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South Carolina college student and her stepfather shot dead over a fender-bender, police say

A 21-year-old South Carolina college student and her stepfather were shot and killed on the student's front lawn Monday in an apparent road rage attack after a minor fender-bender.

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Charles Butt, H-E-B Chairman, Announced Today a $1,000,000 Personal Contribution to Prairie View A&M University in Honor of University President Ruth J. Simmons

President Simmons joined Prairie View in 2017 after retiring as President of Brown University where she served as President from 2001 to 2012. She had previously served as President of Smith College from 1995 to 2001. Born in Grapeland, Texas, she grew up in Houston’s Fifth Ward where she graduated from Phyllis Wheatley High School. She holds both a Master of Arts and Ph.D. degree in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard University. Simmons chairs the Board of Directors of the Holdsworth Center for Excellence in Education Leadership.

17th annual ‘Ride of Silence’ to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured on public roadways

Join the cause this Wednesday, May 15, for the 17th annual ‘Ride of Silence’ to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured cycling on public roadways.

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Shelley Johnson Inducted into the Destinations International Hall of Fame

Destinations International Chair, William Pate, President/CEO of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau and Destinations International President & CEO, Don Welsh, recognized the 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees at the association’s annual convention July 23-25, in St. Louis, MO.

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Death of Queen Elizabeth Ignites Debate on British Colonialism

As the days passed after the Queen’s death there appeared to be a general consensus that respect, historic analysis and ceremony can go hand and hand. Several of the Black royal watchers in journalism, such as Zain Asher, blended commentary on the impact of British colonial history, Elizabeth’s specific cultural connections and the complex issues around why some revere the monarchy while others do not.

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The death toll from the Florida condo collapse reaches 10 as rescuers race to find 151 people still missing

Another victim was found in the rubble of the Florida condo collapse, raising the death toll to 10, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said Monday.

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Reporter, tourist and firefighter among NYC helicopter crash victims

A young news reporter, a firefighter and a tourist from Argentina were among the five passengers who died in a helicopter crash in New York's East River on Sunday night.

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New Chef Lineup Brings Immersive Dining Experience at Kulture Restaurant with Black Chef Table

Kulture restaurant announces the new line-up of featured chefs for the rest of 2022 as part of its Black Chef Table pop-up dining series. The dinners, which are frequently sold out, bring chefs from across the country with a variety of backgrounds to create unique, immersive experiences for diners. Elaborate decor partnered with live music are the appetizer to the main entree - a multi-course dinner that exposes guests to cultures from around the world.

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Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Reforming Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 11 (SB 11) to strengthen patient protections related to Do-Not Resuscitate Orders. This bill closes a loophole in state law that permitted doctors to place Do-Not Resuscitate Orders on patients without their consent. Protecting life in all its forms was an essential part of the Governor's special session agenda.

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September Trial Planned For Trey Songz If No Plea Agreement

A September trial is planned for singer Trey Songz if he can’t reach a deal with prosecutors to reduce a felony assault charge stemming from a concert in Detroit.

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Stop asking Savannah Guthrie if she's pregnant

Savannah Guthrie is not here for the pregnancy inquiries. Not "Today."

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Mardi Gras Museum Golf Tournament – March 2

Ryan Navarre of Billy Navarre Chevrolet presented a sponsorship check to the Mardi Gras Museum of Southwest Louisiana to support the Mardi Gras Museum Golf Classic which will take place a Gray Plantation Golf Club, 6150 Graywood Pkwy., on Friday, March 2, from noon – 5 p.m.

Alabama Set To Execute 44-Year-Old Nathan Woods For Murder Of Three Cops He Didn’t Shoot

44-year-old Nathaniel Woods is set to be executed in Alabama next week for the shooting deaths of three police officers in 2004. The case is raising alarm for activists and citizens because Woods didn’t actually pull the trigger on the cops, and the case against him is reportedly full of inconsistencies.

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Urges Governors to Avoid the “Tuskegee Experiment” Mistake on the Poor

“No One Should Be Sacrificed to Test If It is Safe for America to Return to Business as Usual,” Says SCLC President Dr. Charles Steele, Jr.

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) issued a strong warning to the governors of Georgia, Texas and other states who are contemplating reopening their states to commerce as early as this week.

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CDC national health survey coming to Harris County

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the most comprehensive survey of the health and nutritional status of the U.S. population is coming to Harris County beginning on November 29, 2018.

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'Only Murders in the Building' doesn't miss a beat in getting back on the case

Understandably determined not to mess with success, "Only Murders in the Building" returns with a second season that self-consciously plays to its strengths, while layering the new mystery laid out by its cliffhanger ending on top of the old one. It's every bit as breezy and fun, with lots of winking references to "Season 2" (the podcast, naturally, but you get the idea).

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Cyclone Freddy kills at least 99 in Malawi

At least 99 people were confirmed dead on Monday after Cyclone Freddy slammed into southern Malawi, the country's Commissioner for Disaster Management Affairs, Charles Kalemba, told CNN.

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‘They Cloned Tyrone’ puts a fresh spin on the paranoid conspiracy thriller

Sure to draw additional attention because of questions surrounding Jamie Foxx’s health, “They Cloned Tyrone” turns out to be buzzworthy on its own with its conspiracy-minded, sci-fi-tinged twist on who might really be pulling the strings in urban neighborhoods. Slow to start, the movie taps into a genre of “What’s behind the curtain?” paranoia that’s provocative, if a little slim on detail.

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5 Things for Wednesday, January 4, 2017: Donald Trump, Inauguration Day, Charles Manson

Good Wednesday morning. There are just 16 more days until Inauguration Day, which brings you either great joy or great heartburn. Anyway, here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Universal Music Group Creates Scholarship Programs with HBCU Medical School

UMG's Task Force for Meaningful Change is working with the HBCU medical schools at Howard University College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine to create scholarships for medical students and continue to widen the Black medical practitioner pipeline.