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US to welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees

The United States will welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainians and others fleeing Russia's aggression, a senior administration official announced Thursday.

Raising Cane’s Rallies Texas Communities to Support Make-A-Wish’s Mission

45 Restaurants across Greater Houston area to donate proceeds to Make-A-Wish on June 27

Last November, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers launched a special partnership with Make-A-Wish and granted their first wish to Sadie in Houston. Now, the popular chicken finger brand is once again teaming up with the nonprofit and donating to five Texas chapters to help grant life-changing wishes for children diagnosed with critical illnesses.

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Ted Cruz Calls Out Big Bird from Sesame Street for “Spreading Government Propaganda”

Texas’ stellar Senator continues his strike of questionable statements, first, he defended using a nazi salute as a sign of protest in a school board meeting, now he’s fighting a classic children’s character: Big Bird from Sesame Street.

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Margot Robbie isn’t breaking character with her Barbie press looks

She may be a Barbie girl in a Barbie world, but the boundaries between Barbieland and real life are blurring as Margot Robbie undertakes her whirlwind international press tour for the Greta Gerwig-directed movie, out later this month.

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Keke Palmer’s partner slammed for shaming her over outfit

The father of Keke Palmer’s son is getting dragged on social media for recent comments he made regarding her clothing.

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Jordan Peele’s Next Horror Film Removed from 2024

Audiences may have to wait a little while longer for Academy Award winner Jordan Peele’s next horror extravaganza.

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Sam Houston State Fans Grab Your Bobblehead Now

The officially licensed Sam Houston Bearkats Bobblehead was unveiled today in conjunction with National Bobblehead Day, which is celebrated annually on January 7th. mascot, Sammy Bearkat. The special edition bobblehead featuring the university mascot, Sammy Bearkat, is being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson wants his wax figure improved

Dwayne Johnson has heard the complaints about his wax figure and says he’s doing something about it.

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STATEMENT OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. ON FEDERAL COURT’S DECISION THAT NEW GEORGIA VOTING DISTRICTS VIOLATE 1965 VOTING RIGHTS ACT

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. commends the recent decision of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruling that newly drawn Georgia voting districts violate the 1965 Voting Rights Act by watering down voting strength of African Americans and other communities of color in Georgia.

Jury has been selected in the civil trial against the organizers of the 'Unite the Right' rally in Charlottesville

A jury has been selected in the civil trial that will decide if organizers behind the August 2017, "Unite the Right" rally will be held responsible for the violence that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Ronnie Wilson, founding member of The Gap Band, dead at 73

Ronnie Wilson, founding member of R&B group The Gap Band, has died at the age of 73.

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Fishermen reel in a 220-pound bluefin tuna

A catch of a lifetime” — that’s how Arthur Melgoza and Carlos Morales, who have been fishing for about 15 years describe reeling in a 220-pound, 83-inch long bluefin tuna.

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This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer

D.C.- based filmmaker streams documentary short about civil rights icon

Director Robin N. Hamilton re-releases the documentary about an extraordinary woman who went from picking cotton at age 6 to becoming an indomitable civil rights leader. Capturing a snapshot in time from her historic speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1964, This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer packs power into 30 minutes.

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City Approves Agreement for Major Flood Mitigation Project

Houston City Council approved funding for a significant flood mitigation project today that will appropriate $15.2 million to the Inwood Detention Basin Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD). Harris County Commissioners Court approved its portion of the Interlocal Agreement with the City on Tuesday, February 22, 2023.

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Ben Affleck found way to combine his sad memes with love of coffee

Ben Affleck knows what everyone’s been saying about his many sad faces.

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Las Vegas police serve search warrant in connection with Tupac Shakur murder investigation

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police confirmed to CNN on Tuesday that it executed a search warrant at a location in Henderson, Nevada in connection with the ongoing investigation into the murder of musician Tupac Shakur in 1996.

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Destination “Dupes” – Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Guests looking to enjoy an easy-to-get-to Caribbean-esque (minus the passport) experience, can do so at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Not only will visitors experience the resort’s newly renovated beachfront suites, but they will also have the chance to enjoy smalltown charm, multiple dining outlets and full-service spa.

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Republicans Just Dodged Political Disaster On Health Care

Senate Republicans won a relatively minor but important legislative victory on health care on Tuesday afternoon. But the lengths they had to go to secure it -- John McCain flying back from Arizona fewer than two weeks removed from surgery that led to a brain cancer diagnosis -- suggest the problems, political and policy-wise, that await congressional GOPers and the Trump White House.

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Shariah Harris, 19, Becomes 1st Black Woman to Play in U.S. Polo’s Highest League

A 19-year-old is making history and disrupting the wealthy white male-dominated sport of polo at the same time. On June 30, Shariah Harris of Philadelphia became the first black woman to play high-goal polo, the top tier of polo in the U.S. This summer, the Cornell University sophomore hit the field at the Tony Greenwich Polo Club in Connecticut to play for the Postage Stamp Farm team in the Silver Cup tournament.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Brings 'Detroit' to Houston

Sheila Jackson Lee knew the importance of ‘Detroit’. So much so that when the film regarding the 1967 killing of three African-American men during the 12th Street Riot began screening across the country, she secured the only Tex- as-based screening and decided upon Houston to show it. It occurred only moments after a lengthy panel discussion in regards to community-based policing and reforms in criminal justice and the bail system.