainer Opens First Minority Sister Duo Smoothie King in Franchise History

“How growing up with a speech impediment drove her to success”

Health and Wellness Trainer Alexis Moore is now the co-owner of the first sister duo Smoothie King in Texas and Minority sister duo in Franchise History. Located in Lake Jackson, the grand opening of Smoothie King will take place on August 30, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. After struggling with a speech impediment her whole life, Moore thrives as a business woman setting trends to help people overcome communication disorders.

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Fuel Your Morning with Protein-Packed Recipes

As you prepare to take on the day, one of the most beneficial ways to energize yourself each morning is by fueling your body with the proper nutrients, including protein.

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High school students offer a silent ovation while a classmate with autism receives his diploma

At his high school graduation, Jack Higgins approached the stage to receive his diploma with his fingers in his ears to block what he thought would be applause and cheers.

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SSLW & Partners Announce 2019 Scholarship Recipients News Release With Photos

Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) and their Phenomenal Partners Celebrate “30 for 30” Honoring Fort Bend Countywide School Districts 2019 High School Scholarship Recipients - Heroes and Sheroes at “ sold out” luncheon , Saturday, April 27, 11am.

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Shriners Hospitals for Children College Classic Concludes at Minute Maid Park

Tournament Champion, All-Tournament Team and 2019 field announced

The 2018 Shriners Hospitals for Children® College Classic concluded tonight at Minute Maid Park with Kentucky being named the Tournament Champions with a perfect 3-0 record. The Wildcats were matched by Mississippi State, which also went 3-0, but earned the tiebreaker with a plus-21 run differential, as opposed to the Bulldogs plus-five mark. Three teams finished 1-2 in Louisiana, Sam Houston State and Vanderbilt, while Houston finished 0-3. The SEC fared well this weekend, as the three clubs posted a collective 7-2 record.

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Mayor Turner Announces Unique Partnership Between Houston ISD and Rapper/Actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson

Mayor Sylvester Turner hosted a news conference Monday to announce a unique partnership between rapper, actor, and philanthropist Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, his G-Unity Foundation, and the Houston Independent School District.

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Beyoncé, JAY-Z and Tiffany & Co. Create the ABOUT LOVE Scholarship Program for Students at Five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

Following the launch of the ABOUT LOVE campaign starring The Carters, Tiffany & Co. announced details on the launch of the Tiffany & Co. About Love Scholarship program in partnership with BeyGOOD and the Shawn Carter Foundation. As part of the campaign announcement, Tiffany & Co. pledged USD $2M in scholarship funding for students in the arts and creative fields at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

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Shell Freedom Over Texas Entertainment Announced

Houston’s Official Fourth of July Celebration is back with live music, family fun and stunning fireworks

Following two years of a reimagined celebration, the Mayor’s Office of Special Events is thrilled to announce the return of Houston’s Official Fourth of July Celebration, Shell Freedom Over Texas.

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Bayou City Art Festival Announces Featured Artist for 50th Annual Downtown Festival: Cindy Olmes

Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc., announced the 50th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown featured artist is Cindy Olmes, a mixed media artist from Cincinnati. Olmes along with 250 artists from around the country, representing 19 different disciplines, will showcase their art at Bayou City Art Festival Downtown on Saturday-Sunday, October 8-9, 2022.

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NFL Hosts Third Annual HBCU Open House

Event Will Highlight Sports Focused Career Opportunities for HBCU Students and Alumni

Today, the National Football League (NFL) is hosting the third annual NFL x HBCU Open House, bringing together stakeholders across Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and football landscapes to discuss NFL initiatives, areas of opportunity, and an aim to further strengthen relationships.