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Tennessee's vaccine manager says she's worried for her state after she was fired

The top vaccine official for the state of Tennessee said Monday she was fired after an argument over vaccinating children against coronavirus.

2 officers injured following reports of shooting at a Baltimore mall, police say

Two law enforcement officers were injured following reports of a shooting in Security Square Mall in Baltimore, Maryland, according to a tweet from the Baltimore County Police Department.

Milwaukee homeless population dropped 16% in 2020; advocates worry about rebound

Through a confluence of citywide initiatives and increased federal funding for homelessness prevention, Milwaukee experienced a sharp decline in the number of individuals wrestling with home insecurity in 2020.

Man arrested 4 days after being sentenced to probation

Just four days after a Scott County judge sentenced him to probation on a burglary conviction, a Davenport man was arrested Sunday morning on a new burglary charge.

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Veteran gets car parade as a 100th birthday surprise

John Stanley Pioro turned 100 years old on Wednesday. He did not celebrate quietly. There were honking horns, blaring sirens and cheering community members who made sure the celebration could be heard miles from his residence on 6 Mile Road.

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Death toll in Surfside condo building collapse reaches 94

The death toll has reached 94 as recovery operations at the Surfside condo collapse site continue, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said during a Monday morning news conference.

Why 'wokeness' is the biggest threat to Democrats in the 2022 election

As Democrats begin the uphill climb to hold their majorities in the House and Senate next November, politicians and party strategists are admitting that their biggest challenge comes from within: "Woke" liberals demanding adherence to policies on crime, the environment and government spending that are simply not shared by a majority of the country.

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Katie Porter responds to scuffle that broke out at her California town hall event

Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California responded to a scuffle that broke out at an event she held in her district on Sunday between protesters and attendees, claiming that the incident was by premeditated by her opponents.

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New child tax credit payments start this week. Here's how the IRS is trying to make sure the neediest families don't miss out

Melinda Williams, a married mother of five, didn't think her family qualified for the child tax credit since they don't earn enough to file income tax returns. So the New York City resident didn't pay much attention to Congress' historic increase of the benefit earlier this year.

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A Swim Cap Made For Black Hair Will Get A Second Look From Swimming's Governing Body

The International Swimming Federation says it will revisit its decision barring a swimming cap designed specifically for natural Black hair from being used in competition.

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Vietnam Veteran Michael Malone Gets Surprising Gift Of Gratitude From Anonymous Couple At New Jersey Restaurant

A veteran from Monmouth County got an unexpected post-Fourth of July thank you while out with his family, and said it took his breath away.

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Death toll in Surfside building collapse rises to 60 after search efforts turn from rescue to recovery

The death toll in a condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida, has risen to 60, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said, after authorities made the decision to shift the search effort from rescue to recovery.

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30 Organizations Set to Compete for Their Next Hire on Thursday, July 15th

City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department and SERJobs Team Up for 4th Annual Career Opportunity Fair

The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department and workforce opportunity nonprofit SERJobs will host a career opportunity fair. Representatives from more than 30 employers and vendors are expected to participate and seek qualified candidates for hundreds of open positions and second-chance opportunities in a variety of industries, such as construction, education, hotel & restaurant, and medical, throughout the Houston area.

Harris County Commissioners present first-ever County Connections Youth Summer Initiative awardees with checks

Over the past two weeks, Harris County commissioners from all four precincts presented checks to County Connections Youth Summer initiative awardees during ceremonies held at Harris County Department of Education’s North Post Oak office. Nonprofits offering engaging summer activities to sites across the county submitted proposals in early May for the grant created in a partnership between Harris County and the Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment for Kids (CASE for Kids).

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Reggie Bush wants the 2005 Heisman Trophy back

Reggie Bush, the former University of Southern California (USC) star who won the 2005 Heisman Trophy, said Thursday he wants the award, and his college football records, reinstated.

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Recognized Education Leader Set to Join Gulf Coast Workforce Board

Judge KP George has appointed Lamar Consolidated Independent School District Board Trustee Alexander C. Hunt to the Gulf Coast Workforce board in the Education seat effective June 24, 2021. As a member of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board of Directors, Mr. Hunt will represent Fort Bend in Education.

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Millions remain under heat warning as extreme heat grips Northwest

The extreme heat wave in the Northwest is beginning to subside in Seattle and Portland, Oregon, but much of the West will continue to deal with baking temperatures as millions remain under heat alerts.

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Travel to Mexico during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

Mexico is open to travelers. There is no need to provide a negative PCR test or quarantine on arrival, though most resorts ask guests to fill out health questionnaires. The land border between Mexico and the United States is closed for nonessential travel through at least July 21. However, air travel is allowed.

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The Obama portraits are on display at the site of their first date

Three years after Barack and Michelle Obama's official portraits were unveiled at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, the paintings have arrived at the Art Institute of Chicago, where the former President and First Lady had their very first date.

Authorities asking for public's help finding missing 11-year-old San Jacinto boy

Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 11-year-old boy last seen at his San Jacinto home.