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Mike Pence: Trump's Fixer with Hill Republicans
Republicans on Capitol Hill are still feeling out President-elect Donald Trump -- but they're warmly embracing his vice president, Mike Pence.
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The Best New Restaurants for 2017
Korean barbecue in London, Danish cuisine in New York and a seafood specialist in Dubai all share one thing in common -- they're served at some of the world's hottest new restaurants for 2017.
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Latino Leaders Ask: When Will Trump Reach Out to Hispanics?
Latino leaders around the country say they want to keep an open mind about Donald Trump's presidency, but less than one month before Inauguration Day, many are disappointed he has not done more to reach out to them.
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Beyond the Rhetoric: 2017 Is Going To Be Fantastic!
Look forward to the new year, 2017, as light years better than 2016. The former year’s economy was challenging. Here in Chevy Chase, Maryland, one of the wealthiest communities in the nation, high end department stores closed their doors in mass
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A Book By Descendants of African-American Civil War Soldier, David Carll, Chronicles His Battle on the Field and With Society’s Fierce Racial Discord
Meticulously researched by Francis S. Carl and Denice Evans Sheppard, contributors to an episode of the hit TV show ‘Who Do You Think You Are?,’ featuring their cousin Vanessa L. Williams. “Footsteps of a Forgotten Soldier: The Life and Times of David Carll” takes readers back one hundred and fifty years, as one brave African American signs up to fight in the civil war for the new Colored Regiment in the state of New York. However, returning from war brought the biggest battle of all – against a society that was growing increasingly intolerant with his interracial marriage. At a time when racial divides are once again growing, Carll’s descendants are sharing his story in the hope the nation doesn’t slide backwards into a state of irreparable damage.
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Donald Trump's New Year's Eve Speech Cited Dubai Business Partner
Donald Trump gave a lengthy description of his electoral victory, and lavished praise upon a Dubai business partner, during a ten-minute speech to 800 paying guests at his Florida estate Saturday night.
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Dylann Roof Ruled Competent for Sentencing Phase
A federal judge ruled Monday that Dylann Roof, convicted of killing nine people inside an African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina, is mentally competent to represent himself at the sentencing phase of his trial.
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American Girl’s “Girl of the Year” for 2017 is African-American Doll Gabriela McBride
Dollmaker American Girl named its “Girl of the Year” Friday, revealing a new African-American doll named Gabriela McBride. She’s the first Girl of the Year doll since 2011 who wasn’t white. American Girl, a Mattel-owned company, sells the popular — but expensive, at $115 a pop — 18-inch dolls that aim to teach young girls about different historical eras and perspectives. The dolls also come with books, outfits, and accessories to personalize each one.
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Repealing Obamacare Affects Everyone
Obamacare touches just about everyone. It's not just for the 20 million people who have health insurance through the individual Obamacare exchanges or Medicaid expansion.
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The New Face of Mother Emanuel
The young pastor stood in a house filled with mourners ready to minister. His parishioner had been strangled, her body dumped.
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5 Things for Monday, January 2, 2017: Turkey Attack, Chicago Deaths, Queen Elizabeth
Happy New Year! We hope one of your resolutions is to keep reading about the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Love and Happiness: An Obama Celebration
Watch the final White House concert hosted by President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama: BET's Love and Happiness.
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Lunch & Clothes 4 the Homeless
Photography by Vicky Pink - The Houston Millennials, H2 Heal & Exhale and the Houston …
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Blackshear Elementary School’s 100th Anniversary Gala
Photography by Vicky Pink - It was a joyous occasion at Blackshear Elementary School as …
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Obama First Press Conference Since Donald Trump Election
President Obama takes questions from the press for the first time since the election of Donald Trump before his trip overseas. Before leaving, Obama planned to face reporters at an afternoon White House news conference certain to be dominated by questions about the 2016 election and its consequences for U.S. policy and Obama's own legacy.
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University of Houston vs. University of Oklahoma Tailgate
Photography by Vicky Pink - University of Houston alumni showed up in big numbers to …
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UHBAA Pre Tailgate Happy Hour & Mixer
Photography by Vicky Pink - University of Houston Black Alumni Association decked out in their …
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White Linen Night in The Heights
Photography by Vicky Pink - Art appreciation was raised at the 10th annual White Linen …
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26th Mayor’s Jazz Scholarship Brunch
Photography by Vicky Pink - Mayor Sylvester Turner hosted his first Mayor’s Jazz Scholarship Brunch …
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Michelle Obama's Entire Democractic Convention Speech
During her speech at the Democratic National Convention, First Lady Michelle Obama talked about raising her daughters under the spotlight of the White House and why America should vote for Hillary Clinton.

