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Will Self-Driving Cars Help or Harm Our Communities?

In cities like Washington, D.C., the arrival of self-driving vehicles has the potential to profoundly change how we get around. But whether those changes are for the better or the worse depends on the choices we make today, before these vehicles become widely available.

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Trump 'not going to budge even 1 inch' on shutdown, source says

President Donald Trump is digging in his heels on his demand for a border wall as the shutdown enters its fourth week, telling aides and allies that he believes he is winning the battle for public support.

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How to assist federal workers impacted by the shutdown

The federal government shutdown came about because of politics. But its repercussions are hitting average citizens without regard for partisanship.

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Meet the Judge Who Took On Donald Trump

The Honorable Carlton W. Reeves, a 55-year-old judge in Mississippi, did something last week no other federal judge has done in the Trump era.

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Hopdoddy Opens Its Newest Location in CityCentre

Burger enthusiasts rejoice! Hopdoddy Burger Bar has opened its newest location in CityCentre, one of Houston’s premiere destinations for food, shopping, and entertainment.

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Latino Victory Fund Hosts Second Latino Political Summit

As Trump prepared to deliver his first State of the Union address, progressive Latino leaders met to discuss how to take back Congress

As President Donald Trump prepared to deliver his first State of the Union address – and boast about all the ways in which he has terrorized the Hispanic community, Latino Victory Fund held its second Latino Political Summit. The event gathered the nation’s progressive Latino leaders to discuss how to empower Latino candidates and take back Congress in 2018. Joining Latino Victory were Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez, Senator Bernie Sanders, San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz, and former HUD Secretary Julian Castro.

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The Return of Ron Artest; Metta World Peace Signs with the Big3, Will Join Chauncey Billups and Stephen Jackson as a Co-Captain of Killer 3S

The Killers 3s have made the first major move of the BIG3 off season with the signing of their new co-captain: Ron Artest aka Metta World Peace. The announcement marks the first of eight anticipated co-captain signings, as the league previously announced expanded rosters in 2018 with each team adding an additional co-captain.

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Youth sports and other extracurriculars are spreading Covid-19, health officials say

The practice of finding new uses for old medications -- called repurposing or repositioning drugs -- is not new.

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Biden inaugural festivities to feature national day of service on MLK Day

President-elect Joe Biden's inaugural committee will promote the national day of service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as part of festivities ahead of the inauguration on January 20.

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Supreme Court revives case about man's death in police custody

The Supreme Court on Monday revived a case brought by parents who said their son, Nicholas Gilbert, died in police custody in St. Louis after law enforcement officers placed their weight on his back as he was shackled face down.

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Romney 'totally confident' Biden will sign infrastructure after attempted walk back

Sen. Mitt Romney, a key Republican negotiator in infrastructure talks, said Sunday that he's "totally confident" President Joe Biden will sign a bipartisan bill a day after the President attempted to clean up comments that threatened the deal.

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Trump's tax returns and related records turned over to Manhattan district attorney

Tax records that former President Donald Trump tried to keep secret for years are now in the hands of the New York district attorney.

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New Study Indicates COVID-19 Rates 4x Higher Than Reported in Houston

COVID-19 cases seem to be four times higher than reported according to a new study from the Houston Health Department. Through a partnership with Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University, volunteers’ blood from Houston area households was subject to random viral testing for COVID-19 antibodies.

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Black Chef Turned Entrepreneur Launches Line of Soul Food Starter Kits in 1,000+ Grocery Stores Nationwide 918 3

Meet culinary expert and business leader Claude Booker, the CEO and founder of Booker’s Soul Food Starters which are now available in over 1,000 grocery stores across the country. His business providing Southern side dishes for buffets was decimated as a direct result of the pandemic, and most buffets remain closed.

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Winner Winner! Chicken Dinner!

When meeting new people, you should never ask, “So, what do you do for work?”. I ask one simple and impactful question, “So what did you eat today?”. I had the pleasure of asking King Borris of the kB Experiment podcast this question, just to find out that he is as passionate about food as he is about criminal justice! You guys, I found a new foodie friend to add to my foodie family. Not only did he suggest the restaurant, but he did the infamous foodie description of what he ate.

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Winner Winner! Chicken Dinner!

When meeting new people, you should never ask, “So, what do you do for work?”. I ask one simple and impactful question, “So what did you eat today?”. I had the pleasure of asking King Borris of the kB Experiment podcast this question, just to find out that he is as passionate about food as he is about criminal justice! You guys, I found a new foodie friend to add to my foodie family. Not only did he suggest the restaurant, but he did the infamous foodie description of what he ate.

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Attorney General Barr considering leaving post before Trump exits office, source says

Attorney General William Barr is considering leaving his post before January 20, the day President Donald Trump leaves office, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to CNN.

Congressman Al Green Delivers Billions for Small Businesses and Fair Housing

Congressman Al Green delivers billions for small businesses, fair housing, and more in the American Rescue Plan.

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Hertz will rent you a Mustang with more than 900 horsepower

For your next important business trip, you can now rent a Ford Mustang from Hertz with a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine capable of producing more than 900 horsepower. For comparison, that's 400 more horsepower than you get in a Chevrolet Corvette. It's double the power you'd get in a regular V8 Mustang. In fact, it's more than most Lamborghinis and Ferraris.

Association of Black Cardiologists Endorses Black Maternal Health Momnibus

The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is pleased to support the Black Maternal Health Momnibus - composed of nine individual bills and introduced by Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, Congresswoman Alma Adams, Senator Kamala Harris, and members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus Members.