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Why Trump? Why now? Behind Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's big trip to the US

If you're not a close follower of US-Mexico relations, you might be forgiven for assuming President Donald Trump and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wouldn't get along.

Houston Symphony Returns to the Stage w/ Livestream Series

The Houston Symphony announces its return to the stage with the concert series Live from Jones Hall—a new hour-long livestream from Jones Hall at 8 p.m. each Saturday night in July and Saturday, Aug. 1. This series will introduce audiences to diverse and engaging programs, and it will offer an intimate concert experience. The concerts will feature Symphony musicians in solo and small ensemble roles and in repertoire not often showcased on our programs, highlighting different sections of the orchestra. Each livestream performance is available via a private link to ticket holders.

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Helpful Holiday Recipes for the Home Chef

With everything that goes into creating a full holiday menu for guests of different ages and palates, taking on that task can be a challenge for any host. However, simple recipes that please the masses can help make life easier for home chefs.

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5 things for July 18: Trump's walk-back, Ohio State University lawsuits, Las Vegas shooting litigation

Major League Baseball held its All-Star Game on Tuesday night, but it looked a lot like the Home Run Derby. And, oh yeah, the National League lost again. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Pompeo defiant in clash over Trump-Putin summit

Bipartisan frustration was on display Wednesday as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle grilled a defiant Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on President Donald Trump's summits with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing.

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Jussie Smollett's career awaits outcome of his case

When Jussie Smollett released his debut album "Sum of My Music" last year, he was riding high.

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Visionary Freedom Fighter Don Rojas Recounts a Life of Service

A phone conversation with Don Rojas can easily begin with the subtlest of greetings – a friendly “hello,” and good to hear from you.

CVB Honors Partners in Tourism and Recently Retired CEO, Shelley Johnson with Special Guest Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser

The Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (LC/SWLA CVB) honored partners in tourism who have made significant contributions to the tourism industry in Southwest Louisiana as well as recently retired CEO of the LC/SWLA CVB, Shelley Johnson, at the award ceremony held in honor of National Travel & Tourism Week on Tuesday, May 7, at Treasures of Marilyn’s. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser was on hand at the ceremony to deliver the keynote address and assist with awards.

There's one thing Democrats need if they want to break the Electoral College

Why bother amending the Constitution when you can just agree to ignore it? That's essentially the idea behind the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, whereby states agree to pledge their electoral votes to whichever candidate wins the popular vote nationwide.

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The shutdown: A duel of proposals, votes and narratives

This week there will be dueling proposals to reopen the government. There will be dueling votes to reopen the government. There will be dueling narratives about who is serious about reopening the government.

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Their church was burning. They linked arms and prayed

Ronald Milburn smelled the smoke four miles away as he drove to Greater Union Baptist Church.

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Is Harvard fair? Historic affirmative action trial begins Monday

A lawsuit against Harvard brought on behalf of Asian-American students who failed to gain admission goes to trial on Monday in one of the most consequential race cases in decades, with affirmative action policies across the country at stake.

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Elizabeth Warren releases DNA test with 'strong evidence' of Native American ancestry

Sen. Elizabeth Warren has released the results of a DNA analysis showing she has distant Native American ancestry, in an apparent attempt to pre-empt further questions and attacks should she run for president in 2020.

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Walter Scott Killing: Ex-Officer Michael Slager Not a Racist, Attorney Claims

With prosecutors calling for his client to spend the rest of his life in prison, Michael Slager's attorney painted him Monday as a dedicated and professional former law enforcement officer who'd never exhibited a tinge of racism.

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Supreme Court effectively delays challenge to Harvard affirmative action policies for several months

The Supreme Court on Monday effectively postponed action on a major challenge to Harvard's use of racial affirmative action, likely putting off for several months a case that could end nationwide practices that have boosted the admission of Black and Latino students for decades.

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Democrats are moving ahead without Republicans on Covid relief

Democrats are moving now to fast-track a Covid relief package.

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Suspect in Atlanta-area spa shootings might have intended more shootings in Florida, mayor says

The man suspected of killing eight people at three Atlanta-area spas was on way to Florida "perhaps to carry out additional shootings," when he was arrested Tuesday night, Atlanta's mayor said Wednesday, citing investigators' findings.

Opinion: Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue is a step back in time. And not in a good way

Sports Illustrated this week rolled out its annual swimsuit issue, with this year's edition highlighting body diversity and incorporating buzzwords like "inclusive" and "powerful" to describe the women depicted.

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Hurricane Fiona left 1 million without running water in Dominican Republic and much of Puerto Rico without power. Now it's slamming the Turks and Caicos

Hurricane Fiona is threatening more deadly flooding as it slams the Turks and Caicos islands Tuesday, having devastated Puerto Rico -- cutting power and water service for most of its 3.1 million residents -- and leaving more than 1 million without running water in the Dominican Republic.

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Celebrity stylist Law Roach on dressing Zendaya and 'faking it 'till you make it'

Even if you don't know Law Roach's face, you will have seen his work -- whether you've picked up a fashion magazine in recent years or populated your Instagram feed with A-listers. Think of Zendaya's 2015 Oscars outfit -- a delicate white satin Vivienne Westwood dress offset by a cascade of brunette dreadlocks, the response to which prompted a conversation on discrimination towards Black hair -- or the slate-gray, 20 foot-wide Giambattista Valli tulle dress Ariana Grande wore to the 2020 Grammys, or the vintage Bob Mackie wedding dress worn by Anya-Taylor Joy to the premiere of 'Emma' that same year. These enduring looks, to name just a few, are the work of Roach, the Chicago-born stylist who has found a knack for engineering fashion moments that cut through the noise of a typical red carpet.