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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Hosts Gun Violence Prevention Summit and Roundtable

In this year alone, we have had over 250 mass shootings. They have been perpetrated in nightclubs, supermarkets, houses of worship, to name a few places. It is an epidemic in our nation.

Beto O’Rourke Hires Obama Delegate Guru Jeff Berman

Beto O’Rourke has hired one of the masterminds behind Barack Obama’s unlikely 2008 primary victory, part of the Democratic candidate’s efforts to balance his freewheeling style with the organizational demands of a presidential campaign.

HISD to virtually announce winners of 2020 annual holiday greeting card student art competition

18 finalists selected from 99 student entries

The Houston Independent School District will unveil the winners of the district’s 2020 holiday greeting card student art competition on Monday. This year, 18 students from HISD elementary, middle, and high schools have been named finalists out of a total of 99 student entries. The finalists were chosen by the district’s area superintendents.

Drag racing gathering turns violent

A drag racing gathering on Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia turned violent overnight. Cell phone video shows a large crowd at the intersection of North Broad and West Oxford Streets, early Sunday morning.

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Airbnb Catches Heat Over Former Slave Cabins Being Advertised As Rentals

Airbnb has grown exponentially since first launching back in the late-2000s as a literal air mattress in the founders’ living room, now operating as a global entity that’s become preferred over hotel stays and the traditional bed and breakfast. Well, for the most part anyway.

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'Blind Side' Quinton Aaron star loses almost 100 lbs

After some pandemic snacking, Quinton Aaron decided to sack his extra pounds. The actor, who portrayed Michael Oher in the 2009 film "The Blind Side," told TMZ that he had picked up additional weight eating chocolate and bread before deciding to change his eating habits.

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Lobos 1707 Tequila, Reposado Awarded Double Gold Medal From New York International Spirits Competition

Independent Spirits Brand Wins Top Award in 2021 Competition Judged by Industry Professionals

Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal is proud to share that Lobos 1707 Tequila, Reposado was awarded the Double Gold medal by the 2021 New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC). Lobos 1707 is an independent spirits producer that blends heritage and innovation. Inspired by his ancestor of the same name, Founder and Chief Creative Officer Diego Osorio launched Lobos 1707 in 2020 with CEO and brand-builder Dia Simms and early backer, legendary athlete and cultural icon LeBron James.

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TSU to graduate 926 students at Spring Commencement

Texas Southern University graduates will cross the stage during Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony will recognize and celebrate students who have persevered through portions of an academic journey impacted by COVID-19 and who will matriculate with bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees.

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Arrest made 4 months after dog found shot in head in Cowlitz County

A woman has been arrested in connection with an animal cruelty case that happened in Nov. 2023.

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How the Republican Health Care Bill Fell Apart

The Republicans' signature campaign promise to repeal and replace Obamacare came to a screeching halt Monday night after Sens. Mike Lee of Utah and Jerry Moran of Kansas came together, shocked Capitol Hill and vowed to vote against the latest draft of the GOP's health care bill.

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Birthday Advice From Apprentice Trump for White House Trump

President Donald Trump celebrates his 71st birthday on Wednesday, marking his first birthday as President. With age comes wisdom, but Trump has been sharing his wisdom with the public for decades.

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Biden is considering canceling some student debt. Here's why it might not be such a great idea

President Joe Biden is considering canceling some federal student loan debt, suggesting a once pie-in-the-sky idea is closer than ever to becoming reality.

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A federal hate crime probe is underway after 3 people were killed in a racist rampage in Jacksonville, officials say. Here’s what we know

A federal hate crime investigation is underway after a White gunman with a swastika-emblazoned assault rifle killed three Black people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, authorities said.

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Biden’s diverse judicial nominees move swiftly through Democratic Senate after spring frustrations

As the start of summer brought several landmark Supreme Court rulings that jerked the law to the right, across the street, the Democratic-controlled Senate was confirming judicial nominees whose progressive legal backgrounds served as a foil to the direction the conservative justices were heading.

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5 Great Places to Visit in June

Deciding where to travel in June can be tough. School is out in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Families are flocking to beaches and national parks, and prices for airfare and accommodations are rising steadily with temperatures in this part of the world. It can feel like there's nowhere to turn.

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Unveiling the Rabbi Samuel Karff Bridge: Enhancing Connectivity and Commemorating a Legacy

In a heartwarming tribute to the late Rabbi Samuel Karff's commitment to unity and justice, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Parks Board President and CEO Beth White are set to unveil the Rabbi Samuel Karff Bridge on April 9, 2024. This landmark pedestrian-bike bridge, spanning Brays Bayou from North Braeswood to South Braeswood boulevards, not only honors Rabbi Karff's enduring legacy but also enhances recreational opportunities and fosters safer routes for students to commute to schools.

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5 Things for Wednesday, August 2: Trump, North Korea, Tax Reform, Hot Car Deaths, College and Race

How to break out of jail in Alabama: Confuse the new guard ... and use peanut butter. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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FBI Finds the Car a Missing Chinese Grad Student Was Seen Entering

The last known sighting of University of Illinois graduate student Yingying Zhang was on the afternoon of June 9.

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5 Things for Wednesday, July 19: Trump and Putin, Health Care, Minneapolis Shooting

Today is Hot Dog Day. And Ice Cream Day. And Daiquiri Day. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Trump to Nominate Christopher Wray as FBI Director

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he plans to nominate Christopher A. Wray, the former assistant attorney general in charge of the Justice Department's criminal division, to be the next FBI director.