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Pittsburgh synagogue gunman has mental illness and epilepsy, doctor testifies at death penalty trial

The Pittsburgh synagogue shooter made several suicide attempts as a young man, was involuntarily committed multiple times and has schizophrenia and epilepsy, a neurologist who examined him testified at his death penalty trial Wednesday.

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Lofty Goals: Hillary Sets Her Sights on the Moon in Latest Adventure in Children’s Book Series

The Adventures of Hillary the Little Ladybug children’s book series weaves a tapestry of experiences designed to intrigue, educate and inspire young readers. Hillary’s exciting escapades have included saving other ladybugs from a praying mantis, meeting Bigfoot, exploring a haunted castle, vacationing in Malibug Beach, going on a nuclear submarine ride, entering a mystery cave and traveling on an alien spaceship into outer space.

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Why we need more Black blood donors to treat sickle cell anemia

Living with sickle cell anemia, each day feels like a silent battle against my body’s limitations.

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'They really got me,' 80-year-old woman attacked by turkeys in Cambridge

- A pair of pesky turkeys bit an 80-year-old woman in Cambridge. She fled through a break in traffic to escape them.

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Celebrity Chef K. Michael Becomes A Houston Hometown Hero With His Booming Food Truck Business

Owner of Brunch-N-Munch, Celebrity Chef K. Michael is putting his savvy soulful spin onto the Houston culinary scene.

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Next-generation drug from Eli Lilly boosts weight loss to 24%, highest yet seen in trials

An experimental drug from Eli Lilly helped patients with obesity lose an average of 24% of their body weight over 48 weeks on the highest dose in a mid-stage study, the most weight loss seen yet in a new class of drugs that’s revolutionizing the field.

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In extreme heat, here are 14 ways to keep your body and home cool without AC

Whether you’re without power, enduring extreme heat or trying to save money, there are ways to feel comfortable without artificial cooling.

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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Hosts Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration

Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host his Annual Fort Bend County Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Landmark Community Center, located at 100 Louisiana St., Missouri City, TX 77469.

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Final witness in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial says she played dead next to her 97-year-old mother

The final witness to testify in the Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting trial said Wednesday she played dead and stayed by her dying mother’s side during the attack.

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Take Control of Blood Pressure

Effectively managing your blood pressure can help reduce your chances of life-threatening medical events, even death.

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Tenor Lawrence Brownlee Releases Warner Classics album “Rising” Highlighting Black Voices

Lawrence Brownlee is proud to announce Rising, a new project for which he has commissioned six of today’s leading African-American composers to set poetry from the Harlem Renaissance to song. The program will be toured throughout the United States with pianist Kevin J. Miller, and recorded for release on Warner Classics this June in celebration of Black Music Month.

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Cheerleader recalls being shot after friend opened the wrong car door

A Texas cheerleader who was shot and critically injured after another girl mistakenly opened the wrong car door says she was scared during the shooting but tried to stay calm for her even more frightened friends.

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This couple set off on a motorbike world tour with their beloved dog. Then tragedy struck

Their shared love of travel was one of the main topics of conversation during their first date back in 2004.

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The Best Father's Day Gift - A Daughter's Second Chance at Life

June is a month full of family and fun, especially on the third weekend when families gather to celebrate dads. Father’s Day is a special holiday for the Larson family of Colorado Springs, Colorado. But this year it has even greater significance because this family of four will celebrate Father’s Day together, thanks to a life-saving liver transplant from Daddy Mike to Little Lola just 18 months ago.

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As colorectal cancer rises among younger adults, some seek colonoscopies earlier

An unexplained rise in colorectal cancer rates among younger adults is leading more people – including physicians – to get screened for the disease early, sometimes far ahead of the recommended age of 45 for those at average risk.

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Clarence Page: Against AI, political punditry can still do the write thing

Striking Hollywood writers are nervous about artificial intelligence — also known as AI — and I’m not feeling so good myself.

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Are airplane seats too small? Senators want the FAA to look again

Two Senate Democrats want the Biden administration to take another look at whether airplane seats are too cramped.

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Amanda Seyfried says Elizabeth Holmes’ sentence is ‘fair’ as former exec reports to prison

As Elizabeth Holmes reported to prison on Tuesday, Amanda Seyfried shared her thoughts on the disgraced Theranos founder’s sentence.

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Cognitive decline accelerates after heart attack, study finds

Having a heart attack may put you at risk of accelerated cognitive decline in later years, above and beyond what is considered appropriate for the aging mind, according to a new study.

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Houston Ballet Announce “Divergence” and “Swan Lake”

Houston Ballet closes out the 2022-2023 season with two final blockbuster productions: Divergence, May 25 – June 4, and Swan Lake, June 8 – 18. Divergence features three ballets from world renowned choreographers, Aszure Barton, Stanton Welch AM and Justin Peck, each with their own distinct style. Then the Company will finish the season with one of ballet’s most iconic works, Swan Lake. In Stanton Welch’s opulent production, the main characters are imbued with greater psychological complexity, giving the work a twenty-first-century pace.