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Facebook's Global Fight Against Fake News
Within minutes of Emmanuel Macron's victory in the French election, a top European official singled out the key loser: fake news.
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Toyota Partners with Tarrant County College to Launch Industry-Leading T-TEN Training Program
Partnership helps address critical skills gap in the automotive industry
With total new vehicle sales in the U.S. topping $995 billion, dealerships with more than 300 million repair orders, and with service and parts sales of nearly $110 billion, the demand for talented and qualified automotive technicians continues to increase.
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Aaron Hernandez's Murder Conviction Cleared After Suicide
Aaron Hernandez died as a convicted murderer, but in the eyes of the law, his conviction has been erased.
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Jordan Edwards' Father Sues Officer in Fatal Shooting
The father of Jordan Edwards, the 15-year-old boy who was fatally shot by a Texas police officer last month, has filed a lawsuit alleging that excessive force from a poorly-trained officer with a "violent temper" led to his son's death.
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Passengers in Car When Jordan Edwards Was Shot Recall Ordeal
A passenger who was in the car with Jordan Edwards, a Dallas-area teenager who was allegedly killed by police, said he never heard an officer order them to stop as they drove away.
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5 Things for Tuesday, May 9: Russia, Afghanistan, Life Expectancy
New Orleans has been sued -- again -- over its plans to remove Confederate statues. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Boston Doctors, Engaged to Each Other, Slain in Luxury Apartment
Two Boston doctors, engaged to each other, were found dead in their penthouse apartment, according to law enforcement.
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At Penn State, Critics Claim, There's No Handle On Hazing
From the outside, Penn State's fraternities are a captivating sight. Regal 19th-century mansions line a street aptly nicknamed "Frat Row," just south of a picturesque campus nestled in a valley.
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Eighteen fraternity members and the Beta Theta Pi fraternity itself were charged in connection with the February 4, 2017 hazing death of Timothy John Piazza …
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Texas Governor Digns Bill Banning Sanctuary Cities
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday signed a bill that would ban sanctuary cities in his state.
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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 5000 West Bellfort
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 5000 West Bellfort about 6 p.m. on Thursday (May 4).
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Over 60 Entities Holding May Elections in Harris County
County voters should visit www.HarrisVotes.com to find locations
Saturday, May 6, 2017, is Election Day for voters in sixty-four political subdivisions in Harris County. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Over half of the county’s 2.2 million registered voters are eligible to vote on May 6.
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Governor Abbott Hosts Zika Prevention Roundtable In Brownsville, TX
Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt today hosted a Zika prevention roundtable with community leaders and health officials from Cameron and Hidalgo Counties. During the discussion, the Governor discussed collaboration with federal and local partners to ensure the most effective response to travel-related & local Zika transmission in Texas. The roundtable follows a letter sent by Governor Abbott and Dr. John Hellerstedt yesterday to county judges and mayors across Texas regarding Zika prevention.
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Trump's Damaging Start
The reviews of Donald Trump's first 100 days have generally focused on his failures, flip-flops and follies. We've heard a lot about what he's failed to achieve, but far too little about what he is intent on doing.
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar Celebrates Mother's Day With Disney-Inspired Te Fiti Tuna Burger
Seasonal Specials: Te Fiti Tuna Burger, Pineapple Upside Down shake and What’s Up, Doc?
The latest round of seasonal specials from Hopdoddy Burger Bar include a Mother’s Day burger inspired by the goddess, Te Fiti, from the Disney movie Moana, a sweet, summery pineapple shake, and a cocktail with an earthy kick. Details about the Burger Bar’s new limited-time burger, shake and sip are below.
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Mayor's Turnaround Houston Initiative to Help Residents Get Job Ready Kicks Off Its First 2017 Event
Last year, the City of Houston, in collaboration with employers and various resource partners, connected to over 1,000 Houstonians through five job readiness events. Turnaround Houston, launched by Mayor Sylvester Turner, combines the elements of a job fair and a resource fair. The next Turnaround Houston Readiness Fair will take place Friday, May 12th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Southwest Multi-Service Center, 6400 Highstar. Houstonians are invited to attend this community-based initiative designed to help connect them to vital resources, job readiness services and assist with eliminating potential barriers to employment.
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Rep. Ron Reynolds' County Bills Progress Towards Passage
Rep. Ron Reynolds released the following statement today regarding his county bills that were unanimously passed through the Texas House:
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Rep. Ron Reynolds & the Texas Legislative Black Caucus Address the Murder of Jordan Edwards
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Market Street Storage Now Offers U-Haul Truck Sharing℠
U-Haul Company of Texas is pleased to announce that Market Street Storage has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Houston community.
