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Harris County Judge Suspended Over Allegations of Drug Use, Sexting, and Prostitution

Controversy is swirling around Harris County Judge Hilary Green. She has been accused of using her bailiff to obtain drugs, hiring prostitutions, and sexting in the courtroom.

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ACT-SO Programs and Events to Open Convention Week

Cornelius Smith Jr. to Host ACT-SO Competition at 108th National Convention in Baltimore

The NAACP’s 108th Annual Convention begins with the NAACP ACT-SO (Academic, Cultural, Technical and Scientific Olympics for high school students) final competition and awards. Hosted by Cornelius Smith Jr., an ACT-SO alum and star of ABC’s Scandal, this year, 700 of the nation’s top students will vie for laptops and college scholarships in the 39th annual ACT-SO competitions themed “Victory in Everything”. ACT-SO includes 32 competitions in STEM, humanities, business, and performing, visual and culinary arts. Almost 300,000 young people have participated in the program since its inception in 1978.

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EPA Recognizes NASA, DEA, GSA and VA for Improved Environmental Stewardship

Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes the efforts of federal facilities that took steps to improve efficiency, save resources and reduce costs as part of the Federal Green Challenge (FGC).

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President Donald J. Trump Approves North Dakota Disaster Declaration

Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of North Dakota and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from March 23 to April 29, 2017.

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Donald Trump Jr.'s Long Path to Politics

Donald Trump Jr. wasn't always comfortable being in his father's shadow. The father and son have a complicated history that includes a tabloid divorce and a year without speaking, Trump Jr. told New York Magazine in a 2004 profile. But later, the senior Trump found a key role for his son in the family real estate business -- and eventually, his political circle.

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President Donald J. Trump Approves New York Disaster Declaration

Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm from March 14 to March 15, 2017.

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Voice-activated Device Called 911 During Attack, New Mexico Authorities Say

A man accused of beating his girlfriend and threatening to kill her was jailed after Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office in New Mexico said a voice-activated speaker device called 911.

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Canadian Wildfires Force 14,000 to Evacuate as California Fires Rage

More than 200 wildfires were burning in British Columbia, Canada, Monday evening, forcing 14,000 people to evacuate, according to fire officials.

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Video Shows Police Officer Beating Homeless woman

A police department in Georgia has reopened an internal investigation after a cellphone video surfaced showing a DeKalb County police officer striking a homeless woman with his baton several times during an arrest.

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Foul Play Suspected In Disappearances of 4 Men in Pennsylvania

Four young men in Pennsylvania disappeared last week in a baffling series of events that have authorities suspecting foul play.

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Marine Corps KC-130 Crashes in Mississippi, 16 Dead

A US Marine Corps transport plane crashed in rural western Mississippi on Monday afternoon, killing all 16 service members who were on board, officials said.

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5 Things for Tuesday, July 11: Russia Probe, Military Plane Crash, Qatar, Health Care, Mass Extinction

There's a farm in Australia that feeds chocolate to cattle it raises for beef. Yeah, sounds like heaven to us, too. Here's what else you'll need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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ACLU Files Federal Lawsuit Over Trump Election Commission Secrecy

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit today over the lack of transparency by President Trump’s election commission.

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Actor Shia LaBeouf Arrested On Public Drunkenness Charge

Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested Saturday in Savannah, Georgia, and charged with obstruction, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness, police said.

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Soldier Accused of Killing New York Trooper After Domestic Dispute

A New York state trooper was shot dead Sunday night while responding to a domestic dispute in Jefferson County.

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5 Things for Monday, July 10: The US and Russia, Iraq Fighting, London Market Fire

Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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The Children Most Likely to Be Bullied By Their Own Friends

Lindsey Averill's definition of torment was seventh-grade gym class. Among the echoes of basketballs bouncing and sneakers squeaking on the gym floor, Averill often would hear girls who she thought were her friends singing a jingle. Their carols were often directed at her.

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How to Make Fast Food Healthier for Vegetarians and Vegans

Ordering fast food can be tricky for people who are trying to eat healthfully, but it can be particularly challenging for vegetarians. Menus are often limited in vegetarian staples such as beans, lentils, whole grains and vegetables.

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Registered Nurse/ Entrepreneur’s “Milky Mama” Product Line Has Helped 10,000+ Breastfeeding Moms Make More Breastmilk

Specially formulated treats help breastfeeding moms produce more milk

Krystal Duhaney, a Registered Nurse, is taking the breastfeeding world by storm with her delicious lactation treats. Also a Certified Lactation Counselor, Krystal created Milky Mama in 2015 after struggling with her own milk supply following the birth of her second child.

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Ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Fate in Criminal Contempt Trial Rests with Judge

Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio claimed "nobody is higher than me," and told his deputies they could enforce federal immigration law in defiance of a court order, a prosecutor said Thursday in the closing arguments for Arpaio's criminal contempt trial.