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How companies change packaging without alienating customers

People cheered Starbucks' recent decision to ditch straws. But that's not always the reaction companies get when they introduce eco-friendly packaging.

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Teens charged in rock-throwing death to appear in court

Genesee County, Mich. (WXYZ) -- The five teens facing charges for throwing rocks off of an I-75 overpass in Genesee County which killed a man will appear in court on Monday morning.

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Only Days After Completing His Visit to All 254 Counties of Texas, Candidate for the U.S. Senate Beto O’Rourke Returns to Harris and Fort Bend Counties For Community-Based Events

El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke will continue his campaign for the U.S. Senate with a return to Harris County on Thursday. He will speak at a rally in Houston, hold several community-based events and host town halls in Pasadena and neighboring Fort Bend County. This is O’Rourke’s first time to the region since visiting his 254th county this past Saturday as he continues to travel the state and hold open dialogues with Democrats, Republicans, independents and non-voters alike.

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Beto O’Rourke Raises A Record-Breaking $10.4 Million From 215,714 Individual Contributions

Following a nine day, more than 1,000 mile drive across Texas, Beto O’Rourke announced that his grassroots campaign for the U.S. Senate raised more than $10.4 million during the second quarter of 2018. Powered by 215,714 contributions and not a dime from special interests, O’Rourke continues to break statewide and national fundraising records while putting people over PACs.

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DNA tests are in the works for separated migrant children and parents

Whether this practice is beneficial or unethical depends on who you ask. DNA tests are being performed on children and parents to try to reunite migrant families who were separated at the US border, a federal official with knowledge of the reunifications told CNN.

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Houston Author and Pastor Mia K. Wright, to Keynote at Alpha Kappa Alpha International Conference

More Than 20,000 Women from Around the World Expected to Converge in Houston for the National Greek Sorority’s 68th International Conference

Houston’s own, Mia K. Wright, co-pastor and director of ministry at The Fountain of Praise, a 20,000-member megachurch, has been selected to serve as a keynote speaker at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s 68th International Conference, which will kick-off in Houston this week. Wright will speak at the Ecumenical Worship Service on Sunday, July 10, 2018 from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Kurt Carr and The Kurt Carr Singers will be guest musical artists. The Ecumenical/Worship Service is open to the public, so attendees don’t have to be registered for the conference to attend.

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Heat wave turns deadly and expected to last through 4th of July

Nearly 60 million people remain under a heat advisory or warning Tuesday, with scorching temperatures and humidity expected through the Fourth of July.

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5 things for July 3: NATO, Thailand cave rescue, Amy Coney Barrett

Think you're washing your hands properly? Think again. The Department of Agriculture says you're probably doing it all wrong. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Whistleblower: EPA's Pruitt kept secret calendar to hide meetings

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and his aides have kept "secret" calendars and schedules to overtly hide controversial meetings or calls with industry representatives and others, according to a former EPA official who is expected to soon testify before Congress. A review of EPA documents by CNN found discrepancies between Pruitt's official calendar and other records.

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Watch this whirlwind of lava at Hawaii's most active volcano

A whirlwind of lava has been captured on video near Hawaii's Kilauea volcano.

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On the test track in Porsche's most powerful plug-in hybrid

With the ability to drive for miles purely on electric power, plug-in hybrids are a great way to save gas. But Porsche has turned to them for another reason, as well. They can offer remarkable performance.

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Mexico's next president is the perfect foil to Trump

"If Trump sends out an offensive tweet, I will take charge and answer him," said incoming Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, known as "AMLO," at a campaign rally in Oaxaca. Lopez Obrador, who founded the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA), follows in the populist tradition, and vowed to fight fire with fire when it comes to Trump.

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Someone bought $1 million in Toys 'R' Us toys right before stores went out of business

An anonymous shopper gave Toys 'R' Us a parting gift just before its stores around the country prepared to close their doors for the last time.

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Drunk driver crashes truck into pool

A Bloomingdale-area family got the shock of their life early Sunday morning. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reports a man driving a pickup truck crashed through their brick wall and landed in their pool.

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Merkel on the brink as Seehofer signals intention to resign as interior minister

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was battling to save her coalition Monday after Interior Minister Horst Seehofer announced his intention to resign over a controversial migration policy, according to German media reports.

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Vigil held for murdered 2-year-old

The Laurens County Sheriff's Office said an investigation is underway after a two-year-old was found dead at a residence in Clinton. Deputies said they responded to residence on Country Lane on Saturday and found the child deceased inside the home.

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Candidate for the U.S. Senate Beto O’Rourke Returns to Harris and Fort Bend Counties For Pre-Fourth of July Town Halls in Pasadena and Rosenberg

El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke will continue his campaign for the U.S. Senate with a return to Harris County and Fort Bend County on Tuesday. He will host town halls in Pasadena and Rosenberg. These two forums were recently rescheduled when the El Paso Congressman returned home to lead a Father’s Day March to Tornillo, an effort to highlight the Trump Administration’s policy of inhumanely separating children from their parents. Since then, O’Rourke has continued to travel the state and hold open dialogues with Democrats, Republicans, independents and non-voters alike.

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Top 4 Sunscreens for Black Skin

Contrary to popular belief, darker complexions need daily sun protection just as much as their fairer counterparts. No matter your skin tone, sunscreen should every day regardless of the weather. With that being said, as important as sunscreen is, they’re not all created equal.

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Rapper XXXTentacion Foreshadowed His Own Death

XXXTentacion spoke on his death before he was killed Monday. The 20-year-old rapper, whose real name was Jahseh Onfroy, was gunned down in an apparent robbery in Broward County, Florida, police said.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Plans for Citgo Freedom Over Texas

Celebrating 30 years of July 4th music, fireworks and fanfare on Buffalo Bayou, Houston’s signature patriotic event - CITGO Freedom Over Texas - will turn it WAY up with live performances, family activities and stunning pyrotechnics Tuesday, July 4th from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. For the first time in the event’s history, the celebration will kick off with a patriotic tribute by United States Air Force Band of the West. Five-time GRAMMY-nominated and CMA Award-winning artist, HUNTER HAYES will follow before multi-platinum selling, 2016 MTV Video Music Award-winning DNCE takes the stage.