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Food bank doles out tons of food as Texans, like many Americans, fight to feed themselves

American food insecurity is an under-told story amid the coronavirus pandemic, but as more people find themselves unemployed or underemployed, it's a reality with which too many are grappling.

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Linda Brown, woman at center of Brown v. Board case, dies

Linda Brown, who as a little girl was at the center of the Brown v. Board of Education case that ended segregation in American schools, has died, a funeral home spokesman said.

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What we know about the suspicious packages sent to top Democrats, Trump critics and CNN

With every intercepted pipe bomb and suspicious package, fear spread from New York to Washington, Florida, Delaware and California. The devices stashed in manila envelopes and mailed nationwide targeted top Democrats, critics of President Donald Trump and CNN.

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California lawmakers seek change in police lethal force standard

California lawmakers proposed a dramatic change Tuesday in the standard under which police officers can use deadly force, in the wake of the fatal police shooting of Stephon Clark.

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10 killed in shooting at Texas' Santa Fe High School, official says

Ten people were killed and several others injured in a shooting Friday morning at a high school in the southeastern Texas city of Santa Fe, a law enforcement official said on condition of anonymity.

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Caregiving is never easy, and COVID-19 has made it harder

Melia Wilkinson cares for her husband, Kerry, who in 2014 had a massive stroke.

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OP-ED: Stop Excluding People of Color in Environmental Policies

Protecting the environment should be about protecting people, regardless of the color of their skin, their ethnicity or race, where they live or how much money they make. The fight to save our planet should be about ensuring a long and successful sustainable future - for everyone.

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13 years after they were stolen, Dorothy's ruby slippers have been found, the FBI says

Glinda, the Good Witch in "The Wizard of Oz," says it best when she describes the appeal of those ruby red slippers to the Wicked Witch of the West:

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Iran shoots back at Trump: 'Color us unimpressed'

Iran has shot back at US President Donald Trump, dismissing his all-caps Twitter warning that the country would suffer consequences if it continued to threaten the US, saying it was unimpressed by the late-night tweet.

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5 things for August 21: Russia hacking, Venezuela, Asia Argento, Colorado killings

Today is Eid in many parts of the world. If you're celebrating, may your day be full of feasts and festivities. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Money, Power, and Sex: The Imperfect Trifecta, Which Enables Jeffrey Epstein’s of the World

To be clear: money, power, and sex have been longtime bedfellows. No matter where you look, on the blocks, in churches, schools, boardrooms, politics, Hollywood, the music industry, you name it and you will likely see them together. From the pimp on the street corner using his money and power to both dominate and dazzle ‘his’ women to the president admitting that powerful men can walk up to women and do whatever they want, in almost every aspect of life, you can find scenarios that validate the fact.

What’s New in Montgomery -The City Welcomes New Hotels, Flights, Events and Cultural Attractions-

On August 23, Montgomery announced plans to develop a world-class outdoor recreation center anchored by an Olympic-standard recirculating whitewater course.

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40% of people with HIV transmit most new infections in the US, a new analysis says. Here's the plan to stop the spread

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Monday detailed its new initiative to reduce new human immunodeficiency virus infections in the United States by at least 90% over 10 years.

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Election 2018: Control of House too close to call, GOP wins key Senate seat

The House of Representatives is still too close to call after an acrimonious midterm election as Democrats seek to win a key check on President Donald Trump's White House. And so far, Republicans are performing strongly in several Senate races though key races remain on a knife edge, reflecting the deep political divide right down the middle of America.

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H-E-B Announces 2018 Excellence in Education School District and Early Childhood Finalists and Recognizes Outstanding Public School Boards

H-E-B announced today that eight school districts, five early childhood facilities and five public school boards have been selected as finalists for the retailer’s 17th annual 2018 Excellence in Education Awards program.

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5 Things for November 15: California Shootings, Zimbabwe, Same-sex Marriage

A brewery in London can turn bread into beer. It's not magic, just a way to combat food waste. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Derek Chauvin trial continues with MMA fighter who watched George Floyd's death

The second day of Derek Chauvin's trial in George Floyd's death began Tuesday with further questioning of a professional mixed martial arts fighter who stumbled onto the scene of the 46-year-old Black man's final moments.

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Supreme Court gives victory to transgender student who sued to use bathroom

The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a decision that allowed a transgender student to use the bathroom that corresponded to his gender identity, a victory for the LGBTQ community that has been fearful the high court would take up the case and reverse a lower court opinion.

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What exactly are Tiger Woods' injuries? And what might they mean for his future?

Tiger Woods' rollover car crash led to serious leg injuries and a flurry of medical terms most people aren't familiar with.

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A Texas woman is wanted for the alleged murder of an elite cyclist who had a relationship with her boyfriend, authorities say

Authorities are searching for a Texas woman accused of murdering an elite cyclist who at one time dated her boyfriend.